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.
Joshua Batten LIVE at the Taproom
Sunday 15 November, 5pm – free entry.
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Castlemaine Fringe Festival Art Auction
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Possum LIVE at the Taproom
Sunday 8 November, 5pm, free
Possum is contemporary folk at it’s very best. She is excited to share songs from her debut record Paynesville Seafoods as part of a 2026 regional Victorian tour. Acclaimed as one of Naarm’s most disarmingly honest and hilarious songwriters, her unique brand of hyperlocal folk captivates audiences with tales of Victorian towns and cities.
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Hugernaut LIVE at the Taproom
Friday 6 November, 8pm, FREE
Hugernaut lights it up and lets it rip, swinging between 70’s/80’s pub rock and classic alternative/progressive 90’s rock. “Raw, confident and fully locked into their identity as one of Australia’s most compelling undiscovered Indie Alternative Rock acts” (Remington Magazine).
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Burn in Hell LIVE at Day of the Dead party!
Sunday 1 November, 5pm, FREE
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The Smith and Western Jury LIVE at the Taproom
Friday 13 November, 8pm, FREE!
The Smith & Western Jury sound like the moment a freight train barrels past you — loud, fast, and impossible to ignore. Forged in the backrooms and beer-soaked stages of Naarm/Melbourne, the band deliver a rock-driven punch laced with a western twang. …
Charlie Needs Braces LIVE at the Taproom
Friday 20 November, 9pm, FREE
Coming back to the Taproom for another massive night of fun are the irrepressible CNB!
Garigal/Walkaloa sisters Charlie and Miri have drawn in audiences across Australia, their energetic musical landscapes weaving together stories and language. They are a non-stop party. Not seen them before? Now here is your chance.
Part of Scrub Up – the pre-Town Folk Festival party!
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The Silversound live at the Taproom
Fri Oct 30 at 8pm, free entry.
An afternoon of joyous celebration of song, deep space-rock grooves & psychedelic exploration at the Taproom. The Silversound are Melbourne legends Shane O’Mara, Andrew Tanner, Stu Thomas and Leroy Cope – psychedelic adventurers! …
Town Folk Festival
Saturday November 21 all day. SOLD OUT
A single-day music festival on Dja Dja Wurrung Country / Castlemaine, one of the highlights of the year. We have some of the best acts of the day here at the Tappy:
Gaia Scarfe 12.20
Any Young Mechanic 1.30
Maggie Alley 3.00
Bud Rokesky 4.30
Daisy Kilbourne 5.30
Jordie Lane 7pm
Then the wrap party with party animals the Tek Tek Ensemble at 10.15.
Jasmin Adria band live at the Taproom
Sunday Nov 22, 5pm, free entry.
“Jasmin evokes some heavy imagery and in her hands / with her voice it hits you that much harder.” (ABC’s Dave Ruby Howe)
Melbourne based, Surf Coast raised Jasmin Adria, sees her music as memories and nicknacks collected from things that she feels, sees and experiences throughout her life. …
Pubsing #49
You know the drill, learn a banger in 3 part harmony and let fly with a hundred or so of your new best friends.
Song TBC!