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.
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!
It’s a Bone Soup Xmas featuring Mesa Cosa!
Sunbeam Sound Machine play the Retreat in 3-piece form to preview songs from the forthcoming fourth album, as well as a few from the catalogue.
Loose Content is a three-piece indie/alt-rock outfit hailing from the hinterland of Byron Bay. Formed during high school by close friends MiLLa (bass and vocals), Sam Sanders (guitars) and Aquila Porter (drums & BV’s).
The Moonee Valley Drifters bring the love of the song, a respect for the great feeling that country is capable of and the release created by dancing – all central to the origins of the music, its people’s music.
Shake off the Christmas tinsel and come see Another Rotting Corpse with good pals, Ze Wisenheimer and new pals GLEN!
Join the Brendon Siemsen Trio for an evening of vibrant instrumental music that fuses genres and tells stories without words.
One man band dance party guitar mess since 1996!
Folk-rock singer Anne Simmons comes back to her old new home Naarm/Melbourne. She will play a solo show with her acoustic guitar, leaning into her country tendencies and softer vocals.
Ethiopian saxophone maestro Solomon Sisay pays tribute to the Ethio-Jazz sounds endemic to his homeland. Accompanied by his quartet, Solomon will bring 2 sets of hypnotic music to The Retreat!
Brooke Taylor is a Melbourne-based singer, songwriter and guitarist. Writing about the human condition she draws listeners in with her strong storytelling and raw emotion.
Kickstart 2025 with a night of alt-pop brilliance! On Saturday, January 4th, three talented local alt-pop artists take the stage for an evening of powerful performances.
Freya Josephine Hollick writes of breathtaking bucolic scenes, and articulates those things about love and loss most of us can scarcely put into words.
The TOMMYS return from Garage Fest Cambodia with a new '45' in the can and are ready to shake up the Retreat Hotels front bar with a tsunami of groove driven surf tinged rock and roll with super cool pals The Predawn Sivilization.
MC’d by multidisciplinary artist Queen V, you’ll have the chance to step up to the mic and recite your poetry, stories, raps or any other written material!
An free afternoon of live music at the Retreat with Anatreptix playing Rebetika.
Hello This Is Me! An Inclusion Disability Friendly Event featuring:
Relays
Four Lions
Saint Ergo
Lyric-driven Canadian garage-folk oddballs the Burning Hell are returning to Melbourne for a special show at the Retreat!
Habibi Hafla presents El Mazzika Club! El Mazzika Club is a space where Arabic culture, music, and community come together!
Bernadette’s music has been described as Avant-Indie Alt-Rock on the dreamscape; a fusion of late 1960’s Rock and modern Indie Rock / Dream Pop with tinges of the surreal.
Reckless lunatics Arborists will be triple backflipping into The Retreat Hotel to really have a good time with everyone
Following the release of their Second album Aquarius Lagoon - Wizard Tricks play their first show of the year at The Retreat Hotel!
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.
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!
Genre-drifting pop melds with classical Indian raga, soul, and jazz as Punjabi Australian vocalist Parvyn performs her sophomore album, Maujuda.
Naomi Diane spotlight moment!
Debut headline and full band show! After a few years of singing backing vocals with a bunch of brilliant Naarm/Melb based bands, Naomi Diane is bringing her indie pop/soul project to the stage.
One Love African Drumming includes the best African drummers that Australia has ever experienced.
Featuring a drumming workshop + set of live music for FREE, this exploration of West African music will be one that you don’t want to miss out on!
All you’ve got to bring is yourself - those from all levels are encouraged to attend.
*Children will need to accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Munroe return with their first Naarm show for 2025 at The Retreat, Brunswick.
Get your Outlaw Country, Honky Tonk, Country & Rockabilly fill at this show friends.
2 whole sets of Quality Used Cars bangers on a sunny Saturday arvo in the city's best beer garden - what could be better?
Experience the Phenomenon of LARGE MIRAGE
Step into the electrifying world of LARGE MIRAGE, a rock band that defies conventions and revives the golden era of rock with a modern twist. Channeling the spirit of the late 60s and early 70s, this band delivers a live performance that’s as enigmatic as it is exhilarating.
To promote the album and his current acoustic solo album Mojosoul (reaching #5 on Australian Roots & Blues Charts), Ashton is doing a series of solo shows and is coming to The Retreat on March 12.
FELONY. proudly presents the ‘Midnight Money’ Australian Tour. Drenched in leather and sparkle, the band is hitting the road in March for some unmissable shows around the country.
Melbourne's hillbilly hipsters The Cartridge Family play their final show of 2024 celebrating the release of their brand new live album - The Cartridge Family - Live in Person!
You know how much you love Christmas in July? Well TITRATION, Emma Yue, Ymi & the streetcats & Xandri will bring Xmas in July in December!
Cassettes and Cousin Maya say farewell to 2024 with an afternoon of exciting and energising music.
“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.”
Blakey Bone is back.
Come down to one of Melbourne's premier entertainment venues to see his eclectic, high energy assortment of amazing music.
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!
David Cosma returns to The Retreat Hotel on Dec 16, for two sets in the front bar!
A fabulous night of Country music goodness with Wren Bellette & The Restless Few joined by Katie May and The Mystics.
Northern Voices is a fun, beginner friendly community choir. They're taking to the stage to sing you our fave tunes including Stevie Nicks, First Aid Kit and unsigned local artists!
Magpie returns to the stage with their highly anticipated debut single, ‘I Was Only 19’
An free afternoon of live music at the Retreat with Anatreptix playing Rebetika.
On the night of December 14th, 2024, at the Retreat Hotel in Brunswick, people exploded. Below, find their final recorded transmission!
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.
Temple Of Groove is a unique trio of musicians that play upbeat Jazz/Fusion bringing excitement and Groove to their shows.
Habibi Hafla presents El Mazzika Club! El Mazzika Club is a space where Arabic culture, music, and community come together!
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.
With Sam Young on drums & percussion, Richard Rose on bass, Lachlan Mitchell aka Laneous & Larry Crestani on guitars the band plays all original compositions.
Zero City hit The Retreat for their last gig in Melbourne before they leave for their first overseas tour in Japan.
Accompanied by his cousin Paul Biel, Gordon performs a blend of traditional Nuer rhythms and original compositions in English, Arabic, and his native language, Nuer.
Tou-Can are finally ready to share their debut Single 'Space' with you!
Grace is a solo singer songwriter and musician who is based in Naarm. She plays healing melodies with words of wisdom and encouragement.
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.
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!
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.
Twangy, dirty, raw rock 'n' roll from Plastic Section and Stu Manchu & His Chosen Few live at the Retreat Hotel front Bar!
The Offtopics Album Launch "Tomorrow Is A Month Away"
Come and have a fun Saturday afternoon whilst helping raise funds for the women's peace and humanitarian fund for Palestine.
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!.
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.
Bleeding LIVE at The Retreat Hotel Brunswick w/ Rickfean + Momoko Rose & The Frud
