Fri 18 Sep 2026
7:00pm
Violent Soho
GUESTS:
Beddy Rays
Secret World
This event is strictly 18+
Forum Melbourne subscriber pre-sale begins 10am Thursday 23 April.
General public tickets on sale 10am Friday 24 April.
Legendary Australian rock band Violent Soho are stoked to announce their return to the live stage with a very limited run of headline shows in theatres across the East Coast of Australia this September.
The announcement follows the recent 10th anniversary celebration of their iconic album WACO, marked by the release of a limited-edition vinyl pressing. The band also made a surprise appearance with Blink 182’s Mark Hoppus at the Sydney Opera House last month that saw fans begin speculating on a possible return.
Formed in 2004 in the Brisbane suburb of Mansfield, Violent Soho quickly established themselves as one of the greatest live acts in Australia. An intrinsic part of the fabric of the Australian music scene, the band built a community of like-minded music lovers, releasing ARIA Gold-accredited Hungry Ghost in 2013, propelling them into the hearts and stereos of many around the world.
The album quickly became a cult classic, soundtracking skate videos and house parties across the country, and leading to Soho's first mainstage performance at Splendour in the Grass in 2014, an iconic moment for the band and fans alike.
Across their nearly 20-year career the band won two ARIA Awards for ‘Best Rock Album’ and ‘Best Group’, an AIR Award for ‘Best Hard Rock, Metal or Punk Album’ and achieved multiple Double Platinum, Platinum and Gold singles and a placing at #40 for Covered in Chrome in the triple j Hottest 100 of all time. Their last two albums (Everything Is A-OK and WACO) debuted at #1 on the ARIA Charts with the 10th Anniversary vinyl repressing of Hungry Ghost released in 2023, garnering a #1 Australian Album on the ARIA Charts, cementing its lasting impact.
After years of tireless touring, in 2022 the band announced an indefinite hiatus. Four years later, Violent Soho return to the stage bringing their exuberantly, adrenaline packed live show once again.
You must be 18 years or over to attend this event.
Valid Proof of Age photo ID is required by all patrons (Australian Driver’s License, Victorian Learners Permit, Passport, Proof of Age Card, Keypass). Photocopies and photos of ID will not be accepted.
Conditions of Entry:
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*Please note, steel cap shoes are not permitted to be worn inside the venue.
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Booth Ticket Holders: Please go to the Box Office on arrival at the venue to collect your wristband and our staff will then direct you to your booth. Note that a General Admission ticket plus a Booth Upgrade ticket must be purchased and presented together for booth access.
Please note the booths are a seated area and standing is not permitted. If you wish to stand, please move on to the floor standing section or behind the booths in the rear standing area.
Location: Forum Melbourne is located at 154 Flinders Street, Melbourne 3000.
Parking: Discounted parking rates are available at some nearby Wilson Car Parks. More info here.
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Cloakroom: A cloakroom is available upstairs on the Mezzanine level. The cost for cloaking is $5, which includes up to 3 items.
Bag checks: Due to security requirements, you will be required to show the contents of your bag to venue staff. Prohibited items will not be allowed into the venue and may be confiscated or entry may be refused.
Cameras: Phone cameras and small point and shoot cameras are permitted. No larger cameras or cameras with detachable lenses are permitted. No flash photography.
This event is strictly 18+
Fri 18 Sep 2026
7:00pm