The Night Cat
A Fitzroy favorite built around a central 360-degree stage, hosting live bands, Sunday salsa, and late-night DJ sets.
- Thu, Sun, 20:00 – 01:00 (+1); Fri – Sat, 20:00 – 03:00 (+1)
- Sunday salsa night cover $35, coat check $6
- 137-141 Johnston St
- 4.5 (1187 reviews)
Description
Operating since 1994, this Fitzroy institution places its stage in the middle of the room, surrounding performers with the crowd and opening up space to move around the floor. The layout puts local and international headliners, along with late-night Friday and Saturday DJ sets, directly in the center so you can watch the act and the audience from every angle. On Sundays, the venue shifts to Domingo Latino, packing the floor with live music for everyone from total beginners to advanced dancers.
Upcoming events
Cigarettes and AlcoholSep 18 · 21:00 AESTVIC, FitzroySOUL-A-GO-GO — party at The Night CatSep 19 – Sep 20VIC, FitzroyDIGI: Hyperpop, Digicore, Cloud Rap Club Night - MelbourneOct 9 · 23:00 AEDTVIC, FitzroyBaker Boy DJANDJAY: YEAR ONE | All Ages MatineeOct 10 · 15:00 AEDTVIC, Fitzroy
ALAN FITZPATRICK — MELBOURNEOct 10 · 20:00 AEDTVIC, FitzroyTour-Maubourg: Australian Tour 2026Oct 17 – Oct 18VIC, Fitzroy
Queenie - Pleasance Album TourOct 24 · 19:00 – 22:30 AEDTVIC, FitzroyCharlie Jeer — live music at The Night CatNov 5 · 19:30 AEDTVIC, FitzroyWorld's End PressNov 6 · 19:30 AEDTVIC, FitzroyGravagerz — live music at The Night CatNov 6 · 23:00 AEDTVIC, Fitzroy
Hercules & Love Affair (DJ Set)Nov 14 · 20:00 AEDTVIC, FitzroyHercules & Love Affair (DJ Set)Nov 14 · 23:00 AEDTVIC, FitzroyPiti Fernandez Australia TourNov 27 · 20:00 AEDTVIC, FitzroyEvening Elephants Australian TourDec 2 · 19:30 AEDTVIC, FitzroyGood to know
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