PUBLIC HOLIDAY EVE: PASSAT ACT w/ OCEANS + DUMBHEAD
Join Passat Act, Oceans and Dumbhead on Wed, 24 April (Anzac Eve)! FREE!
Join Passat Act, Oceans and Dumbhead on Wed, 24 April (Anzac Eve)! FREE!
We're taking over the dance floor of Brunswick's Retreat Hotel on Wed, 24 April (Anzac Eve) for a night of punky disco dance mayhem.
With another public holiday soon upon us, we’re doing what we do best with a good old fashioned (and entirely FREE!) all day party, from 3pm until late at The Retreat!
After the success of our fundraiser last year, Urban Guerrillas are back with 'Green Goodness'. Join us for a night of high energy tunes, grooves, a bit of a boogie, and a bit of fun.
An free afternoon of live music at the Retreat with You Might Hit The Sun.
Free in the front bar!
A night for Melbourne's mystics and lovers of musical mayhem!!
We're back at our favourite Melbourne/Naarm pub to play 2 sets of big band music.
The Double Dole Stringband will be hosting an all-in jam session starting at 6:30pm at the Retreat Hotel.
Join FRANKY on May 2nd at The Retreat Hotel Brunswick to celebrate the release of their debut single!
An evening with COMETS, featuring members of Eddy Current Suppression Ring, Boomgates, and Trial Kennedy, debuts 'Rain Faces' LP.
Tickets available here!
Live music at the Retreat with Jazmine Mary, award winning New Zealand Folk Noir Artist.
An free afternoon of live music at the Retreat with A Man Called Son & The Robbies!
Free in the front bar!
DUNCAN'S SIXTIETH (BRUNSWICK EDITION): Friends, family and fans of good music: it's time to celebrate! FREE ENTRY!
DRENCHED. Alt Rock/Grunge-gaze from Tasmania are making their debut swim across the strait to cut their teeth in the big smoke.
MAIN ROOM / GA $12 + fees, door $15
Set Times:
Doors 2:30
3:00 Tou-Can
3.50 The Cuisines
4.40 Goldtüth
Goldtüth are Ripping Back into the Stratosphere - and this time with 'Revenge'!!!
The Garage Glam 5-piece will smash back onto the stage for a MONSTER MATINEE afternoon show, shining gold and leopard printed up to the eyeballs - GT will release their fourth Single 'Revenge' into the universe with with a whole lotta gusto, glitz and gunpowder.
Get down to the Retreat Hotel, Brunsiwck to party hardy on the afternoon of Saturday May 11, for a jam packed show of guts n' glory featureing special guests The Cuisines and Tou-Can!
Seeya there!!
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.
Join us for a Sunday arvo of jangle and twang from alt-country bar band, Runners and the Young.
Pigeon flies home for its long awaited return to the stage alongside friends, the four brothers of Sour Worm and new endeavour, Visitors.
Party with Sidney Phillips + Lil Ket, Blood Lotus, Katie Dey, Jemi Gale, Lalić, Zourry (DJ)
Play Mario Kart Wii while a live band plays the music! Get a star? 🌟 Hear the music change! Final lap? 🏁 The band speeds up!
Tickets available here!
Play Mario Kart Wii while a live band plays the music! Get a star? 🌟 Hear the music change! Final lap? 🏁 The band speeds up!
Tickets available here!
Vauus brings his energetic Indie Rock / Dance live act to The Retreat for one fun filled night.
Get ready for an epic afternoon of 70's influenced Aussie / Blues Rock with a modern twist at the Retreat Hotel!
Alice Andersen returns to The Retreat with a full band to launch the title track from her debut EP, ‘Blue’ – due for release this year.
Rich Webb Band and The Calabrians team up for a cracking double header arvo show at The Retreat Front Bar on Saturday 1 June.
Get out your wallet chains, stud your leather jacket and throw up your hawks, because a showdown of punk proportions hits The Retreat Hotel, Brunswick, on Saturday June 29.
Westgate Special, De Porsal + Heath Robertson Band.Westgate-crossers (and co), take on the Retreat, Sunday night April 21. Each band on the three-act bill holds founding roots in Bellarine & the Surf Coast, bringing Aus Country, Indie and Blues Rock to the city stage. Buy tix online or on the door and come have a boogie! See you there ;)
The Mods are heading to The Retreat with THE TOMMYS + Sorry Jimi!
MAIN ROOM / General Admission $15 + booking fees, Doors $20
Set Times:
7:30pm - Doors
8:00pm - Meraki Minds
9:00pm - Social Street
10:00pm - Big Cat
Big Cat returns to the Retreat with friends Social Street and Meraki Minds!
Big Cat is a 5 piece neo-soul/art-rock group that focuses on storytelling; drawing on elements of jazz, latin and rock. With a strong emphasis on groove, the group employs an angular, free flowing approach to harmony in their songwriting. They combine traditional elements of classic songwriting with a more modern, creative connection to rhythm and time to create music that is familiar, yet exciting and fresh. From ethereal soundscapes to big, dramatic crescendos, the band uses a large dynamic range to express their ideas and emotions. Big Cat brings energy and passion to their performance.
Social Street is a gorgeous 8 piece ensemble bringing a rich, funky soul sound adorned with lush vocal harmonies.
Meraki Minds is a Ballarat-based 5 piece indie-pop band serving 'family Christmas vibes' with fun, jangly guitars and dreamy vocals.
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.
Join Jacob Diamond with full band at Retreat Front Bar April 20th from 2:30pm. FREE ENTRY.
WINNIE AND THE WRAITHS! With extra special guests ANNWEN ROBERTS QUARTET and REM.
