🎶 Live Music on the Bellarine Peninsula
Where to Catch Coastal Vibes & Great Live Tunes Near Sandpiper House
If you're the kind of traveller who loves to start and end a beach day with live tunes and a chilled drink in hand, the Bellarine Peninsula has you covered. From breezy winery gigs to cosy pub sessions and coastal festivals, there's no shortage of live music on offer—all just a short drive from Sandpiper House.
Here’s your ultimate guide to the best live music venues and events on the Bellarine—whether you’re after acoustic sets, big-name gigs, or something in between.
🍷 1. Flying Brick Cider Co. – Wallington
🎸 Laid-back lawn vibes + live bands every weekend
Grab a cider paddle, kick back under the umbrellas, and enjoy the sounds of local acoustic artists and cover bands every Friday to Sunday. With a lively outdoor setting and great food, Flying Brick is a fave among locals and visitors alike.
📍 Location: 1251–1269 Bellarine Hwy, Wallington
🗓️ Live Music: Fri evenings & Sat–Sun afternoons
💰 Cost: Free entry, bookings recommended
🍷 2. Scotchmans Hill – Drysdale
🎶 Jazz in the vines, blues sessions, and acoustic Sundays
This stunning winery often hosts seasonal music events, from relaxed acoustic sessions to jazz afternoons among the vines. Pair your tunes with award-winning wine and local cheese—yes, please!
📍 Location: 190 Scotchmans Rd, Drysdale
🗓️ Live Music: Selected Sundays & special events
💰 Cost: Event-based, often free with wine tasting
🍺 3. The Whiskery – Drysdale
🎤 Distillery meets music lounge
Home to Bellarine Distillery gin, this rustic spot offers live music most weekends in a relaxed garden setting. Think folk, blues, and laid-back indie sessions, best enjoyed with a gin cocktail or local beer in hand.
📍 Location: 2102–2120 Portarlington Rd, Drysdale
🗓️ Live Music: Sat & Sun afternoons
💰 Cost: Free entry
🍷 4. One Day Estate – Curlewis
🎻 Rustic charm meets Sunday sessions with soul
Tucked away among the vines, One Day Estate is one of the Bellarine’s best-kept secrets for live music lovers. Every Sunday, this gorgeous, barn-style winery opens its doors for live acoustic sets and local woodfired eats. The vibe? Think vintage couches, wine barrels, and fairy lights—just add a glass of pinot and you're set.
📍 Location: 200–212 Banks Rd, Curlewis
🗓️ Live Music: Every Sunday afternoon (typically 12–5 PM)
💰 Cost: Free entry; no bookings required but arrive early for a table
🎉 Bonus: Their special event days (Easter, long weekends, festive seasons) often feature multiple live acts, DJs, food trucks, and a buzzing community vibe.
🎪 5. Portarlington Music Events & Festivals
🎵 Coastal concerts with serious atmosphere
Portarlington is home to several music events throughout the year, including:
Portarlington Celtic Festival (June)
Live music at the Portarlington Grand Hotel
Foreshore markets with live local acts
📍 Location: Various spots around Portarlington
🗓️ Best months: Summer & early winter (check local guides)
💰 Cost: Varies (some free events)
🚂 6. The Blues Train – Queenscliff
🎷 Australia’s ultimate music and dinner train experience
Looking for something truly unforgettable? Hop aboard the Blues Train, an iconic Bellarine experience that combines live blues music, a three-course meal, and a journey along the stunning coastline between Queenscliff and Drysdale.
Each carriage features a different blues act, and the whole train rocks (literally and musically) as it rolls through the night. Dance, dine, sip wine, and move between carriages for a night of soulful tunes, storytelling, and vintage railway charm.
📍 Departs from: Queenscliff Railway Station
🗓️ Season: Select Saturdays (Sept–May)
🎟️ Cost: From approx. $175 pp (includes dinner and entertainment)
🔞 Age: 18+ only
🕗 Time: 6:30 PM to around 11:30 PM
📅 Bookings: thebluestrain.com.au – Book well in advance, it often sells out!
🎶 Vibe check: It’s not just a concert—it’s a rolling party with live music, history, great food, and unbeatable coastal views. A must-do for music lovers!
🛋️ Bonus: At-Home Vibes at Sandpiper House
Sometimes the best music night is one you create yourself.
🎧 Back at Sandpiper House, enjoy:
Chilled drinks around the fire pit
A cozy indoor setup with vinyl records and a turntable
Outdoor seating with bay views—perfect for golden hour listening
Bring your own guitar, queue your road trip playlist, or just unwind to the sounds of nature and a soft acoustic loop.
🎤 Final Notes
Whether you’re a jazz junkie, blues fan, or just love a lazy Sunday with some background tunes, the Bellarine Peninsula is filled with great places to catch live music. And with Sandpiper House as your home base, you’re never far from your next musical moment.
👉 Book your stay, pack your dancing shoes (or at least your chill-out hat), and get ready to tap into the rhythm of the Bellarine.