Frankston City: Where live music lives
Frankston has always been a live music destination. It’s a city where homegrown talent are given centre-stage, and where national and international artists are celebrated.
Local venues aren’t just spaces with a stage; they’re champions of creative culture, supporters of artists, and welcoming to punters of all ages. From intimate bar gigs to full-throttle rock shows, acoustic sets to experimental jam nights, Frankston’s live music scene is loud, proud, and totally thriving.
Whether you’re a seasoned gig-goer or just dipping your toes into the local music scene, Frankston’s got your next great live music moment waiting. Here’s where to find it.
BIG GIGS AROUND TOWN
Looking for a night dedicated to the band, dancing and making memories? Then check out these gigs playing at our venues that bring in the big names.
If you want the big gig experience, Pier Bandroom is the place to go. This venue is the Pelly Bar’s big brother. Once home to the iconic Revolving Dance Floor (IYKYK) it has become a go-to for national tours and rising stars, hosting an eclectic mix of rock, indie, hip-hop, and electronic artists. With its energetic crowd, professional staging, and full-scale sound system, Pier brings the festival feels right to the bay. You’ll want to keep an eye on their lineup—this is where the heavy hitters play.
WHAT’S COMING UP?
- OLD MERVS ALBUM TOUR: Saturday 21 June @8PM
- BLISS N ESO - PARTY ON THE MOON TOUR: Friday 27 June @7.30PM
- THELMA PLUM – ‘I’M SORRY, WHERE IS THAT?’ REGIONAL TOUR: Friday 4 July @8PM
- BALL PARK MUSIC – LIKE LOVE TOUR: Friday 11 July @7.30PM
- TAKING BACK SATURDAY – EMO & POP PUNNK NIGHT: Saturday 19 July @ 8PM
- KARNIVOOL ‘AD COMPLEMENTUM’ TOUR: Friday 1 August @7.30PM
- ILLY – THE GOOD-ER LIFE TOUR: Saturday 25 October @7.30PM
Pier Bandroom
1 Davey Street, Frankston
9783 9800
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Right next to Pier, Pelly Bar is a smaller space with a big attitude. It's where you’ll catch emerging acts before they hit the big time, and where established musos often drop in for a more intimate set. It’s gritty, it’s loud, and it’s got that real-deal live music energy. This is a local institution—and for good reason.
WHAT’S COMING UP?
- FRANKSTON VICE CITY: MONROE, B-SDIES, TITRATIONTHEBAND & SLEDGEHAMMER HONEY: Friday 20 June @7.30PM
- TAKING BACK SATURDAY - EMO & POP PUNK NIGHT: Saturday 19 July @8PM
- BRITISH INDIA - THE GOSPEL OF LUKE 2025 TOUR: Thursday 25 September @7.30PM
Pelly Bar
508 Nepean Highway, Frankston
9783 9800
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Frankston’s best-kept secret for serious music enthusiasts, Singing Bird Studio is part live venue, part recording space, part underground treasure. It’s raw, alternative, and the kind of place that gives space to the sounds that might not fit the mainstream. From experimental rock to local punk to soul and jazz sessions, Singing Bird is an inclusive space for people who don’t just love music, but love their music community too.
WHAT’S COMING UP?
- KING PARROT WITH GOAT SHAMAN + W.O.M.B.A.T + BRUTAL EXECUTION: 22 June @2.30PM
- ULTHAR // JARHEAD FERTILIZER: Friday 1 August @6PM
- IRON LUNG (USA) + EXTORTION: Saturday 19 July @5PM
- GUTSLIT (INDIA) WITH GOSIKA + MORE: Thursday 28 August @6PM
- GUTALAX – AUSTRALIAN TOUR 2025: Friday 19 September @5PM
- COUNCIL OV EVIL BASTARDS: Saturday 11 October @4PM
Singing Bird Studio
3/3 New Street, Frankston
0408 568 438
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Prefer your music with seats and acoustics that let every note shine? The Frankston Arts Centre is your stage. With a rotating program of orchestras, tribute acts, international performers, and genre-spanning shows, this venue is all about the music experience. You’ll find everything from jazz legends and classical ensembles to powerhouse vocalists and big-band energy. Ideal for a date night or a cultural night out with friends or family.
WHAT’S COMING UP?
