Nov
22
7:30 pm19:30
Ruby Mae
Ruby Mae is finishing her East Coast tour with a hometown show at The Retreat.
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Nov
23
2:30 pm14:30
Southbank Jazz Orchestra at The Retreat Hotel Brunswick
The Southbank Jazz Orchestra returns to The Retreat Hotel in Brunswick for an exciting afternoon of original big band music!
Nov
23
7:30 pm19:30
TOWNS - SENTIMENTAL SLOWDOWN AUSTRALIAN TOUR
Adelaide’s self-professed two-piece puzzle TOWNS has announced their debut record 'sentimental slowdown', and are hitting the road to support it.
Nov
24
2:30 pm14:30
Low Down Big Band
Formed over 15 years ago, the Low Down Big Band are stalwarts of the Melbourne Big Band Scene. Come join in the fun on June 30
Nov
24
6:30 pm18:30
Old Time Jam Session w/ Double Dole String Band
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.
Nov
25
7:00 pm19:00
Hot Tubs Bingo Machine !!!
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!
Nov
27
7:00 pm19:00
Bleeding LIVE at The Retreat Hotel Brunswick w/ Rickfean + Momoko Rose & The Frud
Bleeding LIVE at The Retreat Hotel Brunswick w/ Rickfean + Momoko Rose & The Frud
Nov
28
7:00 pm19:00
Barracouta at The Retreat Hotel Brunswick w/ Insufficient Funds + Man vs Synth + Guava Canal
Ballarat boogie lords Barracouta return to Melbourne to celebrate the release of new music in a night choc filled with gorgeous grooves and stunning moves.
Nov
29
7:30 pm19:30
FEVERDREAMS at The Retreat Hotel Brunswick with Psychic Social Club + FJ & the Switch
Pop rock four-piece FEVERDREAMS are back to launch their new single, “Pleaser”, on the 29th of November at The Retreat Hotel Brunswick with a stacked line-up of local rock!.
Nov
30
2:00 pm14:00
An Afternoon With Swim State, Violet & No Turns
Come and have a fun Saturday afternoon whilst helping raise funds for the women's peace and humanitarian fund for Palestine.
Nov
30
7:00 pm19:00
The Offtopics Album Launch "Tomorrow Is A Month Away"
The Offtopics Album Launch "Tomorrow Is A Month Away"
Dec
1
2:30 pm14:30
Plastic Section and Stu Manchu & His Chosen Few at The Retreat Hotel
Twangy, dirty, raw rock 'n' roll from Plastic Section and Stu Manchu & His Chosen Few live at the Retreat Hotel front Bar!
Dec
1
7:00 pm19:00
Dylan Pinkerton "After the Fall" EP Launch W/ Abbey Rose + Sadie Mustoe
Get ready for a night of captivating music as Dylan Pinkerton unveils his long-awaited EP After the Fall! This show brings together the best of pop, folk, and soul, offering everything from foot-stomping beats to heartfelt moments of love, loss, and life.
Dec
2
8:00 pm20:00
Kiss It Better Jam
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!
Dec
4
7:30 pm19:30
Melbourne Karaoke Big Band
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!
Dec
4
7:30 pm19:30
Oscar LaDell - No Blue EP Launch w/ Wilson Blackley + Romaan
Oscar LaDell returns to The Retreat to celebrate the release of his latest EP No Blue. Joined by fellow Naarm/Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Wilson Blackley and folk-soul artist Romaan, Oscar will deliver a night of earthy, soul-infused sounds.
Dec
6
7:30 pm19:30
Tou-Can 'Space' Single Launch
Tou-Can are finally ready to share their debut Single 'Space' with you!
Dec
7
7:30 pm19:30
Zero City
Zero City hit The Retreat for their last gig in Melbourne before they leave for their first overseas tour in Japan.
Dec
8
2:30 pm14:30
Standing Circle
With Sam Young on drums & percussion, Richard Rose on bass, Lachlan Mitchell aka Laneous & Larry Crestani on guitars the band plays all original compositions.
Dec
8
7:00 pm19:00
The Owls play the Retreat Hotel
The Owls are a 4 piece rock n roll band who's sound rings out somewhere within a realm defined by the countrified rock of the Byrds and CCR, the melodic guitar tapestries of Television and the wide open range of Neil Young's Crazy Horse.
Dec
9
7:00 pm19:00
El Mazzika Club w/ Kaza Band (LIVE) & MzRizk (DJ)
Habibi Hafla presents El Mazzika Club! El Mazzika Club is a space where Arabic culture, music, and community come together!
Dec
12
7:00 pm19:00
DROVER at The Retreat Hotel Brunswick w WILL and the MOOD+ BACKWING
Headlining the show, DROVER brings a unique blend of country rock and avant-garde flair. Will & the Mood will get you moving with their infectious tunes.
Dec
13
7:30 pm19:30
THE BANDS EXPLODE - Bigger Boot @ The Retreat Hotel Brunswick w/ Mondo Cane + SHIRKHER
On the night of December 14th, 2024, at the Retreat Hotel in Brunswick, people exploded. Below, find their final recorded transmission!
