Bird's Basement in a Riff
Bird's Basement is a Jazz Club with a combined restaurant and bar. Our best views and reserved for dining-priority tickets. All tickets holders are able to order dinner and drinks from their table from 6pm. Doors open at 6pm and close at 7:30pm for early shows. Some artists perform separate early and late shows which are presented on the upcoming shows our website.
Artists
We are delighted to showcase a diverse range of exceptional musicians from Australia and international asrtists from around the world representing various genres of music. Some artists that have graced our stage in recent years are Ravi Coltrane, Kurt Elling, John Scofield, Kate Ceberano, Wendy Mathews, Mike Stern, Keyon Harrold, Jon Cleary, Cindy Blackman Santana, Lionel Cole, Anthony David, Richard Clapton, Mark Seymour, David Ryan Harris, James Morrison, Virgil Donati, Isaiah Collier, Joe Camilleri, Deborah Conway, Steve Kilbey, Taxiride the late Renee Geyer and many many more.
To stay up to date on the schedule of upcoming artists, please refer to our booking pages.
The Best Acoustics
Bird's Basement, a jazz venue with top-notch acoustics and equipment, offers an unparalleled listening experience.
THE SOUND FROM EVERY SEAT IS MAGICAL AT BIRD'S BASEMENT...
Of course there's always the best seats in the house. Make sure you book tickets in the section you love.
GETTING TO BIRD'S BASEMENT IS EASY
Whether taking the tram, train, bus or car, we have details below to get you here on time.
By Car
Multiple parking options are a short walk to our Singers Lane entrance, including:
- Metered street parking
- The Mint Car Park - enter via 383 La Trobe street
- Wilson 380 La Trobe St Parking - enter via 191 A'Beckett Street
- Queen Victoria Market Parking
By Taxi
Request the Taxi drop you at the corner of La Trobe and Singers Lane. You will see the glow of our entrance from the road on the cobbled laneway.
By Tram
Locate a tram that runs the length of La Trobe or William Street and hop off on the corner. Our entrance is tucked around the back of the building.
By Train
Catch the train to Flagstaff station. When you get to street level, walk down La Trobe Street away from the Flagstaff Park and find the Singers Lane cobbled laneway on your left.
By Bus
Locate a bus that runs the length of La Trobe or William Street and hop off on the corner. Our entrance is tucked around the back of the building.
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