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Free Concerts & Live Music in Melbourne 2025
Melbourne has an exciting lineup of free live music in 2025, with outdoor concerts happening across the city. Experience classical performances at Sidney Myer Music Bowl, candlelit concerts at Fed Square, and open-air opera at Victoria Gardens. These events offer a fantastic way to enjoy live music in a relaxed atmosphere. Pack a picnic, bring along friends and family, and settle in for an evening of great music—at no cost.
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MSO Concerts at Sidney Myer Music Bowl
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (MSO) has been performing outdoor concerts for over 90 years, and their free annual concert series at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl has been a summer tradition since 1959. Don’t miss these unforgettable performances in 2025:
Journeys and Adventures
Date: Wednesday, 5 February 2025, 7.30 pm
Kick off on a musical journey with the MSO, led by Cybec Assistant Conductor Leonard Weiss. Travel through Appalachian hills, the Blue Mountains, European rivers, and even a galaxy far, far away in this exciting program of adventure-filled orchestral favourites.
Jaime Conducts at the Bowl: Dvořák, Gershwin, and Ravel
Date: Saturday, 15 February 2025, 7.30 pm
MSO Chief Conductor Jaime Martín makes his Sidney Myer Music Bowl debut with a stunning program under the stars. The evening features Dvořák’s Third Symphony, Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with pianist Andrea Lam, and Ravel’s Boléro, building to an unforgettable finale.
Symphonic Showcase
Date: Saturday, 22 February 2025, 7.30 pm
Join Ben Northey for a captivating evening at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. The program will feature Rachmaninov’s Second Piano Concerto, a masterpiece of lyrical beauty and emotional depth, alongside Bartók’s Concerto for Orchestra, a vibrant display of orchestral brilliance and complexity. The program also includes two world premieres by Cybec composers Klearhos Murphy and James Henry, celebrating fresh talent and innovation. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of music under the stars.
Candlelight Concerts at Fed Square
Candlelight concerts are back at Fed Square, offering an exciting series of starlit performances surrounded by thousands of twinkling candles and the iconic architecture of Melbourne’s cultural heart.
Featuring original artists across genres like rock, gospel, R&B, and soul. Bring a picnic blanket, gather your friends, and enjoy live music under the stars.
Soli Candlelight Concert
Date: Tuesday, 4 February 2025, from 8.30 pm
Melbourne-based Ethiopian artist Soli delivers her signature blend of soulful R&B originals and covers in an intimate performance.
Ross Wilson and The Peaceniks Candlelight Concert
Date: Wednesday, 5 February 2025, from 8.30 pm
Rock legend Ross Wilson, joined by The Peaceniks, presents a stripped-back set of classics under the stars.
Teeks Candlelight Concert
Date: Thursday, 6 February 2025, from 8.30 pm
Celebrating Waitangi Day, Māori artist Teeks performs a soulful candlelit tribute to New Zealand’s national day.
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BMW Opera For All
BMW Opera for All returns to Melbourne for its third year, bringing the magic of opera to the heart of the city with a free open-air concert. Experience soaring high notes, breathtaking harmonies, and the power of opera as Opera Australia’s brightest stars perform beloved arias, accompanied by musicians from Orchestra Victoria.
Date: Saturday 1 February 2025
Time: 5 pm – 7 pm
Location: Fed Square
Price: FREE
The Classics Opera: Myth, Magic & Memory
Experience a night of music and storytelling under the stars as Victoria Gardens transforms into a stunning open-air opera stage. There will be powerful performances by Melbourne’s finest opera singers, including Antoinette Halloran and Deborah Cheetham Fraillon AO, alongside a 12-piece chamber orchestra conducted by Phoebe Briggs.
Date: Saturday, 8 February 2025
Time: 7.30 pm – 9.30 pm
Location: Victoria Gardens, Prahran
Price: FREE
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