Things to Do in Brunswick

Following the biggest headline shows of their career at the Sydney Opera House Forecourt and Brisbane's Riverstage, Boy & Bear are bringing their captivating Tripping Over Time tour to the regions! Boy & Bear swiftly catapulted onto the world stage releasing their double-platinum debut album Moonfire which went on to receive five coveted ARIA awards and worldwide critical acclaim. Their follow-up Harlequin Dream and Limit of Love albums both charted at #1 on the ARIA charts with Harlequin Dream also surpassing Platinum sales. Their latest album ‘Tripping Over Time’ (December

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Georgia Knight Constant Mongrel The Empty Threats Billy Gardner & Friends Sleeper & Snake Placement COMETS Checkpoint Lara OK UPSTAIRS/DOWNSTAIRS brings the OK spirit to Wurundjeri Country, turning the Brunswick Ballroom into a miniature OK Motels world: part gig, part social club, part wholesome fever dream. Some people celebrate Christmas in July. We quite like OK in September. So if you've been hanging out for an excuse to catch up with your OK mates before the next big one, then this is it. Across two floors, there’ll be live music, tarot readings by Radical Self , Kara-OK with our live house band, Devo Tea (spiked or as it comes), and the chance to meet your brand new bestie with some friendship matchmaking help from Human Love Quest . Downstairs is free entry all day, so if there's anyone in particular you're keen to catch, make sure you arrive nice and early to grab a spot. Tickets are required for Upstairs only. Since 2018, OK Motels has been bringing people together through live music, creativity and community, creating welcoming spaces where strangers become friends and a good time is guaranteed. MORE INFO ABOUT OK UPSTAIRS DOWNSTAIRS (including playing times) GEORGIA KNIGHT Georgia Knight is a Naarm-based singer, songwriter and musician whose music sits somewhere between dark pop, trip-hop and the avant-garde. Writing and performing primarily on an autoharp, she pairs sweeping synth textures with a voice that feels completely her own. Since the release of Hell on Bent Street in 2023, Georgia has quietly become one of the country's most compelling live performers, playing festivals and sharing stages with Blonde Redhead, Mogwai and Angie McMahon. Her debut album, Beanpole, arrived in late

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Vanna Headline Show - Howler Courtyard Presented by Untitled Group, Happen Group & Evoq She is set to deliver her trademark sound—blending hard house, UKG, trance, and old-school techno with her own unreleased originals and edits—into a set that will have you moving from start to finish. Howler Courtyard will transform into an immersive multi-level dancefloor exclusively for this event. Joining Vanna will be a selection of the finest local selectors, for a full day of transgressive sounds. With an upcoming Beyond The Valley set, and other major shows in the works, this is your opportunity to see her in an intimate setting. If you aren’t yet across Vanna, that is what we are here for.

Hot off the heels of a wild year touring Canada and Australia in 2025, Melbourne Ska Orchestra just can't keep still. The spaghetti western wagon trail rolls on with the super deluxe edition of their acclaimed album The Ballad of Monte Loco with all the faves, plus a swag of brand-new tracks, blistering live recordings, and honky tonk renditions of MSO staples. It's braver, meaner and wilder than anything they've done before. So saddle up, partner: this here posse is riding into a town near you, and you do not want to miss the showdown. Playing Hotel Brunswick Friday 18th September

Headlining the night are Benny Page and Doktor, bringing the full Jungle Cakes energy to the legendary Howler in Melbourne. Expect heavy basslines, rolling rhythms, and proper UK flavour from start to finish. They’re backed by a stacked local support lineup TBC. 🎟️ Tickets on sale now ⚠️ Limited capacity, this one is expected to sell out