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.

Suzannah Espie & the Last Word live at the Taproom

Sunday August 2 at 5pm, FREE ENTRY.

“There aren’t too many songwriters able to match meaning with melody as well as Suzannah Espie.” – Charles Jenkins

“She’s the best.” – Rob Hirst, Midnight Oil

Suzannah Espie is one of Australia’s most respected and distinctive singer-songwriters. Over a career spanning more than three decades, she has carved out a unique place in the country’s alt-country, folk and roots landscape, captivating audiences with her smoky, expressive voice, razor-sharp songwriting, and deeply engaging live performances.

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Pubsing #47 – Adele ‘Rolling in the Deep’

Saturday 18th July at 7.30pm
Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/DNJJJ (bookings encouraged as our events regularly sell out)

There’s a fire starting in our hearts….
We’re finally doing it! PubSing is paying tribute to the mighty Adele!
‘Rolling in the Deep’ topped the charts in tweleve countries and propelled Adele into global superstardom.
Join us as we deep dive into the epic bluesy gospel vocals of the Queen of the Emotional Power Punch!

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Acid Arrow + Team Love live at the Taproom

Friday July 17 at 8pm, free entry.

After honing their chops in every dive bar, saloon and honky tonk in Naarm, sorcerers of twang, Acid Arrow are set to launch their new single “Drop Your Shoulders Down”, a slow-burn crooner that aches as much as it soothes. Riding the knife’s edge between struggle and surrender, the track leans into life’s trials and the quiet strength we all need at times. …

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Three Birds live and free at the Taproom

Sunday July 6, free entry.

Three Birds are a veritable Castlemaine supergroup. You have seen one, two or all three of Stephanie Carson, Tara Flinn and Briony Phillips, in the Castlemaine Idyll band, Friends of Wendy Cotton, PubSing Castlemaine, MaCapella and more.
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Pete Daly + Kyle Phillipson live at the Taproom

Sunday July 19 at 5pm, free entry.

Pete Daly (Bad Debts) and Kyle Phillipson (Wild Dog Mountains) play a very special FREE show on Sunday 19 July.

Pete is no stranger to the Taproom, having played here solo a number of times (with fellow Bad Debts member Al Carr) as well as in full band mode with Bad Debts. Pete’s songs are reflective, honest and melodic journeys that reward careful listeners. …

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Bec Sykes live at the Taproom, with Jules Sheldon and Guthrie – 4pm start!

Sunday August 9 at 4pm (note early start!), free entry. Duo show with support from Jules Sheldon and Guthrie.

Rising Naarm/Melbourne-based dream folk singer & songwriter Bec Sykes (she/her) performing songs from her Australian Music Prize-nominated debut album “Pepperpot Magic” and previewing the new music she’s been creating since its release.

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Caravans live at the Taproom

Friday July 24, free entry.

Caravans are a five-piece rock band from Kyneton led by guitarist and vocalist Paul Otway (bassist for The Panics). The band craft an introspective and evocative sound that weaves together rock, blues, and the occasional foray into outlaw country, all built around Otway’s original songwriting.

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Mighty Horse live at the Taproom

Friday July 31, free entry.

Two sets of live originals played with zest and vigour. Mighty Horse are road testing tunes for our next LP while also playing the monster hits!

Nicholas Ellerby + Cal Darke live at the Taproom

Friday August 14, free entry.

Nicholas Ellerby is headed East for a run of intimate rural shows in August 2026, the first of which will be at the Taproom in Castlemaine on Friday 14.
Joining Ellerby on stage for this show is long time collaborator and tour/stage co-pilot, Cal Darke, bringing some extra energy (and sweeter licks than a palomino pony) to this highly anticipated return to Victorian stages. …

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Rachel Clarke duo live at the Taproom

Rachel Clark and Harvey Blues are excited to make their duo debut at The Taproom on Sunday, August 16, performing 2 sets from 5-7pm. Entry is free!

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Psych-out! Dandy Jonestown Massacre live at the Taproom

Saturday October 24 at 8pm, ticketed.

Since 2016, the Dandy Jonestown Massacre have been recreating the psychedelic ear candy of The Dandy Warhols and The Brian Jonestown Massacre for local audiences across Melbourne and regional Victoria.

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Louise MacGregor + Sam Pollock live at the Taproom

Friday August 7, 8pm, free entry.

Vocally compared to the likes of Joni Mitchell and Jewell, prolific songwriter Louise MacGregor (Louie and the Pride, Longlea Lane) teams up with Sam Pollock (the Ratbags). His style on electric and his pedal game gives a bluesy, country hue to her varied back catalogue of catchy, quirky, folk style tunes.

This pair plan to charm and disarm the audience, transport them to another realm, then join them for the ride.

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Live music and events

SHIVERS DOWN YOURBACKBONE