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Events

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August 2026

Friday Night Jazz

Kick off your weekend with live jazz and aperitivo. Featuring a dynamic new jazz duo every week, bring your friends for fresh sounds, great drinks, and an unbeatable Friday evening vibe. Where: Back Bar, 5 Howe Street, Daylesford When: From 5 pm
21 Aug
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Back Bar
3 Howe Street, Daylesford, 3460

Live piano with Valiant Von Thule

Local pianist Valiant Von Thule sets the mood with soulful, shimmering melodies, creating the perfect backdrop for a relaxed evening. Gather your friends for great conversation, warm atmosphere, and your favourite libation in hand. Where: Daylesford Hotel, 2 Burke Square, Daylesford When: From 6:30 pm
21 Aug
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Daylesford Hotel
2 Burke Square, Daylesford

DJ Playa D

Catch DJ Playa D live as he brings the ultimate mix of smooth soul, cool blues, hip jazz funk, and Motown classics to the decks. It’s set to be a top night of timeless rhythms and great energy, so gather your friends and hit the dance floor. Where: Hepburn Palais, 111 Main Road, Hepburn Springs […]
21 Aug
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Hepburn Palais
111 Main Road, Hepburn

True and Fictional Crime Walking Tour

Stories of murder, mayhem, and mysterious crimes of Daylesford  on this 90-minute guided walk. Our exclusive Daylesford Words in Winter event has landed. Inspired by Australian writers including Kerry Greenwood, Les Pitt and Beck Lister, this walk will follow the notorious happenings of corrupt public servants, brothels, Chinese opium dens and much more! www.alicesjourneys.com   email us info@alicesjourneys.com Tickets […]
22 Aug
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Daylesford Visitor Information Centre
98 Vincent Street, Daylesford, 3460

The Neil Diamond Story

Relive six decades of unforgettable hits with The Neil Diamond Story: Hot August Night Tour 2026. Featuring Melbourne’s own Jason Taylor alongside some of Australia’s finest musicians, this high-energy show captures the sound, soul, and spectacle of a true music legend. Where: Hepburn Palais, 111 Main Road, Hepburn Springs When: From 8 pm Tickets from […]
22 Aug
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Hepburn Palais
111 Main Road, Hepburn

Daylesford Sunday Market

On Every Sunday! Up to 130 stalls a week, free parking and dog friendly for friendly dogs (leash a must). We greatly appreciate a gold coin donation on entry but do not require it to enter. The Daylesford Sunday Market is run by the Daylesford Railway and together they are a popular attraction for locals […]
23 Aug
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Daylesford Railway Station
18 Raglan Street, Daylesford

Words in Winter – Curiouser and Curiouser

Curiosity is what brings people together around stories. It invites us to listen more deeply, imagine differently and explore the world through other perspectives.” —Devon Taylor, Festival Producer Words in Winter is an annual literary festival held each August on Djaara country and across the twin towns of Daylesford and Hepburn. The volunteer-led festival brings […]
26 - 30 Aug
All Day

Winter Sounds

Winter Sounds returns to cool country this August with Magic Dirt, Augie March, Public Figures, Kate Miller-Heidke and more. This year’s program runs from 27 to 30 August, opening on Thursday night with acclaimed singer-songwriter Lior performing with a string quartet inside Daylesford’s atmospheric St Peter’s Church. Tickets on sale from wintersounds.com.au  
27 - 30 Aug
3:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Daylesford Sunday Market

On Every Sunday! Up to 130 stalls a week, free parking and dog friendly for friendly dogs (leash a must). We greatly appreciate a gold coin donation on entry but do not require it to enter. The Daylesford Sunday Market is run by the Daylesford Railway and together they are a popular attraction for locals […]
30 Aug
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Daylesford Railway Station
18 Raglan Street, Daylesford

Leah Senior

  Winter Sounds is returning to the historic churches, schoolhouses and country halls of Daylesford and surrounds next month!   Don’t miss acclaimed Australian folk artist Leah Senior performing an intimate Sunday morning show in the beautiful Glenlyon Hall on Sunday, August 30.   Fresh scones & tea/coffee will be served by the local community […]
30 Aug
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Glenlyon Hall
32 Barkly Street, Glenlyon
September 2026

Patrick Savage at Christ Church

Making his third appearance with Christ Church Concerts Patrick Savage brings another unique and special concert. He will be playing miniature masterpieces by Kreisler, Dvorak, Paganini, Brahms, John Williams and more. A review from his last concert at Christ Church said; “Patrick is a world class musician…. and has a stellar career as a soloist, […]
05 Sep
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Christ Church
Stanbridge Hall at Christ Church Anglican 54 Central Springs Road, Daylesford VIC 3460

Daylesford Sunday Market

On Every Sunday! Up to 130 stalls a week, free parking and dog friendly for friendly dogs (leash a must). We greatly appreciate a gold coin donation on entry but do not require it to enter. The Daylesford Sunday Market is run by the Daylesford Railway and together they are a popular attraction for locals […]
06 Sep
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Daylesford Railway Station
18 Raglan Street, Daylesford
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