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Kew Court House is live! Experience this iconic venue and exceptional music ranging from jazz to Americana, blues, world music and more. Featuring prominent Melbourne musicians, beloved live music presenters and some special surprises.

There’s something on every Thursday and Friday at Kew Court House. We can’t wait to see you!

All tickets $20.

Stay tuned on this page for future release events.

Kew Court House Live events

AFROSPACE INTERCHANGE

Join us Friday 20 June to explore, celebrate and champion the rich tradition of South African jazz.

Jake Mason

Join us Thursday 3 July for one of Australia's favourite Hammond trios, the ARIA-nominated Jake Mason Trio.

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Spirit in the Dark – Rita Satch & Barney McAll

Join us Friday 4 July for the reunion of soul singer Rita Satch & Grammy-winning pianist and composer Barney McAll.

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Raga Saga

Join us Thursday 10 July for Raga Saga, as they explore the depths of improvisation with a cross-cultural conversation between North Indian Classical music and melodic Jazz.

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Zevon Lee

Join us Friday 11 July for Zevon Lee, a rising force in blues, soul and pop, who will be seamlessly blending soulful vocals, electrifying blues guitar and sharp pop sensibilities.

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Baker Moran West

Baker Moran West performe their favourite Celtic repertoire at Kew Court House on Thursday 24 July.

The Life Aquatic

Join us on Thursday 31 July as these iconic Melbourne jazz musicians perform music inspired by living on and in the water.

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Monty Shnier Sextet

Join us on Friday 1 August for The Monty Shnier Sextet, performing a new suite of works that draw on classical, jazz, folk, and film music.

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Bashka

Join us on Thursday 7 August for Bashka, a raw, hypnotic and fiercely alive fusion of traditional Turkish melodies, psychedelic rock, old-school grooves and modern electronica, rising from the beating heart of Melbourne.

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Radiosuccessi

If you're craving something stylish, joyful and truly Italian, join us on Friday 8 August for Radiosuccessi.

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Miss George

Step into an intimate evening with celebrated local vocalist Miss George and legendary pianist John McAll on Thursday 14 August.

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Disco Deconstructed – Nathan Liow Trio

On Friday 15 August, the Nathan Liow Trio reimagines the glittering soundtracks of the '70s through the lens of modern jazz.

Liana Perillo

On Thursday 21 August Liana Perillo will perform on the electro-acoustic pedal harp, coupled with amplification and analogue effects.

Hue Blanes sings Sinatra

Netherlands-based jazz savant Hue Blanes brings Ol' Blue Eyes to Kew Court House on Friday 22 August.

Get Blind With Brian

Brian Campeau presents his Sydney Fringe Festival award-winning Get Blind With Brian on Thursday 28 August.

Nardia Brancatisano's Eva Cassidy

A 6-piece band featuring Nardia Brancatisano brings the much-loved songs of Eva Cassidy to life on Friday 29 August.

Past events

Wednesday 30 April – Ally Row + Peter Westwood
Thursday 1 May – Toranj
Friday 2 May – Kathleen Halloran
Wednesday 7 May – Maggie Alley
Thursday 8 May – Noriko
Friday 9 May – Annwen Roberts Quartet
Wednesday 14 May – Apolline & Glor
Thursday 15 May – The Kismet Project
Friday 16 May – Elly Blackham
Wednesday 21 May – Pirritu & Loz-Irwin Ray
Thursday 22 May – Saltanah
Friday 23 May – Mina Yu
Wednesday 28 May – Andy McGarvie
Thursday 29 May – Estudiantina of Melbourne
Friday 20 May – Fem Belling
Wednesday 4 June – Yours, Georgina & Riley Catherall
Thursday 5 June – Ajak Kwai
Friday 6 June – Remco Keijzer Quartet
Wednesday 11 June – SKYE & Tyra Lewis
Thursday 12 June – Ajak Kwai
Friday 13 June – Pat Jaffe's LUNSEN
Wednesday 18 June - Lucy Wise
Thursday 19 June - TAMALAH