A guitar virtuoso, a 2000s pop band and a huge rock ‘n’ roll festival take over the Prince in August
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22.07.2026

A guitar virtuoso, a 2000s pop band and a huge rock ‘n’ roll festival take over the Prince in August

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Dance the night away at one of these seven incredible shows.

This month, the Prince lineup is designed to make you sway, sing along or have a proper boogie. From soul-stirring tributes to some of the greats to musicians with the kind of magical talent you have to see to believe, these artists have been curated for good times only.

Located in St Kilda, the Prince is the perfect place to check them all out. It’s a historic bandroom with a stellar sound system, and plenty of cozy spots to grab a drink before or after. Here’s what it’s got on this August.

Check out our gig guide, our festival guide, our live music venue guide and our nightclub guide. Follow us on Instagram here.

The Click Five 

 

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Bostonian band The Click Five are hitting The Prince Bandroom with their infectious power-pop energy and crowd-pleasing hits. This Melbourne stop promises a high-energy night full of singalongs and feel-good vibes, bringing hits like Jenny and Just The Girl to the stage. Catch the iconic 2000s band delivering their signature sound in one of St Kilda’s iconic rooms.

Back to the Mac – The Fleetwood Mac Experience

Back to the Mac is bringing the timeless sound of Fleetwood Mac to life. In what fans have called “the best Fleetwood Mac show around”, this tribute experience captures all the hits and mystical vibes from the legendary band. Get ready for a night of classic rock magic that will have the whole room swaying along.

Father Of Peace

 

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Israeli indie-rock band Father Of Peace is delivering soulful grooves and uplifting vibes alongside special guests at The Prince Bandroom. Their warm, rhythmic sound creates the perfect atmosphere for a memorable St Kilda evening. They call their  genre “suncore” because of its brightness, mystery and burning intensity.

GAYC/DC (USA)

 

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GAYC/DC from the USA is flipping AC/DC anthems into a loud, proud, high-voltage queer rock celebration. This fabulous and ferocious tribute turns the classics into a wild party. Expect big riffs, high energy, and plenty of glitter as one of the funnest AC/DC tributes comes to town.

The Yachtski Brothers

The Yachtski Brothers are sailing into The Prince with their hot Yacht Rock tribute show. They deliver smooth grooves and feel-good classics with high-energy flair that gets everyone on board. Make sure you put on that white linen shirt and those suede boat shoes, because this will be the ultimate sunny escape for a Saturday night in St Kilda.

Mateus Asato

 

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Brazilian guitar wizard Mateus Asato is stopping in Melbourne as part of his highly awaited Australian Tour. His incredible playing and musicality create jaw-dropping moments in an intimate setting. Fans of virtuosic talent won’t want to miss this special performance.

Rock Is Not Dead 3

Rock Is Not Dead is firing up bandroom for a massive celebration of Australian rock across two days. Bands from all over, including Cassidy Paris, Riff Raiders, Empress+Aces, Karly Jewell Band, Wicked Smile, Audio Reign, Warbirds and more will be bringing the riffs and energy to honour the genre. This festival is pure loud fun in Melbourne’s favourite live music home.

For more information on The Prince, head here.

This article was made in partnership with the Prince Bandroom.