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 7pm.
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.
Chloe Gill debut album launch at the Taproom
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Double Trouble! Mandy Connell Trio + Jake Lindsay & The Granites LIVE
Geoffrey Williams live at The Taproom
May 1st from 8pm, free entry – Geoffrey Williams, UK singer-songwriter, improviser, live looper is playing the Taproom!
He creates music out of thin air! Performing MOBO (music of Black origin) – originals, improvisation & reinterpretations of artists such as Prince. Think 1970s soul vocals, heavenly harmonies, chilled beatbox grooves! …
Fiddle Chicks live at the Taproom
Friday May 8 at 8pm, free entry – the Fiddle Chicks are returning to the Tap Room for another awesome evening of folky fiddle mayhem! Come and join us at this awesome venue, entry is FREEEEEE! Castlemaine was so fun we couldn’t stay away!
Jo Meares’ Silver Bullets return to the Taproom
Saturday May 9 – Jo Meares’ Silver Bullets are coming back to the Taproom!
Those who have seen Jo and band before know they are onto one of the best live acts in this country…
‘….the electrifying sounds of Jo Meares’ Silver Bullets brought the audience to a standing ovation at the end of their brilliant performance. Mark McCartney on ripping lead guitar, brilliant, Charlie Barker on mesmerizing bow and saw and backing vocals, Jo Meares leading the vocals and the irrepressible, wild Mark Carson on stand up double bass. A memorable session, fab night Tappy.’
JO MEARES’ SILVER BULLETS:
- JO MEARES – guitars, vocals
- MARK MCCARTNEY – guitars
- MARK CARSON – upright bass
- CHARLIE BARKER – backing vocals, saw
- MATTHEW COTTER – drums
- CHRISTIAAN WEBB – piano
Opening the evening will be the Peter Bodin trio – featuring local troubadour Peter Bodin, his daughter Mara and trumpet/flugelhorn player Jeremy Meaden.
Tix just $20 from Humanitix.
Jules Sheldon’s Boundary Riders with Freya Josephine Hollick
Sunday May 10, free entry – Jules Sheldon’s Boundary Riders with Freya Josephine Hollick.
When new songs inevitably begin to join a bands well-worn setlist, it always poses a few key questions.
- Is this tour a last dance, a goodbye to an album which has served a band well?
- Or is it a new kind of sway for them, with one foot in the past soon ready to join the other in the present?
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Oscar LaDell + Wilson Blackley live at the Taproom
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Oscar LaDell + Wilson Blackley live at the TaproomRead More »
Andrew McSweeney and the Wishing Horse + Phil Smith
Saturday May 16 at 8pm – Andrew McSweeney and the Wishing Horse launch their ground breaking new album Mountain Song with a redesigned, immersive show. You may have seen the band before, but this will be a new experience. Guest set from Phil Smith. Tix $25 from Humanitix.
The Faraway Three live at the Taproom
Sunday May 17 at 5pm, free entry!
Jack Howard, Alyce Platt, and Nicky Del Rey come together in the Faraway Three – a fresh, soulful trio – blending their rich musical histories into something truly unique.
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Rich Davies & The Low Road at the Taproom
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Unhindered by any one mode or method of creation, their 6-track debut album launches Sunday 24 May at Shedshaker Brewing, Castlemaine, with the full weight of their combined experience and musicality.
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Steppers Album Launch at the Taproom
Unhindered by any one mode or method of creation, their 6-track debut album launches Sunday 24 May at Shedshaker Brewing, Castlemaine, with the full weight of their combined experience and musicality.
Comparison is unfair.
Steppers have arrived.
Monstress live at the Taproom
Saturday May 30 at 8pm.
Monstress are a five-piece all-female and non-binary creative collective based on Gadigal land in Sydney. Frontwoman Sarah Homeh writes, manages, produces, and performs for the band on electric bass and vocals.
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