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Downbeat Big Band
This 17-piece band brings classic big-band swing and contemporary jazz arrangements to life.
Featuring some of Melbourne’s iconic musicians, the Downbeat Big Band has been a mainstay at The Rising Sun for over 30 years, becoming part of the fabric of our live music story.
Performing every second Tuesday evening upstairs.
Steak Night Every Wednesday
Wednesday Night is Steak Night at the Rising Sun Hotel. Grab a 300g Porterhouse Steak for $25.
VO Rogue Club 'Pride of Jenni' Celebration Lunch
Guest Speakers
• Tony Ottobre - owner of Pride of Jenni
• Matthew Lloyd - AFL superstar player and commentator
• Greg Miles - legendary race caller
Compared by Bryan Martin & Shane Templeton
2 course lunch included in ticket price $100.00
Drinks at bar prices
12pm for 12:30pm sit down
Billy Miller and the Love Brothers
Known for delivering crowd-favourite 60s & 70s classics, the band covers legends such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones & The Kinks, creating the perfect Sunday soundtrack.
A regular & much-loved fixture at The Rising Sun Hotel, they bring energy, nostalgia & authentic live music spirit to every performance.
Settle in for a relaxed Sunday at The Rising Sun. Enjoy lunch downstairs in our bistro, then head upstairs for the band & a few drinks as the afternoon rolls on.
Music from 3pm – 6pm
No cover charge
First in, best dressed
Upstairs doors open from 2pm
Jazz On Thursdays with Sarah Maclaine
SARAH MACLAINE is back!! One of Melbourne's most prolific vocalists, Sarah performs in many different settings and genres. She will be joined by Gianni Marinucci on brass, Dean Addison on bass, Dean Cooper on drums & Joe Ruberto on piano - what a line up! You can only imagine what musical excitement is created with this ensemble. A great show - not to be missed!
Online bookings only
Jazz On Thursdays with Rick Correnza
RICK CORRENZA is a singer and performer of the golden age of jazz ranging from the 1930s to the 1960s - singing standards from the Great American Songbook paying homage to the greats of yesteryear – Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Mel Torme, Dean Martin, Ray Charles to name a few.
Add the Joe Ruberto Quartet to the mix and you’ve got an evening full of the passion and romance of the golden years of jazz.
Online bookings only
Jazz on Thursdays with Fem Belling
FEM BELLING is coming to Jazz On Thursdays! Her South African Jazz and theatre roots augment her unique musicality, choices and interpretations - she's a breathtaking storyteller through music. Many of you know she is one of the most exciting jazz vocalists and violinists around. She's always in very high demand, and we're super excited to have her in our midst. Fem, her voice and violin, will be joined by the Joe Ruberto Quartet - made up of only the best musicians around.
Online bookings only: Click Here
Jazz On Thursdays with Miriam Waks (NY)
MIRIAM WAKS is a New York based Australian singer/songwriter has performed at venues and residencies across the globe including New York, Buenos Aires, France, Cuba, Edinburgh, London, Italy, Brussels, India, Macau, Hong Kong & Australia. She is one of those vocalists you just want to hear more of, every time you hear her.
Joined tonight by the outstanding Joe Ruberto Quartet - when only the best will do, this show will sell out in no time.
Online bookings are essential
Easter
Celebrate Easter with the Rising Sun Hotel. Get in fast to book your Easter Lunch or dinner.
Online bookings only - CLICK HERE
Annual Events
F1 Grand Prix
Just 350 metres from Gate 5, The Rising Sun Hotel is one of the closest pubs to the Albert Park circuit — making it the perfect base across Grand Prix weekend.
We cater for both large and small group bookings, with flexible spaces suited to corporate gatherings, racing day celebrations and casual catch-ups between sessions.
Enjoy Melbourne’s best sport on plenty of large screens, catch every lap of the F1 action live, and soak up the atmosphere while hearing the engines roar from the track.
Secure your Grand Prix booking early — prime race weekend spots fill fast.
ANZAC Day
ANZAC Day holds deep meaning at The Rising Sun Hotel.
Our name and Rising Sun emblem share a close connection to our location and heritage, just moments from the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance. Each year, we are proud to welcome ex-servicemen and women, along with their families, as we honor their service and sacrifice.
We open from 9am, providing a warm and respectful place for those attending the Shrine services to gather before and after the commemorations.
Live on our big screens, we show the annual AFL ANZAC Day clash between Essendon & Collingwood — a great Australian sporting tradition that brings people together in the spirit of the day.
If you’re looking for a venue to soak up the ANZAC Day atmosphere — with family, friends and the wider community — you can’t go past The Rising Sun for a memorable and meaningful experience.
Lest we forget.
Spring Racing
Spring is when we truly come alive. The Rising Sun hosts our iconic Cup Eve Racing Event, proudly hosted by racing royalty Gareth Hall & Miles Pfitzner from SEN/RSN Radio
Across all major Spring Racing Carnival days, enjoy:
• Full racing coverage with screens and volume
• Premium pub fare and prime steaks
• A great wine list and flowing champagnes
• An electric racing atmosphere that rivals the track
Book your group event for Cup Week and beyond — many say it’s better than the track.
Secure your spot early — Spring Racing dates fill fast
