Wed 4 Nov 2026
6:30pm
General Public Tickets
Mon 24 Aug 2026
2:00PM
Omnipotent Youth Society
This event is strictly 18+
Omnipotent Youth Society makes its Australian debut!
As one of the most influential and defining bands in Chinese rock music, Omnipotent Youth Society has created a sound entirely their own through profound ideas, poetic expression and richly layered musical arrangements. Moving between alternative rock, folk and art rock, their music navigates restraint and eruption, reality and imagination, capturing the changing fortunes of cities, generations and individuals.
The band’s self-titled debut album received widespread acclaim from both listeners and critics, becoming a landmark release in twenty-first-century Chinese-language music. Their second album, Inside the Cable Temple, further cemented their place in contemporary Chinese music through its expanded musical scope and intellectual depth.
For their first-ever Australian performances, Omnipotent Youth Society will bring a ten-piece live ensemble to Sydney and Melbourne. From delicate, gradually unfolding passages to explosive walls of sound, from intricate instrumentation to the collective resonance of the entire room, each song will become a “complex journey” through your own lived experience.
This is more than a concert. It marks the first arrival in Australia of one of the most important voices in Chinese rock.
Step into the world Omnipotent Youth Society has built through music and witness this long-awaited first encounter with Australian audiences.
万能青年旅店，首次来到澳大利亚。
作为中国摇滚乐坛极具影响力与代表性的乐队之一，万能青年旅店以深刻的立意、诗性的表达和极具层次感的音乐编排，构建出独树一帜的声音世界。他们的音乐游走于另类摇滚、民谣与艺术摇滚之间，在克制与爆发、现实与想象中，记录城市、时代与个体的命运。
乐队首张同名专辑广受乐迷与乐评界认可，成为新世纪华语乐坛的现象级作品；第二张专辑《冀西南林路行》则以其更为丰富的音乐性和思想性，进一步奠定了他们在当代华语音乐中的重要地位。
此次澳大利亚首演，万能青年旅店将携十人舞台编制登陆悉尼与墨尔本两城。从细腻铺陈到声浪迸发，从复杂器乐到全场共振，每一首作品都将在现场展开一段关于你自身生命体验的“复杂的漫游”。
这不仅是一场演唱会，更是中国摇滚重要声音的首次抵达。与万能青年旅店一起，走进他们用音乐构筑的精神领地，见证这场期待已久的澳大利亚初遇。
You must be 18 years or over to attend this event.
Valid Proof of Age photo ID is required by all patrons (Australian Driver’s License, Victorian Learners Permit, Passport, Proof of Age Card, Keypass). Photocopies and photos of ID will not be accepted.
Conditions of Entry:
To ensure you have a safe and enjoyable experience, please be aware of Forum Melbourne's Conditions of Entry here.
*Please note, steel cap shoes are not permitted to be worn inside the venue.
Mobile/Emailed Tickets: Download your tickets before you arrive. For the best experience we recommend downloading the Ticketek App to your phone.
Booth Ticket Holders: Please go to the Box Office on arrival at the venue to collect your wristband and our staff will then direct you to your booth. Note that a General Admission ticket plus a Booth Upgrade ticket must be purchased and presented together for booth access.
Please note the booths are a seated area and standing is not permitted. If you wish to stand, please move on to the floor standing section or behind the booths in the rear standing area.
Location: Forum Melbourne is located at 154 Flinders Street, Melbourne 3000.
Parking: Discounted parking rates are available at some nearby Wilson Car Parks. More info here.
Accessibility: Forum Melbourne is committed to making performances accessible to the widest possible audience. For further information about accessibility call 1300 11 10 11 and select option 2 for our accessibility customer service line, or you can find more info here.
Purchasing Tickets: Only purchase your tickets from our official ticketing partner, Ticketek and not from any unauthorised or secondary ticket sellers, as they do not guarantee access to the venue.
Cloakroom: A cloakroom is available upstairs on the Mezzanine level. The cost for cloaking is $5, which includes up to 3 items.
Bag checks: Due to security requirements, you will be required to show the contents of your bag to venue staff. Prohibited items will not be allowed into the venue and may be confiscated or entry may be refused.
Cameras: Phone cameras and small point and shoot cameras are permitted. No larger cameras or cameras with detachable lenses are permitted. No flash photography.
This event is strictly 18+
Wed 4 Nov 2026
6:30pm
General Public Tickets
Mon 24 Aug 2026
2:00PM