This is a Gig Guide for worldwide, global, acoustic and folk music (whatever each of these terms means) in the Melbourne/Naarm and nearby areas. It is provided through the Global Village radio program, heard on Sundays 5-7 pm on Melbourne station PBS 106.7 FM, digital and streaming on-line.
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This Gig Guide was updated manually on: Sunday 14 June 2026 at 8:50 pm
SUNDAY 14 June, 2026:
- 8.00 pm: Ausecuma Beats: Bar Oussou, 653 Sydney Road, Brunswick: FREE: More information
TUESDAY 16 June, 2026:
- 12.00 noon: Ania Reynolds/Synthotronica: Footscray: FREE: More information
- 7.00 pm: Stephen Taberner with Bush Gothic: Stepping Off Tiny Cliff: Wesley Anne, 250 High Street, Northcote: More information
WEDNESDAY 17 June, 2026:
- 7.00 pm: Rebetiko Jam: Triakosia, 300 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill: Bookings recommended: 9482 4931
- 8.00 pm: Maggie Rigby with Daniel Watkins and Paddy Montgomery: Encore Show: The Merri Tavern, 113 High Street, Northcote: More information
THURSDAY 18 June, 2026:
- 6.30 pm: Synthotronica: Portone Wood-Fired Pizza, Unit 3, 246-250 Carlisle Street, Balaclava
- 7.30 pm: SENES Flamenco Trio: Live Flamenco Dance and Spanish Music: Barton Fink Bar, 816-818 High Street, Thornbury: More information
FRIDAY 19 June, 2026:
- 5.00 pm: Szara Fox & the Midnight Secrets Trio: Winter Solstice: Healesville Hotel, 256 Maroondah Highway, Healesville: More information
- 7.00 pm: Mindy Meng Wang and Burkhard Dallwitz: Live Score to The Goddess (1934): Theatre Royal, 30 Hargraves Street, Castlemaine: More information/Tickets
- 7.30 pm: Dan Witton, Flora Carbo, Gemma Horbury, Jenny M. Thomas, Justin Marshall, Gina Gascoigne: Cadence The End of Music: La Mama Courthouse, Carlton: More information/Tickets
- 8.00 pm: Asanti Beats: Old Plates Record, 384 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy: More information/Tickets
- 9.30 pm: Max König: Bar Oussou, 653 Sydney Road, Brunswick: FREE: More information
SATURDAY 20 June, 2026:
- 5.00 pm: Rose M Gonzalez + Sophie Marcheff: Bar 303, 303 High Street, Northcote: More information/Tickets
- 5.00 pm: La Fete de la Musique 2026 - Bastille Day French Festival Melbourne: Barrio3205, 184 York Street, South Melbourne: More information/Tickets
- 7.00 pm: Melbourne African Traditional Ensemble: African Sunset: Joltes Arts Space, 342 High Street, Northcote: More information/Tickets
- 7.30 pm: Dan Witton, Flora Carbo, Gemma Horbury, Jenny M. Thomas, Justin Marshall, Gina Gascoigne: Cadence The End of Music: La Mama Courthouse, Carlton: More information/Tickets
- 8.00 pm: VulgarGrad + Anatreptix + BJ Morriszonkle: The Old Bar, 74-76 Johnston Street, Fitzroy: More information
- 9.00 pm: Vardos: Ragtime Tavern, 206 Tyler Street, Preston: More information
SUNDAY 21 June, 2026:
- 3.00 pm: Lingua Madre Italian Choir with Kavisha Mazzella + Melbourne School of Tarantella: Fundraiser Merenda!: Seniors Citizens Club Coburg, 28 Harding Street, Coburg: More information
- 3.30 pm: Peter Vadiveloo + Bohemian Nights: Music for Hearts and Minds: EcoCentre, 55A Blessington Street, St Kilda: More information
- 4.00 pm: Ania Reynolds: Winter Sundays: Edinburgh Castle Hotel, Sydney Road, Brunswick: More information
- 4.30 pm: Lazr Bees: Classic Southside, 9 Gordon Street, Elsternwick: More information/Tickets
