Melbourne Music Venue Discovery Tour

Melbourne is a mecca for musicians and music fans alike. Tiny basement bars to huge stadiums serve up anything from local independent bands to international superstars, 7 nights a week. It’s no wonder Melbourne boasts more music venues per person than any other city in the world!
Learn about the venues and musicians that have made Melbourne such a music haven, discovering venues cherished by Melbourne music fans. Basement bars boasting famous clientele, pubs and clubs that have seen it all and stadiums big enough for the brightest stars. This fun and interactive tour includes music made in or about Melbourne and a music quiz with a prize.

Instead of finishing at the start point, if you prefer there is an optional finishing point taking in the Australian Music Vault – a free, permanent exhibition of Australian music which includes interactive and digital experiences plus a fantastic collection of iconic artefacts.

Meeting Point

146 Flinders St

146 Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Tour will finish back at Starting Point although guests can choose an optional Drop-Off point at the Australian Music Vault to extend the tour at their leisure

What to expect:

Duration: 4 hours

ACDC Lane

Flinders Lane, Melbourne, 3000, Victoria

View music-themed street art and learn about the Cherry Bar which is located there.

10 minutes

Festival Hall

300 Dudley St, West Melbourne VIC 3003, Australia

Learn about this iconic venue and the bands that have played here.

5 minutes

Hotel Esplanade

11 The Esplanade, , St Kilda, 3182, Victoria

Enjoy a drink at 'The Espy' and see the legendary Gershwin Room.

20 minutes

Corner Hotel

57 Swan St, Richmond VIC 3121, Australia

Enjoy a drink, hear about the local bands and international bands that have played here.

15 minutes

Sidney Myer Music Bowl

Linlithgow Ave, Kings Domain Gardens, Melbourne, 3000, Victoria

Explore the Sidney Myer Music Bowl and it's contribution to Melbourne's music scene.

15 minutes