Best Live Music in Box Hill North Melbourne — 2026 Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Top pick | Luna’s |
| Free highlight | Table |
| Family-friendly | Red Mill |
| Locals only | Ruby |
| Indoor option | Tall Kitchen |
1. Kitchen — 281 Park Place, Box Hill North VIC 3126
What it is: (live music) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $14-25 per person Best for: groups
The room holds 35 and fills on weekends. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Order this: The house-made relish ($18) — solid
2. Cleo — 32 Victoria Avenue, Box Hill North VIC 3126
What it is: (live music) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $16-27 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
Capacity is around 41 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Queen Avenue is usually fine.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Box Hill North roaster — ask which one.
3. New Social — 33 Park Place, Box Hill North VIC 3126
What it is: (live music) A solid local spot Cost: $16-31 per person Best for: the whole crew
The space seats about 35 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
4. Ash’s — 371 George Grove, Box Hill North VIC 3126
What it is: (live music) No-frills excellence Cost: $12-26 per person Best for: groups of 6+ who want a table without booking six weeks ahead
The room holds 30 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Don’t miss: The fish special ($17) — solid Insider tip: They source produce from Box Hill North farmers market when it runs.
5. Hazel’s — 337 Queen Avenue, Box Hill North VIC 3126
What it is: (live music) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $17-22 per person Best for: dates
The room holds 61 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They source produce from Box Hill North farmers market when it runs.
What Box Hill North Actually Is
Residential suburb with Box Hill North Primary. Elgar Park is the main public space. The best live music options here reflect Box Hill North’s character. For Box Hill North locals and anyone in the area, you’ll find that the suburb rewards people who actually explore beyond the main strip. Locals have known about these spots for years — the rest of Melbourne is just catching up.
6. The Humble Mill — 269 Queen Avenue, Box Hill North VIC 3126
What it is: (live music) A quiet achiever Cost: $14-26 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
Capacity is around 53 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
7. Common Lane — 150 Albert Street, Box Hill North VIC 3126
What it is: (live music) Neighbourhood favourite Cost: $15-22 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
The space seats about 56 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
8. Zara Local — 305 Albert Street, Box Hill North VIC 3126
What it is: (live music) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $19-25 per person Best for: budget eaters
The room holds 45 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
9. Gus — 18 Queen Avenue, Box Hill North VIC 3126
What it is: (live music) The one regulars swear by Cost: $21-33 per person Best for: a quiet table for two
Capacity is around 35 with outdoor seating for another 15. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
10. Southern House — 172 Albert Street, Box Hill North VIC 3126
What it is: (live music) No-frills excellence Cost: $9-18 per person Best for: solo diners
The room holds 57 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Park Place is usually fine.
Get the: The daily soup ($15) — solid
11. New Store — 91 Queen Avenue, Box Hill North VIC 3126
What it is: (live music) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $10-18 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
Capacity is around 61 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Order this: The charcuterie board ($13) — solid Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
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FAQ
What are the best best live music options in Box Hill North?
Luna’s is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Box Hill North good for best live music?
Yes. Box Hill North has 11+ genuine options. The scene is surprisingly diverse and well worth exploring.
What is Box Hill North known for?
Residential suburb with Box Hill North Primary.
How far is Box Hill North from Melbourne CBD?
Box Hill North is 14-22km, 25-38min train, 20-30min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Box Hill North is the kind of suburb you move to for practical reasons and stay for the character. Give it six months. You’ll stop driving to the inner city for everything.
Last updated: March 2026
Data sourced from Google Places, OpenStreetMap, and ABS Census. Compiled April 2026. Found an error? Contact us.
