The Croxton Bandroom

Melbourne’s newest bandroom has a colourful past. Sometime in the mid-twentieth century, a huge ballroom was built onto the back of the pub. What’s not to love?

Built in 1844, The Croxton Park Hotel in Thornbury is an old school pub that has had a long view of Australian history, from the gold rush to the Diggers to World Series cricket. It became one of Melbourne’s most successful live music venues in the seventies and eighties - literally anyone who was anyone played at ‘The Croc’ in those days, from ACDC and Skyhooks to Rose Tattoo, INXS, Men at Work,

04/09/2024

Surprise! AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS will be at The Croxton for one night only on Saturday 14th September! Sign up to the presale link in our bio for early access tickets on 9am Monday. 2 tickets max per person. Get in fasssst…

04/09/2024

📣 SUPPORTS ANNOUNCE thevelvetclubmusic and thevaliantsband will be joining THE REYTONS this October. Grab your tickets from 🔗 in bio

28/08/2024

Two weeks until DICE. Grab your tickets from 🔗 in bio

Photos from The Croxton Bandroom's post 27/08/2024

JEFF ROSENSTOCK is coming to Aus this Nov, touring his acclaimed 2023 LP HELLMODE irl. Tickets on sale Thursday, or sign up for the presale with handsometours 😈

22/08/2024

COMING UP AT THE CROXTON 🫡

22/08/2024

Two weeks until BRITISH LION, grab your tickets from the link in our bio ⚡️

21/08/2024

Celebrating the release of their latest opus 𝘍𝘰𝘳𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘐𝘴 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴, one of UK’s most exciting bands FAT WHITE FAMILY will return to Aus for their first shows since 2019. Tickets on sale Wednesday, or sign up for presale access via frontiertouring 💚✨🩷

13/08/2024

It’s a big hooray for HURRAY FOR THE RIFF RAFF, returning to Aus on the back of their latest album 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘐𝘴 𝘚𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘈𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦.
Hear the story, experience the good stuff and celebrate the musical journey. On sale now ✨✨

Photos from The Croxton Bandroom's post 07/08/2024

HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWS

Last Dinosaurs are putting on an exclusive merch pop up shop before their show on Saturday!

Dinomart will be open from 5-7pm so come on down before the show and view their range of quality goods 👕 The kicker is that it’s free entry, and our bistro will be open if you need some sustenance 🍔🍻

See you there!

01/08/2024

Acclaimed Boston folk-pop trio TINY HABITS are coming to The Croxton this December on their forthcoming Just A Little Down Under tour. Tickets on sale Wednesday ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

30/07/2024

FORWARD EVER returns this October for their 20th celebration of sound system culture. Four hand built DIY sound systems spread over two rooms playing the best in Reggae, Dub, Steppers, Jungle, Drum N Bass and beyond. On sale now! ❣️

🔗 in bio for tickets

Photos from The Croxton Bandroom's post 22/07/2024

Just announced! DICE will be kicking off their upcoming tour at the Croxton this September. Tickets are on sale now!

22/07/2024

BRITISH LION is Iron Maiden founder Steve Harris’ first ever side project, and they’re coming to Aus for the first time in Aug-Sept. On sale now!!

19/07/2024

COMING UP AT THE CROXTON 🔥❤️‍🔥

15/07/2024

🔥 LOW TIX WARNING 🔥 US punk institution, The Menzingers are heading to The Croxton next month, Friday August 16th!
There's less than 20 tix left - grab your tickets now before you miss out!

14/07/2024

UK shoegaze icons RIDE are coming to Aus in August, touring their new album ‘Interplay’ and performing ‘Going Blank Again’ in its entirety. Subscribe for presale access on Thurs at the link in our bio!

Photos from The Croxton Bandroom's post 02/07/2024

UK indie smashers YARD ACT will be in Aus this Nov in support of their acclaimed new album ‘Where’s My Utopia’.
General on sale 10am Thursday ✨✨✨

29/05/2024

Brisbane legends BEDDY RAYS will be hitting the road on tour and playing at The Croxton on 15th August. Tickets on sale Friday🍦🍻

13/05/2024

Brisbane indie rock trio LAST DINOSAURS will be touring Aus for the release of their upcoming album, KYORYU, out 21st May. Tickets on sale Friday, or subscribe for presale access on Thurs 🫡

03/05/2024

The inaugural GOTH BABE Australian tour is set to take place in October-November 2024 in support of his debut album Lola. Performing at The Croxton on 1 Nov, tickets are available now 💥💥💥

**Goth Babe has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 per ticket goes to supporting Protect Our Winters and their work helping passionate outdoor people protect the places and experiences they love from climate change.**

29/04/2024

British band BOMBAY BICYCLE CLUB will be bringing their new album 'My Big Day' across the pond this November. On sale next Tues, or subscribe for presale Thurs, 🔗 in bio!

15/04/2024

BEN OTTEWELL and IAN BALL (from GOMEZ) return with a special 25-year anniversary celebration of two of their band’s out-of-this-world albums, ‘Bring it on’ and ‘Liquid skin’. Subscribe for presale access tomorrow

15/04/2024

Reload king NOVELIST (UK) returns to Australia in May with a fresh arsenal of Grime dubs and also his signature sounds from multiple tapes released over the years. On sale now!

Photos from The Croxton Bandroom's post 02/04/2024

It’s been 50 years since the Deep Purple album ‘Burn’ so to celebrate, GLENN HUGHES will be performing songs from the album this Oct! Tickets on sale next Tues, or sign up to the presale via Hardline Media

01/04/2024

Just announced! 🚨🚨🚨
Catch RVG at The Croxton on Sat 1st June where they will be playing songs from their 2023 record, Brain Worms. Joined by very special guests LOVE OF DIAGRAMS. On sale now!

26/03/2024

Philadelphia punk legends, THE MENZINGERS are heading to Australia this August. Get ready for a night of punk rock chaos 🔥 Tickets on sale 12pm tomorrow

Photos from The Croxton Bandroom's post 18/03/2024

TRIUMPH OF DEATH perform the music of Swiss extreme metal forefathers, Hellhammer, in August! On sale Monday, or subscribe for presale access.

27/02/2024

ELECTRIC SIX will be coming to Aus in August for their Greatest Hits Tour. Tickets on sale Monday, or sign up for presale access ⚡️⚡️⚡️

13/02/2024

THE ANGELS celebrate their 50th birthday this year and will be marking this occasion by doing a series of one-off shows in each capital city on Saturday nights in June and July. Tickets on sale now!

12/02/2024

ALICE PHOEBE LOU will be touring for her fifth album ‘Shelter’ in May. Tickets on sale Friday, or sign up for presale access

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Two weeks until BRITISH LION, grab your tickets from the link in our bio ⚡️
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