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
June
San Cisco
4 June 2021
Forum Theatre
Thelma Plum
16 June 2021
Forum Theatre
Amy Shark
18 June 2021
Rod Laver Arena
Richard Clapton
18 June 2021
Palais Theatre
Josh Pyke
19 & 20 June 2021
The Corner Hotel
The Veronicas
26, 27 & 28 June 2021
Forum Theatre
July
Wolfmother
3 July 2021
Forum Theatre
The Amity Affliction
7 & 8 July 2021
Forum Theatre
Jimmy Barnes
22 July 2021
Palais Theatre
The Rubens
23 July 2021
Forum Theatre
August
Ocean Alley
6 August 2021
John Cain Arena
September
The Whitlams
2, 3, 4 & 5 September 2021
The Corner Hotel
Human Nature
10 September 2021
Hamer Hall
The Jungle Giants
24 September 2021
Sidney Myer Music Bowl
October
Pop Will Eat Itself
9 October 2021
The Corner Hotel
Delta Goodrem
16 October 2021
Rod Laver Arena
Lime Cordiale
22 October 2021
Sidney Myer Music Bowl
November
Guy Sebastian
19, 20 & 21 November 2021
Margaret Court Arena
KISS
20, 21 & 23 November 2021
Rod Laver Arena
5 Seconds of Summer
26 November 2021
Sidney Myer Music Bowl
Alanis Morissette
27 & 28 November 2021
Rod Laver Arena
December
Hoodoo Gurus
3 December 2021
Sidney Myer Music Bowl
Simple Minds
7 December 2021
Margaret Court Arena
Keith Urban
10 & 11 December 2021
Rod Laver Arena
Tame Impala
12 & 13 December 2021
Rod Laver Arena
February 2022
Billy Bragg
2, 3 & 4 February 2022
Forum 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
Rod Stewart
15 & 16 March 2022
Rod Laver Arena
My Chemical Romance
17 March 2022
Rod Laver Arena
UB40
22 March 2022
Forum Theatre
Eskimo Joe
25 March 2022
Forum Theatre
April 2022
Kings of Leon
1 April 2022
Sidney Myer Music Bowl
Boney M
8 April 2022
Palais Theatre
George Benson
19 & 20 April 2022
Palais Theatre
Patti Smith and Her Band
21 & 22 April 2022
Palais Theatre
July 2022
James Reyne & Mark Seymour
8 & 9 July 2022
Forum Theatre
Louis Tomlinson
25 July 2022
Margaret Court Arena
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