Dec
14
2:30 pm14:30
Anatreptix at The Retreat
An free afternoon of live music at the Retreat with Anatreptix playing Rebetika.
Dec
14
7:30 pm19:30
MAGPIE ‘I WAS ONLY NINETEEN’ SINGLE LAUNCH + FLOWER FIELD FOLLY & DEAR MATILDA
Magpie returns to the stage with their highly anticipated debut single, ‘I Was Only 19’
Dec
16
7:00 pm19:00
David Cosma at The Retreat Hotel
David Cosma returns to The Retreat Hotel on Dec 16, for two sets in the front bar!
Dec
18
7:00 pm19:00
Potluck at The Retreat Hotel Brunswick w/ Cat Scratch + The Sprouts
The silly season is just beginning! Why not fill the few gaps remaining in your calendar with a night of music, friendship, and good times? Join us, Potluck, with Cat Scratch, and The Sprouts Wednesday night at Brunswick's favourite music venue The Retreat as we share our sincere, jangly, fun music with you!
Dec
20
7:30 pm19:30
Headphones Jones - 10th Birthday Show (VIC)
“Pack your suitcase for adventure! Funk explorers Headphones Jones serve up tasty grooves with a blend of Funk, Nigerian Afrobeat and Afro-Latin styles. With a reputation for high energy performances featuring both vocal and instrumental tunes, the 9-piece dance band invite you on a journey to move your feet and your heart. Watch out for colourful antics, big horns and driving rhythms. Dress loud, dance hard.”
Dec
22
6:30 pm18:30
Cold Irons Bound, Ragged Company & Teresa Duffy-Richards @ The Retreat Front Room
It's the last dance of the year for these three acts, and with free entry on an (unofficial) public holiday eve within the cozy confines of The Retreat front bar no less.
Dec
23
7:00 pm19:00
Rock'n'Roll Pool Club feat: Freegrass Trio
The Retreat Hotel's new monthly Pool competition night.
Free to join with prizes to be won and featuring live music from Freegrass Trio
Sign up for free to register your spot!
Jan
13
7:00 pm19:00
El Mazzika Club w/ Kaza Band (LIVE) & MzRizk
Habibi Hafla presents El Mazzika Club! El Mazzika Club is a space where Arabic culture, music, and community come together!
Jan
20
7:00 pm19:00
Rock'n'Roll Pool Club feat: Freegrass Trio
The Retreat Hotel's new monthly Pool competition night.
Free to join with prizes to be won and featuring live music from Freegrass Trio
Sign up for free to register your spot!
Nov
21
7:30 pm19:30
Dërty Bërd at The Retreat Hotel Brunswick w/ Miniluv + Jenna Campbell
Come start the weekend early and party with Dërty Bërd, Miniluv and Jenna Campbell as they take the stage at The Retreat on Thursday the 21st of November!
Nov
20
7:30 pm19:30
Szara Fox
Szara Fox & Andrew Darling will be performing their original nomadic tunes influenced by Flamenco and Balkan Gypsy music.
Nov
18
7:00 pm19:00
Rock'n'Roll Pool Club feat: The Tommys
The Retreat Hotel's new monthly Pool competition night.
Free to join with prizes to be won and featuring live music from The Tommys
Sign up for free to register your spot!
Nov
17
7:00 pm19:00
Versace Boys Album launch at The Retreat Hotel Brunswick w/ Jimmy Harwood + Esther Henderson
Versace Boys are coming down south to play Strawberry Fields Festival and wanted to launch their debut album in one of their fave cities eva at The Retreat.
Nov
17
2:30 pm14:30
Tim Williams and The Endless Winter and Kxx
He takes to the stage of The Retreat Hotel for the first time with support from Ballarat based indie rock band Kxx.
Nov
16
7:30 pm19:30
FINN KIRBY at The Retreat Hotel w/ Charlotte Bridie and The Satts
against all odds, finn kirby has remembered how to play their instruments again and have a gig!
Nov
16
2:30 pm14:30
Anatreptix at The Retreat
An free afternoon of live music at the Retreat with Anatreptix playing Rebetika.
Nov
15
7:30 pm19:30
Darling Street LIVE at The Retreat Hotel Brunswick w/ Toadstool and Uglie Boy
Darling Street are playing Melbourne for the second time this year following their debut sellout headline in April.
Nov
14
7:00 pm19:00
Sweatshop Notes Part 2 (The Video) @ the Retreat w/ Projectile Dysfunction and Tina Growls
A noisy post-punk four piece looking to entertain and be outright loud!
Nov
13
6:30 pm18:30
Nov
11
7:00 pm19:00
El Mazzika Club w/ Tarabeat x MzRizk
Habibi Hafla presents El Mazzika Club! El Mazzika Club is a space where Arabic culture, music, and community come together!
Nov
10
to 11 Nov
Cathy Diver Getaway Tour (Naarm) w/ Kaitlin Keegan and Water Signs
Undine Records Presents: the fizzy, irreverent and unabashedly femme universe of Cathy Diver, feted by her astrologically compatible Nipaluna band (Naarm debut).
