The Swanston St favourite has a big July lined up.
The Toff is our go-to CBD party location and the long-standing Swanston St venue has a big July in store. There are all-night parties featuring the cream of the Naarm DJ scene, a night of soundsystem-led bass worship, stand-up comedy, and local live music.
The bar will be mixing custom cocktails and serving all the classics, so get down to The Toff if you want to stay warm this July.
Check out our gig guide here.
The Toff Mambo
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- Wednesday 1 July
- Free with RSVP
On the first Wednesday of July, The Toff launches its new weekly social dance club, The Toff Mambo. Touted as an “an opportunity to explore the rich sounds of Latin music,” the night will begin with classes in a variety of Latin dance styles, including salsa, boogaloo, mambo, and cha cha cha. Once the classes wrap up, the floor opens to all, with the soundtrack provided by DJs including Eddy Milfort, Zafiro and more.
Clôture – Birthday Special
- 11 July
- Tickets here
Clôture is a Melbourne event series built for original music producers, live performers and vinyl culture. Born from a scene dominated by DJs, it gives producers a platform to showcase their own work and keeps analogue sound alive in a digital world.
Downbeat with JXN Miles, Mia Wallace & Girl Whatever
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- Saturday 4 July
- Free with RSVP
Downbeat is the Toff’s bimonthly night of smooth house for the late-night crowd. JXN Miles will be slinging pop edits in the opening set. Mia Wallace is in the middle slot, playing 90s house with a hint of trance. Girl Whatever will bring it home from 2-4am, playing tracks that appeal to both mainstream and underground tastes, all presented with style and humour.
Madarasi + Friends
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- Friday 10 July
- Free with RSVP
Hyperbloom founder Madarasi is playing his first headline show, backed up by a bunch of his favourite local DJs. The lineup features Okii, Jkongerz, and Mohit. R, with Madarasi in the primetime slot. They’ll be playing current techno and bass music of all varieties. It’s free entry, and the dancefloor is staying open until late.
Mutual Friends of Former Lovers
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- Thursday 16 July
- Free with RSVP
Indie rock quintet Mutual Friends of Former Lovers have had a busy start to 2026, releasing the singles Olivia, I’ll Wait and Maplewood. They’re bringing their high-octane brand of melodic indie to the Toff on 16 July, supported by pop rock outfit Backo.
Toff Club with DJ Gay Roberto & Freshxprincess
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- Friday 17 July
- Free with RSVP
A typical Friday night at the Toff involves a hefty dose of club classics, house anthems, nostalgic pop edits and the best of the new school underground. You can expect all this and more when Gay Roberto and Freshxprincess take over on 17 July. Freshxprincess is known to play R&B, house, Afrobeats and Jersey club, while Sploosh director Gay Roberto spins all things sultry and upbeat.
Yabai Hifi presents Staunch
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- Saturday 18 July
- Tickets here
Melbourne has become a breeding ground for sound systems in recent years, and Yabai Hifi is one of the newest systems on the block. For their Staunch party at the Toff, the Yabai Hifi crew have invited Cadet, Soka, Kiva, Sk4nk, Dusty and Pugilist b2b Stormn Norm for a night of dubstep, breaks, dub techno, D&B, jungle and more.
The Hilarious Deep Amazing Melbourne Comedy Show with Gilli Apter
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- Friday 31 July
- Tickets here
London-based comedian Gilli Apter brings her hilarious, deep, amazing comedy show to Melbourne on 31 July. It’s a show about the past, future, and “everything that’s on your mind,” says Apter. She’ll be delving into AI, ADHD, identity, politics, and her personal story. If that sounds a bit heavy, Apter promises there’ll be enough laughs to stop you noticing you’re having a nervous breakdown.
For everything happening at The Toff, head here.
