3PB is Plan B Big Band. We are a long-time collective of some of Melbourne’s most diverse and experienced musicians. 

Sonic Reducer is playing at the Retreat Hotel Brunswick on the release of their 3rd EP 'Living Room'.

Western Australian folk-country artist Savanah Solomon is bringing her heartfelt “Country Girl – City Lights” tour to Melbourne this June.

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.

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.

Hot off their DEBUT ALBUM, Midnight Violet are BACK to catapult their velvety indie tunes across the dance floor of the Retreat Hotel

After slaying the crowd at their recent single launch, punk/ska hornbags Roarcuss are back to do it all again at The Retreat with support from local legends, Primary High.

Get down to The Retreat Hotel on the 27th June for a Saturday night of winter warming rockin' music, featuring Amy and The Rectifiers, backed by The Caverners. 7.30 - 11.00 pm.

Don’t miss acclaimed singer-songwriters Steve Boyd and Chris Surgey as they join forces for a special live performance.

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.

Your local jungle/dnb orchestra.

Live horns, live keys, live drums and live bass.

Improvised in real time following a conductor's hand signals.

Orchestra.

Massive.

Salsodromo takes over The Retreat!

Bringing you social dancing with a live salsa band.

Experience a ripping revelation in indie and alternative surf rock with Finn Coltrane & The Gallows LIVE at The Retreat!

Influences from every corner of the globe, built-on the timeless foundation of Afro-Beat, Sub-Sol welcomes you to The Retreat Hotel for a night of dancing and fun, no more, no less and no cost. Come on down!

After a year of writing and rehearsing, Naarm-based outfit Henry Toast are making their debut at the Retreat Hotel with their first ever headlining show! Blending folk-rock and dream-pop sounds, the band has curated an eclectic set of songs they can’t wait to share.

Last Embers return to The Retreat Hotel on July 10, bringing their blend of Aussie alt rock with an exciting set of released favourites and unreleased material.

An free afternoon of live music at the Retreat with Anatreptix playing Rebetika.

The 200 Plus crew is going live and completely uncut.

Don’t miss Buttered Loaf, squeezed into a corner and at their fight-or-flight finest in the Retreat front bar on Sunday July 12

Pop/rock originals band The FAQs have been a regular act on the Melbourne gig scene for over 10 years. Playing a mix of instantly recognisable songs featuring catchy chorus's their songs never outstay their welcome.

Crank the reverb and buckle up. On July 17th, 2026, The Retreat Hotel in Brunswick shakes after dark with a double hit of raw, fuzzy bliss.

Alt country/folk trio Brittle Sun are pleased to be back at the Retreat Hotel with Taylor Project for a winter celebration of nerd folk music, a genre that Taylor Project may or may not have invented.

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.

JAM Big Band returns to The Retreat Hotel Brunswick for a night set to feature some of the best big band compositions of our time.

For the unfamiliar, Max Aurora & The Southern Lights blend their dreamy, bittersweet indie rock with the punch of pop-punk and emo. Led by intersex / non-binary songwriter Max Aurora, they explore narrative-driven songwriting, often inhabiting different characters’ perspectives, drawing on empathy, imagery and lived experience.

Spend your Sunday afternoon immersed in some of Melbourne’s finest original rock music at the Retreat Hotel, Brunswick, on Sunday 26 July from 2pm. This free show brings together two exciting local acts, Humane and Ingrid and The Ministers.

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.

SISTINE GUNS COMEBACK SPECIAL LIVE AT THE RETREAT 🏴‍☠️ Featuring Hypnagogic + Euster

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!

Digger and The Pussycats hit The Retreat on Sunday 30 August for a proper Sunday arvo rock and roll session, playing two sets from 3pm to 5pm. It’s a chance to catch one of Melbourne’s long-running garage-punk duos in action at one of their favourite haunts.

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.

3PB is Plan B Big Band. We are a long-time collective of some of Melbourne’s most diverse and experienced musicians. 

An free afternoon of live music at the Retreat with Anatreptix playing Rebetika.

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