Known widely as the ‘Jimi Hendrix of the kora’, Amadou fulfils his ancestral duties to share the culture of his people through the African harp.
Join the "Talking Pit" for an evening of energetic and spontaneous grooves and tunes.
Gecko is wanted dead or alive with the launch of their new single Tumbleweed.
Private Mountain live from the Retreat Beer Garden with Special Guest Stella Dunai
Indie-pop outfit ONIERA hail from Engadine/Dharawal and Hurstville/Dharug in Sydney, blending nostalgic warmth with a modern indie-pop edge.
The Retreat Hotel is throwing a Gig for Gaza, raising much needed funds to supply medical aid in Palestine via Medecins Sans Frontiers.
The Pourshots fronted by a big bass baritone in Shaun Havoc the band play a healthy dose of classic truckin tunes, original country themed music and country covers.
Tassie's own Ramblin Van Walker is a prolific and celebrated songwriter in the genres of folk, blues, country and hardcore rocknroll, a 'cult figure' in his adopted home of Victoria, with a vast catalogue of poetic lyric-driven material that explore a range of personal and social themes.
Join Brooke Russell in the Beer Garden for a special afternoon show.
December 27th - 2pm
Cycad-mas at The Retreat Hotel Brunswick with Last Embers and Una Mela
Brian El Dorado’s Festivus Fam Jam
Festivus for the rest of us. Brian El Dorado and friends present songs, bongs and thongs from their past six studio albums. Come say hi.
Doors @ 2pm
December 28th
Come along to the old-time jam session at The Retreat Hotel.
The Double Dole Stringband will be hosting an all-in jam session starting at 6:30pm at the Retreat Hotel.
The Retreat Hotel bring you Hot Tubs Bingo Machine
A free night of multiple rounds of bingo hosted and set to music by local duo Hot Tubs Time Machine. Observational humour meets bingo hall vibes via bedroom pop. Fly solo or pull together a team. Prizes, lols and pub grub. Take that Monday!
One man band dance party guitar mess since 1996!
Real Good Company are headed to The Retreat on January 2 to kick off 2026
DOORS 7:30pm
Jan 2nd 2026
FINOJET is a dynamic singer/songwriter whose musical journey has been marked by genre-blending innovation and electrifying live performances.
Come join the TOMMYS, Rob Viva Lastdrager - Drums, Jonathan Lickliter - Bass, Ollie Laurie - Guitar as they continue to celebrate the release of their red-hot vinyl 45 single "Born to follow/ Window Pane. Get ready for 2 hours of nonstop groove-based surf soul garage rock & roll action
expect jangly guitars, drum machine beats and thick bass lines
Known widely as the ‘Jimi Hendrix of the kora’, Amadou fulfils his ancestral duties to share the culture of his people through the African harp.
An free afternoon of live music at the Retreat with Anatreptix playing Rebetika.
Dave Graney and the mistLY, playing at the top of their game and bringing the grooves they are so well known for.
Singer-songwriter Pascale releases her debut album Bleedn’ Hearts Bleed Blue! An eclectic mix of rock, folk and 90s grunge influences. With support from the loveliest and most talentedest folky singer-songwriter Hugh F and indie folk rocker Strawberry Prince!
Hope to see you there ;)
The Louis King Trio are back at The Retreat for an evening of rootsy, bluesy, string bending fun , don't miss out !! Featuring Louis King (Dope Lemon, Grace Cummings) on guitar and vocals with compatriots Jono Brown on bass and Jack O'Dell on drums.
Sunday Scaries is a comedy night featuring some of Melbourne’s best comedic talent. Run by Comedian Sez this is the perfect event to finish your week and cure the Sunday Scaries.
Doors open 6pm and show starts at 6:30pm in the band room. Seating is provided.
Join the "Talking Pit" for an evening of energetic and spontaneous grooves and tunes.
