Stars & Bars Festival Heathcote
Stars & Bars Festival Heathcote Rolls Out in 2026 with a 2 Day Festival Friday 17th & Saturday 18th April, 2026
We've ramped up the revolution and scoured the galaxy to deliver a star-studded Lineup with a slight cosmic tinge for edition #5 as well as 3 brand new Locales to discover on this years' Trip To The Country.
The Trail Blazin', Star Gazin', Hell Raisin' Countrified Music Festival Concept, part magical mystery music bus tour part winery/brewery tour rides again to soundtrack your sonic sojourn in Central Victoria’s Heartland.
O.R.B.
Immigrant Union
Bud Rokesky
The High Street Drifters
Acid Arrow
Elly Mck & The Unbelievers
Grim Fawkner
Alister Turrill
Matt Bourke
Leslie D.King
+ special guest
DJ Chunky Love
We're delving into everything from Alt Country & Americana to Rootsy Folk, Rock'N'Soul, Australiana Bluegrass, Twangy Horror Country to Garage Blues and Fuzzed Out Psych Rock plus a heavy dose of Classic Rock thrown in for good measure...
Our Legendary Locales are much more than just pubs, breweries and wineries they are hand picked, immersive spaces with their own stories to tell, perfectly suited for musical performances with a mix of indoor & outdoor stages back dropped with stunningly serene vistas.
We're kicking off proceedings at a brand new locale The Watering Hole in the Main Street for Friday Night Family Dinner mixing things up a bit with a brand new indoor outdoor venue with a purpose built stage that's a favourite haunt for locals.
The Heathcote Express Bus Tour rolls out Saturday 18th April, 2026 where you'll enjoy a magical mystery music tour of the Heathcote region.
We'll travel to the famous Redesdale Hotel for an early lunch and beergarden performance , then onto Sanguine Estate for tastings and a cellar door show amongst rolling hillside vistas.
Followed by a much requested return journey to Munari Winery for afternoon tea for a Golden Hour set before arriving at our final destination Palling Bros Brewery for the Evening Session.
Stars & Bars Festival Heathcote brings together an assemblage of amazingly talented artists with some unique Central Victorian Goldfields locales; combined with an exploration of the region's exceptional wines, craft beers, artisanal spirits, local produce as well as that famous Heathcote Hospitality.
4 EVENT TICKET TYPES
- Heathcote Express Bus Tour ( includes Palling Bros Brewery access ) - Saturday 18/4/26
- Friday Night Family Dinner – The Watering Hole Heathcote – Friday 17/4/26
- The Evening Session – Palling Bros Brewery – Saturday 18/4/26
- Bendigo Boomerang - Return Bus Transfer Service - Saturday 18/4/26
TICKET 1
The Heathcote Express Bus Tour
Saturday 18th April, 2026
10:30am – 10:30pm.
7 acts across 4 locales over 12 hours
Includes 2 Tastings & Complimentary Afternoon Tea.
Bus Tour Ticket Includes entry to Palling Bros Evening Session
$145 + b/f Tickets via www.oztix.com.au. Tickets Strictly Limited.
Line Up features;
O.R.B. , Immigrant Union, Bud Rokesky, Acid Arrow, The High Street Drifters, Elly Mck & The Unbelievers + special guest DJ Chunky Love
Includes 2 guided wine tasting sessions + complimentary afternoon tea in the bus tour ticket price. All other food & drinks at ticketholders expense.
Arrive in comfort & style on our Luxury Buses visiting The Redesdale Hotel, Sanguine Estate, Munari Wines and Palling Bros Brewery.
Bus Departs 10:30am from Heathcote Visitor Info Centre in the Main Street & arrives back on the doorstep of Palling Bros Brewery at 6:00pm to kick off the Evening Session ( entry to Evening Session included in Bus Tour Ticket ).
TICKET 2
Friday Night Family Dinner @ The Watering Hole Heathcote
Friday17th April, 2026
7:00pm – 10:30pm. 105 High St, Heathcote.
$15 + b/f Tickets via www.oztix.com.au. Limited tix available at door $20
Featuring Grim Fawkner, Alister Turrill, Matt Bourke, Leslie D.King
+ special guest DJ Chunky Love
Enjoy Dinner & A show at this official warm up event in the The Watering Hole Heathcote's Undercover Beer Garden
Ticket includes entry to the gig in the beer garden, dinner is the responsibility of ticket holder.
TICKET 3
The Evening Session @ Palling Bros Brewery
Saturday 18th April, 2026
6:00pm – 11:00pm. 168 High St, Heathcote.
$35 + b/f Tickets via www.oztix.com.au. Limited tix available at door
Featuring 4 acts O.R.B, Immigrant Union, Bud Rokesky + special guest DJ Chunky Love
If you can’t make a day of it, join the tour at Palling Bros Brewery in the Beer Garden from 6pm. Enjoy a pre-show meal, sample some locally handcrafted beers or grab a Moon Dog Fizzer Seltzer from the Envy Distillery Pop Up Bar.
Pre-sale tickets encouraged. Limited tickets available at the door.
TICKET 4
Bendigo Boomerang Bus Service
Saturday 18th April, 2026
Pick Up Bendigo Train Station 9:45am
Drop Off Bendigo Train Station 12:00am ( departs from Palling Bros Brewery 11:00pm Sharp )
$45 + b/f Tickets via www.oztix.com.au.
This transfer service is available on a strictly limited basis & subject to capacity.
For Full event details visit www.starsandbars.com.au
Buy The Ticket, Take The Ride…
Proudly supported by our Event Partners
Blueprint Sounds + Moon Dog Craft Brewery
www.starsandbars.com.au
