Bird's Basement Jazz Club - Intimate shows for true fans

Upcoming Shows

Mahalia Barnes + The Soul Mates

Thu, 2 - Fri, 3 February 2023

Mahalia Barnes + The Soul Mates

Show details Book Tickets

This powerhouse soul and blues vocalist has jaws dropping every time she picks up a mic

Brian Cadd

Sat, 4 February 2023

Brian Cadd

Show details Book Tickets

A bona-fide music legend. Platinum album seller. ARIA Hall of Famer. Multi Award winning songwriter.

Firebird Trio

Thu, 9 February 2023

Firebird Trio

Show details Book Tickets

Their profound, honest, rockabilly and bluesy quality is set to...

Priscilla’s Nightmare

Fri, 10 February 2023

Priscilla’s Nightmare

Show details Book Tickets

A Tribute to the King - Elvis! Featuring Scott Carne and Wilbur Wilde.

The Badloves

Sat, 11 February 2023

The Badloves

Show details Book Tickets

The band behind hits "Green Limousine", "Lost", "Caroline", "Slave", "Barefoot Bride" and "Memphis"

Soul Sacrifice

Thu, 16 February 2023

Soul Sacrifice

Show details Book Tickets

This popular 7-piece tribute band plays Santana classics with precision and Latino fire.

Grace Knight

Fri, 17 February 2023

Grace Knight

Show details Book Tickets

The first 40 years

ALBARE 66, plays BRAZIL 66 feat. Lionel Cole and Nichaud Fitzgibon

Sat, 18 February 2023

ALBARE 66, plays BRAZIL 66 feat. Lionel Cole and Nichaud Fitzgibon

Show details Book Tickets

Don't miss Albare with special guests Lionel Cole, Nichaud Fitzgibon and Mat Jordell

Nikki Nicholls presents

Thu, 23 February 2023

Nikki Nicholls presents

Show details Book Tickets

The songs and story of Carole King with a touch of James Taylor

Things of Stone and Wood (Acoustic)

Fri, 24 February 2023

Things of Stone and Wood (Acoustic)

Show details Book Tickets

Re-visiting songs from the Happy Birthday Helen EP as well as TOSAW classic hits.

Manish Pingle and Jay Dabgar

Sat, 25 February 2023

Manish Pingle and Jay Dabgar

Show details Book Tickets

An evening of Indian classical music

Wendy Matthews

Thu, 2 March 2023

Wendy Matthews

Show details Book Tickets

Wendy's music is in more than 1 million homes in Australia.

Groove Dimension

Fri, 3 March 2023

Groove Dimension

Show details Book Tickets

Don't miss this 9 piece band laying down select standards of 70s funk, R&B, disco, and soul grooves

Field, See & Mason

Sat, 4 March 2023

Field, See & Mason

Show details Book Tickets

Their unique vocal blend soars over inventive guitar work, re-imagining Australia’s best songs.

Ty Cooper (direct from Chicago)

Sun, 5 March 2023

Ty Cooper (direct from Chicago)

Show details Book Tickets

with Steve Sedergreen, Tom Martin and Andrew Swann

Ben Waters (UK)

Thu, 9 March 2023

Ben Waters (UK)

Show details Book Tickets

The piano king of boogie woogie, is returning to Australia

Damon Smith

Fri, 10 March 2023

Damon Smith

Show details Book Tickets

Showcasing the playing wizardry of some of New Orleans' greatest pianists.

Eugene Hamilton & The Money

Sat, 11 March 2023

Eugene Hamilton & The Money

Show details Book Tickets

From the soulful beats of the 70s to the pop-tastic tunes of the noughties and everything in between

Mike Stern Quintet

Thu, 16 - Sat, 18 March 2023

Mike Stern Quintet

Show details Book Tickets

featuring all-star Jazz lineup - Mike Stern, Dennis Chambers, Jimmy Haslip, Leni Stern, Danny Walsh

Sam + Sam

Thu, 23 March 2023

Sam + Sam

Show details Book Tickets

Their debut album Evolve went to #3 ARIA country album charts, #1 iTunes alternative album charts

Wendy Stapleton Presents

Fri, 24 March 2023

Wendy Stapleton Presents

Show details Book Tickets

The Dusty Springfield story

Mark Wilkinson

Sat, 25 March 2023

Mark Wilkinson

Show details Book Tickets

Celebrate the release of his new EP "Mariposa"

Amy, Amy, Amy

Thu, 30 March 2023

Amy, Amy, Amy

Show details Book Tickets

Laura Davidson & full band perform Amy Winehouse's 'Back to Black' track for track plus gems

The Chantoozies

Fri, 31 March 2023

The Chantoozies

Show details Book Tickets

Singing a combination of their original hit songs and some covers from various eras.