Mr. McClelland's Finishing School is coming to The Retreat to kick off your long weekend with a big old dance! Join legendary Melbourne DJ Andrew McClelland on Friday January 23 for his signature mix of song you love, songs you'd forgotten you loved, and songs you will soon love. Remember; if you can dance to it, they’ll play it, so come shake it in Brunswick in January!
Come along to the old-time jam session at The Retreat Hotel.
The Double Dole Stringband will be hosting an all-in jam session starting at 6:30pm at the Retreat Hotel.
Known widely as the ‘Jimi Hendrix of the kora’, Amadou fulfils his ancestral duties to share the culture of his people through the African harp.
Help us celebrate Agent Yaraslav’s birthday at our Monster Beach Party, Satdee arvo Beergarden session. Dance till you drop
Wipe the tears from your eyes, forget your hex debt and gear up for Brunswick’s very own improvised funk, jazz, and groove jams with a rotating house band.
Free in the main room!
Formed over 15 years ago, the Low Down Big Band are stalwarts of the Melbourne Big Band Scene. Come join in the fun on October 5th
Ok all you shower sopranos, closet contraltos and backyard baritones, here is your chance to rock the world, or at least East Brunswick, with the all live Melbourne Karaoke Big Band.
Free in the main room!
An free afternoon of live music at the Retreat with Anatreptix playing Rebetika.
Sunday Scaries is a comedy night featuring some of Melbourne’s best comedic talent. Run by Comedian Sez this is the perfect event to finish your week and cure the Sunday Scaries.
Doors open 6pm and show starts at 6:30pm in the band room. Seating is provided.
Fresh off their tour supporting Scowl and End It from the US, Sydney's Secret World will be playing three intimate headline shows in Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney in February 2026.
Come along to the old-time jam session at The Retreat Hotel.
The Double Dole Stringband will be hosting an all-in jam session starting at 6:30pm at the Retreat Hotel.
Known widely as the ‘Jimi Hendrix of the kora’, Amadou fulfils his ancestral duties to share the culture of his people through the African harp.
Destinezia and Townhouse are joining up for a short run of shows to celebrate the release of Destinezia’s new single, “Crooked Teeth.”
Purée are hitting the road this summer in celebration of their highly anticipated second EP, What Happens Now?
Wipe the tears from your eyes, forget your hex debt and gear up for Brunswick’s very own improvised funk, jazz, and groove jams with a rotating house band.
Free in the main room!
Ok all you shower sopranos, closet contraltos and backyard baritones, here is your chance to rock the world, or at least East Brunswick, with the all live Melbourne Karaoke Big Band.
Free in the main room!
Known widely as the ‘Jimi Hendrix of the kora’, Amadou fulfils his ancestral duties to share the culture of his people through the African harp.
Formed over 15 years ago, the Low Down Big Band are stalwarts of the Melbourne Big Band Scene. Come join in the fun on October 5th
Wipe the tears from your eyes, forget your hex debt and gear up for Brunswick’s very own improvised funk, jazz, and groove jams with a rotating house band.
Free in the main room!
Ok all you shower sopranos, closet contraltos and backyard baritones, here is your chance to rock the world, or at least East Brunswick, with the all live Melbourne Karaoke Big Band.
Free in the main room!
Ok all you shower sopranos, closet contraltos and backyard baritones, here is your chance to rock the world, or at least East Brunswick, with the all live Melbourne Karaoke Big Band.
Free in the main room!
Freya Josephine Hollick writes of breathtaking bucolic scenes, and articulates those things about love and loss most of us can scarcely put into words.
Good Music presents All Star.
Full venue takeover @ The Retreat Hotel, Brunswick.
DJ’s playing indie and alternative hits + live performances.
An free afternoon of live music at the Retreat with Anatreptix playing Rebetika.
The time has come. Back where it all started and ended. Mylk reunite for one special show.
