Nightlife · Melbourne

Going to gigs in Melbourne: a simple how-to

Practical steps for planning a live music night, from finding a show to getting home.

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Find shows through venue websites, artist social pages and trusted local listings, then listen to the line-up before you commit.

Buy tickets only from the official seller the venue or artist links to. Check age rules, set times and accessibility before you go, and plan your trip home.

FreeQue hasn't added verified event listings yet, so this is a general guide rather than a list of specific shows.