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High Ground 2026
Fri 1 May 2026 to Sun 30 Aug 2026
High Ground is a new live music series celebrating Fitzroy’s legacy of creative independence, underground culture and boundary-pushing music. Running across The Night Cat, The Evelyn and Punters Club from May–August, the inaugural winter program...
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Gospel Whiskey presents Hi-Fi Rye July
Sun 12 Jul 2026 to Sun 26 Jul 2026
Australia's only dedicated rye whiskey distillery brings you Hi-Fi Rye July : boutique Sunday listening sessions where melded music meets this month's hero grain.
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Leaps and Bounds Festival 2026
Thu 16 Jul 2026 to Sun 26 Jul 2026
Yarra City Council 's longstanding winter music festival is back and bigger than ever. Spanning ten days, they're celebrating the pubs, clubs, venues and bars that make Yarra a live music mecca. Check out the...
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Echuca-Moama Winter Blues Festival
Thu 23 Jul 2026 to Sun 26 Jul 2026
Winter Blues Festival , one of Victoria’s longest running and most iconic festival returns to Echuca in 2026 for four days of world-class blues and roots in the Murray Region.
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TO BINA: A Night of Soukous Vibrations Powered by El Gran Mono
Sat 25 Jul 2026
Naarm’s Abbots Yard will come alive with electrifying cross-continental rhythms as TO BINA: A Night of Soukous Vibrations Powered by El Gran Mono transforms the space into a pulsating celebration of African and Afro-Colombian musical...
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Now or Never 2026
Just Announced
Wed 19 Aug 2026 to Sun 30 Aug 2026
Now or Never returns this winter, taking place around Naarm/Melbourne August 19 - 30.
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Soul A-Go-Go at The Night Cat
Sat 19 Sep 2026
PBS FM’s Soul-A-Go-Go Returns to The Night Cat! Naarm/Melbourne’s legendary funk and soul party Soul-A-Go-Go is back for one unforgettable night of non-stop grooves. Join us at The Night Cat in Fitzroy on Saturday September...
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Move My Way
Sun 4 Oct 2026
Astral People announce Move My Way , a brand-new community-focused festival landing in Naarm/Melbourne on Sunday October 4. Taking over PICA , Move My Way is grounded in connection, comfort and world-class curation, bringing together...
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Strawberry Fields Festival 2026
Fri 20 Nov 2026 to Sun 22 Nov 2026
The beloved Strawberry Fields Festival returns to the banks of the Dhungala / Murray River from November 20–22 for another unforgettable weekend of music, art and connection.
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Town Folk Festival 2026
Sat 21 Nov 2026
Town Folk Festival unveils its first 21 artists for 2026, bringing a standout mix of local and international talent to Djaara/Castlemaine on Saturday November 21. Now in its sixth year, Town Folk has cemented itself...
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Port Fairy Folk Festival 2027
Fri 5 Mar 2027 to Mon 8 Mar 2027
The beloved Port Fairy Folk Festival will celebrate its 50th anniversary in March 2027.
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The Sound Gallery Chamber Series
Thu 11 Nov 2021 to Thu 2 Dec 2021
The Sound Gallery Chamber Series celebrates the long and treasured history of chamber music in Australia. Featuring some of the most celebrated classical musicians in the country, this series presents three exclusive concerts from November...
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Leaps and Bounds Music Festival 2021
Fri 16 Jul 2021 to Sun 25 Jul 2021
UPDATE: Leaps and Bounds shows are on hold due to the lockdown.
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Uprising: Songs of Resistance
Thu 8 Apr 2021
The Museum of Inherited Memories, Festival of Jewish Art and Music (FOJAM) and PBS present Uprising: Songs of Resistance.
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Bendigo Festival of Australian Film 2021
Fri 19 Mar 2021 to Sun 21 Mar 2021
A celebration of Australian film featuring nine titles showcasing our rich cinematic history. This year’s festival will be held in house at Star Cinema. Bendigo Festival of Australian Film 2021 runs from Friday March 19...
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Melbourne Music Week
Wed 9 Dec 2020 to Sun 28 Feb 2021
Melbourne Music Week (MMW) is back for 2020.
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Music Victoria Awards 2020
Wed 9 Dec 2020
The 2020 Music Victoria Awards will take place Wednesday December 9 from 7pm at the Melbourne Recital Centre. All live streamed via Music Victoria's website.
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Mapping Melbourne 2020-21
Thu 3 Dec 2020 to Thu 28 Jan 2021
MAV launches Mapping Melbourne 2020-21 in celebration of Asian Australian identity and the resilience of the local arts community. Mapping Melbourne , an annual artistic exploration of Asian Australian identity presented by MAV, is set...
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Heart of St Kilda Concert 2020
Wed 2 Dec 2020
LIVE STREAMED FROM THE PALAIS TO YOUR PLACE Despite restrictions … THE SHOW MUST GO ON! The curtain is set to go up on one of Melbourne’s most-loved charity events, albeit a little differently. Sacred...
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JOLT & Hullick Studios
Sun 29 Nov 2020
2020 was not the year any of us expected, but fear not – JOLT Arts has been cooking up the launch of Hullick Studios to transport you into blissful realms of auditory enjoyment. Hullick Studios...
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REZ STOMP TV
Sun 29 Nov 2020
Reservoir Stomp returns in 2020 as REZ STOMP TV. Delivered entirely online for your safety + enjoyment.
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Wangaratta Festival of Jazz & Blues
Mon 26 Oct 2020 to Sun 1 Nov 2020
An exciting program featuring Australia’s premier jazz and blues artists, new commissions and collaborations, never before seen archival footage, an exclusive international appearance and the distinguished National Jazz Awards, mark the 30th edition of the...
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Wes Fest
Fri 18 Sep 2020 to Sun 20 Sep 2020
Wes Fest 2020 features more than 40 local artists ‘from wherever they may be’ and will be delivered live online on September 18, 19 and 20. Artists include Hannah Acfield (pictured), Carus Thompson, Adrian Whyte,...
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Shelter
Mon 13 Jul 2020 to Wed 30 Sep 2020
MAV presents 45 artists to participate in the Shelter Commissions Program.
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Leaps and Bounds Music Festival 2020
Thu 11 Jun 2020 to Sat 20 Jun 2020
PBS and City of Yarra present Leaps and Bounds Music Festival: Apart and Not Alone June 11-20
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Leaps and Bounds Music Festival - Albums in Quarantine
Thu 11 Jun 2020 to Sat 20 Jun 2020
Due to the impacts of COVID-19 the City of Yarra and Leaps and Bounds Music Festival launched an initiative 'Albums in Quarantine' which provides financial assistance to artists whose album launches have been impacted by...
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ZEDSIX: The Shape of Jazz
Fri 15 May 2020
REARear Records presents ZEDSIX: THE SHAPE OF JAZZ a full length debut album ‘The Shape of Jazz’ is the debut release by Zvi Belling aka ZEDSIX, producer, composer and bass player.