Anuv Jain Live in Melbourne 2026: Everything You Need to Know
Anuv Jain is bringing his Dastakhat World Tour to Melbourne, and it’s his first ever headline show in the city. The Mumbai-raised, Ludhiana-born singer-songwriter has built one of India’s biggest independent followings on the strength of quiet, acoustic-driven songwriting, and this show marks the closing chapter of a three-tour arc that started back in 2021.
Here’s everything you need to know before the night.
Event Details at a Glance
- Artist: Anuv Jain
- Tour: Dastakhat World Tour
- Date: Thursday, 6 August 2026
- Venue: The Forum, 154 Flinders Street, Melbourne
- Doors: Around 7:00 PM
- Tickets: Through Ticketek, from around $143
Buy only through Ticketek or The Forum’s official event page. Resale platforms often mark tickets up well past face value, and there’s no guarantee they’ll actually scan at the door.
Who Is Anuv Jain
Anuv Jain writes the kind of songs that sound like they were written in one sitting, late at night, with just a guitar or ukulele for company. He started writing as a teenager, and songs like Baarishein and Husn have carried him past 1.5 billion streams worldwide.
His sound sits somewhere between soft indie and Indian folk, built around plainspoken lyrics about love, loss, and everything in between. He’s also worked with Coke Studio Bharat and collaborated with artists including AP Dhillon, which has widened his audience well beyond the usual singer-songwriter crowd.
About the Dastakhat World Tour
Dastakhat is the third and final chapter in a trilogy that began with Dastakein in 2021 and continued with Guldasta in 2023. Where the earlier tours introduced his music city by city across India, Dastakhat takes that same intimacy on the road internationally, with stops across the UK, the Middle East, and now Australia.
The Melbourne show sits within a five-city Australian run, alongside Perth, Sydney, Adelaide, and Brisbane, all in the space of two weeks in July and August 2026.
Full Australian Tour Dates
- Friday 31 July – Perth
- Sunday 2 August – Enmore Theatre, Sydney
- Thursday 6 August – The Forum, Melbourne
- Saturday 8 August – Lion Arts Factory, Adelaide
- Wednesday 12 August – The Triffid, Brisbane
Melbourne sits right in the middle of the run, which is worth knowing if you’re comparing dates or thinking about catching more than one show.
What to Expect at The Forum
Anuv Jain’s live shows lean on warmth over spectacle: a full live band, intimate lighting, and a setlist built around fan favourites like Husn, Afsos, Jo Tum Mere Ho, and the song that started it all, Baarishein.
The Forum itself adds to the atmosphere. It’s one of Melbourne’s most striking heritage venues, with an ornate interior that suits an acoustic-leaning show far better than a standard arena would.
A few practical notes for the night:
- A cloakroom is available on the Mezzanine level for $5, covering up to three items
- Bag checks are standard at entry, so leave anything oversized at home
- Phone cameras and small point-and-shoot cameras are fine, but no detachable lens cameras or flash photography
- Steel cap shoes aren’t permitted inside the venue
Getting to The Forum
The Forum sits on Flinders Street in the CBD, an easy walk from Flinders Street Station and well served by tram routes along Swanston and Flinders. If you’re driving, discounted rates are available at nearby Wilson Car Parks, though booking ahead is worth it given how busy the CBD gets on show nights.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is Anuv Jain playing in Melbourne?
A: Thursday, 6 August 2026, at The Forum.
Q: Is this Anuv Jain’s first Melbourne show?
A: Yes, this is his first headline performance in the city.
Q: Where can I buy tickets?
A: Through Ticketek or The Forum’s official event listing. Avoid third-party resale sites.
Q: What songs will Anuv Jain play?
A: Setlists typically draw on his biggest tracks, including Baarishein, Husn, Afsos, and Jo Tum Mere Ho, though the exact lineup can shift by city.
Q: What other cities is Anuv Jain playing in Australia?
A: Perth, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, and Brisbane, across a run from 31 July to 12 August 2026.
If you’re planning a bigger trip around your favourite artists touring Australia this year, our guides to the Babbu Maan Melbourne concert and the Rahat Fateh Ali Khan Melbourne show cover two more big names hitting the city this year.
