If you consider yourself a Melbourne nightlife connoisseur and you’ve never been to Miscellania, then I really don’t know what to tell you.
LIVE MUSIC: is a special occurrence at Miscellania, which is typically dominated by left-field DJs. If you’re looking for quirky, experimental, hard-hitting and boundary-breaking music, Miscellania’s your place.
FAMOUS FOR: being the ultimate CBD cool kid handout. Put on your biggest pants, a mesh shirt and a baseball cap that looks like it’s been run over by a car, and you’re all set.
INFAMOUS FOR: being the type of place where hours fall into the abyss. Whether you’re bobbing on the dance floor, melting into the loft couches or smoking cigarettes on the rooftop, you’re guaranteed to lose track of time and wind up in a 4am Uber home.
Although not much to look at from the front (as is the case with all the best clubs), a brief jaunt up the stairs will take you into Melbourne’s underground mecca. If you can’t find the door, just look for a flock of black-clad punters loitering on the sidewalk.
The programming here is equally as unpredictable as it is exhilarating – one night might see techno powerhouses take to the decks while the next might feature a choir, a puppet show, a performance artist or a noise show. It’s best not to ask too many questions.
Plus, they’ve now opened the rooftop up as its own performance space, operating seven days a week and offering free entry to all. It’s a more laid-back way to experience the club, featuring a standalone bar, a DJ booth, a banging Void soundsystem, stripped-down live performances, kitchen pop-ups and movie screenings.
If you’re looking for a show that’ll make you feel alive or you just want to dance yourself silly until the break of day, give Misc a go. Shows are often announced last minute and tickets move quickly, so keep an eye on their IG for updates.