Concerts in Melbourne: March 2026
Concerts in Melbourne This March
March 2026 is one of the heaviest months for live music Melbourne has seen in years. The concerts in Melbourne this March span Wu-Tang Clan's farewell tour at Rod Laver Arena, five sold-out runs at Forum Melbourne, a thrash metal double-header across Festival Hall and the Croxton, and a Tote calendar so packed it averages more than a show per day. Half the month is already behind us. Here is what happened, what is still coming, and where to get tickets for gigs in Melbourne through March 2026.
What You Missed
The first half of March delivered. Linkin Park played two nights at Rod Laver Arena (8 and 10 March) as part of the From Zero World Tour. ATEEZ opened the month at the same venue (2 and 3 March), and Hilltop Hoods followed immediately after (6 and 7 March). At Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Pulp played on 3 March and Basement Jaxx on 7 March. Babymetal brought Bloodywood and Magnolia Park to John Cain Arena on 17 March. The Moomba Festival ran its free live music stages from 5 to 9 March, Pitch Music & Arts took over the Grampians from 6 to 10 March with Charlotte de Witte headlining, and Live at the Gardens staged two weekends at the Royal Botanic Gardens featuring Cut Copy, Thelma Plum, Marlon Williams, and Bliss N Eso. At The Tote, Redd Kross with The Hard-Ons featuring Tim Rogers sold out on 15 March.
Arena and Large Venue Shows (March 18 Onward)
The remaining arena-level concerts lean toward hip-hop, country, and Mandopop, with one significant metal booking at Festival Hall.
| Date | Artist | Venue | Genre | Price (from) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Mar | Jeff Chang (Continuum World Tour) | Margaret Court Arena | Mandopop | $138 | Available (Ticketek) |
| Fri 20 Mar | Lise & Sarah's Disco Club | Festival Hall | Disco / dance | - | Available (Ticketmaster) |
| Fri 20 Mar | Celtic Thunder | Hamer Hall | Celtic / folk | - | Available (Ticketek) |
| Sat 21-Sun 22 Mar | Silence Wang (Rise of Romance World Tour) | Rod Laver Arena | Mandopop | $128 | Available (Ticketek) |
| Sat 21 Mar | Ruger | Festival Hall | Afrobeats | - | Presale active (Ticketmaster) |
| Sun 22 Mar | Big Time Rush (In Real Life Tour) | Margaret Court Arena | Pop | $79.90 | Available (Ticketek) |
| Thu 26 Mar | Jordan Davis (Ain't Enough Road Tour) | Rod Laver Arena | Country | $99 | Available (Ticketek) |
| Thu 26 Mar | Anthrax (w/ Alien Weaponry) | Festival Hall | Thrash metal | - | Available (Ticketmaster) |
| Fri 27 Mar | Wu-Tang Clan (The Final Chamber) | Rod Laver Arena | Hip-hop | ~$220+ | Available (Ticketek) |
| Fri 27 Mar | Bernard Fanning (Tea & Sympathy 20th Anniversary, w/ Sam Cromack, Georgia Mooney) | Palais Theatre | Indie rock / folk | - | Available (Ticketmaster) |
| Fri 27-Sun 29 Mar | MSO: Art of the Score; The Music of James Horner | Hamer Hall | Orchestral / film score | $93-$150 | Available (MSO) |
| Sat 28 Mar | Thaman S (OG Tour) | Festival Hall | Tollywood / Indian film music | - | Available (Ticketmaster) |
Worth Noting
Wu-Tang Clan on 27 March is the big one. The Final Chamber tour is billed as the group's last. Some sources (including Visit Melbourne) incorrectly list Sidney Myer Music Bowl as the venue; the official Rod Laver Arena website, Billboard, and Blunt Magazine all confirm Rod Laver Arena. Tickets start around $220.
Anthrax with Alien Weaponry at Festival Hall on 26 March is a strong pairing. Alien Weaponry's te reo Māori thrash makes them one of the more distinctive support acts on any bill this month.
Country music is having a concentrated moment in Melbourne. Riley Green and Old Dominion have already played; Jordan Davis closes it out on 26 March at Rod Laver.
