Looking for a night out in Richmond this December? Look no further than the sonic portal that is Odeon Richmond.
Among the hustle and bustle of Naarm’s inner-city suburb of Richmond, Odeon Richmond is your escape into a world of nothing but good music and great times. They’ve got your month of December sorted with a program of party after party of all your favourite tracks to tap your toes to.
Whether it be under the disco lights, to the tune of an intimate acoustic set or to the infectious beats that soundtrack your night, Odeon Richmond is your one-stop shop this month.
Read on to find out what parties will be pumping at Odeon Richmond this December.
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La Discotheque
- DJ Randy Lipz XXX & DJ Bricolage
- Friday December 6
Kick off the first weekend of December with a time portal to the 60s, 70s and 80s. Serving up all things disco, funk, soul and alternative, let DJ Randy Lipz XXX and DJ Bricolage show you the way and lead you on a journey of all your favourite tracks from bygone eras.
Lizard Lounge: Groove Is In The Heart #2
- With DJ Rob Griffiths and DJ Dan Attard
- Saturday December 7, from 8pm
- Tickets here
Back by overwhelming demand, Lizard Lounge presents their second edition of Groove Is In The Heart. DJ Rob Griffiths and DJ Dan Attard are at the helm of this action-packed night, delivering foot-tapping tunes and groove-worthy beats from 8pm.
Ash Naylor’s Acoustic Mayhem: Donovan Dream
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- Friday December 13
Australian icon Ashley Naylor is popping past to Odeon Richmond for this Melbourne-exclusive intimate solo performance. Get ready to be beholden by just a man and his guitar as Ash takes over the venue with this acoustic set and launches his latest single Donovan Dream.
Moving Towards the Pulsebeat
- DJ Randy Lipz XXX and DJ Bricolage
- Saturday December 14 and 28
Over two Saturday nights this December, DJ Randy Lipz XXX and DJ Bricolage are back on the Odeon Richmond stage to present their party to end all parties. Moving Towards the Pulsebeat provides all the new wave, punk, post-punk, goth and industrial of your wildest dreams. With two dates this month hosting the action-packed event, you have no excuse not to hit it up. This is the only musical feast of its kind in Melbourne.
Atomic Disco: Reliving the glamour and glitter of the legendary Studio 54
- DJs Lady Soul, Big Daddy and Steve H
- Friday December 20, from 8pm
- Tickets here
Naarm is getting its very own slice of Studio 54 as Atomic Disco takes over. A night of nothing but the glitz, glamour and glitter reminiscent of the good old days of disco balls and pulsating beats, Atomic Disco is here to satisfy any and all of your disco cravings.
Psycho Sequinz: Christmas Glam
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- Saturday December 21
It’s not Christmas until glam rock has a swing of it. Get groovy this Christmas with all the fervour it’s meant to be celebrated with at the Psycho Sequinz Christmas Glam party. This Aussie glam rock band knows how to throw a party, and you can bet that the festivity of it all will make this party even more sparkly.
Inaugural Boxing Day Blues & BBQ
- With Rod Paine & The Fulltime Lovers, Benny Peters and The Flybyniters, Kelly Auty & Brian Fraser and Damon Smith
- Thursday December 26, from 1pm
- Tickets here
Few things go better with Boxing Day than a ripper BBQ, except for the sonic supremacy of some sensational Australian Blues royalty. Join Rod Paine and The Fulltime Lovers, Benny Peters and The Flybyniters, Kelly Auty and Brian Fraser and Damon Smith for this Boxing Day Blues bonanza.
Surrounded by Sound: David Bowie
- Friday December 27
The second artist featured is David Bowie and they’ll be playing his recently released 2024 Dolby Atmos mix of Ziggy Stardust along with the very rare 5.1 mix of Young Americans. Each night will include a listen to the featured album/s on our dedicated surround system followed by a chance to discuss the album, the artist and this particular mix.
Inaugural New Year’s Eve Event: 1925 – Vive La Difference!
- With The Playground Devils featuring Gala Hallelujah
- Tuesday December 31
Stuck for plans this New Year’s Eve? Fear not – Odeon Richmond has you sorted. This palace of royal sonic treasures is soundtracking the hours into and beyond the new year with a 1925-themed party. Party like the good folk did a century ago. That is, with music, cocktails and a splash of 1920’s hedonism. This event proudly represents the inclusivity a century ago. Bring your authentic self and dress to overwhelm.
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This article was made in partnership with Odeon Richmond.
