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Bar Oussou
The World Music House

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Nanga Def?
(How's it going?)

Bar Oussou represents a range of genres* primarily under the banner of World Music, engaging with musicians from diverse backgrounds, appealing to different audiences who love the experience of live music and culture. With our music programming, culture becomes an exchange, breaking the divide of difference and yet the integrity of difference is not compromised.

*afro-beat, jazz, jazz-tronica, Latin, broken jazz, ethno and euro influences, hip hop, reggae, funk, soul, experimental and more. 

Wheelchair Accessible Venue

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Upcoming Events

  • Alariiya
    Alariiya
    Sat, 08 Nov
    Bar Oussou
    Get your dancing shoes on and awaken your spirit with Alárìíyá!
  • Koorie Afternoon
    Koorie Afternoon
    Sun, 09 Nov
    Bar Oussou
    First Nations Open Mic
  • Ausecuma Beats
    Ausecuma Beats
    Sun, 09 Nov
    Bar Oussou
    In the place where it all started, Ausecuma Beats are here ever second Sunday!
  • Art Seed Creative Music Series
    Art Seed Creative Music Series
    Mon, 10 Nov
    Bar Oussou
    Bar Oussou presents a night of experimental sound + improvisation. Finnish/Australian bassist/vocalist Helen Svoboda performs with Pat Telfer on electronics, reimagining her solo works through live processing.
  • Spoken Word
    Spoken Word
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, 11 Nov
    Bar Oussou
    No-one knows what will happen on the night! All languages are welcome here. 100% survival rate for first-time performers guaranteed.
  • Open Mic & Jam
    Open Mic & Jam
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, 12 Nov
    Bar Oussou
    🌺OPEN MIC & Jam Night @ BAR OUSSOU! 🌺 Two Part Night with Open Mic this week Hosted by Ty La Moonchild & ending in Jams! Instruments provided, all welcome! 🎤Free Entry
  • Arthouse w AKA ZEB
    Arthouse w AKA ZEB
    Thu, 13 Nov
    Bar Oussou
    Arthouse creates a platform for local producers & artists to display their works LIVE & intimate with a diverse focal point & innovative fines.
  • Orbit Residency
    Orbit Residency
    Thu, 13 Nov
    Bar Oussou
    Where rhythm reigns and the groove never stops!
  • Afro Moses
    Afro Moses
    Sat, 15 Nov
    Bar Oussou
    Afro Moses is bringing the ultimate performance on Nov 15th at Oussou.
  • Koorie Afternoon
    Koorie Afternoon
    Sun, 16 Nov
    Bar Oussou
    First Nations Open Mic
  • Sam Manzanza
    Sam Manzanza
    Thu, 20 Nov
    Bar Oussou
    The Sam Manzanza Music Experience is the highest energy performance and is sure to move your soul.
  • Orbit Residency
    Orbit Residency
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, 20 Nov
    Bar Oussou
    Where rhythm reigns and the groove never stops!
  • Dakini Cuddle, Psyhops & The Endangered Society
    Dakini Cuddle, Psyhops & The Endangered Society
    Fri, 21 Nov
    Bar Oussou
    A full night of genre-blurring future soul, psychedelic hip hop + politically charged funk featuring Dakini Cuddle, Psyhops + The Endangered Society live at Bar Oussou.
  • Calabash
    Calabash
    Sat, 22 Nov
    Bar Oussou
    Calabash is Kofi Kunkpe;. an Ewe multi-instrumentalist, master drummer and teacher from the Volta Region of Ghana who is now living in Melbourne Australia. FREE ENTRY
  • DUB TO CUMBIA: Hasta la Cumbia
    DUB TO CUMBIA: Hasta la Cumbia
    Sat, 22 Nov
    Bar Oussou
    Hasta La Cumbia is a band that follows the style of Pachanga Cumbia very popular in Chile and South America.
  • Koorie Afternoon
    Koorie Afternoon
    Sun, 23 Nov
    Bar Oussou
    First Nations Open Mic
  • The Basil Big Band
    The Basil Big Band
    Mon, 24 Nov
    Bar Oussou
    You simply can't help but move your feet when you hear the swinging sax and the rambunctious rhythm of Basil Big Band! This upbeat group are versatile, jumping from swing to jazz to even Afro-Cuban numbers. Come down this public holiday and get ready to shake every limb !
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Calendar

November 2025
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
27
7:30 pm
The Basil Big Band
+1 more
28
7:00 pm
Spoken Word
+1 more
29
7:00 pm
Open Mic & Jam
+1 more
30
8:00 pm
Arthouse w Ju'Suan
+1 more
31
7:00 pm
Deep South Brass 8
+1 more
+2 more
1
10:00 pm
Daniel Merriweather
+1 more
2
12:00 pm
Sumac Artist Market & Wesealstock Fundraiser
+2 more
+3 more
3
4
7:00 pm
Spoken Word
+1 more
5
7:00 pm
Open Mic & Jam
+1 more
6
7:00 pm
Arthouse w SonicBliss & Sned
+1 more
+2 more
7
7:00 pm
Ebs Daramola
+1 more
+2 more
8
10:00 pm
Alariiya
+1 more
9
3:30 pm
Koorie Afternoon
+1 more
+2 more
10
7:30 pm
Art Seed Creative Music Series
+1 more
11
7:00 pm
Spoken Word
+1 more
12
7:00 pm
Open Mic & Jam
+1 more
13
7:00 pm
Arthouse w AKA ZEB
+1 more
+2 more
14
9:00 pm
Farafina w Las Moribayas
+1 more
15
7:00 pm
Afro Moses
+1 more
16
3:30 pm
Koorie Afternoon
+1 more
17
18
7:00 pm
Spoken Word
+1 more
19
7:00 pm
Open Mic & Jam
+1 more
20
7:00 pm
Sam Manzanza
+1 more
+2 more
21
7:00 pm
Dakini Cuddle, Psyhops & The Endangered Society
+1 more
22
7:00 pm
Calabash
+1 more
+2 more
23
3:30 pm
Koorie Afternoon
+1 more
24
7:30 pm
The Basil Big Band
+1 more
25
7:00 pm
Spoken Word
+1 more
26
7:00 pm
Open Mic & Jam
+1 more
27
7:00 pm
Arthouse w Algbra
+1 more
+2 more
28
7:00 pm
Wahala Dey by Ebs Daramola
+1 more
29
30
3:30 pm
Koorie Afternoon
+1 more
+2 more
1
2
7:00 pm
Spoken Word
+1 more
3
7:00 pm
Open Mic & Jam
+1 more
4
10:30 pm
Orbit Residency
+1 more
5
6
7

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We acknowledge that our events take place on the land of the Wurundjeri people, the Traditional Owners of the land and we pay our respects to their Elders past and present.

Contact/Queries:
contact@baroussou.com.au
Band Bookings:
spencer@baroussou.com.au
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