Mamma Chen's

Mamma Chen's Mamma Chen's is a live music venue offering a supportive space for people to share their music.
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We would like to acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and the Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation, the traditional owners of the land that we live and operate on. We would like to pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging and and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We’ll be closed Monday 06/04 for some R&R.Re-opening Tuesday 07/04 at 4pm!
05/04/2026

We’ll be closed Monday 06/04 for some R&R.
Re-opening Tuesday 07/04 at 4pm!

Hey folks! We’ll be open all Easter weekend.Pop in for a drink and a chat! ——————42A Albert Street 3011MON-THUR 4-11 // ...
03/04/2026

Hey folks! We’ll be open all Easter weekend.
Pop in for a drink and a chat!

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42A Albert Street 3011
MON-THUR 4-11 // FRI 4-1 // SAT 1-1 // SUN 1-11
HAPPY HOUR 4-7pm DAILY

Friendly. Inclusive. Accessible.

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Fresh new house vodka from  absolutely slaps whether it’s neat, with a cheeky mixer or in an afternoon espresso martini....
22/03/2026

Fresh new house vodka from absolutely slaps whether it’s neat, with a cheeky mixer or in an afternoon espresso martini.
We’re super excited to be teaming up with another local, q***r, independent small business.

What better way to spend a sunny Sunday?

Sunday vibes.Could this be the next single from a secret band?Open ‘till 11pm!
15/03/2026

Sunday vibes.
Could this be the next single from a secret band?

Open ‘till 11pm!

JUST ANNOUNCED!!!Saturday Feb 28th - FREE ENTRYToo edgy to go to flippin’?Too far to get out east and back this Saturday...
21/02/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED!!!

Saturday Feb 28th - FREE ENTRY

Too edgy to go to flippin’?
Too far to get out east and back this Saturday?
Chen’s has got you covered!

Local legends have put together a raw and energetic line up that’s free for you to come witness.

The skramz 5 piece fresh off their latest Ep tour have in-scripted the help of the chaotic .music and new comers to the scene .and.the.mountain.xx to fill your Saturday night with loud crunchy and emotional energy.

7:30 – Doors
8:00 – And The Mountain
9:00 – Sweatshop
10:00 – Keratin

Mamma Chen’s acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and the Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation, the true owners of the land that we live and operate on. We would like to pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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42A Albert Street 3011
MON-THUR 4-11 // FRI 4-1 // SAT 1-1 // SUN 1-11
HAPPY HOUR 4-7pm DAILY

Friendly. Inclusive. Accessible.

THIS WEEK MARKS MAMMA CHEN'S 4 YEAR BIRTHDAY!!!We've got something for everyone over the next few days, so come along an...
04/02/2026

THIS WEEK MARKS MAMMA CHEN'S 4 YEAR BIRTHDAY!!!

We've got something for everyone over the next few days, so come along and celebrate with us! All events this week are FREEEEEEE

WED 4th: Open Mic (7pm)
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THU 5th: Folk/Punk (7pm)
Brendan Hill ()
Flowers in the Attic ()
Mick Porter (Foley!) ()
Ainslie Cassar
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FRI 6th: Student Deals! (All night)
Show a valid student card for cheap drinks!
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SAT 7th: Noise Artists (2pm)
HAARK
Spasmoslop ()
D.M.O.A
FoH ()
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SAT 7th: New Wave/Synth Pop (8pm)
Millie Luby & the HRT BRKRS (.luby)
Orange Orange ()
Cosmic Whiplash (.whiplash)
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SUN 8th: Poetry Writing Workshop (1:30pm)
Facilitated by Assorted Sporks' Loran Steinberg (.sporks) and Es Foong
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SUN 8th: Karaoke! (6pm)
Hosted by Prue Brown (.dq)
Facilitated by
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42A Albert Street 3011
MON-THUR 4-11 // FRI 4-1 // SAT 1-1 // SUN 1-11
HAPPY HOUR 4-7pm DAILY

Friendly. Inclusive. Accessible.

We will be closed on Invasion Day.
23/01/2026

We will be closed on Invasion Day.

Aaaaaand we’re OPEN FOR 2026!!!Come down and share our first drinks of the year and celebrate another 12 months of live ...
03/01/2026

Aaaaaand we’re OPEN FOR 2026!!!

Come down and share our first drinks of the year and celebrate another 12 months of live music, community and fun!

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42A Albert Street 3011
MON-THUR 4-11 // FRI 4-1 // SAT 1-1 // SUN 1-11
HAPPY HOUR 4-7pm DAILY

Friendly. Inclusive. Accessible.

Aaaaaaand we’re OPEN FOR 2026!!!Come down and share our first drinks of the year and celebrate another 12 months of live...
03/01/2026

Aaaaaaand we’re OPEN FOR 2026!!!

Come down and share our first drinks of the year and celebrate another 12 months of live music, community and fun!

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42A Albert Street 3011
MON-THUR 4-11 // FRI 4-1 // SAT 1-1 // SUN 1-11
HAPPY HOUR 4-7pm DAILY

Friendly. Inclusive. Accessible.

Today will be our last day open for the year! (Sunday 21/12/25)Come down and have a few last drinks with us!Thank you al...
21/12/2025

Today will be our last day open for the year! (Sunday 21/12/25)

Come down and have a few last drinks with us!

Thank you all for making this incredible community so strong and supportive.
We love you all.

We'll reopen on Saturday the 3rd of January.

THIS SUNDAY!!!FREE ENTRYOn an intimate night –Bibi ( )Olivia Brasil ()Suds ()- will each play solo sets — just voice and...
09/12/2025

THIS SUNDAY!!!
FREE ENTRY

On an intimate night –

Bibi ( )
Olivia Brasil ()
Suds ()

- will each play solo sets — just voice and their instruments. Moving through different vibes, from melancholy to danceable grooves, dreamy and a bit punk, we invite you to join us for this multicultural evening!
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42A Albert Street 3011
MON-THUR 4-11 // FRI 4-1 // SAT 1-1 // SUN 1-11
HAPPY HOUR 4-7pm DAILY

Friendly. Inclusive. Accessible.

Address

42A Albert Street, Footscray
Melbourne, VIC
3011

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 11pm
Tuesday 4pm - 11pm
Wednesday 4pm - 11pm
Thursday 4pm - 11pm
Friday 4pm - 1am
Saturday 1pm - 1am
Sunday 1pm - 11pm

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