Guide to Melbourne's live music scene
Description:
Melbourne is the cultural capital of the Australia and its live music scene is regarded as one of the best in the world. Many of the venues in which to see the performances are located in backstreets pubs, meaning many tourists would never even know about them.
Below are some great examples that showcase differing styles of music in different settings.
Below are some great examples that showcase differing styles of music in different settings.
Author: Chris Canty
Day 1 - Fitzroy, Carlton, Melbourne
The Rainbow Hotel is a backstreet pub in the heart of Fitzroy, known for its tunes (mostly blues, rockabilly). New owners have brought an appreciation of craft beer to the venue also. The John Curtin has a great band room upstairs that showcases rock bands and a kitchen that provides tasty and affordable pub grub.
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The Rainbow Hotel
Location:
view in google maps27 St David Street
3065 Fitzroy, Australia
Phone:
(03) 9419 41932
John Curtin Hotel
Location:
view in google maps29 Lygon Street
3053 Carlton, Australia
Phone:
(03) 9663 63502
Beer Deluxe
Location:
view in google mapsCorner Swanston and Flinders Streets
Federation Square
3000 Melbourne, Australia
Phone:
+61 3 9663 0166Day 2 - Carlton, Melbourne
The Dan O'Connell is one of Melbourne's most traditional Irish pubs. They showcase acoustic music, poetry readings and open mic nights. Don't forget the $1 tacos on Thursday nights. The Tote is a Melbourne institution and its gritty surrounds match the hard edge of the bands that like to play it loud.
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Dan O'Connell Hotel
Location:
view in google maps223-227 Canning St
3053 Carlton, Australia
Phone:
(03) 9347 15022
Tote (The)
Location:
view in google maps71 Johnston Street
Corner of Johnston and Wellington Streets
3066 Melbourne, Australia
Phone:
+61 3 9419 5320Day 3 - Fitzroy, Melbourne
The Standard has Melbourne's best beer garden and on certain nights of the week, free acoustic shows next to the bar. The Great Britain is free music on a stage that sits in front of plush comfy couches, ideal for colder nights.
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Standard Hotel
Location:
view in google maps293 Fitzroy St
3065 Fitzroy, Australia
Phone:
(03) 9419 47932
The Great Britain Hotel
Location:
view in google maps447 Church Street
3121 Melbourne, Australia
Phone:
(03) 9429 5066