Nov
10
2:00 pm14:00
YEEVS at The Retreat Hotel Brunswick w/ Jay Ell + Darcy Forever
Gadigal-based three-piece YEEVS have just put out their first new album in five years, ‘The Borderline, Thereabouts’.
Nov
9
7:30 pm19:30
Matahara + Your Girl Pho + Mozë
Think heavy beats, slick vocals, and all the diva you didn’t know you needed.
Nov
9
2:30 pm14:30
Turn South "I Believe in You" EP launch w/ Foley! & Dennis
Turn South are celebrating the release of their new EP ‘I Believe in You’ with a FREE Saturday arvo show at the Retreat Hotel on November 9th, joined by mates in Foley! and Dennis.
Nov
8
7:30 pm19:30
Annie Hamilton - Stop & Smell The Lightning Album Tour
Annie Hamilton - Stop & Smell The Lightning Album Tour
Nov
7
7:00 pm19:00
Lily Anna & The Maverick Queen at The Retreat Hotel Brunswick w/ Magic Bean Guillotine & Pollyman
MAIN ROOM / Free Entry
To celebrate the release of our newest single 'Practice What You Preach' were putting on a show at our favourite Brunswick spot.
Stay awhile and share a wine with us and our friend Pollyman and new ones too!
Doors 7.00pm
Pollyman 7.30 - 8.00pm
Gavin 8:30 - 9.00pm
Lil Mav 9.30 - 10.10pm
Free entry
The Retreat Hotel would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, the traditional custodians of the land on which The Retreat now stands, and pay our respects to all elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded and that our venue operates on stolen land.
Nov
6
7:00 pm19:00
Nov
5
3:00 pm15:00
The Retreat's 21st Birthday feat: Amaru Tribe, The Maggie Pills, Screensaver, Is This Shit? + Amarillo
It’s our Birthday Party! Free entry and a stacked lineup of local faves.
Nov
4
8:00 pm20:00
Kiss It Better Jam
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!
Nov
3
7:00 pm19:00
Whiskey Romeo at The Retreat Hotel Brunswick
FRONT BAR / Free Entry
Whiskey Romeo plays an infectious brand of original rock and pop with the odd ballad and a jangly 70s guitar vibe.
The Retreat Hotel would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, the traditional custodians of the land on which The Retreat now stands, and pay our respects to all elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded and that our venue operates on stolen land.
Nov
3
2:30 pm14:30
Truckers for Christ
FRONT BAR / Free entry
The Retreat Hotel would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, the traditional custodians of the land on which The Retreat now stands, and pay our respects to all elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded and that our venue operates on stolen land.
Nov
2
7:30 pm19:30
TUSHAR at The Retreat Hotel Brunswick w/ Githmi + Manorism
TUSHAR's anticipated headline tour has finally arrived! Come and celebrate all of TUSHAR's releases, joined by his full band. Supported by: Manorism & Githmi
TUSHAR is a proud advocator for Asian/Australian artists who are pushing to be included in the western music scene. Come along and support these emerging artists from diverse backgrounds and dance together in a welcoming and inclusive space!
Nov
2
2:30 pm14:30
You Might Hit The Sun w/ Moose & Caz
Along with a new drummer, You Might Hit The Sun return to The Retreat, totally psyched to get back into their fuzz-drenched 90s fuelled alt-rock.
Nov
1
7:30 pm19:30
Grace Robinson Band at The Retreat Hotel Brunswick w/Hills Hoist and Yours, Georgina
Grace Robinson has been lingering around the Naarm music scene since she was 14, sneaking onto pub stages to perform Missy Higgins covers. Since then, she’s established herself as one-third of the electro-soul supergroup Empress and a notable touring and booking agent for WAT Artists. After years of touring and writing with Empress, Grace is eagerly returning to her roots—playing indie rock in pubs.
Oct
31
7:00 pm19:00
Halloween at The Retreat Hotel Brunswick featuring Maquina Peligrosa w/ The Earthquakes + The Agents Of Reverb
Rattle them bones down to The Retreat Hotel this Halloween for a wild night of spooky surf, gruesome garage, eerie exotica, and revenant rock’n’roll that'll raise the dead! Dress to impress and creep onto the dancefloor for a monster-mashin’, zombie-smashin’ good time!
Oct
30
7:00 pm19:00
Temple of Groove
Temple Of Groove is a unique trio of musicians that play upbeat Jazz/Fusion bringing excitement and Groove to their shows.
Oct
28
7:00 pm19:00
Hot Tubs Bingo Machine !!!
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!
Oct
27
7:00 pm19:00
J.C.Lee and The Frontier with She Wolf
Come one, come all, come short, come tall, come near, come far, come from wherever you are. It’s been a while since J.C.Lee has seen a crocodile, but he's playing down at The Retreat Hotel on the 27th Oct with She Wolf.
Oct
27
2:30 pm14:30
Low Down Big Band
Formed over 15 years ago, the Low Down Big Band are stalwarts of the Melbourne Big Band Scene. Come join in the fun on June 30