Yah Yah’s

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Yah Yah’s

Fitzroy, VIC

Yah Yah's
Photo: Vin Creative
WORDS BY MINA WAKEFIELD

Yah Yah’s is situated in the heart of Fitzroy, right at the end of Smith St.

LIVE MUSIC: is showcased on the iconic Yah Yah’s bandstand. Otherwise, it hosts a series of exciting themed parties ranging from your favourite artist’s discography to emo, pop and RnB nights. 

FAMOUS FOR: its red-painted walls, luxurious chandeliers, spectacular cocktail specials and incredibly sticky floors. 

INFAMOUS FOR: the renowned weekly Thursgays, Melbourne’s most iconic queer stomping ground. 

With two levels and two stages, Yah Yah’s is the perfect place for a marvellous boogie. Events range from themed nights and bangin’ DJ sets to exciting live performances and album parties, all sure to leave you sweaty and satisfied. 

Yah Yah’s shares the street with many great bars, restaurants and clubs, making it the best place to end up after dinner or drinks. The venue is reminiscent of Melbourne’s flashy past, with a memorable and well-preserved interior of enticing red walls, velvet drapes, booths, couches and extravagant lights.

The enticing red glow and the sure-to-please music make for an incredible atmosphere. You’ll find yourself at the bar one way or another, so be sure to check out the sweet, sweet drink deals. They’ll often have cheap shots, two-for-cheap deals and fun cocktails. 

Yah Yah’s has built up a name for itself for its iconic queer party on Thursdays, what they call Thurs-gays. After pleasing Melbourne’s queer community for many years now, the venue has long been declared one of the best LGBT+ clubs in the city. On any given Thursday, you’ll be blessed by non-stop pop bops, talented DJs and a variety of performers and drag queens to keep you entertained. 

Perhaps you’ll find yourself there on a Friday instead. You’ll likely be clad in a costume for one of its themed nights, be it an evening dedicated to a specific artist, genre or music era. Here, you’ll be surrounded by like-minded music listeners. You’ll be singing along in unison, guessing the next song and probably wearing the same outfit. There will be no doubt of a good time. 

WHERE: 99 SMITH ST, FITZROY
OPEN: THU-SAT 9PM-5AM