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.
Psych-out! Dandy Jonestown Massacre LIVE at the Taproom
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Romanie + Clover Blue LIVE at the Taproom
Sunday 25 October, 5pm, free entry.
Multi-award-winning Naarm/Melbourne-via-Belgium indie artist Romanie is hitting the road in celebration of her acclaimed sophomore album It’s Not That Funny, which landed #14 in the AUS album ARIA charts and was nominated for the Australian Music Prize. It’s Not That Funny asks what it means to keep going when life feels overwhelming.
This tour is Romanie’s answer: an invitation to make something together. …
Katy Steele THIS IS ME, UNDRESSED live at the Taproom
Thursday 8 October, 8pm – ticketed.
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Lucy Wise + Valley Road Double Album Launch + Luke Watt
Saturday 10 October, 8pm, ticketed.
Join Central Vic songwriters Lucy Wise and Valley Road for an evening of heartwarming songs, intricate guitar work and stunning vocal harmonies at Shedshaker Castlemaine.
Award-winning songwriter, Lucy Wise creates music that gently opens a door you didn’t realise was closed. Blending contemporary folk with pop-inflected melodies, intricate guitar work and poetic lyricism, her songs make space for reflection on belonging, connection and the inner lives we carry. Lucy has toured internationally and earned major accolades, including Solo Artist of the Year at the 2024 Australian Folk Music Awards. This show forms part of Lucy’s East Coast Australian tour of her forthcoming fifth album, ‘Salt’ this September-October. …
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Malibu Spacey + The Bad Health LIVE at the Taproom
Friday 9 October, 8pm, free entry.
Malibu Spacey is pleased as punch to announce the release of new EP Second Favourite T-Shirt. The four new tracks see the band at their most Spacey-ish, dishing out lush three and four-part harmonies across songs that swing from dark country-inflected rock to 70s folk and dreamy indie. Among it all you’ll find surreal lyrical worlds detailing acute bouts of hypochondria, finding comfort in daydreams, and the swinging fortunes of just living life. …
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The F Jays LIVE at the Taproom
Friday 23 October, 8pm, free entry.
After over a decade of making music together, The F Jays have finally committed 11 of their original songs to an album – with downloads and streamable options as well.
It’s time to let the funk loose! Don’t miss the album lunch – come along, get your ears around the tunes played live and get your hands on The F Jays’ debut album “Juicer”! …
Joshua Batten LIVE at the Taproom
Sunday 15 November, 5pm – free entry.
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Jhana Allan LIVE at the Taproom
Sunday 11 October, 5pm. FREE
Jhana Allan is a multi-instrumentalist, and folk-rock singer songwriter, amongst many other hats she has worn throughout her long music career. She has supported Australian artists such as Frente, Fred Smith, Lucie Thorne and Isobel Knight.
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Todd Cook and the Rufous Whistlers LIVE at the Taproom
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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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Sunset Stranger live at the Taproom
Sunday Oct 18, 5pm, free entry.
Sunset Stranger (Stephen E. Stanisic) is a guitar picker and songwriter from Melbourne. He will be joined on vocals by Helena Plazzer (Honeymoon Bridge) for a number of songs from their shared back-catalogue. Two sets from 5-7. …
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!