What's On in Melbourne

Join fellow book lovers on a bookish roam through local bookstores in Melbourne! Enjoy a shared meal and an exclusive chat with local author Laura McCluskey. The tour includes three epic bookstore stops, a gift on arrival, and the chance to make unforgettable bookish friendships. Perfect for kicking off your Christmas holidays in a joyful, bookish way!

A one-day fundraising event in solidarity with Palestinians, supporting vital relief efforts in Gaza. Featuring Julia Jacklin, Angie McMahon, Genesis Owusu, and more. 100% of profits go to Olive Kids, PANZMA, PARA, and Médecins Sans Frontières Australia.

Catch Plastic Section & Gold Coast Leathers live at the Bendigo Hotel for a free entry Hazy Sundays show! Plastic Section, known for their wild rock 'n' roll, celebrate a year of success with their latest LP "Revenge". Enjoy Sunday Recovery Specials at the pub with $20 Schnitzels & Parmas and $15 Bloody Marys & Margaritas.

Catch Plastic Section live at The Bendi for a FREE SHOW! Enjoy raw rock 'n' roll rhythm 'n' blues with support. Plus, take advantage of Sunday Recovery Specials with $20 Schnitzels & Parmas and $15 Bloody Marys & Margaritas.

Get ready to laugh, cry, and dance at the Mob Mutual Aid Fundraiser! The community is taking over The Tote with music and art to raise money for Black Peoples Union. Featuring 15 musicians and 25 artists, enjoy an evening of punk, dance, and heartfelt music. Don't miss the raffles and auctions of epic prizes and beautiful artworks. Join us on December 21st for a night to remember!

West-End national treasure Laneous (Lachlan Mitchell) returns to the Edinburgh Castle in funk-electro duo form. Expect swag style beats and masterful soul-jazz harmony.

Queens of the West are playing a residency at The Catfish in Fitzroy every 4th Sunday of the month at 4pm. It's FREE, so come along for a couple of hours of Queens happiness, washed down with the extraordinary range of beers and other delights at The Catfish.

Jay Fraser and Lina Andonovska (UK) play their only Australian show for 2025 at the Wesley Anne on gravy day, 21 December 2025. Their deft songcraft and poetry have seen them build a cult following across Europe’s with comparisons to Radiohead and Jarvis Cocker. With support from Hugh McGinlay.

Experience a rockin' hillbilly twangin' good time with Cold Heart, a vintage country rockabilly outfit. Playing southern mid-century American music reminiscent of The Grand Ole Opry and The Louisiana Hayride, their performance will transport you to a West Texas Honky Tonk. Grab a drink, hit the dance floor, and lose your blues with Cold Heart!

The Backyard Banjo Club is a five-piece trad-jazz/bluegrass bonanza. Think Tom Waits meets Django Reinhardt and plays a jazz cover of a Radiohead tune. High energy up-tempo jazz and the occasional sultry ballad, good times guaranteed.

Experience a fusion of flowing movement and restorative postures in this free yoga session. Find the perfect balance between flow and rest, leaving you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.