Melbourne is Australia's live music capital. The 10 below show why.
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The 10 best live music bars in Melbourne
01 · Melbourne
Richmond
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Music venue · Iconic
Iconic Melbourne live music venue.
Order: A craft IPA during the live set
02 · Melbourne
CBD
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Music venue · CBD
CBD live music venue.
Order: A craft beer during the indie show
03 · Melbourne
Northcote
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Music venue · Northcote
Northcote live music venue.
Order: A craft beer during the gig
04 · Melbourne
CBD
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Music venue · Iconic
Iconic CBD music venue.
Order: A craft IPA during the headliner
05 · Melbourne
CBD
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Jazz · Modern
CBD modern jazz club.
Order: A whisky during the late jazz
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06 · Melbourne
Collingwood
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Pub rock · Iconic
Iconic Collingwood pub rock venue.
Order: A craft IPA during the gig
07 · Melbourne
Fitzroy
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Music venue · Fitzroy
Fitzroy live music venue.
Order: A craft beer during the indie show
08 · Melbourne
Brunswick
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Modern music venue
Brunswick modern live music venue.
Order: A craft beer during the gig
09 · Melbourne
CBD
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Music venue · CBD
CBD live music venue.
Order: A craft IPA during the headliner
10 · Melbourne
Fitzroy
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Casual pub · Music
Fitzroy casual live music pub.
Order: A craft beer during the late set
More Melbourne live musicThe full Melbourne live-music index by neighbourhood.
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How Melbourne listens to live music
The 10 above are where the music actually matters in Melbourne.
