Melbourne
Big gigs
Concert at Margaret Court Arena
Overview
Big gigs
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.
Support artists listed with the Sound of Silence Australian music campaign at thesoundofsilence.com.au.
Calendar
Big gigs
April
Frank Turner (cancelled)
4 April 2020
The Corner Hotel
Lenny Kravitz (postponed)
8 April 2020
Rod Laver Arena
George Benson (postponed)
8 & 9 April 2020
Palais Theatre
Dave Matthews Band (cancelled)
17 April 2020
Margaret Court Arena
John Mayall (postponed)
20 April 2020
The Corner Hotel
Patti Smith (postponed)
21, 22 & 23 April 2020
Forum Theatre
The Offspring with Sum 41 (postponed)
23 April 2020
Margaret Court Arena
Supergrass (postponed)
29 & 30 April 2020
Forum Theatre
Maxo Kream (cancelled)
30 April 2020
The Corner Hotel
May
Channel Tres (cancelled)
1 May 2020
The Corner Hotel
UB40
6 May 2020
Forum Theatre
Wet Wet Wet (postponed)
8 May 2020
Palais Theatre
Iron Maiden (postponed)
9 & 11 May 2020
Rod Laver Arena
Ásgeir (cancelled)
14 May 2020
Forum Theatre
Archie Roach
15 May 2020
Hamer Hall
Faith No More
16 May 2020
Rod Laver Arena
Big Thief
17, 18 & 19 May 2020
The Corner Hotel
L7
22 May 2020
Forum Theatre
Backstreet Boys
26 & 27 May 2020
Rod Laver Arena
June
Birds of Tokyo with Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
3 & 4 June 2020
Hamer Hall
Boney M
13 June 2020
Palais Theatre
Bon Iver
16 June 2020
Rod Laver Arena
Thelma Plum
19 June 2020
Forum Theatre
The Rubens (postponed)
25 June 2020
Forum Theatre
July
James Reyne & Mark Seymour
10 & 11 July 2020
Forum Theatre
August
Human Nature
7 August 2020
Hamer Hall
September
The Whitlams
10 & 11 September 2020
The Corner Hotel
Wavves (rescheduled)
16 September 2020
The Corner Hotel
October
Tones And I (rescheduled)
12 & 13 October 2020
Forum Theatre
Rod Stewart
28 & 29 October 2020
Rod Laver Arena
November
City and Colour (rescheduled)
4 & 5 November 2020
Forum Theatre
Alanis Morissette (rescheduled)
14 & 15 November 2020
Rod Laver Arena
James Blunt
18 November 2020
Margaret Court Arena
Boy & Bear (rescheduled)
20 November 2020
Palais Theatre
Harry Styles
28 November 2020
Rod Laver Arena
December
Simple Minds
1 December 2020
Margaret Court Arena
Tame Impala (rescheduled)
13 & 14 December 2020
Rod Laver Arena
The National (rescheduled)
15, 16 & 17 December 2020
Palais Theatre
January
Tim Minchin (rescheduled)
14, 15 & 16 January 2021
Hamer Hall
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