Jazz around Balaclava
80 upcoming events
Get jazz around Balaclava in your weekly roundup.
Jazz around Balaclava still plays out in hushed, low-lit clubs, vaulted cellars and a handful of bigger halls. From the standards to the far-out stuff, from open jam sessions to international headliners.
We list every upcoming gig so you can find your night, whether it ends over a drink or on your feet in front of the stage.
Events — jazz around Balaclava
Thu12
Today
At 6 PMA$39
JazzFolk / Acoustic
Andy James with Vinnie Colaiuta, Jon Cowherd and James Genus
Bird's Basement
At 7 PMA$20
JazzConcert
Jazz Night at Bellevue — A Little Spanish Twist 🍷🎶
Bellevue Cellars
At 7 PMFree
JazzSalsa
MANTECA | LATIN JAZZ & SEXY SALSA
Miranda Bar Melbourne | Premium Cocktail Experiences
At 7:30 PMA$30–35
JazzConcert
Barney McAll
The Jazzlab
At 7:30 PMA$15
JazzClassical
WTF TUESDAY - Sikluh // NOCORD
The Brunswick Green
At 8 PMFree
JazzConcert
Thursday Jazz Night — ISO Quartet
acidity. Bar & Coffee — Richmond
Fri13
Tomorrow
Sat14
Saturday 14 November
Sat 14 · 6:30 PMA$85
JazzFolk / Acoustic
Saturdays are Sassy Nights
Sassy Italian Restaurant
Sat 14 · 7 PMA$17–20
JazzFolk / Acoustic
Bright Tree Album Launch
Cross St Music Hall (Merri-bek)
Sat 14 · 8 PMA$40–45
JazzSalsa
Latin Big Band night with “MUCHO MAMBO”
The Jazzlab
Sat 14 · 8 PMA$27.23
JazzConcert
Live jazz with the Louisiana Shakers
Clayton RSL
Sun15
Sunday 15 November
Sun 15 · 2 PMA$20
JazzConcert
The Ken Schroder Big Band
Cross Street Music Hall
Sun 15 · 2 PM
Folk / AcousticJazz
Libby Ingels | Live Music
The Palace Hotel
Sun 15 · 5:30 PMFree
JazzConcert
The Frank Scenario @ Ragtime Tavern
Ragtime Tavern
Sun 15 · 7:30 PMA$25–30
JazzConcert
JOE O’CONNOR’S ‘Full Circle’ Debut- JL Room
The Jazzlab
Sun 15 · 8 PMA$25
JazzConcert
Acidity Bar - Jade Lawford Trio
acidity. Bar & Coffee — Richmond
Mon16
Monday 16 November
Tue17
Tuesday 17 November
Wed18
Wednesday 18 November
Later
Thu 19 · 6 PM
JazzConcert
Vinicius Cantuaria @ Bird's Basement
Bird's Basement
Thu 19 · 6:30 PMA$18
JazzConcert
Jazz On Thursdays - Nina Ferro
Rising Sun Hotel
Thu 19 · 7:30 PMA$30–35
JazzConcert
Barney McAll: Non Compliance Trio
The Jazzlab
Fri 20 · 6 AMA$275
SwingJazz
Melbourne Lindy Exchange 2026
Abbotsford
Fri 20 · 6 PMA$10–45
JazzConcert
Michael Jordan's Happy House
Kelvin Club
Fri 20 · 7 PMA$20
JazzSouth Asia
People Watching - Saffi Campbell Walker and Gauri Singh
Cross St Music Hall (Merri-bek)
Fri 20 · 7:30 PM
JazzHip-Hop
VENNA - MELBOURNE - The Night Cat
The Night Cat
Fri 20 · 8 PMA$40–45
JazzSoul / Funk
Cannonball featuring Chantal Mitvalsky
The Jazzlab
Fri 20 · 8 PMA$45
JazzSinger-songwriter
Songbird – The Eva Cassidy Experience – Starring Tarryn Stokes
The Jazzlab
Fri 20 · 9 PMA$15
JazzSmall gig
Lowie Live presents The Romans
The Lomond Hotel
Sat 21 · 1 PMA$29.58–116.28
JazzFolk / Acoustic
FSC BIG BAND
Brunswick Ballroom
Sat 21 · 2 PMFree
Singer-songwriterJazz
Moogy at Balaclava Boogie 2026
Park Bar
Sat 21 · 6 PMPT
JazzFolk / Acoustic
