June's best live music events in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs
Read about upcoming shows featuring local and legendary acts across Belgrave, Ringwood East and Upwey.
Matthew Sims
May 29, 2025
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Come Heavy Sleep at Jailhouse Concert Series
Folk-noir duo Come Heavy Sleep - Rosie Luby on cello and Kier Stevens on dobro - will be kicking off the Jailhouse Concert Series at the Kew Court House.
Formerly the site of the Kew Police Station and once at risk of being demolished, the Kew Court House has been restored into a live performance space where you can visit the old cells.
When: Saturday June 7, 8pm to 10pm
Where: Kew Court House, 188 High Street, Kew
Cost: $25
Frenzal Rhomb
Aussie rock band Frenzal Rhomb is performing its 1999 album “A Man’s Not a Camel” (you may recall the tracks “You Are Not My Friend" and “Never Had So Much Fun”) on regional stages across the country, including Belgrave’s Sooki Lounge.
When: Friday June 20, 7.30pm
Where: Sooki Lounge, 1648 Burwood Highway, Belgrave
Cost: $58.95
Clare Bowditch
ARIA Award-winning musician Clare Bowditch is bringing tunes like “You Make Me Happy” and “The One” to the stage at Burrinja, along with new songs with collaborator Martin W. Brown.
When: Saturday June 21, 8pm to 10.30pm
Where: Burrinja Cultural Centre, 351 Glenfern Road, Upwey
Cost: $57.90
Rob Mills Performs the Songs of Bon Jovi
Rob Mills will be bringing Bon Jovi’s greatest hits to life. Standby for the likes of “Livin’ on a Prayer”, “It’s My Life”, “You Give Love a Bad Name”, “Always” and “Keep The Faith”.
When: Saturday June 7, 8pm to 10pm
Where: Karralyka Centre, 22A Mines Road, Ringwood East
Cost: $85
Straight 8’s
Two sets of rock'n'roll, rockabilly and bop from band Straight 8’s at The Belgrave Hotel.
When: Saturday June 14, 8.30pm
Where: The Belgrave Hotel, 1645 Burwood Highway, Belgrave
Cost: Free
Lantern Parade: Rosco Mule/Chloe Holmes and The Mutineers
Rock band Rosco Mule is kicking off the evening, with local singer/songwriter Chloe Holmes rounding out the night performing with her band The Mutineers.
When: Saturday June 21, 8.30pm
Where: 1645 Burwood Highway, Belgrave
Cost: Free
Both Sides - Rachael Beck
Australian musical theatre and television veteran Rachael Beck is bringing her new show “Both Sides” to the stage at the Knox Community Arts Centre.
Drawing from an eclectic collection of songs (“Both Sides Now”, “Stars and the Moon”, “Grace Kelly”), the show is a musical exploration of how life is anything but predictable.
When: Tuesday June 3, 11am to 12.15pm
Where: Knox Community Arts Centre, corner of Mountain Highway and Scoresby Road, Bayswater
Cost: $24
The Suburban’s Live Music Sessions
Sit back with a drink and enjoy the tunes as the sun sets during June’s live music sessions.
This month kicks off with Ashleigh Sumpter on Sunday from 4pm to 7pm. Other performers coming up include Jordan Frew on Friday June 6 and Jordan Bakker on Sunday June 8.
When: Every Friday from 8pm to 11pm and Sunday from 4pm to 7pm
Where: The Suburban Rooftop and Dining, Eastland Shopping Centre’s Town Square
Cost: Free
Live Music Sunday Sessions at The Grand Hotel in Warrandyte
Every Sunday from 3pm to 6pm, the Grand Hotel in Warrandyte showcases local talent, with Terence Jeremaia kicking off the month this Sunday, followed by Zak Shepherd, Indi Acoustic Duo, Elise Gaudion and Fat Cats Revenge.
When: Every Sunday from 3pm to 6pm
Where: The Grand Hotel Warrandyte, 110 Yarra Street, Warrandyte
Cost: Free