April 18th, coming live from your favourite bandroom, Low Monroe & The Fugitives are holding a special evening dedicated to new release... 'Dead Star Revolver'.
Roll up, roll in, That Paper Joint is coming back to The Retreat Hotel this February for their next 'Pub Collage Club' night.
Tickets available here!
Hamish Bloom releases his first solo album ‘Diana and Harrison’ and is joined by a new live band to play the whole album, start to finish!
Live music at the Retreat with Brothers Harvest Single Launch plus The Rabbit Ears.
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Rhus returns to The Retreat Hotel with a goodie bag full 'o friends old and new! Supported by Araminta and MOZE.
Five or so casual years in the completion, Melbourne psych-powerpop-country-MOR group Ten Gallon Head is finally releasing its second vinyl album, ‘Love is Late To The Party’. With special guest Cheeses!
MAIN ROOM / Early Bird $12 + Fees, GA $15 + fees, door $22
Set Times:
Doors 7:30pm
7:50pm Banana Lounge (Nick Van B/Bananagun)
8:40pm VISA
9:30pm Polly and The Pockets
10:10 pm Arugula
Arugula (QLD) bring their floaty 60s, psych sounds to Narrm (Melbourne) for the first time, in support of their new single Bask in The Sun. The band will share the stage with local psych heads Polly and the Pockets, VISA (First Show) and Banana Lounge (Nick Van B/Bananagun).
The new single Bask in The Sun is a Bo Diddly-esque rhythmic assualt about flourishing and new found growth. The tune features soothing mellotron flutes, mosquito like fuzz, ethereal vocals, stuttery tremolo guitar.
Arugula have shared the stage with the likes of The Brian Jonestown Massacre, Nice Biscuit, The Beths, Suprise Chef and plenty of other amazing performers. In 2023 the band released their 2nd EP The Rocket Club in june and released a lone zamrock/afrobeat tune Be Open Now! late in the year.
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.
MAIN ROOM
Tickets: Early bird $12 + fees, GA $15 + fees, Door $20
Set times:
7.30 - Doors
8.00 - KINCAID
9.00 - Clover Blue
10.00 - Allerdyce
Borrowing from the maiden name of her great-grandmother, Allerdyce has been described as many things.
A woman/ a band/ an omnipotent force. Whatever ‘it’ is, the music is eclectic and electric, and it’s coming to Melbourne!
The Sydney-based group of best friends pride themselves on a thrilling live show, fruitful with intimate songwriting and a vocal that soars, wrapped in harmony and a danceable groove. Embarking on their first ever tour and with an EP on the way, Allerdyce is ready to rumble.
Allerdyce will be joined by stellar local acts Clover Blue and KINCAID.
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.
Live music at the Retreat with Gun Laws, RQTBL + Great Australian Bank.
Free entry.
Head to The Retreat on Sunday 7 April to catch Private Stash w/ Special Guests in the front bar for free!
MAIN ROOM / $15+bf entry
Join us on April 7th for a celebration of one of the music industry's most prolific and ever-evolving artists:
Lana Del Rey.
We invite you into her intoxicating world, one of Old Hollywood glamour, gritty Americana and Los Angeles reverence.
With a house band playing select songs from Lana's full catalogue and a group of singers, performing both solo and as "The Ladies of the Canyon choir."
This show is our love letter to Lana Del Rey's artistry, and we can't wait to share our hard work with you. Please come, sing along, dance, wear something Lana would.
Ticket prices:
General admission: $15+bf
Set times:
2:30 doors
3pm - Lana Del Rey set 1
4pm - Lana Del Rey set 2
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.
Tell your mum that you are busy tonight because you need to leg it down to the best venue in town to watch your teenage crushes Ships Piano x Great ~ Falls play your favourite power chords
An free afternoon of live music at the Retreat with A Man Called Son & The Robbies!
Free in the front bar!
RAGING MOBY announce a regional tour stopping in Naarm/Melb, with The White Flower Society and Tushara Rose.
Greeble are back with Filthy Mcnastys and The Kids Next Door.
FREE GIG! Catch SPLITLANES w/ MILKPUNCH + CARI SCHARL at The Retreat this Wednesday!
Retreat favs Way Dynamic return to the bandroom for a special public holiday eve show on Thursday March 28th, joined by friends Sunny Morris, Chimpanzee and Sour Worm.
The Retreat Hotels favourite ring-in Ramblin Van Walker returns with The Romantic Bastards, new project from award winning artists Nick O'Mara & Dan Waters.
Bringing you all of the KISS tracks you just don’t hear anywhere else, Odyssey is any KISS fan’s dream! From 2pm on Sunday March 24th.
Tickets available here!
Berkeley's first headline show of the year with Melbourne legends Pink Lady & Young Love band.
Under the guise Demolition Jacket, Adrian Vernon (SHOVE) will perform solo with just voice, guitar and harmonica away from the safety of bedroom studio layers. Supported by the amazingly gifted Beth Crypt (R.U.B), this will be the perfect respite between pits on Friday and Saturday nights.
Free in the front bar!
Alt-psych quintet Wizard Tricks are back for their first gig of the year at The Retreat, with special guests Psychobabel and Shadow Tussle.
Tickets available here!
Zero City alongside the Salmon Sisters and Big Cat grace The Retreat stage to bring an electric performances sure to make your night.
For zero dollars (yes, you read that right, it's FREE), come see PLOTZ, THE GREAT EMU WAR CASUALTIES, and CALLING GEORGE light up the stage with their killer tunes.
Sunday Scaries is a monthly comedy night featuring some of Melbourne’s brightest talent. Run by Comedian and Content Creator Sez this is the perfect event to finish your week and cure the Sunday Scaries. All ticket sales go to a different charity each month chosen by our acts.
Tickets available here!