Vinicius Cantuaria
Bird's Basement
Sat 21 · 6:30 PMA$85
JazzFolk / Acoustic
Saturdays are Sassy Nights
Sassy Italian Restaurant
Sat 21 · 6:30 PMA$11.90
JazzConcert
Saturday Live Jazz Dinner Show at DOLLY, Le Méridien Melbourne
Dolly Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Sat 21 · 8 PMA$40–45
JazzConcert
The Vampires ‘Skydancer Tour’ -BL Room
The Jazzlab
Sat 21 · 8 PMA$40–45
JazzFolk / Acoustic
BRAZJAZ
The Jazzlab
Sun 22 · 1 PMA$15–20
Folk / AcousticJazz
Bowlines string trio plays Prana House Thornbury
Prana House
Sun 22 · 3:30 PMFree
RockPunk
The Lickspits at Balaclava Boogie 2026
Pause Bar
Sun 22 · 7:30 PMA$25–30
JazzConcert
JEX SAARELAHT QUINTET Premiere- JL Room
The Jazzlab
Mon 23 · 7:30 PMA$25–30
JazzConcert
Transients: Magnusson/Beck/Keller- JL Room
The Jazzlab
Mon 23 · 8 PM
ClubJazz
CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS
Wax Music Lounge
Tue 24 · 7:30 PMA$25–30
JazzConcert
The JazzLab Orchestra
The Jazzlab
Thu 26 · 7:30 PMA$30–35
JazzConcert
Barney McAll
The Jazzlab
Fri 27 · 8 PMA$40–45
JazzFolk / Acoustic
The Pearly Shells Swing Orchestra
The Jazzlab
Sat 28 · 8 PMA$40–45
JazzConcert
Steve Sedergreen & friends with special guest James Ryan, saxophone
The Jazzlab
Sun 29 · 7 PMA$30–35
JazzFolk / Acoustic
IN THE SHTETL
Southside Bar (Inside Classic Cinemas)
Sun 29 · 7:30 PMA$25–30
JazzConcert
Adrian Sherriff’s KALACHAKRA – Afro-Cuban Crossings Debut- JL Room
The Jazzlab
Tue 1 · 7:30 PMA$10–15
JazzJam / Open mic
The JazzLab Jams – Hosted by The Hue Blanes Trio
The Jazzlab
Wed 2 · 7:30 PMA$30–35
JazzConcert
Luke Howard Trio
The Jazzlab
Thu 3 · 7:30 PMA$30–35
Soul / FunkPop
Fatai
The Jazzlab
Fri 4 · 8 PMA$55
JazzConcert
Vince Jones
The Jazzlab
Sat 5 · 1:30 PMA$20–30
ClassicalJazz
Shayan, Andrea Keller and the Victorian Youth Symphony Orchestra
75 Reid St
Sat 5 · 5 PMA$44–69
JazzConcert
The Jury Experience: The 20 Million Dollar Heist
Hawthorn Arts Centre
Sat 5 · 8 PMA$55
JazzFolk / Acoustic
Vince Jones
The Jazzlab
Mon 7 · 6 PMA$40
JazzConcert
Ken Schroder Memorial Big Band at the Kelvin
Kelvin Club
Mon 7 · 8 PM
JazzConcert
Circadian Rhythms
Wax Music Lounge
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Thu 10 · 7 PM
Soul / FunkJazz
Jordan Rakei
The Forum Theatre
Sat 12 Dec · 6 PMA$42.75–64
JazzConcert
The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans
75 Reid St
Sat 12 Dec · 7 PMA$35–200
JazzConcert
The Roaring Twenties and The Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds
Dacha at Parkview
Sat 12 Dec · 7 PMA$20
JazzSoul / Funk
QUINCOCTION // TRACKSUIT LARRY // CIRCUIT BREAKER
Mamma Chen's
Mon 14 Dec · 8 PM
JazzConcert
Circadian Rhythms
Wax Music Lounge
Tue 15 Dec · 7:30 PMA$25–30
JazzConcert
Loosely Tethered Quartet
The Jazzlab
Wed 16 Dec · 7:30 PMA$30–35
ClassicalJazz
Luke Howard Trio
The Jazzlab
Sat 19 Dec · 3 PMA$40–45
JazzConcert
Will Jones Big Band: The Andrews Sisters Christmas Special
The Jazzlab
Sun 20 Dec · 3 PMA$45
JazzConcert
A Very Big Band Christmas — Year 11!