Theatre and Mid-Size Shows (March 18 Onward)
Forum Melbourne
Forum Melbourne's March run is effectively a sold-out residency. Four of the five remaining bookings have no tickets left.
| Date | Artist | Genre | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 20-Sun 22 Mar | Fat Freddy's Drop (3 nights) | Dub / reggae / soul | Sold out |
| Wed 25 Mar | Sepultura (Farewell Tour) | Thrash metal | Selling fast |
| Thu 26 Mar | Bernard Fanning (Tea & Sympathy 20th Anniversary) | Indie rock | Sold out |
| Sun 29 & Tue 31 Mar | The Pogues (2 nights) | Celtic punk | Sold out |
Sepultura on 25 March is the only Forum show still moving tickets, and the "selling fast" tag suggests that will not last. This is the farewell tour; the band is retiring after nearly 40 years.
170 Russell, Max Watt's, and The Croxton
| Date | Artist | Venue | Genre | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 19 Mar | Born of Osiris (w/ Signs of the Swarm, Ironstone) | Max Watt's | Progressive metalcore / deathcore | Available |
| Fri 20 Mar | Rooler | 170 Russell | Rawstyle / hardstyle | Sold out |
| Fri 20 Mar | Girish & The Chronicles | Max Watt's | Hard rock | Available |
| Sat 21 Mar | Honouring Prince: 10 Years On | Max Watt's | Tribute / funk | Available |
| Sat 21 Mar | Bingo Loco | 170 Russell | Interactive entertainment / DJ | Available |
| Sun 22 Mar | Scrubb (Live in Melbourne) | Max Watt's | Thai pop / indie pop | Available |
| Fri 27 Mar | Psychedelic Porn Crumpets (Pogo Rodeo Tour) | The Croxton | Psych rock | Available |
| Sat 28 Mar | Pseudo Echo | 170 Russell | Synth-pop / new wave | Available |
| Sat 28 Mar | The Datsuns | The Croxton | Garage rock / hard rock | Available |
Max Watt's transitions to a Melbourne International Comedy Festival venue from 26 March, so Born of Osiris on 19 March and the weekend shows are the last music bookings there for the month.
The Croxton's final weekend is strong. Psychedelic Porn Crumpets on Friday and The Datsuns on Saturday is a double-header worth planning around if you like your rock loud and your tempos fast.
Small Venues and the Underground (March 18 Onward)
The Tote, Collingwood
The Tote programmed over 24 events across three stages in March. Most shows run $10 to $25; check individual listings on thetotehotel.oztix.com.au for exact pricing.
| Date | Artist / Event | Stage | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 19 Mar | Satanic Surfers (Australian Tour) | Band Room | Punk / skate punk |
| Fri 20 Mar | Institute (USA), Rapid Dye, Station Model Violence, Body Maintenance, MK Naomi | Band Room | Post-punk / hardcore |
| Sat 21 Mar | The Radiators | Band Room | Australian rock |
| Sat 21 Mar | MOLER '69' Album Launch (w/ Spitting Chips, Penny Ikinger Solo) | Upstairs | Rock / garage |
| Fri 27 Mar | Guitar Wolf (Japan), Alien Nosejob, Elvis 2, Cujo | Band Room | Garage punk |
| Fri 27 Mar | Scuzzface; Last Gig. Last Drinks. (farewell show) | Upstairs | Rock / punk |
| Sat 28 Mar | Starfest (multi-band) | Band Room | Various |
Guitar Wolf at The Tote on 27 March is the underground pick of the month. The Japanese garage-punk trio have been at it since 1987 and their live show remains one of the most ferocious going. Alien Nosejob on the same bill is a bonus.
Corner Hotel, Richmond
| Date | Artist | Genre | Price (from) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 24 Mar | Blanco White (w/ Chloe Foy) | Folk / indie / electronic | ~$62 (resale) | Available |
| Sun 29 Mar | Shing02 (LUV(SIC) Hexalogy Tour, w/ Spin Master A-1, Sam Nakamura) | Hip-hop / DJ | ~$120-$160 (resale) | Second show added |
| Mon 30 Mar | Shing02 (w/ Uyama Hiroto) | Hip-hop / DJ | ~$60 (resale) | Available |
Shing02 is a draw for anyone who spent time with Nujabes. The LUV(SIC) Hexalogy Tour pays tribute to that collaboration, and the addition of a second night at Corner Hotel suggests the demand is real. Resale pricing varies; check tickets.cornerhotel.com and oztix.com.au.
