The complete guide to live music in Melbourne this weekend (Thu 27–Sat 29 Aug 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Melbourne for live music this weekend, Thu 27 Aug to Sat 29 Aug 2026. 10 shows across the city.
DIOR
When: Thursday 27 August 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Various Venues (Nationally), Melbourne
Artists: Dior
Weekly live music guide — free.
Alcides Neto - Amú Album Launch
When: Thursday 27 August 2026 at Time TBA
Where: The Jazzlab, Brunswick
Artists: Alcides Neto, Transatlantico
Marvel Stadium Tour
When: Thursday 27 August 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 27 August 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…
BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness
When: Thursday 27 August 2026 at 10:00am
Where: The District Docklands, Australia
Price: $From $33.00
Artists: BODY WORLDS
⭐ BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness arrives in Melbourne for the first time, revealing how joy lives and breathes within the human body. With real specimens and interactive displays, this globally acclaimed exhibition, seen in 175 cities by over 58 million visitors, reveals the profound connecti…
Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City
When: Thursday 27 August 2026 at 10:00am
Where: Level 1, 206 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Price: $From $43.50
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…
Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience
When: Thursday 27 August 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…
TANYA-LEE DAVIES // THUR ARVO GIG SERIES
When: Thursday 27 August 2026 at 1:00pm
Where: Kindred Bandroom, Footscray
Artists: Tanya-Lee Davies (arvo) Flow Motion feat: Cinnamon Laddin Catron (evening), Tanya Lee Davies, TANYA-LEE DAVIES // THUR ARVO GIG SERIES
Kindred's Thursday afternoon gig series is back for 2026! Free live music from 1-3pm with local artists.This Thursday we're joined by TANYA-LEE DAVIES!Tanya-Lee Davies brings her dreamy, pop country, psychedelic folk songs to Kindred with Gerard Rowan on pedal steel. Telling stories. Casting spells.…
Magic University
When: Thursday 27 August 2026 at 4:10pm
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…
'THE BROKEN HILLS' Brunswick Ballroom House band: Country standards & originals
When: Thursday 27 August 2026 at 5:45pm
Where: Brunswick Artists' Bar, BRUNSWICK
Artists: Brunswick Ballroom, Brunswick Artists Bar Homepage
OPEN FROM 5PM// FREE ENTRY // SHOW STARTS 5.45PM
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Melbourne This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.