Amy and The Rectifiers are pumped to hit the stage at The Retreat, one of Melbourne’s most iconic live music venues! Get set for a high-energy night packed with chart-topping hits from the '60s through to the 2000s—blending the best of RnB, Rock, and Pop into one unforgettable show. Come for the music, stay for the vibes—let’s make it a night to remember!
Helpful Clever Horse is a new clothing brand with the goal of supporting neurodivergent artists in their unique musical journeys.
Sunday Scaries is a comedy night featuring some of Melbourne’s best comedic talent. Run by Comedian Sez this is the perfect event to finish your week and cure the Sunday Scaries.
Doors open 6pm and show starts at 6:30pm in the band room. Seating is provided.
SUPRISEEE! 👀👀 me and my BEAUTIFUL beautifullll friend Ruby Mae 😍😍😍 are playing the Retreat Hotel Brunswick 7th December! FREE ENTRY 2-4pm!
The Dark Eighties Dance Party at The Retreat in Melbourne!
CIB & Bad Debts Free Saturday 2pm Arvo Show.
Beloved indie-rockers Eliza & the Delusionals are stripping things back for a special run of intimate live & acoustic shows this December in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.
Connor Callahan announces his new show ‘Live @ the retreat hotel’
Formed over 15 years ago, the Low Down Big Band are stalwarts of the Melbourne Big Band Scene. Come join in the fun on October 5th
Wipe the tears from your eyes, forget your hex debt and gear up for Brunswick’s very own improvised funk, jazz, and groove jams with a rotating house band.
Free in the main room!
Come along to the old-time jam session at The Retreat Hotel.
The Double Dole Stringband will be hosting an all-in jam session starting at 6:30pm at the Retreat Hotel.
After exploding out of the gates with his first solo shows selling out and winning over crowds across the country, Tom Busby, front man of award winning duo Busby Marou, is back with his band for a live show that is raw, powerful and absolutely on fire.
This isn’t just about the dancefloor – every beat moves with purpose. All proceeds go directly to supporting Solidarity Crew, a grassroots project building real impact here in Naarm.
Good Music presents Real Sleaze.
Playing indie sleaze hits until late.
Also featuring live performances.
GRUMPY are back with more brain melting grooves and coma inducing melodies (in a good way) to celebrate the start of #grumpysummer and the end of semester
Known widely as the ‘Jimi Hendrix of the kora’, Amadou fulfils his ancestral duties to share the culture of his people through the African harp.
The Retreat Hotel bring you Hot Tubs Bingo Machine
A free night of multiple rounds of bingo hosted and set to music by local duo Hot Tubs Time Machine. Observational humour meets bingo hall vibes via bedroom pop. Fly solo or pull together a team. Prizes, lols and pub grub. Take that Monday!
We’re partnering with our good friends Wattle volunteers to show our solidarity with First Nations, and that we are putting in the Ground Work to fight for Land Rights, Land Back and Land Care! Our aim is to raise $5000! Tickets are available via our linktree and if you aren’t able to make it, we also have an open donation running on our page that you can donate to!
COLD HEART play southern, mid century American music from the Grand ole Opry & The Louisiana Hayride times. If ya thinking early Johnny Cash & The Tennessee Two, Hank Williams, Buck Owens, Faron Young, Moon Mullican, Johnny Horton plus many, many more of the like you're on the right train.
The time has come. Back where it all started and ended. Mylk reunite for one special show.
Brooke Russell and Jess DeLuca play live in the Retreat Beer Garden for a special double bill.
Come and observe Catnip blur the line between folk, rock, and whatever scraps we pulled from our brains. Expect a mixture of raw melodies, rough edges, and a sound that doesn’t sit still.
Melbourne Poytechnic host their end of semester band performance night at the Retreat Hotel in Brunswick. All performance students grouped in bands present a wide range of music genres to delight and entertain and celebrate the end of semester.
Join the "Talking Pit" for an evening of energetic and spontaneous grooves and tunes.
Jess Deluca is Launching her new album “Skylark” at the Retreat Hotel Brunswick.
