The past two years have been an uphill battle for the live-music industry nationwide. But in a big win for the local scene, Melbourne is scoring a sprawling new pop-up gig venue for a month – from March 4 to April 10.

Called Reunion Park, it’ll take over the lush green surrounds of the City of Yarra’s Burnley Circus Site with one-off concerts, festivals and performing arts shows. There’ll be room for 7500 punters across two towering tents.

It’s by indie music and events company Untitled Group (also behind Beyond the Valley, Pitch Music & Arts, Wildlands, Grapevine Gathering, For the Love and Ability Fest) and Velodrome Events.

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“When we first conceptualised Reunion Park in 2020, we knew it would be a challenge, but did not anticipate nearly two years of lockdowns before it would become a reality or prove as crucial an event series for the Australian live-entertainment industry,” said Velodrome Events’ veteran producer Chris Mitchell in a statement.

“We feel blessed to have the opportunity to bring together such an eclectic program of musicians and performing artists, and play a part in helping return confidence in our industry that, despite all odds, the show must go on.”

Kicking off Reunion Park’s fleeting season is Aussie metalcore outfit Polaris on March 4. They’ll be followed by psych-rockers King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard on March 5, the well-loved Spacey Jane on March 19 and Kiwi pop wonder Benee on March 25.

Meanwhile, Uncaged Festival will bring together Wolfmother, You Am I, Shihad and a whole lot more on March 12, and headlining Full Tilt Festival on March 26 is
Northlane, In Heart Wake and Luca Brasi.

It’s not all music, though. All manner of performing arts will be on show at Reunion Park. Also expect sky-high circus performances and a series of Melbourne International Comedy Festival shows, plus a solid food and drink offering.

Reunion Park will run at Circus Park, Burnley from March 4 to April 10. Find the full program and ticketing information here.

reunionparkmelbourne.com