April’s best live music events in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs
Read about upcoming shows featuring local acts across the east.
Matthew Sims
March 30, 2026
From a Greek blues band to Australian hip hop legends, here are some of the gigs to check out across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs in April.
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Baby Animals
Stretching back to 1989 and led by vocalist Suze DeMarchi, Aussie rock band Baby Animals have four albums worth of tunes under their belt.
When: Thursday April 2, 7.30pm
Where: York on Lilydale, 138 York Road, Mount Evelyn
Cost: $55
Scarnon
First launched by singer and guitarist Jack Condy and his father Darren on drums, Scarnon has since evolved into a three-piece riff-heavy rock group.
Support acts on the night will be garage punk band Grindhouse and psychedelic metal troupe Stonethroat.
When: Saturday April 11, 9pm
Where: Belgrave Hotel, 1645 Burwood Highway, Belgrave
Cost: Free
360 and Pez
Hailing from the eastern suburbs – attending Luther College in Croydon Hills and graduating from Box Hill Senior Secondary College – Matthew “360” Colwell is joining fellow eastern Melburnian Perry “Pez” Chapman to reflect on their careers in Australian hip hop and perform some of their hits.
When: Thursday April 16, 7.30pm
Where: York on Lilydale, 138 York Road, Mount Evelyn
Cost: $59.90
Elsa Mouratidou and Taxim Trio
Born and raised in Thessaloniki, Greece, Mouratidou will showcase her vocal talents, which blend contemporary and world-music influences.
Rebetiko – otherwise known as "Greek blues" or "urban folk” – band Taxim Trio will also perform during the evening.
When: Friday April 17, 7-11pm
Where: Oakleigh Music Hall, 95-97 Drummond Street, Oakleigh
Cost: $45
Eric Bibb
Born in New York, twice nominated for a Grammy and now 74 years of age, Bibb has developed a large body of work across more than 40 albums of Americana and blues music.
When: Tuesday April 21, 7.30pm
Where: Burrinja Cultural Centre, 351 Glenfern Rd, Upwey
Cost: $94.50
Paul Grabowsky and Michelle Nicolle
After years of being in the Australian jazz scene, vocalist Michelle Nicolle and pianist and composer Paul Grabowsky recently came together to record an album.
When: Friday April 24, 7.30-9:30pm
Where: Hawthorn Arts Centre, 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn
Cost: $50