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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Joeys Coop live at the Taproom
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Paper Jane 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. …
Taproom Tribute to Prince
Friday 25 September, 8pm – $10 entry.
The famous Taproom tribute returns, and in the spotlight is the Purple One, the Lovesexy, the Symbol for a Name, the man whose Superbowl halftime performance will never be topped – Prince.
From his funky early tracks to the pop megahits, the smooth and sexy sounds to the, well, loved-up bangers, our collection of talented musicians will bring his works to life. …
Katy Steel 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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K.Walsh LIVE at the Taproom
Sunday 20 September, 5pm, free entry.
Now he is hitting the regions in solo mode and swinging by the Taproom for a Sunday arvo show full of great tunes and plenty of stories.
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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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M79 + OK Darling – singles launches LIVE at the Taproom
Saturday 19 September, 8pm, free
Double bill, double groove 
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Taproom faves M79 are joining forces with, er Taproom faves OK Darling for a massive night of dancefloor mayhem! They are both releasing new singles, so it’s time for a party.
It’s Castlemaine’s best in electro-funk and dance.
Free entry but be sure to book your table! …
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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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