The Jazzlab
Mon 21 Dec · 8 PM
JazzConcert
CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS
Wax Music Lounge
Mon 28 Dec · 8 PM
JazzConcert
CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS
Wax Music Lounge
Sat 9 Jan · 6 PMA$49–64
Soul / FunkJazz
The Jazz Room: Marvin Gaye in a Night of Soul
75 Reid St
Sun 10 Jan · 7:30 PMA$25–30
JazzConcert
DANIEL GASSIN TRIO (Paris/Melb)
The Jazzlab
Sat 30 Jan · 6 PMA$49–64
JazzConcert
The Jazz Room: A Frank Sinatra & Louis Armstrong Tribute
75 Reid St
Sat 13 Feb · 8 PMA$30–35
Singer-songwriterJazz
THE ADELE STORY as performed by Tess Scott and band
Elwood Bowls Club AKA 'The Wickers Club'
Sat 10 Apr · 6 PMA$5–59.85
JazzConcert
The Jazz Room: Marvin Gaye in a Night of Soul
Brunswick Ballroom
See also around Balaclava
Thu 19 · 7 PMA$55
Parties
Haileybury Mums' Night Out - Thursday, 19 November
Mr. and Mrs. P, Brighton
Fri 20 · 7 PMFree
Street party
Calvary Holmesglen Staff Christmas Celebration 2026 (SOLD OUT)
Hotel Brighton Empire Room
Wed 25 · 7:30 PMA$60–260
OutdoorsKaraoke
BeerSongs
Brix Bar and Garden, Brighton
At 6:30 PMA$95
DJ set
Grade 5 Christmas Disco and Drinks
Half Moon, Brighton
Sat 21 · 7 PMA$95–195
Club
AIDA Melbourne Social Event
Brighton Sea Bath ( The Baths Middle Brighton)
Sun 29 · 7 PMFree
Parties
Maccabi Snooker Club - End of Year Celebration
Annabel's Wine Bar, Caulfield South
Sat 5 · 6 PMA$33–55
DJ setWellness
Dance Tribe by Music Is Medicine
Elwood Angling Club
Sat 14 · 1 PMA$10
Parties
BGS ELC 3 Santa & Sizzle
Dendy Park South Playground, Brighton East
Sat 14 · 4 PMA$20–25
DJ setAfro
SUNDECK FIESTA Sounds of Home
Riviera Beach Club, Melbourne
Tue 8 · 6:30 PMFree
ClubTeam sports
Rugby @ The Local
The Local Taphouse, Saint Kilda East
Sat 14 · 7 PMA$30.50–45.50
LGBTQ+Street party
St Kilda LGBTQ+ Singles Mixer | Village Belle | Saturday 14th November
Village Belle Hotel, Melbourne
Sat 21 · 3 PMFree
DJ set
Bar For Now Guest DJs at Balaclava Boogie 2026
Bar For Now, St Kilda
Sat 14 · 11 AMA$35
ClassicalShows
BEYOND THE SEA
Phoenix Theatre, Elwood
Sat 14 · 4 PMA$25–30
TheatreShows
La Ofrenda - Day of the Dead Tales
Glen Eira City Council, Caulfield
Sun 15 · 10 AMA$28–115
ClassicalShows
Rise Up Dance Academy – End of Year Concert 2026 🌟
Glen Eira Town Hall - Main Auditorium Theatre (Foyer Entrance | Glen Eira Rd), Caulfield
Sun 15 · 2 PMA$43.66
Magic
