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

Upcoming Events

Spencer Hughes Trio
Mon, 08 Dec
Bar Oussou
The innovative & original music by Spencer Hughes.
Free Entry
Multiple Dates
Spoken Word
Tue, 09 Dec
Bar Oussou
No-one knows what will happen on the night! All languages are welcome here. 100% survival rate for first-time performers guaranteed.
Free Entry
Multiple Dates
Open Mic & Jam
Wed, 10 Dec
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
Free Entry
Arthouse w Punchi
Thu, 11 Dec
Bar Oussou
Arm in arm with her flamenco guitar, Punchi brings flavours of her Chilean roots in a blend of gutsy vocals, hard-hitting rhythms and brazen lyrics that create her ‘moody soul meet singer songwriter’ sound.
Free Entry
Orbit Residency
Thu, 11 Dec
Bar Oussou
Where rhythm reigns and the groove never stops!
Free Entry
The Mouth
Fri, 12 Dec
Bar Oussou
Master percussionist Ray Pereira and Saxophone virtuoso Julien Wilson formed THE MOUTH to explore new original music influenced by the rhythms of Cuba, West Africa and Sri Lanka.
Free Entry
Ras Jahknow
Sat, 13 Dec
Bar Oussou
Ras Jahknow brings dynamic, high-energy reggae to audiences worldwide with a stage show guaranteed to uplift and inspire through powerful messages of unity and hope.
Free Entry
Estudiantina of Melbourne & Kismet Project End of Year Bash
Sun, 14 Dec
Bar Oussou
What a year! Join the two powerhouses of Estudiantina of Melbourne and Kismet Project to celebrate 2025.
Free Entry
Multiple Dates
Koorie Afternoon
Sun, 14 Dec
Bar Oussou
First Nations Open Mic
Free Entry
Jazz Night: Herrgöttli
Mon, 15 Dec
Bar Oussou
Returning from an extensive period of study in Switzerland, Melbourne pianist Max Teakle sets up behind the keys for a showcase of original works and grooves in the jazz tradition.
Free Entry
Arthouse w Jade Paw (Solo)
Thu, 18 Dec
Bar Oussou
Jade Paw frontman Matt Kelly is bringing a one man electronic set to the Oussou stage Dec 18.
Free Entry
Max König
Thu, 18 Dec
Bar Oussou
An accomplished composer, Max König paints vivid musical landscapes, reminiscent of ancient synagogues, transformative meditations and the soul-stirring rhythms of Arabic dabke.
Free Entry
New Flamenco Project
Fri, 19 Dec
Bar Oussou
A New Flamenco Project comes to Bar Oussou sharing the dance & song.
Free Entry
Judex Rose
Fri, 19 Dec
Bar Oussou
Rooted in Mauritian culture and shaped by Melbourne’s diverse music scene, his sound is rhythmic, soulful, and irresistibly dance-driven.
Free Entry
Dub Generation
Sat, 20 Dec
Bar Oussou
Dub Generation is a six piece Melbourne based reggae group performing reggae numbers and transforming pop, rock, and R&B tracks into reggae anthems. Playing the songs you know, but in a way you’ve never heard them before!
Free Entry
Ausecuma Beats
Sun, 21 Dec
Bar Oussou
In the place where it all started, Ausecuma Beats are here ever second Sunday!
Free Entry
Headphones Jones
Sat, 27 Dec
Bar Oussou
Headphones Jones are a Melbourne-based funk collective known for their high-energy live shows, which combine funk, Afrobeat, and Afro-Latin styles.
Free Entry
Mandeng Groove
Mon, 29 Dec
Bar Oussou
o-created by Guinean-Australian multi-instrumentalist Amadou Kalissa and Melbourne guitarist Kyle Muir, six-piece ensemble Mandeng Groove take inspiration from the Manding music tradition of West Africa.
Free Entry