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Melbourne Music & Event Spaces
Revolt ArtSpace is one of Melbourne Music & Event Spaces.

1. Revolt ArtSpace

12 Elizabeth St, Kensington, VIC
Performing Arts Venue · 8 tips and reviews

Ryan H.Ryan Hodge: All venue and show information is avail online @ www.revoltproductions.com Read more.

Esplanade Hotel is one of Melbourne Music & Event Spaces.

2. Esplanade Hotel

7.3
11 The Esplanade, St Kilda, VIC
Pub · 41 tips and reviews

Brendan T.Brendan Tonkin: http://www.espy.com.au/ for gig information. Hit up the mailing list to stay up-to-date.

The Old Bar is one of Melbourne Music & Event Spaces.

3. The Old Bar

7.2
74-76 Johnston St, Fitzroy, VIC
Dive Bar · Fitzroy · 9 tips and reviews

4. Bella Union

Trades Hall, Victoria St (at Lygon St), Carlton, VIC
Bar · 5 tips and reviews

Brendan T.Brendan Tonkin: Lot's of great bands and comedy acts - some free. Keep an eye out on their website.

Northcote Social Club is one of Melbourne Music & Event Spaces.

5. Northcote Social Club

8.5
301 High St, Northcote, VIC
Rock Club · 30 tips and reviews

Suzanne S.Suzanne Steinbruckner: Check the gig guide here: http://northcotesocialclub.com/

Bar 303 is one of Melbourne Music & Event Spaces.

6. Bar 303

7.0
303 High St, Northcote, VIC
Music Venue · 8 tips and reviews

Brendan T.Brendan Tonkin: Gigs/events and film nights updates on the site, or keep up-to-date via their mailing list: http://www.303.net.au/

WahWah Lounge is one of Melbourne Music & Event Spaces.

7. WahWah Lounge

1/185 Lonsdale St (Waratah Pl), Melbourne, VIC
Night Club · Melbourne CBD · 4 tips and reviews

Brendan T.Brendan Tonkin: http://wahwahlounge.com.au/ for gig details, videos, photos and the rest.

Thornbury Theatre is one of Melbourne Music & Event Spaces.

8. Thornbury Theatre

8.1
859 High St, Thornbury, VIC
Theater · 6 tips and reviews

Brendan T.Brendan Tonkin: Check out events here: http://www.thethornburytheatre.com/

Cinema Nova is one of Melbourne Music & Event Spaces.

9. Cinema Nova

8.4
380 Lygon St, Carlton, VIC
Indie Movie Theater · Carlton · 54 tips and reviews

Garry J.Garry Johal: Join the Cinema Nova group on Facebook. They often give out free passes for preview screenings. All you have to do is RSVP (quickly) to a Nova-run event and you might get free tix. Read more.

Prince Bandroom is one of Melbourne Music & Event Spaces.

10. Prince Bandroom

6.4
29 Fitzroy St, St Kilda, VIC
Music Venue · 7 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: Great intimate venue to see a rock band.

The Butterfly Club is one of Melbourne Music & Event Spaces.

11. The Butterfly Club

8.6
Carson Pl, Melbourne, VIC
Indie Theater · Melbourne CBD · 15 tips and reviews

Simon T.Simon Taylor: See a show here. Anything. It's a beautiful cabaret room to be in; a sublime, intimate world of its own.

The Toff In Town is one of Melbourne Music & Event Spaces.

12. The Toff In Town

8.0
Level 2, 252 Swanston St, Melbourne, VIC
Night Club · Melbourne CBD · 41 tips and reviews

Brendan T.Brendan Tonkin: Nice variety of great acts - I have seen all sorts here. My most frequented band room in the city. They have a very helpful mailing list on their site.

The Evelyn Hotel is one of Melbourne Music & Event Spaces.

13. The Evelyn Hotel

7.9
351 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, VIC
Bar · Fitzroy · 14 tips and reviews

Brendan T.Brendan Tonkin: Gig listing: http://www.evelynhotel.com/

Wesley Anne is one of Melbourne Music & Event Spaces.

