The Rubens at Melbourne Zoo Twilights 2017

Overview

No longer just the realms of year three excursions where your mum came as chaperone, Melbourne Zoo Twilights — the after-hours live music series that boasts perhaps one of the best summer nights out, as well as lots of adorable animals — has proven they've got some real cred when it comes to hosting outdoor gigs in the past few years. This summer, they're back with a brand new lineup playing spesh live sets every weekend from Friday, January 27 through Saturday, March 11. Considering it includes the likes of Kurt Vile and Tegan and Sara and then Killing Heidi and george, it's probably their most diverse yet.

Aussie rock band The Rubens are making their Melbourne Zoo Twilights debut this year, and they've already sold out their first show. As a result, they've announced a second show on February 5. They'll be supported by Aussie pop punk legend (newbie) Bec Sandridge.

Picnic-bringing is encouraged, but there'll also be handy gourmet hampers available for pre-order, as well as a slew of food trucks to choose nosh from. Either way, it's actually the one of the best dates in Melbourne — lock those tickets down. All proceeds from Zoo Twilights go back into Zoo Victoria's ongoing conservation work to help fight the extinction of the Eastern Barred Bandicoot.

PLUS, your ticket includes exclusive entry to the zoo from 5.30pm. That's a big deal.

Ball Park Music and The Jungle Giants co-headline show has also sold out, and the rest are going quick. Get your tickets now.

View the full Melbourne Zoo Twilights line up here (featuring Warpaint, The Living End, Kurt Vile, Tegan and Sara and more) and get your tickets to The Rubens, here.