Live music
and events
Live music is at the heart of what we do. Our taproom hosts gigs every single weekend—plus a weekly open mic on Thursdays. View our gig listings here.
SHIVERS
DOWN YOUR
BACKBONE
Featuring everything from local legends to international touring acts there’s something for everyone at the Taproom.
And our regular Sunday arvo gigs are relaxed, up-close, and always good fun.
Interested in playing at the Taproom? Fill in this enquiry form.
OPEN MIC THURSDAYS
Every Thursday night, the Taproom comes alive with Open Mic—welcoming musicians, poets, and performers of all kinds. Whether you’re stepping up for the first time or a seasoned regular, it’s a relaxed and supportive space to share your voice.
Great beer, warm vibes and unexpected talent—come play or just enjoy the show from 7.30pm.
Apply to play at Open Mic Castlemaine.
Gig Calendar
UPCOMING GIGS & EVENTS
Coming up at the Taproom.
Check our socials for additional information.
Open Mic Every Thursday
Every Thursday night, the Taproom comes alive with Open Mic – welcoming musicians, poets and performers of all kinds. Come play or just enjoy the show from 7.30pm.
Put your name down to play at the Open Mic Castlemaine Facebook page.
Every Thursday 7.30pm – 10.30pm, free admission.
The Smith & Western Jury LIVE at the Taproom
Saturday June 13: Proudly presented by Lightning & Rhinestones and Lady Adventurer…
Melbourne’s rising superstars of the alt-country scene The Smith & Western Jury are hittin’ the road to promote their new single Lucky Stars and they are stopping by the Taproom! …
Pubsing – Voices for Reconciliation
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Main Game kick on with OK Darling and DJ Tim Rogers
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Rubita live at the Taproom
Sunday June 14 at 5pm, free entry.
Rubita is the project of Aotearoa songstress and guitarist Rachel Kibblewhite. …
Sherri Parry band live at the Taproom
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Twa Corbies LIVE at the Taproom’s Winter Solstice Party
June 21 at 5pm – the Winter Solstice calls for two things:
1. epic Celt folk duo Twa Corbies
2. officially launching our tasty range of dark beers for winter featuring the all new Whey Stout!
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The Royal Belgian Conspiracy live at the Taproom
Friday June 26 at 8pm, free entry – the Royal Belgian Conspiracy comes to Castlemaine! Let TRBC take you on a ride with their storytelling and their indie-folk alt-country goodness. …
Chaperone return to the Taproom
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Jimmy Lowdown and The Dirty Shames live at the Taproom
Sunday 12 July from 5pm, free entry – you’ve seen them in bands, duos and solo (literally, Glenn is a Solo Man) since the late eighties. Jimmy Lowdown and The Dirty Shames feature a trio of songful stalwart scallywags;
- James Lomas
- Fiona Lee Maynard
- and Glenn Maynard
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The Monds
Sunday June 28 at 5pm, free entry. More deets soon!