The complete guide to live music in Bendigo this weekend (Thu 7–Sat 9 May 2026). 9 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Bendigo for live music this weekend, Thu 7 May to Sat 9 May 2026. 9 shows across the city.
WILLIAM CRIGHTON - COLONIAL DRIFT ALBUM TOUR
When: Thursday 7 May 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Theatre Royal Castlemaine, Castlemaine
Price: $$25
Artists: William Crighton
ARIA award winner William Crighton, the pioneer of Bush-Psych and a bold voice of Australian folk rock, weaves stories of land, spirit, and struggle with raw intensity. His music echoes like ancient winds, grounding modern truths in timeless song. This tour celebrates the release of his 4th studio a…
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Eddy Current Suppression Ring *SOLD OUT*
When: Saturday 9 May 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Theatre Royal Castlemaine, Castlemaine
Artists: Eddy Current Suppression Ring
Formed in the front room of a vinyl pressing plant in Highett, ECSR have become one of Australia's most revered underground bands - without ever aiming for the spotlight. Since 2003 the four-piece has built a cult following for their raw, high-voltage sound - a stripped-back blend of garage rock, po…
SOUND MUSIC BAR
When: Saturday 9 May 2026 at 10:00pm
Where: Sound Music Bar, Bendigo
Price: $$12
Artists: Kumi
SOUND MUSIC BAR | KumiSaturday, 09.058PM-3AMFree entry before 10PMSound Music Bar, BendigoBirthday Week?Celebrate your birthday weekend at Sound Music Bar and receive:Free entry for you + 2 mates3x drink cards – on usRegister hereSafe Space PolicySound Music Bar is a place for all to express freely.…
Paul Dempsey Shotgun Karaoke
When: Friday 8 May 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Theatre Royal Castlemaine, Castlemaine
Live Music
When: Friday 8 May 2026 at Time TBA
Where: The Social Bar & Eating House Bendigo, Bendigo
Live music every Friday night
Live Local Music
When: Friday 8 May 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Queens Arms Hotel, Quarry Hill
Fiddle Chicks live at the Taproom
When: Friday 8 May 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: Taproom – Shedshaker Brewing, Castlemaine
Live Music
When: Saturday 9 May 2026 at Time TBA
Where: The Social Bar & Eating House Bendigo, Bendigo
Live music every Saturday night
Jo Meares' Silver Bullets return to the Taproom
When: Saturday 9 May 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: Taproom – Shedshaker Brewing, Castlemaine
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Bendigo This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.