Some people think January is for relaxing, unwinding and taking it easy after the holidays. Not us!
The sun is shining, the days are long, and your boss may have even granted you a little bit of leave, which means there’s no better time to grab your mates and head out for a boogie.
The Toff’s kicking off the year of our lord 2026 with a curious selection of events. Whether you prefer sweaty rock ‘n’ roll, mesmerising grooves or even some nasty sea shanties, there’s something cool to check out. Here’s what’s happening.
Stay up to date with what’s happening in and around Melbourne here.
House Therapy and Who Started House
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- 2 January
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House Therapy and Who Started House join forces for a full-venue takeover at The Toff, serving deep house cuts and dancefloor essentials from 10pm till late. Expect a carefully curated journey through classic and contemporary house, with selectors digging deep and keeping it locked all night. Free entry in the Stage room from 10pm, with the takeover continuing through to the Carriage side from 9pm for a proper late-night session. Early arrival recommended.
PROJECTILE DYSFUNCTION
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- 15 January
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PROJECTILE DYSFUNCTION brings visceral, pirate-rock-meets-chaos energy to The Toff’s iconic stage. Told in two acts – CREW OF THE RUSTY STARFISH followed by VOYAGE OF THE DAMNED – the night will be wet, wild and wonderful. Prepare yourselves for loud guitars, anthemic shouts and the kind of swashbuckling rarely seen on land.
DOWNBEAT AT THE TOFF
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- 16 January
- Free entry
Downbeat is your go-to deep house night, built for rolling grooves and late-night dances. DJs bring smooth beats that make it impossible not to sway till late. Featuring Girl Whatever, Gay Roberto and JXN Miles, this night is all about laid-back vibes with a serious beat.
BABYLON FALL ft. Truant (UK) vs Rareman (UK)
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- 17 January
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If dubstep and heavyweight bass are your calling cards, BABYLON FALL is your kind of party. With UK heavyweights Truant and Rareman pitting soundwaves against each other, expect an earth-shaking night, with support from Warmn Stoz (Woz + Stormn Norm), Charms & Simbie. Conserve your energy, because you’re going to need it.
Marsh Long
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- 23 January
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Techno goddess Marsh Long returns to her hometown club for a night of unrelenting grooves and hypnotic beats. Whether you’re a longtime fan or rave curious, this is your chance to catch some serious electronic firepower, as presented by Safari Zone. Berlin techno legend Chris Vav and Safari Zone’s Tranq will head up the evening.
THE REFUGE & CRIMSON CARAVAN
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- 29 January
- Free entry
Wrapping up the month with a bang, The Refuge & Crimson Caravan takeover delivers a mix of live energy and rock-leaning jams. Hailing from The Otways, The Refuge are tight, fast and locked in, perfect for fans of heavy rock and shredding. Crimson Caravan is on support, offering an unpredictable buffet of sounds.
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This article was made in partnership with The Toff in Town.
