Brass Monkey Live Music Venue

Brass Monkey Live Music Venue has been part of Cronulla’s music scene since 1999, combining a live performance room with a restaurant and bar at 115a Cronulla Street. Its programme has included Australian and international artists across jazz, rock, soul, folk and pop, with past performers such as Vince Jones, Missy Higgins, Sarah Blasko, James Morrison, Diesel, Katie Noonan, Josh Pyke, Renee Geyer and The Whitlams. The venue also keeps a history of shows spanning 1999 to 2024, giving it a long connection to the local live music circuit.

The setting is deliberately intimate. Guests head downstairs from street level into a room decorated with framed photographs reflecting the venue’s musical history. That tucked-away layout gives Brass Monkey a distinct atmosphere for a show, whether you are there for a recognised touring act or a smaller performance. The venue’s calendar and artist connections are central to the experience, with the team also able to arrange live bands and solo performers for private events.

For a regular night out, tickets can be booked as either Dinner & Show or Show Only, depending on the event. The dinner option includes a shared platter and a main meal per person unless the listing specifies a main meal only; drinks and sides are separate. The bar offers beer, wine, cocktails and spirits, so the venue works for guests who want to eat before a performance as well as those coming primarily for the music. Specific inclusions vary by show, making it worth checking the event details when booking.

Brass Monkey also caters for private birthdays, corporate events and other special occasions. Exclusive-use functions can accommodate up to 140 guests for a canapé-style event or up to 70 for a seated function, with the room adapted to suit the occasion. That makes it a practical choice for groups wanting food and live entertainment in one Cronulla venue. For a standard visit, it is best suited to music fans looking for a close-up performance setting, with the choice of a dinner package or a show-focused night.