Plus massive dance parties, a tattoo gathering, a reading rave and so much more.
Revolver is showing no signs of slowing down this autumn. The calendar is full of eclectic offerings spanning music (duh), art and even literature this month.
From international DJs ready to party until the break of dawn to unique events that draw dedicated creative communities, the iconic nightclub has a whole lot going on in May, and we’re here to tell you all about it.
Check out our gig guide, our festival guide, our live music venue guide and our nightclub guide. Follow us on Instagram here.
Optimal 4th Bday — Revolver Fridays
View this post on Instagram
- 1 May
- Tickets here
Starting off the month strong, the Optimal crew is blowing out four candles on the cake, and they’ve invited a stacked lineup including Rosax, Sharanya, DJ Wise, Tommy Sharp, Hot Dollar B and more to celebrate on the Stage. Meanwhile, Friday regulars are joined by Joe Miller who is launching his latest single on Anjunadeep in the Cage.
Club Sweat Showcase — LOVED & 3181 Thursdays
View this post on Instagram
- 7 May
- Tickets here
Club Sweat brings their sweaty road show to Revolver for a deep dive into the wonkier, darker corners of club music. The Sweat It Out subsidiary has been quietly carving out its own lane, and Thursday night is their moment to let it breathe — with Bella Backe, Ben Miller, Kelly Tee, Sarah Armstrong, and Yolanda Be Cool holding it down, plus a few unannounced guests to keep you on your toes. Hans DC kicks things off with a dinner set before the room fills up and the walls start sweating. Doors at 10pm.
SHADOWS
View this post on Instagram
- 8 May
- Tickets here
Step into the darkness for a night of deep, atmospheric techno featuring the likes of Cyrus, Elsewhere and Eric Della Bosca. With free entry before 11pm, this one is all about finding your flow in the late-night shadows, so prepare to lose yourself on the dancefloor until the sun peaks through the blinds.
Tiptoes (UK) — Refuge Recordings
View this post on Instagram
- 15 May
- Tickets here
Refuge Recordings is bringing over the UK’s own Tiptoes for a masterclass in underground house music. Coming in hot after the success of his Fire EP, he’ll be backed by Oscar de Lima, Mara and Charles Eddy in a night that promises the kind of chunky, high-energy grooves that make Revs the ultimate Friday destination.
RUZE (UK) – Winter Series pres. by Thick As Thieves
View this post on Instagram
- 17 May
- Tickets here
It’s back, baby! The legendary Winter Series kicks off with a bang as Thick As Thieves and Revolver Sundays host Birmingham duo RUZE for their opening party. It’ll be an all-day electric disco affair starting from 7am, featuring club royalty like Boogs and Spacey Space to keep the vibes high.
No Comply – Tattoo x Art Exhibit
View this post on Instagram
- 23 May
- Tickets here
Melbourne non-profit No Comply is taking over for a massive night of flash tattoos and underground art to support domestic violence and mental health initiatives. With tattoo artists like Huntas and Lukeetho on deck, you can get some fresh ink while soaking in the local creative culture.
VINYLS: HARDCORE SPECIAL
View this post on Instagram
- 23 May
- Tickets here
Cast your mind back to when some genius threw a breakbeat under a house track and accidentally changed everything. Forty years on, hardcore is still tearing dancefloors apart, and we wouldn’t have it any other way. Join us for a vinyl-only journey through the genre’s past and present, from classic rave stompers to the freshest cuts, all locked in at a relentless 150bpm. Pace yourself, hardcore never dies, but your legs might.
HONEYSMACK
View this post on Instagram
- 29 May
- Tickets here
Step onto the dancefloor for something you won’t find anywhere else; a fully live techno set from one of Australia’s true originals. David Haberfeld builds everything in real time; drum machines, synths and modular gear colliding into raw, unrepeatable acid and techno that’s been shaking floors since the 90s. No tracks, no safety nets; just instinct, intensity and huge punk spirit.
ONE SIXTH – MATUTARA album launch
View this post on Instagram
- 29 May
- Tickets here
Inner Tribe Records, Burn Clothing & Union Heights bring One Sixth’s Matutara album launch to Upstairs, fresh off 3RRR album of the week. Expect a live band set from One Sixth alongside Thndо, Bloomy Meadows & Inkswel, Zoodaka, Willy Dynamo and more on the decks.
Book Doof — A Reading Rave at Revolver
View this post on Instagram
- 30 May
- Tickets here
This unusual event transforms the front bar into a cozy reader’s den for a few hours of silent immersion before the DJs take over, all while raising much-needed funds for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. Featuring a Welcome to Country, Indigenous DJs and storytellers, creative workshops, raffles and prizes and plenty of reading, it’s the perfect way to wind down after a busy month.
For more information on Revolver Upstairs, head here.
This article was made in partnership with Revolver Upstairs.
