19 Jun, 26 Jun, 3 Jul & 10 Jul

Waxflower is a much‑loved Brunswick East listening bar known for its commitment to high‑quality audio and carefully curated music programming. For Friday Nights, Waxflower steps in as guest curator, bringing its fine‑tuned approach to down‑tempo live music and late‑night vinyl selections, shaped by soulful jazz and warm grooves.

17 Jul, 24 Jul, 31 Jul & 7 Aug

The Melbourne International Jazz Festival is Australia’s largest jazz festival and a major highlight of the national arts calendar, internationally recognised for its ambitious and wide‑ranging programming. For Friday Nights, Melbourne International Jazz Festival curates a residency that brings its deep expertise in jazz and related genres to present world‑class artists alongside leading and emerging Australian voices.

14 Aug, 21 Aug, 28 Aug & 4 Sep

Wax Museum Records is a long‑standing Melbourne institution and a cornerstone of the city’s soulful underground music scene. With some of Melbourne’s most influential music figures behind the counter, Wax Museum Records continues to push the scene forward, nurturing local creative talent and acting as a focal point for the community. For Friday Nights, Wax Museum steps in as guest curator, presenting a line‑up drawn from its deep roots in jazz, soul, and Melbourne’s local music community.

11 Sep, 18 Sep, 25 Sep & 2 Oct

The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra residency for Friday Nights brings the glittering world of Cartier to life through sound. Curated by MSO musicians, as part of the newly launched initiative MSO+, the program places music in luminous dialogue with jewellery, design, and visual art, transforming Gandel Hall into a living exhibition where classical works, contemporary music, and unexpected collaborations shine with elegance, imagination, and exquisite craft.