Soul Sacrifice

Sat, 1 April 2023

Soul Sacrifice

Show details Book Tickets

This popular 7-piece tribute band plays Santana classics with precision and Latino fire.

The Vampires & Chris Abrahams

Thu, 6 April 2023

The Vampires & Chris Abrahams

Show details Book Tickets

The Guardian UK, "seductive genre hopping creativity", All About Jazz, "gold all over"...

Russell Morris

Sat, 8 April 2023

Russell Morris

Show details Book Tickets

ARIA Hall of Fame inductee, #1 selling Platinum artist, Australian Icon!

This Is Joni

Thu, 13 April 2023

This Is Joni

Show details Book Tickets

Lauren Elizabeth leads her outstanding band on a journey through the music that defined a generation

Joe Chindamo Trio

Fri, 14 April 2023

Joe Chindamo Trio

Show details Book Tickets

with Chris Hale on bass and Danny Fischer on drums

The Robbie Williams Experience

Sat, 15 April 2023

The Robbie Williams Experience

Show details Book Tickets

Let Me Entertain You - A Night Of Robbie Williams

Tom Waits For No Man

Fri, 21 April 2023

Tom Waits For No Man

Show details Book Tickets

Stewart D'Arrietta performs the songs of Tom Waits

Grand WaZoo

Sat, 22 April 2023

Grand WaZoo

Show details Book Tickets

Autumn Soul Spectacular

B Sharp Big Band

Thu, 27 April 2023

B Sharp Big Band

Show details Book Tickets

Featuring Australia’s ‘king of bling’ Eugene Hamilton

Tsiftes

Fri, 28 April 2023

Tsiftes

Show details Book Tickets

Experience the sounds of the bouzouki and baglama as "Tsiftes" play songs of the underground

Damien Leith

Sat, 29 April 2023

Damien Leith

Show details Book Tickets

An intimate and unmissable night of crowd favourites and original compositions.

Groove Dimension

Thu, 4 May 2023

Groove Dimension

Show details Book Tickets

Don't miss this 9 piece band laying down select standards of 70s funk, R&B, disco, and soul grooves

Emma Pask

Sat, 13 May 2023

Emma Pask

Show details Book Tickets

One of Australia's favourite jazz vocalists with her band, direct from Sydney.

Jeff Lang

Thu, 18 May 2023

Jeff Lang

Show details Book Tickets

Adventures on 12 String & Selections From Three Decades

Grace Knight

Fri, 19 May 2023

Grace Knight

Show details Book Tickets

The first 40 years

Wendy Matthews

Thu, 1 June 2023

Wendy Matthews

Show details Book Tickets

Wendy's music is in more than 1 million homes in Australia.

The Korgis

Fri, 2 - Sat, 3 June 2023

The Korgis

Show details Book Tickets

Journey through their classic hits and the songs that influenced them.

Emily Williams - Women Of Colour

Thu, 8 June 2023

Emily Williams - Women Of Colour

Show details Book Tickets

Emily Williams brings you Etta James, Chaka Kahn, Beyoncé, Diana Ross, Anita Baker...

Beatles Legacy

Sat, 10 June 2023

Beatles Legacy

Show details Book Tickets

Performing masterpieces from Paul, John, George, Ringo and Beyond

Buena Vista Social Club Tribute

Thu, 15 June 2023

Buena Vista Social Club Tribute

Show details Book Tickets

Celebrating the 25th anniversary of their highly acclaimed album

Lachy Doley

Fri, 23 June 2023

Lachy Doley

Show details Book Tickets

Dubbed the Jimi Hendrix of the Hammond Organ

Bob ’Bongo’ Starkie’s Skyhooks Show

Sat, 24 June 2023

Bob ’Bongo’ Starkie’s Skyhooks Show

Show details Book Tickets

Performing the classic songs and a few more that need to be heard

Soul Sacrifice

Thu, 29 June 2023

Soul Sacrifice

Show details Book Tickets

This popular 7-piece tribute band plays Santana classics with precision and Latino fire.

Fleetwood Max

Fri, 30 June 2023

Fleetwood Max

Show details Book Tickets

The sounds of Fleetwood Mac

Mucho Mambo

Fri, 21 July 2023

Mucho Mambo

Show details Book Tickets

An explosive 13 piece Latin big band featuring Australia's best Latin & Jazz musicians

The New York Jazz Scene Now Lives in Melbourne

The Venue

Welcome to Bird’s Basement, founded by musician entrepreneur and artistic director Albare, the venue was launched in March 2016 by Ravi Coltrane. The venue immediately established itself as Melbourne’s premier jazz music venue, a worthy sibling to the renowned New York venue, Birdland.

You may enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail from 4pm at the Jazz Corner Bar located above Bird's Basement at 352 William St entrance.