Odeon Richmond

LIVE MUSIC: is rightfully at home in this venue built to support the ever-evolving local music scene. 

FAMOUS FOR: revitalising a space in the inner suburbs at a time when Melbourne has had to witness the closing doors of too many beloved venues. 

INFAMOUS FOR: delivering a slice of ancient Greece to our very own city. The word ‘odeon’ is Greek for a building that is purpose-made for singing and this place promises to fulfil this title.

A new venue has landed on Swan Street. Odeon Richmond offers Melbourne’s vibrant arts community a new hub, showcasing why live music is incomparable to anything else.

Odeon Richmond is a shining beam of hope within the local scene, especially at a time when many small music venues throughout the city have had to say goodbye. But when one door closes, another opens, as they say, and we’re happy that door leads somewhere so exciting.

Masterminds behind the music venue, Eleni Tzaros and Bruce Butler know exactly what they are doing, with a combined six decades of experience in the music industry. The conception of the Odeon Richmond was born during their overseas travels last year when they made a trip to the Odeon of all Odeons in Athens, Greece. 

While this one may not sit on the slope of the Acropolis, it is right at home in Richmond and equipped with a state-of-the-art sound system fit for any performance. Its official opening was a night for the books and it continues to deliver on being the newest stomping ground for artists, industry professionals and gig-goers. 

The venue is only getting started. Odeon Richmond is one to add to your list of go-to music spots. 

More information here.