Comedy Festival may be behind us this year (cry), but if you’re craving a few last laughs, you’ll find them at The Toff In Town this month.
The classic CBD venue is hosting two quirky Melbourne-made stand-up shows that’ll not only get you giggling, but might even teach you a thing or two at the same time.
On top of that, they’ve got live psychedelic, indie rock, soul and more, as well as plenty of DJ nights covering UK underground, house, techno and dancefloor bangers. Many of these gigs are free, by the way, so you can dance your socks off without ever having to open up your wallet.
For the full scoop, read on, party person.
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Jordan Shanks
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- 6 May
- Tickets here
Aussie journalist turned stand-up comedian Jordan Shanks is embarking on a new venture: wellness. Jordan’s turning the self-help seminar into a full-blown transformative experience that’ll have you walking out inspired, energised, and ready to crush the week with unstoppable vibes. It’s motivation on steroids, Melbourne-style.
Maxon
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- 7 May
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Maxon and her seven-piece band are launching Talking With Strangers, pouring out stories of heartbreak, resilience and all the messy bits of being human. Filled with rich harmonies, shimmering guitars and new tracks getting their first live outing, this will be a big, emotional and cinematic set.
Club Well & Friends
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- 8 May
- Free entry
A.Well is rallying his 6aside crew for a proper deep house and minimal takeover that’ll have the floor moving nice and smooth. If you love those warm, rolling grooves that just lock you in, this is the late-night fix you need, with Andrew 88, Fasa & PO7O, Human Resources and Mara on deck.
GOOD TIMES x DANCE DISTILLERY
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- 9 May
- Free entry
Jake Blackwell and Flynn Bulman are mashing up Ibiza sunshine with Melbourne late-night energy, and it’s going to be special. With warm grooves, rolling percussion and those euphoric moments that make you connect with everyone around you, it’ll be pure good times on the dancefloor.
REWIRED RHYTHMS
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- 15 May
- Free entry
The Rewired crew is wiring up The Toff with a stacked house and tech house lineup that’s built for moving. Featuring Artheesh, Maxi Horta & Nroland, Bacardi Breezer, Bella Funk, Unalome and The Huntress, it’ll deliver pulsing beats and non-stop energy that’ll keep you going into the wee hours.
TOFF CLUB W/ ARISTO G & MICHAEL BADGER
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- 16 May
- Free entry
Local fave Aristog teams up with ARIA-winning producer Michael Badger for a night of house and dancefloor bangers. Free entry means you’ve got no excuse – just rock up and soak in those classic Toff vibes with the crew.
Psychedelia with Bernadette Novembre
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- 22 May
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Bernadette’s curating a proper trip down ’60s and ’70s-inspired psych rock lane with some cracking local support including Ruby & The Cannons and Supa Lucia. With her own album on the way, these original rock nights feel extra special. Come get weird and support some of Naarm’s finest independent sounds.
DOWNBEAT @ THE TOFF
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- 22 May
- Free entry
Late-night smooth and deep house from 11pm with JXN Miles, tobyomi and Xena Ghost laying down those silky rolling grooves. It’s perfect for sinking into the intimate Toff dancefloor and letting the weekend properly begin. Real smooth operator territory.
Sundown on Eden
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- 23 May
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Fresh off LA shows, Sundown on Eden are rolling in with a big band, strings and a heap of new originals plus danceable covers. Joined by Keira J and the Mice plus Nepenthes, it’s going to be soulful, jazzy and full of life.
IS THAT GARAGE? — VOL. 15
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- 23 May
- Free entry
The garage heads are back with another stacked volume, this time leaning hard into the UKG sound with Garçon, Sadva, Top Shelf, Web and Bbsani. Swung rollers, late-night pressure and proper community vibes abound.
Hunter Smith & Melbourne Mum: Together at Long Last
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Hunter kicks things off with sharp stand-up before unleashing his chaotic alter ego Melbourne Mum in all her glory. Expect ridiculous laughs and a night of pure tomfoolery that’s being recorded, so bring your best (or worst) behaviour. Absolute chaos in the best way.
CURIO.AM
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- 30 May
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Curio is serving up late-night electro-funk, live synths and percussive grooves with a stacked lineup including Julian Joseph, Miles Ahead, Mothafunk and more. With hypnotic, syncopated rhythms that’ll keep the floor locked till the sun comes up, this show will deliver proper funky all-nighter energy.
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This article was made in partnership with The Toff In Town.
