Ragtime Tavern

07/06/2026

Tues CELTIC SESSION 6pm
Reels, jigs, songs, flutes & fiddles – come enjoy the traditional Celtic music session hosted by Gus Barbury. All welcome

Wed KARAOKE LIVE 7pm
with Mel Taylor. Pick a tune to sing solo or in a group & Mel will back you up on the piano.
EVERYBODY WELCOME! Very relaxed vibes. Lotsa fun!


Thurs OPEN MIC 7pm
Take the baby grand for a spin or play another instrument/try out your stand up routine/ share some poetry! All welcome. Just tell Kate or Mel at the bar u wanna perform.

Fri MATT MALONE & THE HOLY SPIRIT 6.30pm
an iconoclastic singer-songwriter from the goldfields of Vic. Malone is known for his bold baritone / tenebrous lyricism often compared to Jim Morrison, Glenn Danzig, Mark Lanegan.


SOPHIA BLACKBURN! 8pm
Sophia has teamed up with dear friends Kristie Thai (keys/synth) & Harry Collecutt (bass) to bring you some nostalgic & beloved soft grunge & pop hits.


Sat JAMES FAHY 6.30pm
eagle-voiced singer-songwriter with a unique, entrancing finger-picking guitar, playing an eclectic blend of deep folk & urban storytelling. Check out his latest single Trick of the Light on all reputable music platforms.


PLACES PLEASE! a broadway singalong 8pm
Yep Maries Crisis vibes. IYKYK!
Do you hear the people sing? Well, you will at Places Please, a Broadway Singalong. Come one, come all – members of Melbourne’s vibrant musical theatre community, casual music lovers, or anyone who has ever belted out a show tune in the shower.
Hosted by musical theatre enthusiasts, Belinda, Jess & Imogen, and powered on piano by opera & musical superstar, Boyd Owen, everyone is invited to sing along together to beloved show tunes from across the ages.

Sun NIC SCHROEDER TRIO 5.30pm
local jazz favourites


SUNSET SESSIONS JAZZ JAM 7pm
Hosted by Oscar France.
Bring your instrument or voice & join the jam or grab a drink & enjoy the tunes.
House drumkit provided. Drummers just bring cymbals.

Delicious food available from our neighbours

04/06/2026

WHAT CAN WE SAY??!!
WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH & WILL MISS BELTIN’ ELTON IMMENSELY!!!
What an incredible 5 year run from a wild dare that kicked off something totally legendary.
Thankyou everyone who has attended over the years. We love you all & hope we keep seeing you around the spinning baby grand.

We’ll even miss finding sequins & glitter all over the bar each month as a sign Nitida recently played.

HOWEVER EVERY ENDING LEADS TO A NEW BEGINNING! Our new ‘last Saturday of the month’ show starting June 27 will be a Beatles singalong with our good friend
There likely won’t be as many sequins as Nitida brought but it’ll be a rockin’ good singalong time.
Catch ya round the baby grand

03/06/2026

BOOF the BAND bring the good times this Friday
Come early for some quality folk tunes with the Apple Johns, stay late for the party with Boof!

Always one of the funnest nights of the month. Start your weekend with a boogie & a bevvy 🥂✨

BOOF on Friday .. Here's Stevie in the early Amsterdam days . Come and celebrate his '100th birthday 🎂 😂😳

03/06/2026

This Saturday our mate & friends play from 8pm. It’ll be a fun night of acoustic blues, folk and funk. on guitar & other surprises.

Come early for the gorgeous at 6.30pm. Lush guitar in varied tunings with hummable melodies by beautiful Josh who is launcing his new album next week then moving to the UK for 6months, so catch him while he’s here!

02/06/2026

Tues CELTIC SESSION 6pm
Reels, jigs, songs, flutes & fiddles – come enjoy the traditional Celtic music session hosted by Gus Barbury. All welcome

Wed PIANO CLUB FT: ANIA REYNOLDS & ROMY HERNANDEZ
2 pianists play a set showcasing thier own style and approach followed by a short collaboration


Thurs OPEN MIC 7pm
Take the baby grand for a spin or play another instrument/try out your stand up routine/ share some poetry! All welcome. Just tell Kate or Mel at the bar u wanna perform.


Fri THE APPLE JOHNS 6.30pm
2 blokes, 2 guitars, original folk songs & some stories thrown in for good measure.


BOOF! 8pm
BOOF-HEADS united.. THE Monthly meeting of Boofheads will be happening again ..Friday night alright
A night of Funk-Wah-Pop-Ska-Tell Ya Ma with An All Star line-up. A really great fun band. Miss them and be doomed to an eternity of regret.


Sat PIWAKA 6.30pm
Piwaka is the solo project of Josh McGettigan. Lush guitar in varied tunings with hummable melodies. New album SLOW just released.


ADAM PAVITT & FRIENDS 8pm
We had a cancellation so our good mate Adam is jumping in with some special guests for a fun night of acoustic blues, folk and funk.


Sun LONG WAY SOUTH 5.30pm
original compositions & improvisation from a shared space of listening, where ideas are written but never fixed, and every performance becomes something slightly different.
Drawing from contemporary jazz, cinematic music, groove-based improvisation & ambient textures.


