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MUSIC
27 Mar 2025, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pmTheatre Royal, 30 Hargraves St, CastlemaineNai Palm, front-woman of Hiatus Kaiyote, is revered as one of the defining soul artists of the 21st century. This spellbinding, captivating and intimate solo show is not to be missed! $52.
28 Mar 2025, 6:00 pm – 10:30 pmThe Taproom, 9 Walker St, CastlemaineCelebrate Frida Fiesta with Shedshaker! Enjoy a special Mex inspired menu followed by salsa dance lessons, and round the night off with Cuban dance music masters Son Quba. Live large and celebrate the Latin way. Viva Frida, Friday Fiesta! $15/$10.
28 Mar 2025, 7:30 pm – 10:00 pmTheatre Royal, 30 Hargraves St, CastlemaineAn explosive powerful show! 12 drums played with hands, feet, sticks, souring vocal harmonies, flutes, and spectacular dancing. Traditional polyrhythmic music repertoire of Jazz roots rhythms from Palm Wine and Highlife songs with their own original arrangements. Supporting act Mamba Negra. $43/$38.
29 Mar 2025, 12:00 pm – 12:50 pmPhee Broadway Theatre, Mechanics Lane, CastlemainePete the Plumber loves water and has a pet drop of water, Droppo, who brings stories of travels round the Water Cycle. Pete loves music and makes instruments from pipes, gloves, tubes and water. Pete loves fun, and sharing the fun. $15/$10.
29 Mar 2025, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pmThe Taproom, 9 Walker St, CastlemaineLeave your grown-ups at home and come down to the Taproom for this ALL AGES live music gig, VIP line up of local and state-wide bands, 3 solid hours of noise and fun. $10 over 18, $5 under 18.
29 Mar 2025, 5:00 pm – 11:50 pmlot19, 19 Mcshanag Rd, CastlemaineClub Unity is a party series showcasing DJ sets and Live acts, launched in Naarm with the next one being at lot19 in Castlemaine! We acknowledge the Dja Dja Wurrung as the custodians of the land this event will be hosted on. $20/$15.
29 Mar 2025, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pmMechanics Lane, CastlemaineTake a musical journey to the West Coast and experience the sounds of The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, Doobie Brothers, Joni Mitchell and Fleetwood Mac. FREE.
29 Mar 2025, 8:30 pm – 10:00 pmThe Taproom, 9 Walker St, CastlemaineDuncan first performed at Fringe 18 years ago & has since played the Maine on 100s of occasions. Joined by trio Duncan Graham’s Small Circle and the quintet Duncan Graham And The Way In, you’ll enjoy stories, songs and crackerjack musicians to create a one-off delight. $20/$15.
Multiple DatesGarden Seat presents Sunday Sessions30 Mar 2025, 2:00 pm – 5:00 pmThe Red Hill Hotel, 163 Main Rd, ChewtonLocal legend, label and producer Garden Seat presents Sunday Sessions in the Red Hill Hotel beer garden! With a curated line up of DJs and live acts, plus a very special Grunge Gallery party on Sun 30 March at 8pm featuring Garden Seat and special guests. 23 & 30 March and 6 April. FREE.
30 Mar 2025, 3:00 pm – 5:30 pmTheatre Royal, 30 Hargraves St, CastlemaineThe Black Sorrows are back on the road celebrating their 40th Anniversary and new album The Way We Do Business! This massive tour brings Sorrows’ hits and tomorrow’s classics to cities and towns nationwide. SOLD OUT.
30 Mar 2025, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pmThe Taproom, 9 Walker St, CastlemaineGippsland based Todd Cook is bringing his emotive lyrics and earthy tones to Castlemaine. His songs float from intricate fingerpicking to driving rhythms that stir the soul and tell stories of Australian landscapes and people. Todd will be accompanied on stage with mesmerising instrumentation. FREE.
30 Mar 2025, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pmThe Coolroom at Northern Arts Hotel, 359 Barker St, CastlemaineA Pretty Petty Session of Songs & Stories from the Suburbs. Suburban legend Dave Warner (of ‘From the Suburbs’ fame) takes us on an up close and personal journey through his five decades of music, writing and astute social commentary during this special show. $25/$20.
01 Apr 2025, 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm146 Finnings Rd Elphinstone, 146 Finnings Rd, ElphinstoneA very special all acoustic event! Join Duncan Graham’s Small Circle (The Goddamn Shirelles), Baroquial, Darling Tom Woodward and VIP guests under the stars sharing a wonderful combination of music from Baroque to folk and heart breaking balladry. $15/$10.
02 Apr 2025, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pmFlamin’ Galah Fringe Hub, Mechanics Lane, CastlemaineA DJ-led Community music and dance Good Grief event to play songs that conjure memories and celebrate someone or something you have lost. Local Death Café Founder Hayley West will be your DJ to facilitate the 2-hour event, together with a Grief Counsellor. Click below to add tracks to the playlist.
Grassy Strings02 Apr 2025, 8:00 pm – 9:30 pmThe Taproom, 9 Walker St, CastlemaineOn tour from India, Grassy Strings weave traditional bluegrass with the essence of American folk and swing, blending guitar and mandolin in traditional tunes and bluegrass standards, with Indian songs for a truly unique global sound. FREE.
Multiple Dates02 Apr 2025, 8:00 pm – 9:30 pmPhee Broadway Theatre, Mechanics Lane, CastlemaineCatch the premiere of this Kate Bush showcase featuring some of her greatest music. This dynamic performance is brought to you by the purposely formed ‘KB Band’. Prepare to feel moved and inspired by this retrospective. Two nights only, don’t miss out! Second show 5 April. $35/$30
03 Apr 2025, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pmThe Albion, 152 Duke St, CastlemaineThe Sweet Patooties, five ladies who should know better, will entertain you with quirky songs, cheeky humour and joie de vivre.
03 Apr 2025, 8:00 pm – 10:00 pmFlamin’ Galah Fringe Hub, Mechanics Lane, CastlemaineThree songwriting amigos will perform songs of their own creation. Songs to make you laugh, cry and cry harder Raised out of the dust, mines and forests of Central Victoria and songs schooled in the pubs and clubs of Castlemaine. $10/$8.
04 Apr 2025, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pmThe Albion, 152 Duke St, CastlemaineCam Robbins is joined by top Jazz players in every iteration of the Cam Robbins Trio’s monthly shows at The Albion Castlemaine. If you are a jazz head or a music lover in general, do not miss this one! FREE.
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