65 Peel St

West Melbourne

(03) 9348 9797


Drunken Hours:

Monday - closed

Tuesday - Thursday - 3pm - 1am

Friday - 2pm - 1am

Saturday 12 noon - 1am

Sunday 12 noon - 11pm

Candice Alisha

Candice Alisha is a blues and folk singer songwriter originally hailing from Wodonga, Victoria but now local to Melbourne after making the move to the big city to pursue her career at the beginning of 2019. After working as a full-time musician in various bands for the better part of a decade, Candice has struck […]

Fox & Darling

Szara Fox is an flamboyant Dutch songstress, whose unique songwriting style is infused with Flamenco and Balkan Gypsy music. With a powerful, compelling voice and driving guitar style, Szara weaves an elemental sensuality through up-tempo tales of travel, love, and freedom. A trained actress, Szara brings a theatrical and flamboyant sensibility to her dynamic performance style. Szara Fox has […]

Conan Smith

Conan Smith - a favourite here at The Poet! This Irish born, Melbourne based musician brings the greats to life, the perfect way to spend your Saturday afternoon.

David Cosma

The absolutely wonderful David Cosma returns to the Poet to get your night swinging! David Cosma's music has been described as “a straight ahead, thinking person’s songwriter that speaks volumes to what a terrific talent we have in our midst"- Inpress Magazine, while The Age wrote "his full-bodied croon pairs the silken wryness of Elvis […]

The Hornets

The Hornets Trio continue to celebrate their recent signing with Laneway Music! You'll hear see the trio play their new single as well as  cuts from their new EP and a selection of songs from their entire eight album, 26 year career collection…not to be missed!

Joe Jacobson

From Gutsy Guitar leads to Soulful Ballads, Loose Boozy Blues and Hard Rock - Jacobson's hearty style is sure to get the blood pumping. With Influences like The Beasts of Bourbon, The Rolling Stones, Cold Chisel & more….

Aura Rising

Aura Rising make their debut at The Poet!

Waz E James with Andrew Pendlebury

Waz E James returns to the Poet! Join us on Saturday eve for Waz E James, often referred to as ‘Australia’s best kept secret’. Joined by Andrew Pendlebury this week.

Tim Scanlan & Mana

This incredible duo has been along the 20 year ride with us, let's all dance this Birthday weekend!! Mixing old world melodies with modern beats and sounds, this world traveling man brings harmonica, guitar and foot percussion into a new dimension. Joined by special guest - Mana! Music that explores Celtic, Reggae, Balkan, Quebecois and […]

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