The complete guide to live music in Melbourne this weekend (Thu 21–Sat 23 May 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Melbourne for live music this weekend, Thu 21 May to Sat 23 May 2026. 10 shows across the city.
Genesis Owusu
When: Thursday 21 May 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Various Venues (Nationally), Melbourne
Artists: Genesis Owusu
Weekly live music guide — free.
3181 Thursdays
When: Thursday 21 May 2026 at 6:00am
Where: REVOLVER UPSTAIRS, MELBOURNE, PRAHRAN
Artists: 3181 Thursdays
SISTER PAUL (JPN) // THUR ARVO GIG SERIES
When: Thursday 21 May 2026 at 1:00pm
Where: Kindred Bandroom, Footscray
Artists: SISTER PAUL (JPN) // THUR ARVO GIG SERIES
DOORS 1PM // FREE ENTRY
Hole Punch Music closing party and cassette launch
When: Thursday 21 May 2026 at 6:00pm
Where: Melbourne Art Library, Coburg
Artists: Hole Punch Music closing party and cassette launch
An evening gathering celebrating Hole Punch Music by Turnpushtwist held at Melbourne Art Library. All are welcome.
Tony Yang **FREE FRONT BAR GIG**
When: Thursday 21 May 2026 at 6:00pm
Where: Wesley Anne, Northcote
Artists: Tony Yang
Tony Yang is a graduate of the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School (Class of 2024). A dedicated jazz guitarist, Tony has spent years immersing himself in the jazz repertoire and regularly performing at gigs across Melbourne.Since 2023, he has been a member of the Melbourne Youth Jazz Orch…
Catch Your Breath Australian Tour
When: Thursday 21 May 2026 at 6:00pm
Where: 170 Russell, Melbourne
Artists: Catch Your Breath
Live at the Atrium: Jetty Road supported by Josh Owen
When: Thursday 21 May 2026 at 6:00pm
Where: The Community Hub at TLC Healthcare | Mordialloc, Mordialloc
Artists: Live at the Atrium: Jetty Road supported by Josh Owen, Live
Enjoy an evening of entertainment Live at the Atrium as TLC Healthcare Mordialloc presents Jetty Road, supported by Josh Owen.
**FREE ENTRY** Ben Carr Quartet (Front Bar)
When: Thursday 21 May 2026 at 6:30pm
Where: Bar Open, Fitzroy
Artists: Ben Carr Quartet (Front Bar) Two Last Names, Ben Carr, Anne Simmons (bandroom), Finance Executive
** FREE ENTRY // FRONT BAR // 6:30-8:30PM **Ben Carr harness' the energy of the Sun (Ra) to create a warm round sound searching for possibilities. Informed by contemporary jazz, and the pioneers of the late 80’s M-Base movement, the compositions resonate the sonic abstract imagery of bonfires during…
Parasite Farm - Welcome to the Farm
When: Thursday 21 May 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: The Workers Club, Fitzroy
Price: $$13
Artists: Parasite Farm
Parasite Farm headlines a stacked night built to escalate from doors to close—no filler, no dead space. Marking the debut live show, this isn’t an introduction—it’s a full statement. Blending rage rap, punk, and alt with raw, high-pressure energy and glitch-heavy textures, the live set sits somewher…
Parasite Farm with Stokahr + Dredd + BALLBASSJOHN + Cathedryl + Kid Keeks
When: Thursday 21 May 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: The Workers Club, Fitzroy
Artists: Parasite Farm, BALLBASSJOHN, Stokahr, Kid Keeks, cathedryl, Dredd
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Melbourne This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.