Melbourne
Big gigs
Concert at Margaret Court Arena
Overview
Get in on the big gigs and big names bringing it to Melbourne's stadiums, concert halls, band rooms and amphitheatres.
Major sports stadiums host line-ups year-round: Melbourne Park's Margaret Court Arena and Rod Laver Arena, AAMI Park, and even footy grounds Marvel Stadium and the MCG.
Jump around at stalwart music venue Festival Hall and keep an ear out for folk, country and indie acts at St Kilda's historic Palais Theatre and the CBD's Forum Theatre.
Look for outdoor and all-ages gigs and summer festivals at iconic Sidney Myer Music Bowl, in the Royal Botanic Gardens.
To catch big names in smaller venues, watch for local and international touring acts at dedicated pub band rooms the Northcote Social Club and the Corner, and ever-evolving CBD venue 170 Russell.
Plan ahead: touring acts often sell out quickly, with pre-sales making up the bulk. Watch for ticket release dates, and sign up with major ticketing outlets.
Find a detailed calendar of gigs at beat.com.au or browse our list below.
Can't stop the music
Right now, the music industry is facing big challenges due to COVID-19, with cancellation of tours, events and festivals.
You can support the music you love and discover new artists along the way. Get along to a 'virtual' gig, buy music online, discover digital downloads, buy merch and book ahead for gigs and performances down the track.
Calendar
October
DMA's
8 October 2021
Margaret Court Arena
The Superjesus
16 October 2021
The Corner hotel
The Veronicas
17, 18 & 19 October 2021
Forum Theatre
Kate Miller-Heidke
21 October 2021
Palais Theatre
Lime Cordiale
22 October 2021
Sidney Myer Music Bowl
Mark Vincent
31 October 2021
Hamer Hall
November
James Reyne
1 November 2021
The Corner Hotel
SIX60
12 November 2021
Margaret Court Arena
Guy Sebastian
20, 21 & 22 November 2021
Margaret Court Arena
The Rubens
25 November 2021
Forum Theatre
Josh Pyke
25 November 2021
The Corner Hotel
John Butler
26 November 2021
Palais Theatre
5 Seconds of Summer
26 November 2021
Sidney Myer Music Bowl
December
Hoodoo Gurus
3 December 2021
Sidney Myer Music Bowl
Keith Urban
10 & 11 December 2021
Rod Laver Arena
The Jungle Giants
11 December 2021
Sidney Myer Music Bowl
Tame Impala
12 & 13 December 2021
Rod Laver Arena
January 2022
John Williamson
28 January 2022
Palais Theatre
February 2022
Billy Bragg
2, 3 & 4 February 2022
Forum Theatre
Belinda Carlisle
11 February 2022
Palais Theatre
Violet Femmes
18 February 2022
Forum Theatre
Faith No More
19 February 2022
Rod Laver Arena
London Grammar
24 February 2022
Sidney Myer Music Bowl
March 2022
Backstreet Boys
7 & 8 March 2022
Rod Laver Arena
Lorde
12 & 13 March 2022
Sidney Myer Music Bowl
Rod Stewart
15 & 16 March 2022
Rod Laver Arena
My Chemical Romance
17 March 2022
Rod Laver Arena
KISS
19, 20 & 22 March 2022
Rod Laver Arena
UB40
22 March 2022
Forum Theatre
The Whitlams
23, 24, 25, 27 March 2022
The Corner Hotel
Eskimo Joe
25 March 2022
Forum Theatre
Custard with special guests The Fauves
26 March 2022
The Corner Hotel
Delta Goodrem
26 March 2022
Rod Laver Arena
April 2022
Kings of Leon
1 April 2022
Sidney Myer Music Bowl
Boney M
8 April 2022
Palais Theatre
Jessica Mauboy
13 April 2022
Hamer Hall
George Benson
19 & 20 April 2022
Palais Theatre
Patti Smith and Her Band
21 & 22 April 2022
Palais Theatre
May 2022
Kasey Chambers & Busby Marou
5 May 2022
Palais Theatre
Human Nature
14 May 2022
Hamer Hall
July 2022
James Reyne & Mark Seymour
8 & 9 July 2022
Forum Theatre
Louis Tomlinson
25 July 2022
Margaret Court Arena
August 2022
Tyler, The Creator
2 August 2022
Rod Laver Arena
September 2022
Pop Will Eat Itself
10 September 2022
The Corner Hotel
November 2022
Alanis Morissette
8 & 9 November 2022
Rod Laver Arena
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