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.
Visiting from Mparntwe/Alice Springs, Skin Deep will bring some desert folk to your ears and hearts.
Sally Salte will bring her sweet soul laced honey pot of songs.
Grevillea Hedge, a bundle of moody sibling love sounds.
And charged with pleasure, wonder and chaos, Munkus Funkus create unique jazz-funk, to make our hearts pound.
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.
Hailing from Melbourne's favourite pub stages, Skeleton Keys is a big Bob Dylan love in, led by Luke Sinclair of Raised By Eagles fame, accompanied by an all star band comprising Sean McMahon on guitar and pedal steel, drummer Josh Duiker, Cal Walker on bass and Brendan McMahon on keyboards. Skeleton Keys dive deep into an ecclectic collection of Dylan classics and rarer gems.
Skeleton Keys play 2 sets in the Retreat front bar on thursday Jan 15
Amaya Laucirica is a singer/songwriter whose music contains hints of pop, rock, and psychedelia. Her music combines the swirling contours of Cocteau Twins with the
wistful melodies of The Go-Betweens.
Munroe are returning to The Retreat Hotel Brunswick for an afternoon of summer goodness. The alt folk outfit will kick off the new year in the sun with a slew of new music on the horizon. Supported by Meisie.
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!
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.
I’m back! They’ve let me back in the Retreat Hotel (Brunswick) Beer Garden!
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
I’m back! They’ve let me back in the Retreat Hotel (Brunswick) Beer Garden!
Dear Judy is the answer to everyone's burning question - where have all the great piano rock bands gone?
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!
I’m back! They’ve let me back in the Retreat Hotel (Brunswick) Beer Garden!
An free afternoon of live music at the Retreat with Anatreptix playing Rebetika.
Team Love are an Alt-Country Band from Melbourne and the Wombat State Forest. Traditional country songs, with popular influences, ranging from rocking duets to heartbreaking ballads to four part harmonies, Team Love makes songs that are both dynamic yet simple. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry and you’ll love, Team Love.
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.
Kelsey Jean & The Bad Health bring a night of psychedelic folk rock. With good friends Malibu Spacey, it will be an exciting show of immense harmonies, melodic guitar lines and timeless songwriting.
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!
Real Good Company are headed to The Retreat on January 2 to kick off 2026
DOORS 7:30pm
Jan 2nd 2026
One man band dance party guitar mess since 1996!
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!
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.
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
Cycad-mas at The Retreat Hotel Brunswick with Last Embers and Una Mela
Join Brooke Russell in the Beer Garden for a special afternoon show.
December 27th - 2pm
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.
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.
The Retreat Hotel is throwing a Gig for Gaza, raising much needed funds to supply medical aid in Palestine via Medecins Sans Frontiers.
Indie-pop outfit ONIERA hail from Engadine/Dharawal and Hurstville/Dharug in Sydney, blending nostalgic warmth with a modern indie-pop edge.
Gecko is wanted dead or alive with the launch of their new single Tumbleweed.
Join the "Talking Pit" for an evening of energetic and spontaneous grooves and tunes.
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.
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.