14. Wesley Anne

8.3
250 High St, Northcote, VIC
Gastropub · Northcote · 35 tips and reviews

Brendan T.Brendan Tonkin: Gig guide can be found at the website: http://www.wesleyanne.com.au/

Abbotsford Convent is one of Melbourne Music & Event Spaces.

15. Abbotsford Convent

8.7
1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford, VIC
Cultural Center · Abbotsford · 28 tips and reviews

Louis S.Louis Simoneau: Great farmers market on the third saturday of every month. Get some real food from real people!

Laundry Bar is one of Melbourne Music & Event Spaces.

16. Laundry Bar

6.4
50 Johnston St, Fitzroy, VIC
Bar · 7 tips and reviews

Brendan T.Brendan Tonkin: http://www.facebook.com/thelaundrybar for gigs and events.

Revolver Upstairs is one of Melbourne Music & Event Spaces.

17. Revolver Upstairs

7.9
229 Chapel St, Prahran, VIC
Night Club · 31 tips and reviews

Brendan T.Brendan Tonkin: Check out http://www.revolverupstairs.com.au/ for the gig guide.

The Night Cat is one of Melbourne Music & Event Spaces.

18. The Night Cat

7.0
137-141 Johnston St, Fitzroy, VIC
Night Club · 14 tips and reviews

Brendan T.Brendan Tonkin: Dancing gigs and dancing lessons. Gig guide and mailing list: http://www.thenightcat.com.au/

The Workers Club is one of Melbourne Music & Event Spaces.

19. The Workers Club

7.9
51 Brunswick St, Fitzroy, VIC
Pub · 18 tips and reviews

Brendan T.Brendan Tonkin: Frequently hosts a lot of great local bands. Check them out.

Forum Melbourne is one of Melbourne Music & Event Spaces.

20. Forum Melbourne

8.7
154 Flinders St, Melbourne, VIC
Music Venue · Melbourne CBD · 27 tips and reviews

Brendan T.Brendan Tonkin: Wonderful music venue and a pretty awesome place to hang out at during the Melbourne International Film Festival.

Roxanne Parlour is one of Melbourne Music & Event Spaces.

21. Roxanne Parlour

2 Coverlid Pl, Melbourne, VIC
Night Club · Melbourne CBD · 3 tips and reviews

Brendan T.Brendan Tonkin: Check out the website and subscribe to the mailing list to keep up-to-date with events.

The Corner Hotel is one of Melbourne Music & Event Spaces.

22. The Corner Hotel

8.2
57 Swan St, Richmond, VIC
Pub · 54 tips and reviews

Brendan T.Brendan Tonkin: Sister venue to the Northcote Social Club. The mailing list is great for keeping track of what's happening with both of them.

The Hi-Fi is one of Melbourne Music & Event Spaces.

23. The Hi-Fi

125 Swanston St., Melbourne, VIC
Music Venue · Melbourne CBD · 12 tips and reviews

Brendan T.Brendan Tonkin: Nice little bar upstairs with the majority of the venue being band room or dance floor dance stairs depending on the night. Check out website with gig guide, galleries and more info.

The Empress Hotel is one of Melbourne Music & Event Spaces.

24. The Empress Hotel

714 Nicholson St (Scotchmer St), Fitzroy North, VIC
Pub · 6 tips and reviews
Phoenix Public House is one of Melbourne Music & Event Spaces.

25. Phoenix Public House

133 Sydney Rd (at Union Rd), Brunswick, VIC
Music Venue · 5 tips and reviews

Brendan T.Brendan Tonkin: Great little bar and bandroom on Sydney Road that will help fill the hole that the East Brunswick will leave for local bands. Website has gig guide, blog and mailing list.

Tote Hotel is one of Melbourne Music & Event Spaces.

26. Tote Hotel

5.2
71 Johnston St, Collingwood, VIC
Music Venue · 18 tips and reviews

(S-H)(S-H): Live music! Beer! What's not to love about the tote after it's near death experience.

Festival Hall is one of Melbourne Music & Event Spaces.

