THE DRONES *SOLD OUT*

Venue

Theatre Royal Castlemaine

Castlemaine, Bendigo • 500 cap

Tickets

Event Ended

Date & Time

Fri, 16 Oct

7:30pm

About this event

The Drones are back. After a decade away, the Melbourne post-punk outfit is reforming for a one-off Australian tour in 2026, with Mess Hall in support. Gareth Liddard's dense lyricism and confrontational vocal style built the band's reputation on uncompromising live shows — songs spanning seven studio albums, political edge, dark humour, brutal arrangements. Castlemaine's Theatre Royal is one of the stops on what the band has flagged as a limited run.

Set Times

Starts 7:30pm

The Drones ★ TBA

Times are as listed by the venue or ticket provider and can change — check with them before you go.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time does The Drones start?

The show at Theatre Royal Castlemaine is listed to start at 7:30pm on Friday, 16 October 2026. Set times for The Drones haven't been announced, and a listed start is often when doors open. Times are as listed by the venue or ticket provider and can change — check with them before you go.

Where is Theatre Royal Castlemaine located?

Theatre Royal Castlemaine is located at 30 Hargraves Street, Castlemaine, VIC. The venue has a capacity of 500 people.

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Location

30 Hargraves Street, Castlemaine Get Directions →

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Bird In A Church 2026 Your Gonna Die 2026 Boredom (Zero Percent Dub) 2018 Boredom (KIM Remix) 2026 Boredom (K.I.M Remix) 2018 Boredom (K.I.M Dub) 2018 Boredom - Zero Percent Remix 2016 Boredom - Zero Percent Dub 2016 Boredom - K.I.M Remix 2016 Boredom - K.I.M Dub 2016 Boredom 2026 Bone Idol (Live, Winter Gardens, Blackpool, 11 August 1996) 2009 Bone Idol (Live, The Pavilion, Bath, 12 October 1996) 2009 Bone Idol (Early Version) 2026 Bone Idol 2020 Blue Skies 2017 1 Percent 2017 Be Myself (Live, Winter Gardens, Blackpool, 9 August 1996) 2009 Be My Baby (Live, Winter Gardens, Blackpool, 11 August 1996) 2009 Be My Baby (Live, The Pavilion, Bath, 12 October 1996) 2009 Be My Baby (Live, BBC Radio 1, John Peel, Broadcast 13 December 1977) 2020 Be My Baby 2026 Baby² 2026 Baby Squared 2026 Baby 2026 Are You Leaving For The Country? 2026 Another Rousing Chorus You Idiots!!! 2026 American Pie 1997 Airstrikes 2017 Ain't Done Wrong 2011

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