- 5.00 pm: Rosario De Marco: The Thornbury Local, 635 High Street, Thornbury: More information
- 7.30 pm: Dan Witton, Flora Carbo, Gemma Horbury, Jenny M. Thomas, Justin Marshall, Gina Gascoigne: Cadence The End of Music: La Mama Courthouse, Carlton: More information/Tickets
MONDAY 22 June, 2026:
- 6.00 pm: Northside Musicians Choir feat. Rowena Wise: Brunswick Ballroom, 314 Sydney Road, Brunswick: More information
- 7.00 pm: Lingua Madre Italian Folk Choir with Kavisha Mazzella + Havana Palava Brass band + Poet Eddie Caruso: Choir Fundraiser: Saint Marks Community Church Hall, 100 Hodgkinson Street, Clifton Hill: DONATION ENTRY
TUESDAY 23 June, 2026:
WEDNESDAY 24 June, 2026:
- 7.00 pm: Rebetiko Jam: Triakosia, 300 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill: Bookings recommended: 9482 4931
THURSDAY 25 June, 2026:
- 6.30 pm: Kristina Olsen: Brunswick Ballroom, 314 Sydney Road, Brunswick: More information/Tickets
- 7.30 pm: Enzo and Paul (La Mauvaise Réputation) with Les Gyori and Ryan Griffith: Jazz Manouche Français: Edinburgh Castle Hotel, 679-681 Sydney Road, Brunswick: More information
FRIDAY 26 June, 2026:
- 6.30 pm: KekoSon and the Cuban Sounds: Free Cuban Fiesta: Brunswick Ballroom, 314 Sydney Road, Brunswick: FREE: More information/Tickets
- 7.00 pm: Lingua Madre Italian Choir with Kavisha Mazzella and Giri Mazzella: Mark Street Hall, 1 Mark Street, North Fitzroy: More information
- 8.00 pm: Asanti Beats: Old Plates Record, 384 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy: More information
- 8.30 pm: Con Kalamaras and Maria Antares-Dalamagas: House of Pan, 121a Church Stret, Brighton: bookings: 0407 556 704
- 9.00 pm: Quarter Street: Latin Night: La Casa De Lion, Level 3, Melbourne Central Lion, 211 La Trobe Street, Melbourne: More information/Tickets
SATURDAY 27 June, 2026:
- 12.00 noon: Anatreptix: Bellows and Beverages - Accordion Society of Australia: Wesley Anne, 250 High Street, Northcote: More information
- 1.00 pm: Alpen Musikanten - Alpski Muzikantje: Authentic Oberkrainer & Alpine Folk Music - Slovenian Independence Celebration: Slovenian Club Geelong, Lovely Banks: More information
- 3.30 pm: Vardos + Mantis and the Prayer: The Nightflower - single launch: An Honouring of Vali Myers: Thornbury Picture House, 802 High Street, Thornbury: More information
- 7.00 pm: Omados and Halkinades: 'O Periklis' Annual Dance: Grand Neret Reception, 19 Salicki Avenue, Epping: tickets: 0491 133 505
- 7.00 pm: Ami Williamson + Pirritu + Morrigan & Wilding: Newport Folk Festival: The Substation, Newport
SUNDAY 28 June, 2026:
- 2.00 pm: David Lumsden and Alex Ettling: The Australian Folk Revival: Footscray Historical Society, Ercildoune House, 66 Napier Street, Footscray: More information
- 2.00 pm: Alpen Musikanten - Alpski Muzikantje: Authentic Oberkrainer & Alpine Folk Music - Slovenian Independence Celebration: Slovenian Club Melbourne, Research: More information
- 4.00 pm: Ania Reynolds: Winter Sundays: Edinburgh Castle Hotel, Sydney Road, Brunswick: More information
- 4.30 pm: Nikos Kapralos: Cuban Tres Workshop: Brunswick Artists Bar, 316 Sydney Road, Brunswick: FREE: More information/Registration
- 6.30 pm: Bush Gothic: Paris Cat Jazz Club, 6 Goldie Place, Melbourne: More information