27. Festival Hall

6.1
300 Dudley St, West Melbourne, VIC
Concert Hall · 22 tips and reviews

Brendan T.Brendan Tonkin: One of the biggest music venues in Melbourne before stadium size and features a lot of big international acts. The website has gig details.

Federation Square is one of Melbourne Music & Event Spaces.

28. Federation Square

9.1
Swanston St (Flinders St), Melbourne, VIC
Plaza · 156 tips and reviews

Brendan T.Brendan Tonkin: Frequently hold free art and music events here. Personal favourites include the beer and wine shows and ACMI for movies. The website has a detailed calendar for you to keep an eye on.

Sidney Myer Music Bowl is one of Melbourne Music & Event Spaces.

29. Sidney Myer Music Bowl

8.8
Linlithgow Ave, Melbourne, VIC
Music Venue · 17 tips and reviews

Hiltons of MelbourneHiltons of Melbourne: This outdoor amphitheatre is one of the most versatile spaces in Melbourne. It plays host to events like Carols by Candle light and Summerdayze music festival. Sound can be a bit hit and miss.

Astor Theatre is one of Melbourne Music & Event Spaces.

30. Astor Theatre

8.8
1 Chapel St, St Kilda, VIC
Indie Movie Theater · 33 tips and reviews

Brendan T.Brendan Tonkin: Keep supporting this wonderful establishment to keep it alive!

The Order of Melbourne is one of Melbourne Music & Event Spaces.

31. The Order of Melbourne

Lvl 2, 401 Swanston St., Melbourne, VIC
Bar · Melbourne CBD · 16 tips and reviews

Brendan T.Brendan Tonkin: They host a wide range of gigs and events. Gig list on their website or follow their Facebook page to stay up-to-date.

The 86 is one of Melbourne Music & Event Spaces.

32. The 86

6.6
185 Smith St, Fitzroy, VIC
Cocktail Bar · 7 tips and reviews

Brendan T.Brendan Tonkin: Keep tabs on regular cabaret and comedy shows at their website: http://www.the86.com.au/

The John Curtin Hotel is one of Melbourne Music & Event Spaces.

33. The John Curtin Hotel

7.3
29 Lygon St, Carlton, VIC
Pub · Carlton · 21 tips and reviews

Brendan T.Brendan Tonkin: http://www.johncurtinhotel.com/ to keep tabs on upstairs and front room gigs as well as weekly trivia.

CERES Community Environment Park is one of Melbourne Music & Event Spaces.

34. CERES Community Environment Park

8.5
Roberts St, Brunswick, VIC
Community Center · 20 tips and reviews

Cil F.Cil Felps: So much more than a cafe!!! Volunteer bike shed open Friday and Saturday- ( Tues?) learn how to fix your own bike! New restaurant open 12 - Til dinner, amazing nursery, great for school excursions...

Rooftop Cinema is one of Melbourne Music & Event Spaces.

35. Rooftop Cinema

8.4
6/252 Swanston St, Melbourne, VIC
Movie Theater · Melbourne CBD · 6 tips and reviews

Emma D.Emma Dilemma: Go there on a balmy night. Grab yourself a drink and a beach chair, and watch the sun go down- movie or not, it's open. And it's great. Remember why you love Melbourne? You will after this. Read more.

Curtin House Rooftop Bar is one of Melbourne Music & Event Spaces.

36. Curtin House Rooftop Bar

8.9
252 Swanston St, Melbourne, VIC
Rooftop Bar · Melbourne CBD · 79 tips and reviews
St Kilda Night Market is one of Melbourne Music & Event Spaces.

37. St Kilda Night Market

7.5
O'Donnell Gardens, St Kilda, VIC
Night Market · 3 tips and reviews
The Retreat Hotel is one of Melbourne Music & Event Spaces.

38. The Retreat Hotel

7.1
280 Sydney Rd, Brunswick, VIC
Pub · Brunswick · 31 tips and reviews
Some Velvet Morning is one of Melbourne Music & Event Spaces.

39. Some Velvet Morning

123 Queens Pde, Clifton Hill, VIC
Bar · 2 tips and reviews