Venues
St Peter’s Church, Daylesford
Perched high on the hill overlooking Daylesford, since 1865 the grand St Peter’s Church has loomed large over the town, when the wonderfully-named Bishop James Alipius Goold officially opened its doors.
Over 160 years later St Peter’s remains one of Daylesford’s most significant landmarks, and for three wintery nights this August, some of Australia’s most extraordinary artists will perform within its hallowed walls.
Performances at St Peter’s Church
Thursday, August 27
Lior with String Quartet
Friday, August 28
Augie March
Saturday, August 29
Kate Miller-Heidke
Details
Doors / Bar : 7:00pm
Performances Commence : 8:00pm
Address: 13 Duke Street, Daylesford
All shows individually ticketed
Bullarto Hall,
via the Spa Country Railway
Bullarto is a sleepy little hamlet just out of Daylesford, and to get you there we’ve chartered a vintage train from our friends at the Spa Country Railway
Meet us at Daylesford Railway Station for a half hour jaunt through the Wombat State Forest - from there it’s a gentle wander up an old bush track to the hall, where we’ll have the fire drums roaring and the Hot Toddys ready to go.
Performances at Bullarto Hall
Friday, August 28
Henry Wagons
supported by Queenie
Evening show - train departs 6:00pm, returns 10:30pm
Saturday, August 29
Romy Vager
supported by Public Figures
Arvo show - train departs 12:00pm, returns 4:45pm
Magic Dirt
supported by Beans
Evening show - train departs 6:00pm, returns 10:30pm
Sunday, August 30
Pony Face presents Nebraska
supported by Milly Strange
Arvo show - train departs 12:00pm, returns 4:45pm
Details
Departs Daylesford Railway Station: 18 Raglan Street, Daylesford
All shows individually ticketed - wood-fired pizzas will be available for purchase
The Old Schoolhouse, Kooroocheang
Under the shadow of one the largest extinct volcanoes in the district, the former Kooroocheang Primary School closed its doors in 1962 and had been leaning on its side ever since, gradually sinking into the surrounding paddocks. That is until a couple of years ago, when local chippy Brenton strapped it to his car winch and had the whole thing straightened before morning smoko.
Since then the Old Schoolhouse has been meticulously restored - blackboards and all - much to the delight of the local farming community. Just 20 minutes from Daylesford, there’s a stillness at Kooroocheang to which you can’t put a name, and we’re so excited to be kicking open the school doors for two incredible performances as part of Winter Sounds ‘26.
Performances at The Old Schoolhouse
Saturday, August 29
Hana & Jessie-Lee’s Bad Habits
Sunday, August 30
William Crighton
Details
Doors / Bar: 12:30pm
Performances Commence : 1:30pm
The Old Schoolhouse - 1140 Werona-Kingston Road, Kooroocheang
All shows individually ticketed -
a BBQ lunch from the Kooroocheang Fire Brigade will be available for purchase
Glenlyon Community Hall
Performances at Glenlyon Hall
Sunday, August 30
Leah Senior
Details
Doors / Bar Opens: 10:30am
Performances Commence : 11:00am
Glenlyon Community Hall - Daylesford-Malmsbury Road, Glenlyon
Fresh scones & tea / coffee from the local community will be available for purchase
For those yet to wander into the historic Glenlyon Village Hall, you’re in for a treat. Lovingly restored by the local community, this beautiful building has served the district well over the last 131 years, and we’re chuffed to have been handed the keys for a morning with the sublime Leah Senior.