MONDAY 29 June, 2026:
- 8.00 pm: Joscho Stephan Trio: Gypsy Jazz Virtuosos: The National Theatre, 20 Carlisle Street, St Kilda: More information/Tickets
TUESDAY 30 June, 2026:
WEDNESDAY 1 July, 2026:
- 12.00 noon: Swing Valse (Jen Hawley, Phil Carroll): Ian Potter Centre, Monash University, Clayton: FREE: More information
- 7.00 pm: Rebetiko Jam: Triakosia, 300 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill: Bookings recommended: 9482 4931
THURSDAY 2 July, 2026:
- 6.00 pm: Ṣaltanah: Salon, Melbourne Recital Centre, 31 Sturt Street, Southbank: More information/Tickets
- 8.00 pm: Joscho Stephan Trio: Gypsy Jazz Virtuosos: Tony Sheumack Centre for Performing Arts, 92 Kangan Drive, Berwick: More information/Tickets
FRIDAY 3 July, 2026:
- 7.00 pm: Barbinora Dance Band: Wonthaggi Acoustic Music Festival 2026: Wonthaggi Town Hall, Baillieu Street East, Wonthaggi : More information/Tickets
- 8.00 pm: Asanti Beats: Old Plates Record, 384 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy: More information/Tickets
- 8.00 pm: Joscho Stephan Trio: Gypsy Jazz Virtuosos: Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute (BMI): Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central: More information/Tickets
SATURDAY 4 July, 2026:
- 9.30 am: Karavana Flamenca + more: Wonthaggi Acoustic Music Festival 2026: Wonthaggi Town Hall, Baillieu Street East, Wonthaggi : More information/Tickets
- 5.00 pm: Monash Ceili: A Celtic Celebration: Mount Waverley Community Centre
- 8.00 pm: Joscho Stephan Trio: Gypsy Jazz Virtuosos: Genazzano FCJ College: Madeleine Centre for Music and Performing Arts, 301 Cotham Road, Kew: More information/Tickets
SUNDAY 5 July, 2026:
- 5.00 pm: Son Quba: Casa-lemaine de la Trova: Castlemaine Goods Shed, 21 Kennedy Street, Castlemaine: More information
- 6.00 pm: Tarab Ensemble: Best of Tarab: The 7th Anniversary Concert: Brunswick Ballroom, 314 Sydney Road, Brunswick: More information/Tickets
WEDNESDAY 8 July, 2026:
- 1.00 pm: Vahideh Eisaie + Ying Yang Duo: Sonic City: The Blender Studios, 400 Spencer Street, West Melbourne: FREE
- 7.00 pm: Rebetiko Jam: Triakosia, 300 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill: Bookings recommended: 9482 4931
SATURDAY 11 July, 2026:
- 10.00 am: Philippe Accordionist: Bastille Festival: Victoria Market, North Melbourne: More information
- 8.00 pm: Estudiantina of Melbourne: Legends of Rebetika: Oakleigh RSL, 95 Drummond Street, Oakleigh: More information
SUNDAY 12 July, 2026:
- 6.00 pm: La Mauvaise Réputation Trio: Le Bar Supper Club, 12 North Concourse, Beaumaris: More information
WEDNESDAY 15 July, 2026:
- 7.00 pm: Rebetiko Jam: Triakosia, 300 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill: Bookings recommended: 9482 4931
FRIDAY 17 July, 2026:
- 7.00 pm: La Mauvaise Réputation/Monash Musique: French Music and Dance: Clayton Hall, Clayton
WEDNESDAY 22 July, 2026:
- 7.00 pm: Rebetiko Jam: Triakosia, 300 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill: Bookings recommended: 9482 4931
THURSDAY 23 July, 2026:
- 7.00 pm: Estudiantina of Melbourne + Mande Blues Ensemble: A Crossroads of Rebetiko and West African Blues: Salon, Melbourne Recital Centre, 31 Sturt Street, Southbank: More information/Tickets
FRIDAY 24 July, 2026:
