Melbourne's botanical paradise transforms into an outdoor concert wonderland this November with Live At The Gardens.
Picture this: live music under the stars, surrounded by some of the world’s most beautiful gardens, with a lineup that spans everything from punk rock legends to beloved TV quiz shows. Live At The Gardens is back for its third series at Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne, proving that sometimes the best concert venues are the ones that have been growing for 180 years.
The collaboration between Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne and MG Live continues to deliver unique outdoor experiences that blend world-class music with one of Melbourne’s most iconic locations. Live At The Gardens has quickly established itself as the city’s premier botanical concert series, transforming the Observatory Precinct into an intimate 5000-capacity venue.
Live At The Gardens November 2025
- 21 November – RocKwiz Live in 25 with WILSN
- 22 November – The Living End with Private Function, The Prize, DJ The Knave
- 28 November – Franz Ferdinand with Teenage Dads, Delivery
- 29 November – Miami Horror with Sneaky Sound System, Bag Raiders, AROHA, Joey Lightbulb
- 30 November – Songs From The Canyon with Freya Josephine Hollick and more
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RocKwiz Live in 25
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- 21 November
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Australia’s beloved music quiz show steps out of the Gershwin Room and into the gardens for a night of trivia, live music and signature segments. Hosts Julia Zemiro and Brian Nankervis bring the RocKwiz OrKestra plus surprise musical guests for an interactive evening featuring Who Can It Be Now, Million Dollar Riff and the Furious Five. Melbourne singer-songwriter WILSN opens with a full-band set to get audiences quiz-ready.
The Living End
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- 22 November
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The punk rock royalty deliver not one but two sets – the first featuring tracks from their new album I Only Trust Rock n Roll alongside three decades of hits like White Noise, Roll On and Who’s Gonna Save Us. Set two sees them perform their iconic self-titled debut album in full, including Prisoner of Society, All Torn Down and Second Solution. Private Function, The Prize and DJ The Knave complete the punk rock party lineup.
Franz Ferdinand
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- 28 November
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The Scottish indie rock icons bring their only Victorian show to the gardens, showcasing era-defining hits like Take Me Out, Do You Want To and No You Girls alongside tracks from their latest album The Human Fear. The multi-platinum band’s signature energy and acclaimed live show gets support from local favourites Teenage Dads and garage-punk group Delivery.
Miami Horror We Always Had Tomorrow tour
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- 29 November
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Three of Australia’s electronic music pioneers unite for a dancefloor-focused evening celebrating Miami Horror’s latest album We Always Had Tomorrow, as well as 15 years since their debut album Illumination. The LA-based Benjamin Plant leads Miami Horror through nostalgic tracks like Sometimes and I Look To You, while Sneaky Sound System bring club classics UFO and Pictures. Bag Raiders complete the lineup with hits including the globally recognised Shooting Stars. With full live performances from all three acts, plus DJ sets from AROHA and Joey Lightbulb.
Songs From The Canyon
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- 30 November
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An all-star ensemble pays tribute to the golden age of Laurel Canyon, featuring Husky Gawenda, Charm of Finches, Hannah Cameron, Stephen Grady, Dan Challis and You Am I’s Davey Lane. The collective celebrates timeless classics from Joni Mitchell, Crosby Stills Nash & Young, The Mamas & The Papas, The Byrds, The Beach Boys, Carole King and The Doors. Ballarat-based alt-country artist Freya Josephine Hollick opens the show.
The November series demonstrates Live At The Gardens’ commitment to diverse programming, spanning punk rock, indie dance, electronic music, television entertainment and tribute performances. Each show offers general admission tickets alongside upgraded experiences including The Garden Retreat and Hamper packages, with gates opening at 4pm or 5pm depending on the event.
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This article was made in partnership with MG Live.
