The Night Cat
A beloved live-music venue on Fitzroy's Johnston Street, rated 4.5 across more than 1,100 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Night Cat sits on Johnston Street in Fitzroy, one of Melbourne's most iconic and characterful inner-north neighbourhoods. A beloved, long-running live-music venue, it's a genuine fixture of the city's music scene — renowned for its live bands, its distinctive central stage and dance floor, and its vibrant, characterful atmosphere, the kind of spot music lovers seek out for a great night.
The appeal is that combination of quality live music — often funk, soul, jazz and Latin — a buzzing dance-floor atmosphere and a characterful Fitzroy setting, ideal for a fun night out, dancing, or catching some great live bands. Its distinctive vibe and strong commitment to live music have made it a treasured institution, drawing a loyal crowd.
With a 4.5 rating from more than 1,100 reviews, it's clearly a much-loved venue. 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 act or a popular night — while looking forward to a great night of live music and dancing at The Night Cat in Fitzroy.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- WednesdayToday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 20:00 – 01:00
- Friday
- 20:00 – 03:00
- Saturday
- 20:00 – 03:00
- Sunday
- 20:00 – 01:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 79
- Popularity
- 93
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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