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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.
Calendar
Big gigs
February
Pennywise
6 February 2020
Forum Theatre
Gladys Knight
8 February 2020
Hamer Hall
Alice Cooper
14 February 2020
Rod Laver Arena
Michael Buble
15, 16 & 18 February 2020
Rod Laver Arena
Queen with Adam Lambert
19 & 20 February 2020
AAMI Park
Elton John
22 February 2020
AAMI Park
The Beautiful Girls
22 February 2020
The Corner Hotel
Tool
22 & 23 February 2020
Rod Laver Arena
a-ha with Rick Astley
23 February 2020
Margaret Court Arena
March
Aldous Harding
6 March 2020
Forum Theatre
Hot Chip
7 March 2020
Forum Theatre
Pixies
9 & 10 March 2020
Palais Theatre
The Darkness
14 March 2020
Forum Theatre
New Order
14 March 2020
Sidney Myer Music Bowl
Violent Femmes
20 March 2020
Forum Theatre
Tim Minchin
26, 27 & 28 March 2020
Hamer Hall
The National
30, 31 March & 1 April 2020
Palais Theatre
April
Frank Turner
4 April 2020
The Corner Hotel
Lenny Kravitz
8 April 2020
Rod Laver Arena
Dave Matthews Band
17 April 2020
Margaret Court Arena
Patti Smith
21, 22 & 23 April 2020
Forum Theatre
The Offspring with Sum 41
23 April 2020
Margaret Court Arena
Tame Impala
23 April 2020
Rod Laver Arena
City and Colour
24 & 25 April 2020
Forum Theatre
May
Boy & Bear
1 May 2020
Palais Theatre
Wet Wet Wet
8 May 2020
Palais Theatre
Iron Maiden
9 & 11 May 2020
Rod Laver Arena
Ásgeir
14 May 2020
Forum Theatre
Big Thief
17, 18 & 19 May 2020
The Corner Hotel
Backstreet Boys
26 & 27 May 2020
Rod Laver Arena
June
Bon Iver
16 June 2020
Rod Laver Arena
October
Rod Stewart
28 & 29 October 2020
Rod Laver Arena
November
James Blunt
18 November 2020
Margaret Court Arena
December
Simple Minds
1 December 2020
Margaret Court Arena
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