November’s best live music events in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs
Read about upcoming shows featuring local acts across Belgrave and Mount Evelyn.
Matthew Sims
October 28, 2025
From a comedy character tickling the ivories to one of the country’s best Indigenous storytellers, here are some of the gigs across Melbourne’s eastern suburbs in November.
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Cooling Tower
Death metal outfit Cooling Tower is the headline for this “Halloween Hangover” with fast-paced and tongue-in-cheek punk band The Spoof Maggots supporting.
When: Saturday November 1, 8.30-10.30pm
Where: The Railyard, 3/1545 Burwood Highway, Tecoma
Cost: Free
Live at the Library - Zak Gully
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.
This month’s featured artist will be chill pop-folk musician Zak Gully.
When: Friday November 7, 6-7pm
Where: Belgrave Library, Reynolds Lane, Belgrave
Cost: Free
Kutcha Edwards
A Mutti Mutti, Yorta Yorta, and Nari Nari “songman”, Edwards tells stories via song about the history of his people and his dreams for their future.
Expect to see an intimate and soulful evening as he sings songs about his lived experience as a child of the Stolen Generations and the power he has gained by connecting with local Indigenous communities.
When: Friday November 7, 8-10pm
Where: Burrinja Cultural Centre, 351 Glenfern Road, Upwey
Cost: $45
Slander Tongue
Coming all the way from Berlin, power pop/rock band Slander Tongue will be running through their hits like “Let It Snow”, “Ride” and “Lockdown”, with local band Nah supporting.
When: Friday November 7, 8.30-10.30pm
Where: The Railyard, 3/1545 Burwood Highway, Tecoma
Cost: Free
Shannon Noll
The name “Nollsie” has been well and truly cemented into Australian music history, with his journey from sheep shearer to music icon via Australian Idol an unusual one.
Now, Noll is touring the country to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his debut album That’s What I’m Talkin’ About, including hits like “Drive” and his cover of Moving Pictures’ “What About Me”.
When: Saturday November 8, 8pm
Where: York On Lilydale, 138 York Road, Mount Evelyn
Cost: $49.90
Barry Morgan
The creation of musician and comedian Stephen Teakle, the character of organist Barry Morgan is known for his unique and kitschy comedic style and his one-finger method of playing.
When: Thursday November 27, 6pm
Where: Sooki Lounge, 1648 Burwood Highway, Belgrave
Cost: $46.95
Image Credit: Justin McManus