Castlemaine State 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.

10/04/2026

More scenes from the 50th Anniversary Castlemaine State Festival. Be sure to save the date for 2028 – 17 to 26 March.

It takes a village to coordinate a successful festival of this scale, and we’d like to send our heartfelt thanks to our artists, patrons, sponsors, government supporters, volunteers and the photographers - all instrumental in creating and capturing the spirit of our community, region and this special milestone 50th anniversary event.

Government
Mount Alexander Shire Council
Creative Victoria
Visit Melbourne
Regional Arts Australia

Major Sponsors
Cantwell Property Castlemaine
Gunangara
The Mill Castlemaine

Event Sponsors
DON Smallgoods
Rotary Castlemaine
Maxi IGA Castlemaine
Boomtown Winemakers Cooperative
Johnny Baker
Mt Alexander Timber & Hardware
Mount Alexander Funerals
Heidelberg Materials Australia
Julie Millowick Photo

Sponsors
Castlemaine Boutique Accommodation
Robertson Hyetts
BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park
Community Bank Maldon & District
Dales Discount Paint & Tile Specialistby.committee
Greengraphics
Northern Brooks
V/Line

Media Partners
Castlemaine Mail
Midland Express
Triple R - 3RRR 102.7FM
MainFM

Product Supporters
Boomtown Winemakers Cooperative
MAFIC Wine
Legion Office Works
Fazioli Carpet Flooring Castlemaine

Pianoforte Consortium
Fay & Robert Cordy, Mark Gandolfo & Greg Preece, Kerry & Doug Hansford, Jan Malachowski, Dani & Tim McDermott, Jocelyn Pride & Peter Watts, Margaret Seedsman, Dr. R. Stobie.

The family of the late Yui Kwong Mak in his memory.

Photography in this post via:
Diana Domonkos
Brendan McCarthy
Shane Carey
Joseph Durham

31/03/2026

Castlemaine State Festival – well and truly back!�
From the Opening Night Street Party to the Garden Party Finale, more than 20,000 locals and visitors came together for 10 days of artistic immersion and community celebration.�
With full houses across almost every venue, standing ovations, animated conversations and thoughtful exhibitions - an uplifting festival spirit infused the town and region.�
Heartfelt thank you from Festival Directors Linda Sproul and Martin Paten, and all the Festival Board and team to audiences, artists, volunteers and community for bringing this 50th Anniversary Festival to life. �
Save the date for 2028 – 17 to 26 March

castlemainefestival.com.au



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