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About Max Watts - Melbourne

Max Watts Melbourne is a basement/underground live music venue located at 125 Swanston Street, right in the heart of Melbourne. With a capacity of approximately 850, the main floor is standing room while a mezzanine offers limited seating, including accessible seating as needed. Since reopening in 2015 after rebranding from The Hi-Fi Melbourne, Max Watts continues to host a diverse lineup—from rock and indie gigs to standout events like the Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Festival Club and a range of high-energy performances by acts such as Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros, The Jezabels, and You Am I.

For fans looking to secure tickets, we’ve got you covered with straightforward, no-fuss purchasing. The venue is easy to reach from downtown Melbourne and sits opposite the Melbourne Town Hall, making it a recognizable hub for an evening out in the city.

Getting to Max Watts is simple: nearby pay parking options provide options for drivers, though on-street CBD parking is limited. An accessible parking bay is located near Swanston Street & Little Collins Street for those who need it. Public transit is convenient, with Melbourne Central Station a short trip away and tram stops along Swanston Street, including Stop 6, providing easy access for guests from across the city. When you’re planning an overnight stay, there are solid nearby hotel choices—Hyatt Centric Melbourne (25 Downie Street), Young and Jackson Hotel (at the corner of Flinders Street and Swanston Street), and QT Melbourne (133 Russell Street). For meals and socializing before or after the show, the area offers a variety of dining options to fit different tastes and budgets, including acclaimed cafés and upscale restaurants within walking distance.

Remember, seating on the mezzanine is limited and reserved primarily for accessibility needs. For the best experience, secure your seats in advance and check the venue’s accessibility details when booking. If you’re coordinating group outings or planning a late show, we’re here to help you find the tickets you want—simply browse, select, and purchase with ease.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Capacity: approximately 850 (main floor is standing room; limited seating available for accessibility).
  • Address: 125 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000.
  • Venue type: basement/underground live music venue on Swanston Street (below street level, opposite Melbourne Town Hall).
  • Seating/ layout: general admission standing; mezzanine level; limited seating for disabled patrons as needed.
  • Parking & transit: nearby pay parking options; limited on-street CBD parking; accessible parking bay near Swanston St & Little Collins St; nearest train is Melbourne Central; tram stops along Swanston St (e.g., Stop 6) nearby.
  • Nearby hotels: Hyatt Centric Melbourne (25 Downie St), Young and Jackson Hotel (Flinders & Swanston), QT Melbourne (133 Russell St).
  • Notable events: hosts Melbourne International Comedy Festival’s Festival Club and a range of rock/alternative gigs (examples include Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros, The Jezabels, You Am I, etc.).
  • Renamed/demolished: originally The Hi-Fi Melbourne; rebranded to Max Watt's in 2015; venue remains at 125 Swanston St.