The Grunge Show presents MTV UNPLUGGED LIVE '96

Venue

Brass Monkey

Cronulla, Sydney

Tickets

$36

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Date & Time

Sat, 28 Nov

6:30pm

We do our best with start times, but they can change — always check with the venue.

About this event

In 1996, the MTV Unplugged grunge era took it's final curtain call...In a dark candle lit Brooklyn theatre, Layne Staley walks out in black sunglasses to an eruption of applause; he has not played live with Alice In Chains for over two years, and this will be the last time he performs a headline set with the band. He gingerly takes to the mic stand, and croons the aching opening to Nutshell.With Alice In Chains' haunting "Unplugged" celebrating its 30th anniversary, THE GRUNGE SHOW have curated an incredible sit-down tribute to the seminal broadcast. There will be acoustic guitars, cardigans, candles, flowers, mood lighting, surprises and most importantly, the legendary tunes. These will include fan favourites such as Rooster, Down In A Hole, The Man Who Stole The World, Come As You Are, Black, Jeremy, Plush and many more played across two sprawling one-hour sets.As well as being a critical and commercial success, the MTV Unplugged series was a cultural touchstone and institution that

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Set Times

Show Starts 6:30pm

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Times marked ~ are estimates. Arrive early to avoid missing your favourite acts. We do our best with start times, but they can change — always check with the venue.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time does The Grunge Show start?

The Grunge Show is scheduled to perform at 6:30pm on Saturday, 28 November 2026 at Brass Monkey. Arrive early to get a good spot. We do our best with start times, but they can change — always check with the venue.

What time does The Grunge Show finish?

The Grunge Show is expected to finish around 7:30pm at Brass Monkey. This is an estimate from the stage time and a typical set length — most shows at Brass Monkey wrap up by around 11:30pm. We do our best with start times, but they can change — always check with the venue.

Where is Brass Monkey located?

Brass Monkey is located at 115 A Cronulla St, Cronulla, NSW.

How much are tickets for The Grunge Show presents MTV UNPLUGGED LIVE '96?

Tickets for The Grunge Show presents MTV UNPLUGGED LIVE '96 are $36. Tickets are available online.

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Location

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