SUNSET SESSIONS JAZZ JAM 7pm
Hosted by Oscar France.
Bring your instrument or voice & join the jam or grab a drink & enjoy the tunes.
House drumkit provided. Drummers just bring cymbals.

The most delicious food available from our neighbours

26/05/2026

It’s karaoke time again TONIGHT at Ragtime with the beautiful acvompanying you live on the baby grand piano.
We have a list of hits but can also take requests.
Solo, duo, groups all welcome

Good times for all!

24/05/2026

Tues CELTIC SESSION 6pm
Reels, jigs, songs, flutes & fiddles – come enjoy the traditional Celtic music session hosted by Gus Barbury. All welcome

Wed KARAOKE LIVE 7.30pm
Come sing your fave songs with Mel Taylor accompanying you live on piano! Solo’s, duos & group singalongs all welcome. We’ve got a songlist to kick you off but can take requests.
7-10.30pm


Thurs OPEN MIC 7pm
Take the baby grand for a spin or play another instrument/try out your stand up routine/ share some poetry! All welcome. Just tell Kate or Mel at the bar u wanna perform.


Fri SUZIE SO BLUE 6.30pm
Alt-country, with a melancholic soul and deep folk-blues undertones


NEGOMI 8pm
NEGOMi is a mess. She’s juggling too much. But wow does she sing—soulful originals full of dizzying vocal melodies, frank lyricism and dark humour. Inspired by the likes of Nai Palm and Jordan Rakei, NEGOMi fuses the gritty vocal power of neo-soul with funky uplifting beats.


Sat ADAM PAVITT6.30pm
a blend of acoustic blues, folk and funk. Adam has released 5 albums and honed his craft both here and in Germany

THE FINAL BELTIN’ ELTON w/ NITIDA 8pm
THAT’S RIGHT! IT’S THE GRAND FINALE of the one-woman Elton John tribute show that literally everyone’s been talking about! If you’ve been meaning to come for ages THIS IS THE ONE!
If you’ve been & had the best time & wanna come back, THIS IS THE ONE!
THIS IS IT!!
One last Crocodile Rock on the spinning baby grand then Nitida flies off for an extended stay in Europe.
Make it along or live in an eternity of regret!! Cocktail specials, prizes, singalongs
You probs wanna get down early to get a good spot.


Sun 270 DEGREES 5.30pm
jazz band focusing on standards and relaxed grooves
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SUNSET SESSIONS JAZZ JAM 7pm
Hosted by Oscar France.
Bring your instrument or voice & join the jam or grab a drink & enjoy the tunes.
House drumkit provided. Drummers just bring cymbals.

Food available from our mates &

21/05/2026

Last week we got this beautiful tune from at open mic. Who knows who’ll turn up this week?!
Could be you!
Everyone’s welcome to play the baby grand or perform on our window stage.
Sign up at the bar with Kate & Mel.
Very friendly & supportive vibes always
6.30-11ish every Thursday

19/05/2026

What’s on at Ragtime in May

18/05/2026

Tues CELTIC SESSION 6pm
Reels, jigs, songs, flutes & fiddles – come enjoy the traditional Celtic music session hosted by Gus Barbury. All welcome

Wed PIANO CLUB FT: RICHARD SCRIVENER & BORIS CONLEY
2 pianists play a set showcasing thier own style and approach followed by a short collaboration


Thurs OPEN MIC 7pm
Take the baby grand for a spin or play another instrument/try out your stand up routine/ share some poetry! All welcome. Just tell Kate or Mel at the bar u wanna perform.

Fri RUBITA 6.30pm
Rubita is the project of Aotearoa songstress & guitarist Rachel Kibblewhite. Joining Rachel in the current Rubita line up is Latino percussionist Christian Silva, and funky whale bass player Flynn Osborne-McNeilly


TRIBUTE TO ILHASA DE SELA WITH BONNIE SMITH, KIER STEVENS, RENATO VACIRCA & ANDREW TANNER 8pm
A heart felt tribute to lhasa de Sela. This intimate performance brings four musicians to honour her hauntingly beautiful songs. Moving through french, Spanish & English repertoire.


Sat JENNY TAYLOR 6.30pm
Jenny’s songs are known for their warmth, kindness and quiet optimism — music that celebrates connection, resilience and the simple beauty of being human. She brings a deep love of song and a belief in its power to bring people together.


LEE JONES WAY OUT WEST 8pm
Lee Jones is a British jazz guitarist & composer, combining influences from modern jazz, fusion, blues, avant-garde & rock styles. Tonight, Lee will reuniting with a very special quartet honouring some of the leading giants of jazz guitar including Barney Kessel & Wes Montgomery with a soulful, blues-inflected passion throughout. Personnel: Lee Jones – Guitar Adam Rudegeair – Piano Andy Moon – Double Bass Edward York – Drum


Sun MERAK MACHINE 5.30pm
Balkan dance and improvised music


SUNSET SESSIONS JAZZ JAM 7pm
Hosted by Oscar France.
Bring your instrument or voice & join the jam or grab a drink & enjoy the tunes.
House drumkit provided. Drummers just bring cymbals.