Overview
Melbourne's Fed Square is turning up the volume this season, announcing a stacked run of free openair gigs that'll see some of the world's biggest names performing right in the city's heart.
First up, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard will take over the Fed Square Main Stage on Friday, October 24 (7–10.30pm) for an entirely electronic rave set. The hometown heroes are debuting their techno incarnation live in Australia for the first time, performing unscripted, modular-based electronic music that's been years in the making.
It marks a bold new era for the genre-hopping collective — a band known for reinventing itself across every release — as they swap guitars for eurorack synthesisers in a show that promises improvisation, experimentation and pure energy.
Supporting on the night is Merve, the Berlin-based, Melbourne-born DJ and producer known for boundary-pushing sets at Panorama Bar and Boiler Room sessions around the globe.
The program continues with a world-class double act on Thursday, November 27 (7–10pm), when Detroit house legend Moodymann joins forces with Melbourne's own DJ JNETT for another free, all-ages dancefloor session under the stars.
Rounding out the year, Fed Square will host its annual New Year's Eve celebration on Wednesday, December 31 (7pm–1am), curated by returning favourite Barry Sunset. The night will feature local favourites MzRizk, Gavin Campbell and Barry Sunset spinning disco, funk, house and dance floor classics in the countdown to 2026 — all with prime CBD skyline views.
Fed Square Director and CEO Katrina Sedgwick OAM says the new program cements the precinct's role as a cultural meeting point. "Fed Square has cemented its place as one of Australia's most exciting homes for live music," she says. "This next wave of events builds on that success, with King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Moodymann and JNETT joining a lineup of world-class artists who make Fed Square the place to experience unforgettable live music — accessible and open for everyone to enjoy."
The series, part of Fed Square Presents, continues the venue's commitment to free, all-ages events showcasing local talent alongside international heavyweights. Each show will take place at the Fed Square Main Stage and is completely free to attend — no tickets or registration required.
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