Night Cat proposes 'Blue Cat' — a 400-person jazz and Latin supper club next door in Fitzroy

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--> --> --> --> --> --> --> --> --> --> --> --> --> --> --> --> --> --> --> --> --> --> --> --> This Just In: Door — Expanding with a Live Jazz and Latin Supper Club A 400-person supper club dedicated to jazz and Latin music could be the next addition to Fitzroy's nightlife scene. Hudson Brown Published on September 23, 2026 Keeping nightlife alive at the Night Cat hasn't always been straightforward.

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• The much-loved Fitzroy venue has just revealed exciting expansion news, aimed at strengthening Melbourne's live music scene and offering punters another reason to head out.
• As shared on the Night Cat's Instagram, the venue has secured the lease to its next-door neighbour on Johnston Street.
• According to planning documents, the proposed 400-person capacity venue, referred to as Blue Cat, will bring a live jazz and Latin focus amid a seated supper club.

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The venue also plans to operate more frequently than the Night Cat, with smaller crowds in mind. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The Night Cat (@thenightcat_fitzroy) Yet the celebrations are still on hold — at least for the moment. To go ahead with its expansion, the Night Cat needs to secure a planning permit.

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• With both the creative and nightlife economy doing it tough, this news could be big for local musos and fans.
• As the Night Cat's statement says: "This means more opportunities for musicians and more room to keep Melbourne's live music community moving." Head to Instagram for more information.
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Calendar Experience the best and brightest events in town. While the Night Cat has been in the spotlight recently due to a months-long legal battle over a soundproofing complaint, which the venue eventually won, the new smoking area is designed to contain patron noise within the premises, rather than having people linger on the street. The best of Concrete Playground, straight to your inbox.

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