Overview

Get in on the big gigs and big names bringing it to Melbourne's stadiums, concert halls, band rooms and amphitheatres.

Major sports stadiums host line-ups year-round: Melbourne Park's Margaret Court Arena and Rod Laver Arena, AAMI Park, and even footy grounds Marvel Stadium and the MCG.

Jump around at stalwart music venue Festival Hall and keep an ear out for folk, country and indie acts at St Kilda's historic Palais Theatre and the CBD's Forum Theatre.

Look for outdoor and all-ages gigs and summer festivals at iconic Sidney Myer Music Bowl, in the Royal Botanic Gardens.

To catch big names in smaller venues, watch for local and international touring acts at dedicated pub band rooms the Northcote Social Club and the Corner, and ever-evolving CBD venue 170 Russell.

Plan ahead: touring acts often sell out quickly, with pre-sales making up the bulk. Watch for ticket release dates, and sign up with major ticketing outlets.

Find a detailed calendar of gigs at beat.com.au or browse our list below.

Can't stop the music

The music industry has faced some big challenges over the last couple of years with cancellation of tours, events and festivals.

Support the music you love and discover new artists along the way. Buy music online, discover digital downloads, buy merch and book ahead for gigs and performances down the track.

Calendar

August

G Flip
29 August 2023
The Forum

Evanescence
30 August 2023
Rod Laver Arena

September

Culture Club
9 September 2023
Rod Laver Arena

James Reyne
16 September 2023
Palais Theatre

Gyroscope and Bodyjar
16 & 17 September 2023
Corner Hotel

Birds of Tokyo
21-23 September 2023
Hamer Hall

Jet
22 September 2023
The Forum

Delta Goodrem
28 & 29 September 2023
Hamer Hall

October

Lauryn Hill
3 October 2023
Rod Laver Arena

Giveon
3 & 4 October 2023
Palais Theatre

The Cat Empire
5 & 6 October 2023
The Forum

Weezer
6 October 2023
John Cain Arena

Pendulum
7 October 2023
John Cain Arena

The Whitlams
6 October 2023
Northcote Theatre

Chet Faker
12 October 2023
Palais Theatre

Ocean Alley
13 October 2023
John Cain Arena

Ben Lee
13 October 2023
Northcote Social Club

The Chicks
16 October 2023
Rod Laver Arena

Tina Arena
20 October 2023
Melbourne Town Hall

Paul McCartney
21 October 2023
Marvel Stadium

The Amity Affliction
25 & 26 October 2023
The Forum

Sparks
26 October 2023
Palais Theatre

Charlie Puth
29 & 30 October 2023
Margaret Court Arena

Sam Smith
31 October 2023
Rod Laver Arena

November

The Living End
4 November 2023
Festival Hall

The Corrs
6 November 2023
Rod Laver Arena

Grinspoon
6 November & 22 December 2023
The Forum

The Exploited
10 November 2023
Corner Hotel

San Cisco
11 November 2023
Northcote Theatre

Def Leppard and Motley Crue
14 November 2023
Marvel Stadium

Bloc Party and Interpol
16 November 2023
Sydney Myer Music Bowl

Belinda Carlisle
18 November 2023
Palais Theatre

Joji
20 November 2023
Rod Laver Arena

Robbie Williams
22 & 23 November 2023
AAMI Park

Maneskin
23 November 2023
Margaret Court Arena

Bright Eyes
26 & 27 November 2023
Northcote Theatre

Paramore
27 & 28 November 2023
Rod Laver Arena

Jackson Browne
29 November 2023
Margaret Court Arena

December

The Weeknd
1 December 2023
Marvel Stadium

The Teskey Brothers
2 December 2023
Sidney Myer Music Bowl

The Wiggles
2 & 3 December 2023
Rod Laver Arena

Morrissey
4 & 5 December 2023
Palais Theatre

Foo Fighters
4 & 6 December 2023
AAMI Park

50 Cent
5 & 6 December 2023
Rod Laver Arena

Genesis Owusu
8 December 2023
Festival Hall

Kraftwerk
8 December 2023
Margaret Court Arena

Eric Prydz
9 December 2023
Rod Laver Arena

Caroline Polachek
10 & 11 December 2023
The Forum

Alvvays
12 December 2023
The Forum

Harry Connick Jr
17 & 18 December 2023
Hamer Hall

January 2024

mclusky
2 & 3 January 2024
The Corner Hotel

Louis Tomlinson
28 January 2024
Sydney Myer Music Bowl

February 2024

blink-182
13, 14, 26 & 27 February 2024
Rod Laver Arena

Matchbox Twenty
16 February 2024
Rod Laver Arena

Taylor Swift
16 & 17 February 2024
MCG

The Butterfly Effect
17 & 18 February 2024
The Forum

P!NK
23 & 24 February, 12 & 13 March 2024
Marvel Stadium

March 2024

Jonas Brothers
8 & 9 March 2024
Rod Laver Arena

Jessics Mauboy
16 March 2024
Palais Theatre

Maisie Peters
23 March 2024
Margaret Court Arena

April 2024

Elvis Costello & The Imposters
4 April 2024
Palais Theatre

May 2024

Niall Horan
3 & 4 May 2024
Rod Laver Arena

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