Northcote Social Club
| Date | Artist | Genre |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Mar | Velvet Trip (Zeppelin Hamilton; Wiradjuri artist) | Psych-soul / groove psychedelia |
| Sun 22 Mar | The Hillbilly Goats & Luke O'Shea (late matinee) | Country / bush music |
| Thu 26 Mar | Pinky Beecroft (one night only) | Rock / cabaret |
| Sat 28 Mar | Nick Barker and the Reptiles (EP launch) | Australian rock |
| Sun 29 Mar | Emily Lubitz (late matinee) | Indie / alternative |
Pinky Beecroft on 26 March is billed as a rare Melbourne performance. If you know the name, you already have opinions.
The Night Cat, Fitzroy
| Date | Artist | Genre | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat 21 Mar | Vaudeville Smash (The Gift 10-Year Anniversary, w/ Jude Perl) | Funk / disco-pop | Available |
| Thu 26 Mar | Gareth | Country / Irish folk | Available |
| Fri 27 Mar | Disorder | - | Available |
Other Venues
| Date | Artist | Venue | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Mar | EIVØR (FRO; Australia & NZ Tour) | Northcote Theatre | Nordic folk / rock |
| Fri 20 Mar | Tim Rogers (Le Charme Defensif Tour) | Brunswick Ballroom | Rock / indie |
| Fri 20 Mar | The Amity Affliction (w/ In Hearts Wake, RedHook) | Pier Bandroom, Frankston | Metalcore |
| Wed 25 Mar | Albare | Bird's Basement | Jazz |
| Wed 25 Mar | Dallahan (SCT) | Brunswick Ballroom | Celtic / world |
| Fri 27-Sat 28 Mar | Brian Jonestown Massacre | Northcote Theatre | Psychedelic rock |
EIVØR from the Faroe Islands at Northcote Theatre on 20 March is a quiet highlight. If you have any interest in Nordic folk music, this is worth your Friday night.
Festivals Still to Come
Reminisce 2026
Saturday 21 March, Sidney Myer Music Bowl. Three stages of 90s and 2000s house and rave nostalgia. The lineup includes Felix Da Housecat, Digitalism, Princess Superstar, TV Rock vs Dirty South, CJ Bolland, and John Course. Tickets available via FloSale and Ticketmaster. If you were going to raves in Melbourne in 2003, this festival is pitched directly at you.
Stonnington Rhythm & Culture
Saturday 21 March, Prahran Square. Free community event with global beats and live music.
Free and Low-Cost Options
- Bodriggy Brewing Company (Thu 19 Mar): Free jazz, electronic, hip-hop, and soul night.
- Stonnington Rhythm & Culture (Sat 21 Mar): Free live music, Prahran Square.
- Lakeside Alive (Sat 21 Mar): Free community live music, Caroline Springs.
- Olympic Park Project community celebration (Thu 27 Mar): Free live music and markets, Heidelberg West.
- Picnic in the Park (Sun 29 Mar, 5pm-7pm): Free live music, Montrose Village Green.
- Kingston Youth Fest (Sun 29 Mar): Free live music and workshops, Bicentennial Park, Chelsea.
- NGV Friday Nights (ongoing through April): Live music and DJs at NGV International.
- The Tote shows typically run $10 to $25 for multi-band lineups. For the quality of music programmed, this is the best value in the city.
A Note on Rolling Loud
Rolling Loud Melbourne was scheduled for 8 March at Flemington Racecourse. It was cancelled after local promoter Primuse Entertainment failed to meet payment obligations. Refunds are available through official ticketing partners.
Practical Tips
- Earplugs. Musician's earplugs with flat attenuation cost $20 to $40 and they protect your hearing without killing the sound. Bring them to every show, regardless of venue size.
- Transport. Check the last train or tram time before you leave home. Rideshare surge pricing after major shows at Rod Laver Arena and Festival Hall is predictable; plan accordingly or budget for it.
- Late additions. Smaller venues frequently add shows with a week's notice. Follow The Tote, Northcote Social Club, Howler, and The Night Cat on social media; their gig calendars update faster than aggregator sites.
- Howler. Brunswick's Howler hosted over 15 events in March alone, including Brunswick Music Festival acts and international DJs. Full listings at moshtix.com.au.
Find Someone to Go With
March is too stacked to sit out because nobody in your group chat replied. Go solo if you have to. If you are looking for people heading to the same shows, Muse connects you based on shared music taste. It is built for exactly this situation.
