There’s only one place in town to go to discover a calendar of epic events this October: The Toff in Town.
October won’t know what hit it after the Toff has had its way with it. This month is setting up to be a big one for level two of Curtain House, with all the favourites plus some newbies.
The mainstays are back to keep the party rolling through October. Rendezvous will be taking over the Toff every Friday night from 11pm, while DJ JNETT and Friends will do so every Saturday. Jazz and Jaffles is, of course, making the rounds each and every Thursday for all your silky jazz and hot jaffle needs.
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It’s not just music alighting the Toff’s dance floors this month, though. The band room will also be host to drag performances, a live podcast show and a Fringe Festival performance, as well as night of complete and utter decadence.
As with every month, when you’re in doubt for a night out this October, the Toff in Town has you covered.
Read on to find out what’s going on at the Toff this month.
Jazz and Jaffles
- Evening News, YJ69, Uncomfortable Science, Jazz is Dead, Steppers, SL Tears
- Every Thursday
- Free entry
Grab a jaffle, watch some jazz, and let the train carriage booths whisk you away on a silky smooth journey of sweet tunes and warm nostalgia. The Jazz and Jaffles lineup this month is as massive as ever, with Evening News leading the program on October 10 alongside YJ69. Big Cat will then be heading up the following week on October 17 with the Moor Street DJs.
October 24 will see a very special Melbourne International Jazz Festival takeover of Jazz and Jaffles, with cult favourite Uncomfortable Science and Jazz is Dead on the Night Crawl event. Uncomfortable Science is made up of Hiatus Kaiyote’s Paul Bender (bass), Perrin Moss (drums) and Simon Mavin (keys), as well at Brett Williams (keys) and Laneous (whiteboard).
October 31 is getting a spooky spin to the usual Jazz and Jaffles affair as Halloween looms large over the Curtain House. The Toff will be getting a scary makeover, alongside – if the rumours are tru – a potential Halloween-themed jaffle. Steppers and SL Tears will be topping off the night with the kind of jazz that’s scarily good.
The ‘Big Game Show Contest Competition Reality Pageant Game Show’ Show
- Toff x Fringe Festival
- Thursday October 3 to Saturday October 5
- Tickets here
Fringe Festival is in town and it’s making a much-anticipated stop at the Toff. Created and directed by Zachary Dixon, The ‘Big Game Show Contest Competition Reality Pageant Game Show’ Show is exactly what it sounds like. Inspired by reality TV, pageantry and old school game shows, this performance is a mixed bag of satirical goodies. Part sketch comedy, part improv, part dance – you’re guaranteed to be in for a treat with this Fringe show.
Anna Weatherup x Amy Vee: 2024 Tour
- Friday October 11
- Supported by MAXON
- Tickets here
Come along to the Toff in Town this Friday in October for a masterclass in songwriting. Anna Weatherup and Amy Vee are pairing up to perform to audiences across the country in a series of intimate shows. You can expect individual performances by the musicians, as well as some special shared moments on stage together. MAXON will also be joining the lineup.
Carbon Presents: Hauswife
- Saturday October 12, from 11pm
The haus of Toff is being paid a very special visit this Saturday in October. Presented by Carbon, Hauswife is taking over the Toff with her characteristically innovative take on house music. Know for bending genres into shapes until they sound totally unrecognisable, you just know that this is going to be a haus party for the ages.
Decadance #6
- Saturday October 19, from 11pm
For its sixth instalment, the night of the utmost indulgence for the sake of a good party is back. Decadance is all about pleasure and luxury and sharing in it with others. Join other partygoers at their most decadent on this lavish evening in October.
Bad Guy Ball: A Billie Eilish Halloween Party
- Friday October 25
- Tickets here
Ignite out your inner Bad Guy for this Billie Eilish themed Halloween party at the Toff this October. Our freaky queen of pop will be soundtracking the night’s events, with DJ Gay Dad behind the decks spinning only your favourite Billie songs. There’ll also be drag performances by Aubrey Haive, Vanda Thieves and Maxcectomy, alongside other activities and goodies.
Danny Rants Uncut
- Saturday October 26
- Tickets here
There’s no holding back with Danny Rants. Danny Grant of Danny Rants podcast fame is hitting the Toff stage to deliver an uncut, unfiltered, unapologetic live version of the show. Alongside special guests, Danny will be spilling all the tea on the Australian music and nightlife scene, and all from a man who knows it well himself. Get ready for some giggles, some goss and some great times on this Saturday in October.
Jam Hot
- Saturday October 26, from 11pm
Another week ended, another club night. This Saturday in October is coming in hot with Jam Hot. From 11pm, head up to level two of Curtain House for a club night that is sure to get hot and sweaty as you lose yourself on the Toff’s dancefloor.
Rendezvous
- Every Friday
- Free entry
Every Friday this month, the Toff has your Friday night plans covered with Rendezvous. You can catch the best music-makers in town take over the Toff in Town, with T-Rek on October 4, Fresh Princess on October 11, James Locksmith on October 18 and Mothafunk on October 25.
DJ JNETT and Friends
- Every Saturday
- Free entry
Every Saturday night will see Naarm superstar and stalwart of the club scene DJ JNETT take over the Toff for a party of the most epic proportions. Joined by a range of friends to help her keep the dance floor warm and the speakers vibrating, the Toff in Town has made it easy for you to know how to spend a Saturday night, for every Saturday in October.
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This article was made in partnership with the Toff.
