AC/DC lane

AC/DC Lane

The Melbourne audio-guided tour points out the entrance to AC/DC Lane, a laneway entirely dedicated to the legendary Australian hard rock band. It embodies the love story between Melbourne and rock, and the pride of a country that saw the birth of one of the greatest bands of the genre.

A tribute to Australian rock

Although the band's founding brothers were born in Glasgow, Scotland, it was in Australia, where their family emigrated in 1963, that they became passionate about music. The band has become a national pride and a symbol of Australian rock. The laneway was officially named AC/DC Lane in tribute to these musical heroes, whose name was, according to legend, inspired by an inscription seen on an electrical device.

What there is to see

The laneway, decorated with murals and tributes to the band, concentrates bars and clubs where rock music resounds. Very popular with enthusiasts, it is one of Melbourne's emblematic laneways, where musical culture and street art meet. It is a must-see for rock fans visiting the city.

Practical information

AC/DC Lane can be seen freely, in the open air, in the centre of Melbourne, near Flinders Lane. It is accessible at any time. The bars and clubs that line it follow their own hours, mainly in the evening. It is a quick and convivial stop, during the walk through the lanes.

Why is this laneway called AC/DC Lane ?

In tribute to the Australian hard rock band AC/DC, a symbol of the country's musical pride.

What is found in AC/DC Lane ?

Murals and tributes to the band, as well as bars and clubs where rock music resounds.