Best Live Music in Melbourne (2026)
Planning your next outing? These are 31 of the best live music in Melbourne right now, whether you're after a lazy weekend, a day with the kids or somewhere new to explore. We rank each one by our Spot Score and keep the list fresh, so you're always seeing what's actually worth your time.
31 spots
Kindred Bandroom
Live Music in Footscray, Melbourne.
The Carlton Club
$$Flashy cocktail bar serving a gastropub menu amid a psychedelic colour scheme & quirky animal decor.
George Lane St Kilda
$Intimate laneway bar with comfy sofas, padded booths and street art, plus a weekly comedy night.
Wax Music Lounge
Live Music in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.
Club Voltaire
Live Music in North Melbourne, Melbourne.
Prince Bandroom
$Long-running, buzzing bar with outdoor seats, for free live music downstairs and big names upstairs.
Echostate
Live Music in Docklands, Melbourne.
Bergy Bandroom
Live Music in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Easey Street Concert Hall
Live Music in Collingwood, Melbourne.
Palace Foreshore
Live Music in St Kilda, Melbourne.
Chasers Nightclub
$$Luxe nightclub with plush, retro decor, plus multiple dance floors with mirror balls and lasers.
Lost For Words
Live Music in St Kilda, Melbourne.
Bourke Street Courtyard
Live Music in Docklands, Melbourne.
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What are the best live music in Melbourne?+
Our top-rated live music in Melbourne are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Melbourne live music ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter live music by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many live music are listed in Melbourne?+
We currently feature 31 live music across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.