The complete guide to live music in Melbourne this weekend (Thu 17–Sat 19 Sep 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Melbourne for live music this weekend, Thu 17 Sep to Sat 19 Sep 2026. 10 shows across the city.
Grace Nikita Live with Snava Joanna Mathers
When: Thursday 17 September 2026 at Time TBA
Where: The Tote - Front Bar, Collingwood
Artists: Grace Nikita, Snava, Joanna Mathers
Weekly live music guide — free.
Jake Mason Trio
When: Thursday 17 September 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Bird's Basement, Melbourne
Artists: Jake Mason
Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City
When: Thursday 17 September 2026 at 9:00am
Where: Level 1, 206 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Price: $From $46.50
Artists: Machu Picchu
⭐ Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City transports you back 450 years ago to the heart of the ancient Inca Empire in stunning virtual reality. You’ll climb the breathtaking peaks of the Andes, wander through the Temple of the Sun, walk the famed terraces, and uncover the secrets of this awe-inspiri…
Marvel Stadium Tour
When: Thursday 17 September 2026 at 9:00am
Where: Marvel Stadium, Docklands
Artists: Marvel Stadium Tour
Patrons under the age of 14 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times within the Stadium. Patrons under the age of 14 will not be able to participate in the interactive technology experiences without a guardian present.
ROME: Empire, Power, People
When: Thursday 17 September 2026 at 9:00am
Where: Melbourne Museum, Carlton
Artists: ROME: Empire, Power, People
Enter anytime between 9am and 5pm Featuring original statues, mosaics, frescoes, jewellery and everyday objects from the humblest to the most sumptuous, this Melbourne-exclusive exhibition is a vibrant exploration of Rome's political, cultural and social life. From the fall of Julius Caesar to the p…
Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience
When: Thursday 17 September 2026 at 10:00am
Where: Level 1, 206 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Price: $From $43.50
Artists: Smithsonian Starstruck
⭐ Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience is a first-of-its-kind virtual reality adventure that doesn't just show you the universe — it places you inside it. Launching in Melbourne on 3 July, and created in collaboration with the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory , the experience takes v…
NICK CHARLES // THUR ARVO GIG SERIES
When: Thursday 17 September 2026 at 1:00pm
Where: Kindred Bandroom, Footscray
Artists: Nick Charles, NICK CHARLES // THUR ARVO GIG SERIES
Kindred's Thursday afternoon gig series is back! Free live music with a different local artist each week!!This Thursday we're joined by NICK CHARLES !Dubbed “Australia’s virtuoso of acoustic roots and blues” by The AGE and lauded by the Sydney Morning Herald for playing guitar “like an angel”, Nick …
Magic University
When: Thursday 17 September 2026 at 5:40pm
Where: ESCAPE THIS - Melbourne CBD, 259 Collins St
Price: $From $45.00
Artists: Magic University
Enroll in the Extraordinary Your first day at Magic University takes an unexpected turn when Professor Blackwood vanishes without a trace! Somewhere within the university lies an artefact capable of breaking the magic enchantment that binds him. Guided by Corvus, the professor’s watchful owl familia…
**FREE ENTRY** Noless (Front Bar)
When: Thursday 17 September 2026 at 6:30pm
Where: Bar Open, Fitzroy
Artists: NoLess
** FRONT BAR // FREE ENTRY // 6:30 - 8:30PM **Noless weaves soulful and vulnerable songwriting with lush and dynamic guitar based compositions. Weaving the personal, spiritual and political, their songs travel through eclectic sound worlds, nested in the roots of indie, folk, soul, rock and jazz.
Tamara Kuldin + Aaron Michael with JMQ Thursday Jazz
When: Thursday 17 September 2026 at 6:30pm
Where: Golden Gate Hotel, South Melbourne
Artists: Tamara Kuldin
Another splendid Jazz evening is in store with JMQ Jazz Ensemble on Thursday, SEPT 17, 2026, when you'll experience the sassy talent of TAMARA KULDIN, accompanied by AARON MICHAEL on tenor sax. They'll perform alongside ...
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Melbourne This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.