Paris Cat Jazz Club

Paris Cat Jazz Club sits on Goldie Place, a tucked-away laneway in the heart of the Melbourne CBD. An intimate, atmospheric live-jazz venue, it's become one of the city's most beloved spots for live music — the kind of cosy, characterful basement club where the focus is squarely on the performers and the mood.

The appeal is that classic jazz-club experience: a small, candlelit room, a great line-up of local and visiting musicians, and the kind of close-up, immersive atmosphere that makes live jazz so special. Hidden down a city laneway, it has a genuine sense of occasion that fits Melbourne's renowned live-music culture perfectly.

With a 4.7 rating from more than 1,100 reviews, it's clearly delivering memorable nights. The performance line-up, show times, ticketing and any food-and-drink arrangements vary entirely with what's on, and the intimate space fills up, so it's essential to check the current program and book directly before you go — and to arrive in time to settle in, as part of the magic is the close, unhurried atmosphere of the room.