Brunswick Ballroom
A much-loved live-music venue in Brunswick, Melbourne, rated 4.5 across more than 560 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Brunswick Ballroom sits on Sydney Road in Brunswick, one of Melbourne's most vibrant and eclectic inner-north suburbs. A much-loved live-music venue, it's a genuine fixture of the local scene — combining a great program of live music and performances with good drinks and a characterful, welcoming setting, the kind of beloved venue that's become a real hub for music in the inner north.
The appeal is that combination of a brilliant live-music-and-events program, good drinks and a characterful, atmospheric setting in a great Sydney Road location, ideal for catching a gig, a show, a performance or a great night out. A quality live-music venue with a genuine program really stands out, and the Brunswick Ballroom has clearly won over a devoted following.
With a 4.5 rating from more than 560 reviews, it's clearly a much-loved venue. The live-music-and-events program, opening hours, drinks and ticketing vary entirely with what's on, so it's worth checking the current schedule and booking ahead before you go — particularly for a specific act or show — then enjoying the live music at the Brunswick Ballroom.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- MondayToday
- 18:30 – 01:00
- Tuesday
- 18:30 – 01:00
- Wednesday
- 18:30 – 01:00
- Thursday
- 18:30 – 01:00
- Friday
- 18:30 – 01:00
- Saturday
- 13:00 – 01:00
- Sunday
- 13:00 – 23:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 79
- Popularity
- 83
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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