The complete guide to live music in Melbourne this weekend (Thu 8–Sat 10 Oct 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Melbourne for live music this weekend, Thu 8 Oct to Sat 10 Oct 2026. 10 shows across the city.
In Conversation with Claire Edwardes
When: Thursday 8 October 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford
Artists: Claire Edwardes
Weekly live music guide — free.
TISM
When: Thursday 8 October 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Forum Melbourne, Melbourne
Artists: TISM
Jack Earle
When: Thursday 8 October 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Bird's Basement, Melbourne
Artists: Jack Earle
ROME: Empire, Power, People
When: Thursday 8 October 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…
Marvel Stadium Tour
When: Thursday 8 October 2026 at 9:00am
Where: Marvel Stadium, Docklands
Artists: Marvel Stadium Tour
Patrons under the age of 15 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times within the Stadium. Patrons under the age of 15 will not be able to participate in the interactive technology experiences without a guardian present.
Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City
When: Thursday 8 October 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…
Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience
When: Thursday 8 October 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…
THURS AVO GIG SERIES - HELEN RYDER
When: Thursday 8 October 2026 at 1:00pm
Where: Kindred Studios, Yarraville
Price: $Free
Artists: Helen Ryder
Thurs Avo Gig Series
Magic University
When: Thursday 8 October 2026 at 2:40pm
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…
Conrad Sewell - Acoustic Tour
When: Thursday 8 October 2026 at 6:00pm
Where: Sooki Lounge, Belgrave
Price: $$5
Artists: Conrad Sewell
This is going to be the most stripped-back tour I’ve ever done.We’re taking the songs back to where they started and bringing them into some of the most intimate rooms around Australia. You’ll hear all the songs you know and love, along with brand-new music that gives you a first look at what’s comi…
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Melbourne This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.