- CLARE BOWDITCH: Sunday 22 June
- KATE CEBERANO – AUSTRALIAN MADE TOUR 2025: Sunday 29 June
- GRAEME CONNORS: MY LYRICAL LIFE 50 YEARS ON: Thursday 7 August
- CRAIG MCLACHLAN LIVE & INTIMATE – SIX STRING STORIES: Sunday 17 August
Frankston Arts Centre
27-37 Davey Street, Frankston
9784 1060
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LIVE MUSIC AT YOUR LOCALS
Sometimes what you really want is a session with your mates in a relaxed cozy pub, with good food and drinks and some live tunes to set the scene. Whether you're chilling or chatting or starting to feel like hitting the dancefloor, here's a few places that can sort you out.
Craft beer and cracking live sets—what more do you need? Settle into Frankston Brewhouse with great friends and a paddle of locally brewed beers while listening to some of our region’s best live talent. With a strong focus on supporting local artists, it’s the perfect spot for discovering your next favourite band or singer-songwriter. The atmosphere is always welcoming, the sound quality is top-tier, and the music? Consistently excellent.
WHAT’S COMING UP?
SUNDAY SESSIONS: 8, 15, 22 & 19 June
In partnership with Budha Entertainment the Brewhouse team are showcasing three up-and-coming local musicians every Sunday. Pair great music, with epic food and fresh brews and these are Sunday vibes you don’t want to miss.
Weekly line-ups and start times are announced on their socials, so make sure you’re following!
Frankston Brewhouse
10 New Street, Frankston
9001 0010
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Young Street Tavern keeps the energy up with live gigs almost every weekend. This is a place that loves its music—and its crowd. Whether it’s indie, blues, pub rock, or funk, the stage here brings big sound to a venue that always feels buzzing. Bonus: great pub meals and plenty of space to bring the whole crew.
WHAT’S COMING UP?
- DEMISE, TREPACIDE, ENDS IN TRAGEDY & SKURGE: Friday 20 June @8PM
- ABBY DOBSON WITH SPECIAL GUEST FREYA JOSEPHINE HOLLICK: Friday 27 June @7.30PM
- DOLE BLUDGER (NZ) & MAGGOT CAVE (NSW): Saturday 28 June @8PM
Young Street Tavern
101 Young Street, Frankston
9783 1382
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A fun, laid-back brewery space that knows how to throw a party, Dainton Taphouse brings great beer and even better live music into the same room. With chilled acoustic sets every Sunday from 2.30pm and lively bands by night on Fridays, it’s a great spot to kick off your weekend or unwind on a Sunday with a brew in one hand and a beat in the background.
WHAT’S COMING UP?
FRIDAY NIGHT COUNTRY SPECIAL: 6 June, 4 July & 1 August @ 7PM
On the first Friday on the month, the Dainton Taphouse hosts the Friday Night Country Special, featuring live country music from Will Rounds (AKA Willy the kid) and American whiskey paddle.
Dainton Taphouse Carrum Downs
560 Frankston-Dandenong Road, Carrum Downs
0488 330 292
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One of the city’s waterfront gems, Oliver’s Corner offers live acoustic sessions and chill DJ sets that match its breezy, coastal vibe. From 3-6pm settle in for Sunday Sessions throughout June. The space is open, relaxed, and feels like a mini escape. Even on a winter’s night. Add a glass of wine and a sunset backdrop, and you’ve got one of the most low-key beautiful live music experiences around.
WHAT’S COMING UP?
- JORDAN MILLS: Sunday 8 June
- DAVE MCMILLAN: Sunday 15 June
- KEZRA: Sunday 22 June
- WILLIAM PAUL: Sunday 29 June
Oliver’s Corner
Long Island Drive (via Davey Street), Frankston
9781 1455
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https://www.oliverscorner.com.au/
With bold interiors, tasty share plates, and live music that keeps the vibes high, Hotel Lona is a hotspot for weekend fun. From Friday night DJs to Sunday sessions, the music here is curated to keep you moving, or at least swaying with a cocktail in hand. They’ve just launched Lona doesn’t do dull. Ever.
- WEDNESDAY LIVE MUSIC: Catch Andrew Lim 8pm-11pm every Wednesday. Limmy’s upbeat pub style covers will have you singing along every time.
