Friday, August 14, 2026

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Celebrate Dja Dja Wurrung...

A diverse program of free and low-cost community events showcasing Dja Dja Wurrung art and culture is to take place on Djandak (Djaara Country) this September.

Janet Dore appointed Interim...

Janet Dore has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Hepburn Shire Council. The decision was made at a Special Meeting of Council earlier this week.

What’s cooking in the...

The official opening of the new kitchen at the Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre occurred last week. The kitchen will be the new home of the Good Grub Club.

Cops, a robber and...

The European Eye is a theme for this week’s fascinating range of films at Daylesford’s Phoenix Cinema.

Events

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August 2026

Akmal

AKMAL is coming to HEPBURN PALAIS, sharing stories and thoughts about people who affected his life. Like his uncle, who pretended to be a doctor for many years by skipping medical school and simply buying a stethoscope and a white coat. Or his Coptic priest (who he confessed all his sins to) who was also […]
14 Aug
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Hepburn Palais
111 Main Road, Hepburn

Christ Church Concert Series – London Calling

An adventurous recital focussing on members of the double-reed family. With two oboes and baroque bassoon positioned alongside two recorders and harpsichord, this highly rare concert offering is sure to captivate, delight and surprise. This program profiles a series of now highly underrated expatriate composers (Pepusch, Finger, Keller, Loeillet and Linicke) that made their way […]
15 Aug
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Kingswood – Midnight Mavericks Album Tour

KINGSWOOD – Midnight Mavericks is a bold, after-dark record written in the quiet hours between the show and the silence — shaped by long drives, back rooms and hard self-reflection — exploring ambition and belonging, love and restlessness, loyalty and escape, all wrapped in worn-in country-rock built on melody, muscle and storytelling rather than polish. […]
15 Aug
6:30 pm - 10:30 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 […]
16 Aug
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Daylesford Railway Station
18 Raglan Street, Daylesford

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

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

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

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 […]
13 Sep
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Daylesford Railway Station
18 Raglan Street, Daylesford
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