Events at The Toff on Feb 14, 2025 - Apr 25, 2025

EVERY THURSDAY - DOORS 7.30PM + INTERSTITIAL DJS FIRST LIVE JAZZ PERFORMANCE: 8PM SECOND LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCE: 9.45PM – 10.45PM [Subject to slight changes on the night] FREE RSVP First in best dressed Step into our dimly lit, red-curtained ballroom Stage Side and vibe with live jazz. Sip Milo cocktails, munch on hot Jaffles, and let nostalgia take over. Experience diverse Modern Jazz, Jazzy-House, Soul, Afro, and more from Australia’s finest artists. Indulge in Jaffles that bring out your playful side, like the SPC with extra cheese or Bar Snacks. Pair it with Milo cocktails for a taste of carefree days past. Delish.

Jump on board the Rhythm Express, rolling through Carriage Side every Saturday from 9pm til 5am. Free Entry. Join the inimitable DJ JNETT and friends as they take you on a musical journey from deep Detroit House, Disco, Hip-Hop, Funk, Dub, Jazz, Garage and Techno, carefully curated by the best selectors in town. Book a carriage, sink into a booth, feel the rhythm, move your body.

Music lovers unite at The Toff for NOW.HERE.THIS. Every Tuesday - All about nurturing Melbourne’s rich and dynamic local music community, NHT showcases and celebrates this city’s vibrant jazz scene. Doors open from 5pm on CARRIAGE SIDE for cocktails & bar snacks. Happy Hour $15 Cocktails and $9 Pints from 5-7pm. From 9pm sort after Melbourne selector DJ Colette ignites the Carriage, turning up the heat before a live jazz explosion. From 11.30pm the STAGE SIDE comes alive with the fiery improvisations of musicians . The NHT All Star Band is the jazz scene’s answer to a club night with Jesse Chin Quan’s funk-filled bass, Julian Steel’s percussive finesse, and Anthony Farrugia’s scorching guitar licks joining forces to create a rhythm section that’ll make your soul shake. Lewis Hosie and Martin Pang’s keyboard and synth soundscapes take you on a cosmic voyage, while Felix Meredith’s soaring trumpet, Sakiko Goto’s sultry alto sax, and Lachie Daff’s mellow tenor sax will leave you spellbound. All under the soulful leadership of Ed Moon and Monrxe’s velvet vocals. Each week these gifted musicians lay down a performance you’ll never forget. Come on up and join the movement!

Fridays in February Carriage Side Decadance returns for a summer residency in carriage side. Every Friday in February, the Decadance DJs will spin through the tastiest club cuts to keep you vibing late into the night. Ride the rhythm and feel the music as we take you on a journey all night long with disco, house, electro, RnB – and anything else that feels good for the body.

The Toff boasts an intimate performance space for bands and DJs plus cocktails until the wee hours. Located on the second floor of the historic Curtin House building, just one floor above sister venue Cookie, The Toff's design celebrates the natural beauty of its unique surrounds. The main bar features a train carriage, made up of booths which can be reserved for drinks and bar snacks. Stage side hosts Live Music, performers and more! Check the Toff website for details of upcoming gigs.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival is back again for another year! Once again we’ll be proudly hosting a heap of shows on Stage Side – follow the links below to find out more and book your tickets: