For 17 days, from November 22 to December 8, the third annual ALWAYS LIVE festival is set to ignite every corner of Victoria with the electric energy of contemporary live music.
This isn’t just another festival; it’s a testament to Victoria’s unwavering dedication to its artists and audiences. With a lineup that’s both meticulously curated and unapologetically diverse, ALWAYS LIVE is more than just a series of concerts. It’s a full-throttle celebration of sound, supported by the State Government through Visit Victoria.
The first wave of announcements is a tour de force, boasting a stellar roster that blends the best of homegrown talent, national icons, and international heavyweights. Over 289 artists, with 208 hailing from Victoria, will set the stage for over 65 events spread across the state.
Below are some key highlights from the program:
Genre-defining artist Anyma will visit Australasian shores for the first time. This highly anticipated event, titled Anyma presents Genesys — Melbourne / Naarm, follows the release of his critically acclaimed albums Genesys (2023) and Genesys II (2024), as well as his historic six-show sold-out residency at Sphere in Las Vegas.
US Punk Legends The Offspring will deliver an exclusive, one-night-only performance at The Forum Theatre in Melbourne. This event offers fans a rare opportunity to experience the band’s famous, high-energy stage show in an intimate setting.
In a rare and intimate performance, the legendary frontman of The White Stripes, Jack White, will return to The Corner Hotel—the very venue where he composed the iconic guitar riff for “Seven Nation Army” in 2002. This track became the lead single of the seminal album Elephant, propelling The White Stripes to global rock stardom. Jack White will also perform in Ballarat at the historic Civic Hall.
The acclaimed US artist St. Vincent will perform three exclusive shows in Victoria, at the Palais Theatre in St. Kilda and Her Majesty’s Theatre in Ballarat. Additionally, she will headline the return of ALWAYS LIVE’s coveted Intimate Audience series at The Aviary, Crown, where she will offer a unique performance paired with a live Q&A and a curated dining experience, all set against the backdrop of the Melbourne skyline.
BLAKTIVISM: This powerful event returns to Hamer Hall featuring an all-star lineup of First Nations artists, headlined by Baker Boy, celebrating Indigenous voices and stories through music.
Always Live features many more artists, including Tina Arena, Richard Marx, Tash Sultana, Roísín Murphy, Chet Faker, Starcrawler, Cash Savage & The Last Drinks, and others.
Here over HERE for the full lineup and ticketing information.
