Melbourne’s music scene has always been blaring, attracting international musicians to world-class arenas and Aussie acts to local live gig venues.
Big names have been locking in dates for upcoming concerts left, right and centre, so to make life a little easier, we’ve pulled together a hit list of all the massive shows coming your way so you can get organised early.
Here are the best concerts coming to Melbourne in 2025 to add to your calendar now.
- Tyler, The Creator, 20, 22, 23 & 24 August 2025 at Rod Laver Arena
- Keith Urban, 25 & 26 August 2025 at Rod Laver Arena
- Paul Kelly, 6 & 7 September 2025 at Rod Laver Arena
- Lil Baby, 14 October 2025 at Rod Laver Arena
- Burna Boy, 16 October 2025 at Sidney Myer Music Bowl
- Royal Otis, 17 October 2025 at Margaret Court Arena
- Winston Surfshirt, 17 October 2025 at 170 Russel
- Teddy Swims, 22, 23 & 24 October 2025 at Rod Laver Arena
- James Blunt, 26 October 2025 at Rod Laver Arena
- Ricky Martin & Rita Ora, 1 & 2 November 2025 at Rod Laver Arena
- MEDUZA, 7 November 2025 at The Timber Yard
- RÜFÜS DU SOL, 13, 14 & 15 November 2025 at Rod Laver Arena
- MALUGI, 14 November 2025 at The Timber Yard
- Interplanetary Criminal, 15 November 2025 at The Timber Yard
- Cloonee, 21 November 2025 at The Timber Yard
- Doja Cat, 25 November 2025 at Rod Laver Arena
- The Wiggles, 29 November 2025 at John Cain Arena
- Kendrick Lamar with Schoolboy Q, 3 December 2025 at AAMI Park
- Kendrick Lamar with Doechii, 4 December 2025 at AAMI Park
- Parcels, 4 December 2025 at Sidney Myer Music Bowl
- Justice, 5 December 2025 at John Cain Arena
- Sara Landry, 5 December 2025 at Sidney Myer Music Bowl
- Loyle Carner, 6 December 2025 at Sidney Myer Music Bowl
- Marlon Hoffstadt, 7 December 2025 at Sidney Myer Music Bowl
- Lewis Capaldi, 10, 12 & 13 December 2025 at Rod Laver Arena
- King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, 12 & 13 December 2025 at Sidney Myer Music Bowl
- CamelPhat, 17 January 2026 at Riviera Beach Club
- OneRepublic, 15 February 2026 at Sidney Myer Music Bowl
- Lorde, 21 & 22 February 2026 at Rod Laver Arena
- Disco Lines, 6 March 2026 at 170 Russell
- Hilltop Hoods, 6 & 7 March 2026 at Rod Laver Arena
- Linkin Park, 8 March 2026 at Rod Laver Arena
- Guy Sebastian, 22 & 23 May 2026 at Margaret Court Arena
- Pierce The Veil, 12 April 2026 at Rod Laver Arena
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