Held over 17 days on stages all across Victoria — Australia’s capital of live music, ALWAYS LIVE invites us to experience the best of live music this summer, via an incredible cultural showcase.
Regardless of whether you’re a musical guru, a passionate muso, or simply partial to the thrill of live music, ALWAYS LIVE — returning for its third iteration this November and December, is curated for everyone, everywhere. With an epic line-up of over 300 exclusive homegrown and international performances, with events taking place in Melbourne and across Victoria, ALWAYS LIVE is set to be this summer’s must-attend event, making a trip across the ditch more alluring than ever.
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A vast array of artists are set to descend on venues all over Victoria (with 35 percent of the program set to take place in regional parts of the state), kicking off from Friday, November 22nd, and stretching right through to Sunday, December 8th, with headlining performances from the likes of Anyma, The Offspring, Jack White, Chet Faker, and St. Vincent. For the most part, the events across the 17-day showcase are exclusive, meaning this is a one-time opportunity to see a host of your favourite artists this summer — and discover some new talent, too.
Live music has long been the beating heart of the Victorian cultural scene, and through a mix of live shows, broadcasts, podcast recordings, conversations, workshops, and more across multiple metro and regional venues, ALWAYS LIVE spotlights, supports, and enhances the thriving local industry.
Anyma’s genre-bending performance is set to take place on November 23rd at Flemington Racecourse, and nostalgic punk rockers The Offspring will be taking to the stage at Melbourne’s Forum Theatre on November 24th. Australian singer-songwriter Chet Faker will be on form at Melbourne’s Royal Botanic Gardens come November 23rd, performing his iconic, soul-stirring tunes, while the Crown Aviary will play host to ALWAYS LIVE’s most boutique offering: an intimate audience with three-time Grammy winning musical auteur, St. Vincent on November 28th. Beyond these headliners, there are endless performances to choose from, spanning every genre, format, and musical sensibility, promising an event that truly features something for everyone.
And, beyond the lengthy list of exceptional performances, a visit to Victoria also means an opportunity to indulge in the region’s delicious dining destinations and ever-evolving corners of culture. Melbourne’s calendar is jam-packed year-round, with every section of the state playing host to events across music, sport, food, the arts and more, while the world-renowned food and drink scene — boasting a melting pot of cuisines and some of the country’s best eateries, is always evolving.
So, why not visit Victoria this November or December and relish all that this incredible state has on offer — securing your tickets to the season’s must-attend musical event, ALWAYS LIVE.
For the inside word on soon-to-be-announced artists and all of the festival goings-on, follow ALWAYS LIVE on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
ALWAYS LIVE is a 17-day state-wide celebration of contemporary live music supported by the Victorian Government through Visit Victoria.
