Tibor Hegedis It's a hot and heavy variety show this month, with late nights and lush sounds and a little Decadance.
The Toff’s pulling out all the stops in town for March. It’s an energetic line-up of dancehall, DJs, disco, dating and more, with everything from Latin to UK Garage and a cabaret talk show. Always eclectic, always electric. See what’s happening at The Toff in Town this March.
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Jazz and Jaffles
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- Every Thursday in March
- Doors 8PM
- Free entry via RSVP
Melbourne’s cosiest mid-week ritual returns with a fresh format showcasing the city’s most intriguing emerging jazz talent. Each Thursday features a tight two-band lineup, delivering intimate performances alongside those legendary cheese-filled toasties that have become something of a cult obsession. Week one kicks off with Damian Carl & The Quaaludes’ smooth stylings paired with Selenic’s experimental sounds, followed by Max Koenig Trio and JERRY taking over week two. Week three sees the enigmatic Kurt Rainbow sharing the bill with Narciso’s boundary-pushing compositions. This is where tomorrow’s jazz titans cut their teeth – all for the princely sum of absolutely nothing.
Moon Phase Sessions
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(@edmoonmusic)- Every Friday in March
- Carriage side
- Doors 9PM
- Free entry
Ed Moon brings their curatorial prowess to the carriage’s intimate Friday night sessions with a rotating cast of Melbourne’s most intriguing electronic artists. Week one kicks off with the glitchy soundscapes of Lady C4D sharing the bill with Girl Whatever’s genre-defying beats, while Re_Image brings their hypnotic rhythms alongside Daffaduck for week two. The series continues with Re_Image returning for a second helping alongside Girl Whatever in week three, before Felix Meridith and Daffaduck close out the month with what promises to be a mind-bending finale.
While she won’t be performing herself, Moon’s carefully crafted lineups promise to take punters on a sonic journey that transforms with each lunar cycle. Get down early to secure your spot – these free sessions won’t stay secret for long.
Garçon Presents: Is That Garage?!
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- With Lilian, Garçon and Olive
- Friday, March 7
- Free
- RSVP here
It’s the grand debut of the new monthly UK Garage DJ sessions by DJ duo Garçon (Paully and Old Shane). Get ready for a night of energetic dance, rhythm and heavy heavy bass as Wax Thief headlines with a two hour set of their fresh and experimental UK garage tracks. Entry’s free, but you need to RSVP!
Saoko Collective: Hot Tropics
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- Saturday, March 8
- Tickets here
Keep the spirit of summer going with Hot Tropics, a vibrant night of Latin-Dancehall music. Presented by Saoko Collective, it’s a stacked session with Damiel Andrew, GABSS and Eduardo Santos. Let the infectious, bouncy beats of Caribbean-Latin fusion transport you.
Sirens
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- Sunday, March 9
- Tickets here
Be seduced by sirens. Femmoir presents an inclusive event spotlighting sapphic songstresses of soul and R&B and DJs of feminine desire with a line-up of killer Naarm-based artists. Trans women of colour and Mob can DM @dearfemmoir on Instagram for free entry.
Bellxsxs: All Night Long
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- Sunday, March 9
- Free
Don’t spend Labour Day long weekend at home: spend it in house. Go Carriage side for an all-night deep house set with Bellxsxs. Come when you please: it’s free all night.
In Bed With Amy and Friends
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- Friday, March 14
- Tickets here
Bed down with a night of burlesque and banter. Beloved award-winning performer Amy Bodossian hosts an enchanting evening with an all-star cast of cabaret, inspiration and music, featuring Maude Davey and Farhad Badesh. More than just a song and dance: get ready to be moved.
Be Raucous: Steppers, Mount Kujo and 32 Bars
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- Saturday, March 15
- Tickets here
A night of funk, fusion and filming with 32 Bars, Mount Kujo and Steppers. 32 Bars are filming 32 new songs across Melbourne venues (including The Toff), and you can be part of it. Mount Kujo present their dizzying, genre-blending sound for your dancing pleasure and Steppers step up with acid-laced funk experiments.
Decadance
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- Saturday, March 15
- Tickets here
How long can you disco? How hard can you groove to the finest house? Find out with DJs Dentallplan and The D Word at Decadence with a late, late night session.
The Dating Void
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- Friday, March 21
- Tickets here
Close your eyes and open your hearts, because love is blind. The Dating Void is a live blind dating show that’s full of surprises. Join a room full of singles as they take part in a spicy, chaotic and downright comedic stage show hosted by Troy and Elisa where potential dates are blind-matched on stage in front of a crowd.
OMNIS: The Collective Prowess
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- Saturday, March 22
- FREE ENTRY
OMNIS crashes into your Saturday with a line-up that’s as diverse as it is potent. Elbain, The Female Deer, Sex For Pleasure, Shark Bouy and Marilyn Matrix converge to create what can only be described as pure artistic transcendence. This is where unique identities fuse into something greater – a collective prowess that defies boundaries and boxes. Expect raw power, healing vibes and that rare flow state that only happens when the right energies collide. This isn’t just a night out – it’s creative fusion in its purest form.
House Plus
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- Friday, March 28
- Doors 10PM
No gimmicks, no clichés – just proper heads-down selectors taking you deep into the night. Julian Joseph and Spinn OD lead the charge with special guests in tow for a session built exclusively for dancers and anyone looking to completely lose themselves in rhythm. House Plus is where basslines hit right and the groove never falters. This is pure quality for those who know – the kind of night that keeps you moving until they finally flick the lights on. See you on the floor.
House Therapy
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- Saturday, March 29
Bubba, Casey Lever and French selector Lilian bring the underground heat with House Therapy’s Panorama Bar-inspired takeover. Deep, sexy and pulsing with queer energy, this is where Melbourne’s house heads go to sweat it out. Each DJ brings something fresh, hard and irresistible to the decks in a space designed for pure liberation. From the first beat, expect to be consumed by the kind of music that takes control of your body and doesn’t let go until morning. Come for the beats, stay for the vibe – House Therapy isn’t playing games.
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This article was made in partnership with the Toff.