Connecting Souls - Mediumship Demonstration
743 Glen Huntly Rd, Caulfield
Mon 23 · 6 PMA$15–48
Stand-up
Kirsty Webeck's New Material Show: In The Show or In The Bin
The Local Taphouse, St. Kilda East
Sat 21 · 3 PMFree
TalkExhibition
Between two Bays: floor talk with Graeme Altmann
Bayside Gallery, Brighton
Sun 15 · 11:45 AMFree
CinemaDocumentary
Hannah Arendt: Facing Tyranny (FILM)
Classic Cinemas, Elsternwick
Tue 17 · 7 PMFree
Guided tour
Match Fit Auditing 2026
16th Street Actors' Studio, Caulfield South
Tomorrow · 10 AMFree
TalkHuman rights
C2C Conversations: The challenges of Holocaust Education
Courage to Care Office, Caulfield
Sat 14 · 11 AMFree
Literature
Rose Inserra Italian Folk Magic Oracle Launch
Qi Crystals, Caulfield
Sun 15 · 3 PMA$20–26
Cinema
Kaantar Bil e Kelenkari - Cineplay by MSW
Glen Eira City Council Gallery, Caulfield
Thu 19 · 7:30 PMFree
Talk
2026 ASPJ Oration Featuring Dr Katarzyna Williams
City of Glen Eira Auditorium, Caulfield
Sun 22 · 6:30 PMA$55
Talk
JWA presents, What No One Tells You About Menopause
Glen Eira Town Hall Theaterette, Caulfield
Sun 15 · 1 PMA$10
EcologyScience
Giant Climate Fresk Melbourne - Citizen COP 2026
Port Phillip EcoCentre, St Kilda
Sat 21 · 10:30 AMA$11.90–17.19
Consumer fairOutdoors
Wish Convention
St Kilda Town Hall
Fri 27 · 10:30 AMFree
LGBTQ+
Mature Rainbow Conversations (50 +)
brighton library
Sun 22 · 10 AMFree
Volunteering
SCHC Mitzvah Day 2026 | Community Working Bee
South Caulfield Shule, Caulfield South
Sun 22 · 10:30 AMFree
Volunteering
Baby Blessing
Caulfield Shule, Melbourne
Sun 15 · 12 PMFree
Anti-racismVolunteering
2026 Victorian Interfaith Festival
St Kilda Town Hall
Your passions nearby
Tap what you're into — we'll find the outings around you.
Venues — jazz around Balaclava
Wax Music Lounge
6 events
Kelvin Club
2 events
acidity. Bar & Coffee — Richmond
2 events
Bird's Basement
4 events
Abbotsford
1 event
Sassy Italian Restaurant
2 events
75 Reid St
4 events
Cross St Music Hall (Merri-bek)
2 events
Brunswick Ballroom
2 events
The Brunswick Green
2 events
The Jazzlab
29 events
Bellevue Cellars
1 event
Frequently asked questions
How many jazz events are there around Balaclava?
80 coming up on Oazis.
Where can you catch jazz around Balaclava?
Notably Wax Music Lounge, Kelvin Club and acidity. Bar & Coffee — Richmond. See the full list of venues above.