Castlemaine State Festival

22/10/2026

TOMORROW NIGHT – DON'T MISS OUT!

The Boundless Heart
Join internationally acclaimed violinist Satu Vänskä of the Australian Chamber Orchestra, alongside exceptional musicians Elina Faskhi and Konstantin Shamray, for a breathtaking performance featuring works by Haydn, Ravel and Shostakovich.

📍 The Goods Shed, Castlemaine
📅 Tomorrow, Friday 23rd of October

🎟️ TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE!
Book now via the Castlemaine State Festival website.

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to experience world-class musicians right here in Castlemaine!

Proudly presented by Castlemaine State Festival as part of the Live at Yours concert series.

22/10/2026

05/10/2026

THE BOUNDLESS HEART
Live at Castlemaine

Experience an extraordinary evening of chamber music at The Goods Shed, Castlemaine, featuring world-renowned violinist Satu Vänskä, Principal Violin of the Australian Chamber Orchestra.

Joining Satu are Elina Faskhi and Konstantin Shamray for an intimate and captivating program of chamber music, bringing together works by Haydn, Ravel and Shostakovich.

Satu Vänskä — violin
Konstantin Shamray — piano
Elina Faskhi — cello

Presented by Castlemaine State Festival as part of our Live at Yours series, this is a rare opportunity to experience exceptional musicianship in the intimate setting of The Goods Shed.

📍 The Goods Shed, Castlemaine
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now
https://castlemainefestival.com.au/event/the-boundless-heart/

Come for the music. Stay for the magic. ❤️

Australia’s longest-running flagship regional arts festival.

26/08/2026

22/06/2026

Live at Castlemaine x Mayaan Licht
August 14th, 7pm
Castlemaine Town Hall
https://castlemainefestival.com.au/event/mayaan-licht/

29/05/2026

IMPORTANT VENUE UPDATE!
Please note the venue for the upcoming Live at Castlemaine X Lucas Debargue performance this Saturday has changed.
The performance will take place at:

THE GOODS SHED CASTLEMAINE.
21 Kennedy St Castlemaine.

Doors Open: 6:30pm
Performance begins: 7:00pm
Tickets available at the door or online via the CSF website.

11/05/2026

If you made it to the 50th Anniversary Castlemaine State Festival this year, we'd love to hear from you.

Your feedback genuinely shapes what this festival becomes, and with a 2028 edition already on the horizon, what you thought of this year really matters to us. The survey takes less than 10 minutes, and everyone who leaves their name and contact details goes into the draw for prizes.

Responses close 15 May, so there's still time! Follow the link and let us know what you experienced.

https://glo.link/iig6ehwq

06/05/2026

OUR FIRST 2028 FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER

There’s more to look forward to in Castlemaine this May.

Following the huge success of the recent 50th Castlemaine State Festival, we’re excited to announce an upcoming fundraising event featuring internationally acclaimed pianist Lucas Debargue.

In collaboration with Live at Yours, Debargue will perform at the Castlemaine Town Hall on Saturday 30 May 2026 at 7pm

Debargue first gained international recognition at the XV International Tchaikovsky Competition, where his originality and depth captivated audiences. With a unique artistic path shaped by literature, painting and jazz, his performances offer something truly distinctive — thoughtful, expressive and deeply engaging.

He has since performed at some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including the Berlin Philharmonie, Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Wigmore Hall and Carnegie Hall, and alongside leading orchestras such as the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Mariinsky Orchestra and Orchestre de Paris.

A Sony Classical artist, Debargue’s recordings range from Scarlatti and Bach to Chopin and Ravel, as well as his own compositions. With more than twenty original works to his name, he is as much a creator as he is a performer.

This Live at Castlemaine x Lucas Debargue performance promises an intimate and memorable evening in the beautiful surrounds of the Castlemaine Town Hall — and a wonderful opportunity to support the continued success of the festival.

https://tix.castlemainefestival.com.au/Events/Live-at-Castlemaine-Lucas-Debargue

04/05/2026

If you came along to any of the Castlemaine State Festival, we’d love to know more about you and your festival experience, to help us scheme another special event in 2028.

If you can spare 7-8 minutes, please complete the attached survey.

Provide us with your name and contact details at the end of the survey and you'll go into the draw for a few prizes as well!

Survey responses are open until 15 May.

https://glo.link/iig6ehwq

30/04/2026

The Castlemaine State Festival is proud to be part of a community where creativity thrives on every corner—and even more excited to see our already rich theatre scene continue to grow. Alongside beloved local companies and performance practices such as Castlemaine Theatre Company and Punctum and performers, a new voice is about to take the stage…

Please join us in warmly welcoming The Ravens Theatre Company
Their debut production, The Seagull by Anton Chekhov, promises to bring fresh energy, bold storytelling, and unforgettable performances to our town.

Catch it at the Phee Broadway Theatre, Castlemaine
12–20 June 2026

Here’s to new beginnings, shared stories, and a stage that keeps expanding.