- THURSDAY LIVE MUSIC: From 8pm every Thursday local acoustic talent is live in the Public Bar. Lona’s Thursday artists vary week to week with regular gigs by Gab Vargas, Happy Days Music, Rae Santos & more.
Thursdays live music just happens to coincide with Lona’s Steak Night. That sounds like date-night sorted to us!
- WEEKEND LIVE MUSIC: Starting from 4PM on Friday night get your TGIF Happy Hour fix and the head to the Public Bar for feature artists from 9PM.
On Saturdays and Sundays the live music starts at 3PM and on Saturday nights from 9PM the Public Bar takes over. - SPECIAL EVENTS: Special events are a specialty at Lona. Check out their What’s On calendar to check out what’s coming up.
Hotel Lona
473 Nepean Highway, Frankston
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Frankston RSL brings together the best of community and entertainment. Their live music events range from cover bands and old-school classics to jazz nights and feature performers. The crowd here is friendly, the food is solid, and the events are always well-organised. It's the perfect spot for a fun, relaxed night out.
LIVE MUSIC IN HUEY’S SPORTS BAR
On Thursdays in Huey’s Sports Bar, Ian Duchesne delivers all the classic covers from 5pm. Think Powderfinger, Van Morrison, Bob Marley, The Police and more.
FRIDAYS FREE LIVE ROCK IN THE SIMPSON ROOM
On the first Friday of every month, Peninsula favourites $ingle Income deliver the best classic rock around. The sounds and songs everyone knows and loves, this is classic pub rock at its best.
Frankston RSL is also one of the City’s best destinations for an iconic tribute show. Everything from Neil Diamond and the Eagles to Fleetwood Mac and Elvis, check out the RSL’s show calendar and book your spot to see the next best thing to the real deal locally.
Frankston RSL
183 Cranbourne Road, Frankston
8792 4400
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Nestled in Seaford, Biersal Brewery is your ultimate destination for live music and exceptional craft beers. This family-owned brewery offers a relaxed beer hall atmosphere where you can enjoy tunes from local bands and artists across various genres. With 14 taps featuring traditional German and English-style beers, there's a brew for every palate. Whether you're dancing to rock covers or savouring a laid-back acoustic set, Biersal is the perfect destination for all music and beer lovers.
WHAT’S COMING UP?
- HIGH END RIFF RAFF: Friday 14 June & Friday 23 August
- 3198 BAND: Friday 5 July
- THE FLAMING MUSHROOMS: Friday 30 August
- MS CONDUCT: Friday 4 October
- TIM STEERS: Sunday 20 October
Biersal Brewery & Beerhall
27 Hartnett drive, Seaford
0412 313 513
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Just down the road, Seaford Hotel has made a name for itself as a local entertainment hub. With a regular lineup of live bands, including tribute nights and high-energy pub rock, it's where music and good times go hand-in-hand. Classic venue, classic vibes, and always a good time.
WHAT’S COMING UP?
- JOE LAF: June 13 @7PM
- SEAN HARVEY: Friday 20 June @7PM
Seaford Hotel
362 Frankston-Dandenong Road, Seaford
8770 5999
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Live music with a view? The Deck has it. Overlooking the water and serving up great cocktails and even better energy, this venue offers acoustic sets and local bands in a space that feels stylish but totally unpretentious. It’s great for those who want to catch live music without diving into a full-on mosh pit.
WHAT’S COMING UP?
Each week, The Deck serves up live acoustic sets and cover bands (as well as DJ’s to take you well into the night).
- Fridays: Live acoustic sets from 5.30pm and live cover band at 10.30pm and
- Saturdays: live acoustic sets from 6.30pm and live band at 10.30pm.
The Deck est. 2013
2-4 Davey Street, Frankston
9783 1003
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That’s just the start – there’s heaps more music across Frankston City – in the theatres, DJs in the clubs, and buskers in the streets. Here, music is part of the rhythm of life. From late-night sets and the early-evening acoustic sessions, there’s music for every age, interest and style.
This winter it’s time to rally your crew, check the gig guides, and get amongst it. Frankston’s live music scene is calling—and it sounds good.
Keep an eye on What's On Frankston - new events are added daily.
Disclaimer: As always, we’ve done some searching and all this info is correct as we type it. But things can change. Make sure you reach out to the venue, check their socials and websites to make sure nothing has changed, and make sure you’ve got your tickets early (for ticketed shows).
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