- 7.00 pm: Del Barrio – New York Sounds + La 45 + Nicky Rousse and Mistura Ensemble: Peruvian Independence Day Celebration with Salsa: Bodriggy Brewing Co, 245 Johnston Street, Abbotsford: More information
SATURDAY 25 July, 2026:
- 3.00 pm: El Gran Mono + The Seben Brothers + more: To Bina: Abbots Yard, 329-341 Victoria Street, Abbotsford: More information/Tickets
SUNDAY 26 July, 2026:
WEDNESDAY 29 July, 2026:
- 7.00 pm: Rebetiko Jam: Triakosia, 300 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill: Bookings recommended: 9482 4931
SATURDAY 1 August, 2026:
- 7.30 pm: Zoë Barry: The Nervous Atmosphere: Her Majesty's Theatre, 17 Lydiard St South, Ballarat Central: More information/Tickets
SUNDAY 2 August, 2026:
- 4.00 pm: Rosario De Marco: Mediterranean Sound Without Borders: The Merri Bar, 15 Gilbert Road, Preston: More information
- 5.00 pm: Son Quba: Casa-lemaine de la Trova: Castlemaine Goods Shed, 21 Kennedy Street, Castlemaine: More information
FRIDAY 7 August, 2026:
- 7.30 pm: Anja & Floyd: Songs of Love: Kew Court House, 11 High Street, Kew: More information
SATURDAY 8 August, 2026:
- 4.30 pm: Ayşe Göknur Shanal, Fouad Harraka, Pesenty Rezkallah, George El-Azar, and Nassif Makhoul: Fairuz: Homage to a Legend: Salon, Melbourne Recital Centre, 31 Sturt Street, Southbank: More information/Tickets
- 6.30 pm: Charango Boliviano + more: Bolivian National Day Celebration: 49 Nicholson Street, Brunswick East: More information
- 7.00 pm: Grace Barbé Akoustik Duo: African Sunset: Joltes Arts Space, 342 High Street, Northcote: More information/Tickets
- 7.30 pm: Ayşe Göknur Shanal, Fouad Harraka, Pesenty Rezkallah, George El-Azar, and Nassif Makhoul: Fairuz: Homage to a Legend: Salon, Melbourne Recital Centre, 31 Sturt Street, Southbank: More information/Tickets
FRIDAY 14 August, 2026:
- 7.30 pm: Jarabi & Yuval Ashkar Trio: West African and Middle Eastern: Glen Waverley Community centre, Glen Waverley: FREE
THURSDAY 20 August, 2026:
FRIDAY 21 August, 2026:
SATURDAY 29 August, 2026:
- 7.00 pm: Reza Kashi: A Mystic Journey with the Oud: CY Venue, unit 2/35 Johnston Street, Collingwood: More information/Tickets
SUNDAY 30 August, 2026:
- 4.30 pm: Gelareh Pour: The Lives of Iranian Women Singers in Diaspora: Brunswick Artists Bar, 316 Sydney Road, Brunswick: FREE: More information/Registration
SUNDAY 6 September, 2026:
- 11.00 am: Apolline, Chooks, Possums on the Porch + much more: Geelong Folk Festival: Geelong West Town Hall, 153 Pakington Street, West Geelong: More information
- 5.00 pm: Son Quba: Casa-lemaine de la Trova: Castlemaine Goods Shed, 21 Kennedy Street, Castlemaine: More information
SATURDAY 19 September, 2026:
SUNDAY 27 September, 2026:
TUESDAY 29 September, 2026:
- 6.00 pm: Zöj: May The Devil's Ear Be Deaf: Salon, Melbourne Recital Centre, 31 Sturt Street, Southbank: More information/Tickets
SUNDAY 4 October, 2026:
- 5.00 pm: Son Quba: Casa-lemaine de la Trova: Castlemaine Goods Shed, 21 Kennedy Street, Castlemaine: More information
SATURDAY 10 October, 2026:
- 8.00 pm: Ruth Moody: Meeniyan Town Hall, 97 Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan: More information
SUNDAY 25 October, 2026:
THURSDAY 5 November, 2026:
- 6.00 pm: Lamia Yared and Efrén López: Salon, Melbourne Recital Centre, 31 Sturt Street, Southbank: More information/Tickets
SATURDAY 21 November, 2026:
WEDNESDAY 25 November, 2026: