Max Watts
A well-known live-music venue in the Melbourne CBD, rated 4.5 across more than 1,000 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Max Watts sits on Swanston Street in the heart of the Melbourne CBD. A well-known live-music venue, it's a genuine fixture of the city's music scene — hosting a great line-up of gigs and live performances across genres in an atmospheric, purpose-built space, the kind of venue music fans seek out for a memorable night.
The appeal is that combination of a quality, varied live-music program, a great atmosphere and a central city location, ideal for catching a gig, a fun night out or a memorable evening of live music. A well-run live-music venue with a good line-up is a real drawcard, and Max Watts' quality program and central spot have made it a beloved destination.
With a 4.5 rating from more than 1,000 reviews, it's clearly valued by its audiences. The live-music program, show times, ticketing and opening hours vary entirely with what's on, so it's worth checking the current line-up and booking directly before you go — particularly for a specific gig or a popular show — while looking forward to a memorable night of live music at Max Watts in the city.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 09:00 – 16:30
- TuesdayToday
- 09:00 – 16:30
- Wednesday
- 09:00 – 16:30
- Thursday
- 09:00 – 16:30
- Friday
- 09:00 – 16:30
- Saturday
- Closed
- Sunday
- Closed
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 79
- Popularity
- 92
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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