January's best live music events in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs
Read about upcoming shows featuring local acts across the East.
Matthew Sims
December 31, 2025
From a Melbourne punk rock band launched in 1982 to an Australiana trio, here are some of the gigs to check out across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs in January.
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Live at the Library
On the first Friday of each month, Live at the Library is a gig delivered in partnership with Defrosted Events – an initiative led by Yarra Ranges locals aged 14 to 25.
The monthly performances showcase young musicians from the Dandenongs and Yarra Ranges.
When: Friday January 9, 6-7pm
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: Free
Ricki Wood
You can instantly hear the Aussie ocker twang in Ricki Wood as soon as his vocals come in, with inspirations coming from bluegrass, country and rock ‘n’ roll.
When: Sunday January 11, 2pm
Where: Hop Hen Brewing, 17/64-86 Beresford Road, Lilydale
Cost: Free
Sunset Sounds
Electric Fields was the Australian entrant in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest. Image Credit: Wojciech Pędzich
Stonnington Council’s annual summer concert is at Malvern Public Gardens on Sunday January 18, 2026, with performances from PBS DJ Lyndelle Wilkinson; Indian raga, soul and jazz artist Parvyn; and electronic duo Electric Fields.
When: Sunday January 18, 5-10pm
Where: Malvern Public Gardens, 1275/1277 High Street, Malvern
Cost: Free
Cosmic Psychos
Hailing from Melbourne, punk oldies Cosmic Psychos have been around since 1982 and are doing a national tour to support the release of their 12th album I Really Like Beer.
Founding member Ross Knight is on lead vocals and bass guitar, accompanied by John McKeering on lead guitar and Dan Peters (Mudhoney and Nirvana) on drums.
When: Friday January 23, 7pm
Where: Sooki Lounge, 1648 Burwood Highway, Belgrave
Cost: $57.15
Daniel Champagne
Playing more than 250 concerts around the world each year, this New South Wales singer-songwriter has found fans as far afield as Nashville.
His live show draws from songs spanning seven albums and incorporates electric and acoustic guitar.
When: Sunday January 25, 3pm
Where: Sooki Lounge, 1648 Burwood Highway, Belgrave
Cost: $39
Jason Vorherr, Kane Vincent and Ricki Wood
Mixing country, folk, Americana and Australiana, this trio of guitarists and singer-songwriters will be taking turns throughout the evening sharing stories and tunes.
When: Friday January 30, 8-10.30pm
Where: Upwey Belgrave RSL, 1 Mast Gully Road, Upwey
Cost: $25