The Gem Bar

28/05/2026

SACW returns for a homage to our best frienemy - Winter xo. Three free Saturday shows at the Gem with our friends — 11 Eleven, Flesh Cherub, Rik from Melodrones, Hot Tub Time Machine and Marty Frawley. Winter in Melbourne.
Loaded fries at the Gem, gravy and cheese everywhere.Big coats. Kinda depressed but drinking through it with friends. New songs - New merch - it’s FREEEEEEE. Kids can come, anybody can come. Starts Saturday July 4th 4pm - July 11th 4pm - July 18th 4pm.

22/05/2026

May 24th at the Gem! THIS SUNDAY!!!

Come down to The Gem Bar this Sunday for the farewell show for !

$40 on the door!

Doors at 6:00pm

Headspin: 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Daddy Long Legs: 9:00pm - 10:00pm

11/05/2026

Massive thanks to and everyone else involved with the whole process of making this night happen last Friday! From the set up to the bands and the bar staff we couldn’t be more thankful!

TELLYOUEFRIENDSYOULOVETHEM!

28/04/2026

Unfortunately yesterday early in the hours of the morning a creative individual decided to smash a few of our windows at the bar. C’mon down to the pub to show us some love as we recover. Stay safe out there !

15/04/2026

NEW POP UP KITCHEN YEHAWWWWWWWWWW

12/04/2026

Celebrate the release of STEPMOTHER’s second LP Absurdus Manifestus (Legless Records) and send them off on their European tour with a loud, cozy night at The Gem Bar. With friends Boris Black (Scientists / Beast of Bourbon), Cujo (members of Rot TV, Electric Chair, Private Function, Blood Duster), and a very special DJ set from Jake Robertson of Alien Nosejob.

20/03/2026

Psychobabel announces the controlled release of their new single “20 Bellowing Men Testing the Echo.” Documentation confirms that at least twenty men entered a chamber of uncertain size and began bellowing to determine whether the echo was operational. The echo responded immediately and with enthusiasm. Psychobabel has preserved the results. Recorded under unclear conditions and approved by no identifiable authority, the single captures the moment where sound becomes structured and the room begins answering back. It remains unclear whether the men were testing the echo, or if the echo was testing them. No department has confirmed whether any of this is true.

02/03/2026

Jeane celebrates the much awaited single release, CASH, from their upcoming debut EP: Sicko.

Joined by friends:
my dog, satellite 
DJ Good Time Gals
GAKERMANIS (Vinyl DJ Set)

We are so excited to see you all and dance into the night xx 

Linkin bio for tix

27/02/2026

THIS WEEKEND @ THE GEM

FRIDAY NIGHT
Drover + Louzer + Back Pocket
Doors 7.30pm
Pre sales via Oztix
Limited door tix available

SATURDAY NIGHT FREE SHOW!
Louie and the Leeches + Benny-O and the Ram Band from 9pm
Band DJ’s til late

SUNDAY ARVO ($10 BLOODY MARY’S ALLLL DAYYYYY)
The Tryouts + Grace Turner
Doors 5pm
Pre sales via Oztix
Limited door tix available

27/02/2026

THIS WEEKEND @ THE GEM
FRIDAY NIGHT
Drover + Louzer + Back Pocket
Doors 7.30pm
Pre sales via Oztix
Limited door tix available

SATURDAY NIGHT FREE SHOW!
Louie and the Leeches + Benny-O and the Ram Band from 9pm
Band DJ’s til late

SUNDAY ARVO ($10 BLOODY MARY’S ALLLL DAYYYYY)
The Tryouts + Grace Turner
Doors 5pm
Pre sales via Oztix
Limited door tix available

24/02/2026

🤠COWBOY KITCHEN🤠

Tuesday-Friday 5-9
Saturday 12-9
Sunday 12-8

🌮🍔🥩🥓🍟

20/02/2026

The Tryouts are currently on tour around regional Victoria with Ben Lee and are stopping into The Gem Bar for a one-off headline headline show, supported by the incredible Grace Turner

18/02/2026

🍻 THE LONGEST HAPPY HOUR IN TOWN 🍻

18/02/2026

✨ THE LONGEST HAPPY HOUR IN TOWN ✨

17/02/2026

17/02/2026

H***Y TONK 🤠THE COUNTRY AND WESTERN RAMBLERS 🤠 EVERY TUESDAY 🤠 2 SETS FROM 8PM 🤠 GIDDYUP

13/02/2026

Munroe are excited to be heading to The Gem in celebration of their new single ‘Happening Again’, on Saturday March 28th, joined by special guests.
Munroe blend jangly, coming-of-age alternative rock with brooding, reflective ballads. A sound that swings between the energetic and the introspective—often within the same set. Known for their emotionally charged performances and endearingly awkward stage banter (emphasis on awkward), Munroe invites audiences into a space that feels both personal and unpredictable.

Supports TBA

Tickets via link in bio and Oztix

13/02/2026

NSW formed band Drover are pumped to play another show in Melbourne with
local friends BACK POCKET and a debut solo performance from LOUZER
(floodlights). For those who resonate with pop folk, country and dolewave sounds.
Tickets on sale now via link in bio and Oztix

11/02/2026

🤠Cowboy Kitchen’s updated menu, open hours and weekly specials🤠

tacos 🌮 fried chicken 🍗 steak 🥩 and everything inbetween, we’re cooking it all week 🤤

Kitchen open for your tastebud’s pleasure:

Tues-Fri 5-9
Saturday 12-9
Sunday 12-8

WEEKLY SPECIALS
$6 Taco Tuesday
$20 Burger Wednesday
$25 Steaks Thursdays

Saddle up and ride in hungry GIDDYUP 🐎🐎🐎