Town Folk Festival 2025 returns to Djaara Castlemaine with Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory headlining.
The beloved regional music festival unveils an impressive lineup combining international indie royalty with Australian favourites across multiple venues. Town Folk Festival 2025 showcases genre-defying performances from established acts alongside emerging talent, maintaining its reputation as one of Victoria’s most accessible and family-friendly music experiences.
Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory lead the announcement, bringing their celebrated catalogue of indie anthems plus material from their career-defining self-titled 2025 album. Town Folk Festival 2025 marks a significant return to Australia for the acclaimed singer-songwriter, whose emotional depth and musical sophistication have earned widespread critical acclaim and devoted following.
Castlemaine Town Folk Festival 2025
- Saturday 15 November 2025
- Djaara Castlemaine, Victoria
- Multiple venues: The Bridge Hotel, Boomtown Winery, Shedshaker Brewery, plus Main Stage at Sunken Oval
- Tickets on sale 9am Friday 30 May
Town Folk Festival lineup:
- Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory
- King Stingray
- Pigram Brothers
- WITCH
- Dan Kelly’s Regional Crisis
- Jenny Don’t & The Spurs
- Meg Washington
- JAZZPARTY
- Sylvie
- Didirri & Rowena Wise
- Merpire
- Stephen Pigram
- Charm Of Finches
- Cool Sounds
- Ella Thompson
- Hana Stretton
- Annie-Rose Maloney
- Jerome Blazé
- Mika James
- Milly Strange
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The festival showcases remarkable cultural diversity with cult Zambian psychedelic rockers WITCH bringing their unique African rock fusion to regional Victoria. Californian psych-folk artist Sylvie and Portland’s twanged-out rockers Jenny Don’t & The Spurs complete the international contingent, each offering distinct sonic perspectives that demonstrate the festival’s commitment to musical exploration.
Local representation spans multiple generations and genres, headlined by Yolŋu surf-rock powerhouse King Stingray and genre-defying singer-songwriter Meg Washington. Legendary Indigenous Australian band Pigram Brothers makes their first Victorian appearance in 15 years, travelling from Broome to headline one of the festival’s most anticipated performances.
The lineup continues with Dan Kelly’s Regional Crisis bringing sharp wit and unpredictable energy, while soul-psychedelic collective JAZZPARTY anchors the secondary stages. Emerging and established Australian acts include Didirri & Rowena Wise, Merpire, Stephen Pigram, Charm Of Finches, Cool Sounds, Ella Thompson, Hana Stretton, Annie-Rose Maloney, Jerome Blazé, Mika James and Milly Strange.
Multi-venue experience
Town Folk Festival’s signature format invites audiences to roam between four distinct venues, each offering unique atmospheres that showcase Castlemaine’s vibrant arts and hospitality scene. The Main Stage at Sunken Oval provides a central gathering point, while The Bridge Hotel, Boomtown Winery and Shedshaker Brewery create intimate settings for discovery and connection.
Festival accessibility remains a priority with camping options, dedicated bus services providing stress-free return trips, and convenient V/Line train connections enabling easy day trips. Family-friendly features include kids activities, food trucks, craft beer and regional wines, ensuring welcoming spaces for music lovers of all ages.
The single-day format allows attendees to create personalised musical adventures, moving between venues and discovering new artists while experiencing the full scope of contemporary Australian and international music culture.
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