Come see the Melbourne Rainbow Band at South Yarra Siding on Sunday 19th April from 1pm-3pm!
Our Stonnington Picnic Series brings free monthly performances to parks and gardens across the city. Think sunshine, picnic rugs, great company, and the joyful sound of the MRB filling the air!
Gather your friends and family, and join us for a relaxed afternoon surrounded by beautiful green spaces and uplifting music. We’ll be performing a vibrant mix of favourites – perfect for a lazy afternoon in the park!
Pick up a picnic from a local cafe or restaurant and enjoy a feast in the park.
We can’t wait to see you there!
This event is proudly supported by the 2025–26 City of Stonnington Economic Activations and Events Grants Program. Thank you City of Stonnington !
Stonnington Picnic Series: Victoria Park
The Melbourne Rainbow Band is delighted to launch the Stonnington Picnic Series in partnership with the City of Stonnington!
This brand-new series brings free monthly performances to parks and gardens across the city. Think sunshine, picnic rugs, great company, and the joyful sound of the MRB filling the air.
Pack a picnic, gather your friends and family, and join us for a relaxed afternoon surrounded by beautiful green spaces and uplifting music. We’ll be performing a vibrant mix of favourites – perfect for a lazy afternoon in the park.
We’ve partnered with some local businesses in the area to cover all your picnic wants and needs. Stop by and let them know we sent you for a scrumptious chance to win or a delicious deal!
Pick up a picnic from a local cafe or restaurant and enjoy a feast in the park. Look out soon for special offers from our event partners!
We can’t wait to see you there.
This event is proudly supported by the 2025–26 City of Stonnington Economic Activations and Events Grants Program
Pride March
Our favourite time of the year has arrived! The MRB will be marching in the Pride Parade this Sunday, the 1st of February. Keep an eye and an ear out for us on Fitzroy St, passing by in Wave C, at about 11am!
We’ve got some fun and funky jams to spread the love and joy of Pride, and we can’t wait to see you in the crowd!
Melbourne Rainbow Band at Midsumma Carnival
We’re playing at Midsumma Carnival this Sunday 18 January and this event has all the details on when and where to find us
Catch our Main Stage set at 12:00 pm, including a couple of special songs with Beks joining us as guest singer
We’ll also be playing smaller pop-up sets near the carnival entrance later in the day. If you miss us at noon, or just want more, come find us at 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm
Save the Date! After the incredible success of last year’s Carols By Queerlight – a sold-out celebration filled with festive cheer – we’re already planning something magical for this year! Join us on Saturday, 5 December 2026, for an unforgettable evening of music, community, and holiday spirit. Stay tuned for more details as we prepare to make CBQ 2026 the highlight of the season!
Carols by Queerlight – Saturday 13 December 2025
Carols by Queerlight returns to St Kilda Town Hall for 2025 as the Melbourne Rainbow Band presents a fabulous night of celebration and festive entertainment for the DGS community. Join the MRB and our very own Carols By Queerlight Singers for a good old Christmas Sing-Along!
Gather your family and friends and get ready to sing along with what has been billed the “Campest thing since Christmas” and “A rainbow Christmas for everyone”. There is nowhere like Carols by Queerlight, where you can belt out your favourite carols with gusto surrounded by your nearest and dearest rainbow family.
Starting at 7pm, this event is perfect for the whole family, with a special appearance by the man in red bearing presents, perfect to make this year’s Carols By Queerlight a hit for young and old.
Tickets for individual seats or whole tables, with special prices for concession and children 12 & under, as well as discounts for booking a whole table, it’s possible for everyone to be part of the festivities.
Guests are welcome to bring their own snacks. Drinks and alcohol can be purchased at the venue though, so no BYO drinks, please.
Tables in Sections A and B seat ten people. Tables in Section C seat eight.
Book a table for a group, or book individual seats and make some new friends.
Join us on Saturday 4 October at 7:00pm at Collingwood Town Centre for the second part of our two-part musical journey.
Following our earlier concert Into the Light, which explored the brilliance, energy, and radiance of light, we now turn our focus to its counterpart: darkness.
What does darkness mean to us? Is it something to fear, a space of mystery, the unknown, and unease? Or can it also be a place of rest, calm, and peace? Through powerful and evocative music, the Melbourne Rainbow Band will explore the many faces of darkness: its terror, its comfort, and its quiet beauty.
Venue: Collingwood Town Centre, 140 Hoddle St, Abbotsford VIC 3067 Time: Saturday 4 October, 7:00pm Tickets: $30 ($24 concession). Scan the QR code on the poster, or visit the ticket link to book.
Join us as we step Into Darkness and discover what truly lies within.
Small Ensemble Show
When we asked our members what they wanted to do this year, we got an overwhelming amount of responses asking if they could create a small ensemble to perform in… So instead of trying to create 13 separate concerts for people to play in, we decided to roll them all into ONE!
This Sunday the 7th of September we are bringing you our very own Small Ensemble Showcase
Join us from 3pm – 5pm in the Theatrette at the Victorian Pride Centre for a lovely afternoon.
Relax to the sounds of our wonderful brass, woodwind and percussion players as they fill your ears with arrangements of smooth ballads, funky pops, and soothing classicals
This event is free Bring your favourite father-figure and support our musicians in their solo and ensemble debuts!
When: 7th September 2025, 3pm-5pm Place: Theatrette @ Victorian Pride Centre, St Kilda Tickets: FREE! (donations encouraged)
Whether you come for one ensemble or stay for all, our doors will be open from 2:45 and we can’t wait to see you there!
Into Darkness – October 2025
Book Here !!! An evocative concert exploring mystery, shadow, and the beauty found in the unknown. More details soon…
Trivia Night!
The Melbourne Rainbow Band Trivia Night is back for 2025 with a Christmas Twist to test your grey matter with a fun filled evening to raise funds for your Melbourne Rainbow Band.
Doors open at 7:00pm. First round starts at 7:30pm
No BYO – Drinks available at bar prices (But you are welcome to bring your own snacks). No-one under the age of 18 is permitted without a supervising parent or guardian.
Book a table of six or eight for a group, or book individual seats and make some new friends.
All proceeds support the Melbourne Rainbow Band to help us keep bringing music to our community.
Saturday 5 July 2025 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM (UTC+10)
Location
Prahran RSL Memorial Hall 301 High Street, Prahran Victoria 3181
Alexandra Gardens
Free entry
What does darkness mean to us? Is it something to fear, a space of mystery, the unknown, and unease? Or can it also be a place of rest, calm, and peace? Through powerful and evocative music, the Melbourne Rainbow Band will explore the many faces of darkness: its terror, its comfort, and its quiet beauty.
Venue: Collingwood Town Centre, 140 Hoddle St, Abbotsford VIC 3067
Time: Saturday 4 October, 7:00pm
Tickets: $30 ($24 concession). Scan the QR code on the poster, or visit the ticket link to book.
This Sunday the 7th of September we are bringing you our very own Small Ensemble Showcase 
Relax to the sounds of our wonderful brass, woodwind and percussion players as they fill your ears with arrangements of smooth ballads, funky pops, and soothing classicals 
When: 7th September 2025, 3pm-5pm
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