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UPCOMING EVENTS
2025
/ 2026
Internationally acclaimed vocal quartet Windborne bring their extraordinary harmonies and social conscience to Castlemaine. Hailed by The Guardian as “the most exciting vocal group in a generation,” Windborne’s singing is rooted in folk traditions from around the world — layered, resonant and alive with purpose. Their repertoire moves seamlessly from Appalachian ballads to songs of […]
Virtuosity meets intimacy in this concert featuring world-renowned violinist Sergej Krylov playing a 1710 Stradivari ‘Camposelice’ and pianist Konstantin Shamray. Greatly influenced by cellist Mstislav Rostropovich, with whom he regularly shared a stage as a young violinist, Krylov’s nuanced artistry has seen him perform internationally as well as hold the role of Music Director of […]
The Aryo Seno Ensemble invites audiences into a vibrant sound world where tradition and innovation meet. Drawing from Indonesia’s rich musical heritage, the ensemble creates an immersive journey through intricate rhythms, shimmering textures, and lyrical melodies — where the meditative stillness of gamelan meets the dynamic pulse of contemporary world music. Founded and led by […]
A celebration of the timeless power of opera. Experience soaring arias, dramatic duets and stirring ensembles up close in this intimate opera recital. Presented by Victorian Opera for the Festival’s 50th anniversary, The Heart of Opera features principal artist Kathryn Radcliffe alongside prize-winning emerging artists Bailey Montgomerie (baritone), Rachael Joyce (soprano) and Alessia Pintabona (soprano), […]
Extraordinary/Ordinary returns as a live panel conversation hosted by Lisa D’Onofrio—writer, occasional poet, podcast maker, and long-standing advocate for community storytelling in Central Victoria. Her work is shaped by close observation, curiosity, and a deep commitment to uncovering the histories often left at the margins. The podcast, shortlisted for the 2024 Victorian Community History Awards, […]
DEEP HEART is a collaboration in poetry and song exploring love in all its strange, enduring forms. Poet Ross Donlon joins with Rebecca Morton and Ken White to trace the fault lines between tenderness and truth, drawing from a lifetime of writing about connection, loss and renewal. This performance feels like being invited into a […]
Orchestra of Extinction is a long term project in which Forest Keegel and her collaborator sound artist Amanda King explore the habitat of threatened species. During immersive field trips they gather audio visual material that encapsulates each habitat as well as environmental traces such as plant saps, beeswax, soil and leaves. What they discover is […]
Orchestra of Extinction is a long term project in which Forest Keegel and her collaborator sound artist Amanda King explore the habitat of threatened species. During immersive field trips they gather audio visual material that encapsulates each habitat as well as environmental traces such as plant saps, beeswax, soil and leaves. What they discover is […]
Orchestra of Extinction is a long term project in which Forest Keegel and her collaborator sound artist Amanda King explore the habitat of threatened species. During immersive field trips they gather audio visual material that encapsulates each habitat as well as environmental traces such as plant saps, beeswax, soil and leaves. What they discover is […]
Orchestra of Extinction is a long term project in which Forest Keegel and her collaborator sound artist Amanda King explore the habitat of threatened species. During immersive field trips they gather audio visual material that encapsulates each habitat as well as environmental traces such as plant saps, beeswax, soil and leaves. What they discover is […]
Orchestra of Extinction is a long term project in which Forest Keegel and her collaborator sound artist Amanda King explore the habitat of threatened species. During immersive field trips they gather audio visual material that encapsulates each habitat as well as environmental traces such as plant saps, beeswax, soil and leaves. What they discover is […]
20 - 29
March
2026
The Castlemaine State Festival began in 1976 through the vision of founder Berek Segan AM OBE and has now grown to become Australia’s longest running flagship regional arts festival.
In 2026, the Castlemaine State Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary and you’re invited to a party like no other.