Haters say Melbourne’s best music venues are either on the northside or in St Kilda. They’ve clearly never been to The Toff!
This little gem is right on Swanston Street, which makes it easy to get to from anywhere in the city and one of the BEST venues for post-show snacks. Plus, the room itself is iconic, with plenty of dance floor space and plush booths to slip into if you need a break from the boogie.
This month, The Toff’s got a fire lineup of dance parties, live bands and solo artists. Hyperpop, rock ‘n’ roll, Afro disco or UK drill… they’re dealing out everything from niche microgenres to fan favourites, so get your ticket buying fingers ready.
Keep up with the latest music news, features, festivals, interviews and reviews here.
This Side of Paradise
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- 1 August
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Prepare for a night of dreamy synths, glittery guitars and Afro house vibes as This Side of Paradise brings a lush, immersive sound to The Toff stage, with selectors Roja, Shwads, Tross and Zoë handling the soundsystem. If you’re craving a dose of escapism, this one’s got your name written all over it.
Stupid F*ck The Silly Clown
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- 2 August
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Prepare for full clown‑chaos as Stupid F*ck and their eight‑piece band unleash punk mayhem on the Toff. Punters will be in for wacky antics, with supporting sets by Eris & the Disciples and Pintman, plus prizes for best clown makeup.
TeeDallas
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- 2 August
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On Saturday, it’ll be late night mischief courtesy of Carbon Sounds and TeeDallas – think sweat, sound and a two-hour set that transcends sonic boundaries. With B-Side, Yarra, Mara and Jordan Maro supporting, you’ll be dancing until the break of day.
Bounce Melb Resident Take Over
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- 8 August
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Melbourne’s finest crate diggers are set to take over the decks for a global rhythm journey, dealing out Afro house, Latin house, deep grooves and rare gems that’ll keep you moving from top to tail.
One Percent All Night Long
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- 9 August
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The One Percent crew will be commandeering this night solo – no openers, no fillers, just house and bass till dawn. They’ve built a reputation for their intentional, well-curated parties, so our expectations are high for this one.
Javiera Diaz + Shot by Jane
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- 14 August
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Chilean‑Australian R&B songstress Javiera Diaz headlines with sultry bilingual vocals and dreamy synths, joined by Shot by Jane’s intimate folk musings and smokey vocals. This edition of Toff Live will be a night of emotional melodies and storytelling wrapped in rhythm.
Sandee Facy
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- 15 August
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Country‑folk songwriter Sandee Facy is debuting her album Chasing Clarity live at The Toff, with Daniel Reeves and Hazel & the Thief as special guests. Country revival at its finest, this release day party will be full of raw emotion, lifeblood storytelling and loyalty to an authentic, heartfelt sound.
Discognosis
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- 15 August
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Fresh after the album launch, the dancefloor heats up from 11 pm with Discognosis, Billie Jean, Logan Gibson and DJ Ingrid. Expect disco, house and funk currents powering through until the early hours.
They Don’t C Us
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- 22 August
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Alternative city‑pop quartet PAPRIKA bring their COPYCAT GURL single launch to The Toff, joined by Monnie & Eli. With infectious grooves, distortion‑tinged guitars and unapologetic emotion, this one is all about ’80s‑inspired pop with bite.
Closure
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- 23 August
French DJ Charbink$ is presenting Closure, a non-stop dance party that’s quickly becoming a Toff family favourite. Each event is designed to inspire, with rotating lineups – stay tuned for who’s on this edition.
Ninajirachi vs umru vs MGNA Crrrta
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- 24 August
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In the sold-out fourth edition of Dark Crystal, three juggernauts of hyperpop go head‑to‑head in a back‑to‑back DJ set showdown: Ninajirachi, umru and MGNA Crrrta (as well as a few surprise guests). It’ll be glitchy, glittery and full speed ahead until late into the night.
Willie J’s 6V6S
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- 28 August
High-octane rock ‘n’ roll with a dancefloor sensibility: Willie J’s 6V6S delivers solos, energy and switching wizardry across the band. Full of fury with a little bluesy twang on top, they’re one of Melbourne’s buzziest rock groups right now.
Is That Garage Vol. 6
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- 30 August
The sixth installment of Is That Garage returns with raw UK bass, breaks, garage and underground heat. Get ready for sweat, energy and a no‑holds‑barred rave right in the heart of the CBD.
Keep up with what’s on at The Toff here.
This article was made in partnership with The Toff In Town.
