Peninsula LIVE: Pretty Snazz in the Nazz takes over Balnarring with free all-ages music event in Mornington Peninsula
Balnarring gets ready to host Peninsula LIVE: Pretty Snazz in the Nazz this March. Free live music will fill the town from morning until night on 21 March, with more than 30 local bands and performers bringing the community together for a massive celebration of homegrown talent.
Peninsula LIVE: Pretty Snazz in the Nazz spreads across multiple venues and outdoor spaces, turning Balnarring into a full-blown music hub for the day. This all-ages microfestival runs from 10am to 11pm, giving local musicians a proper platform to shine while pulling residents, visitors and businesses together through the power of live performance.
Music lovers can catch acts at The Social Club Balnarring, Balnarring Bowling Club and St Mark’s Anglican Church, plus outdoor stages at the Village Common and Skate Park. Beyond the performances, there’s a record fair to dig through, a drumming workshop with Poul Grage to join, a Welcome to Country by Jillian West, and snags on offer from the community sausage sizzle run by Balnarring CFA and sponsored by Community Bank Balnarring.
Peninsula LIVE: Pretty Snazz in the Nazz – Mornington Peninsula
- Saturday 21 March 2026
- 10am to 11pm
- Balnarring
- Free event
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Presented by Mornington Peninsula Shire in partnership with Live Music Office, the microfestival supports and strengthens the local music ecosystem. OneMusic Australia and APRA AMCOS are also on board, with backing from the Australian Government through Music Australia. The program creates new opportunities for artists, venues and industry professionals right across the Peninsula.
Pretty Snazz in the Nazz marks the first of two Peninsula LIVE microfestivals planned for 2026. The event goes beyond just putting on shows, activating public spaces and celebrating creative expression while giving the next generation of local talent room to grow. With everything from rock to folk to experimental sounds expected throughout the day, Balnarring becomes the place to be for anyone who loves live music and community connection.
Mornington Peninsula continues to build its reputation as a destination for music and arts, and this free event proves that great live experiences don’t need to happen in the big smoke. Peninsula LIVE brings the festival atmosphere to a local scale, making it accessible for families, young people and anyone keen to discover new artists without the price tag or travel.
Whether you’re there for the full 13 hours or dropping in between sets, Pretty Snazz in the Nazz offers something for everyone. From the early morning kick-off to the final notes at 11pm, Balnarring will be pumping with sound, community spirit and shoreside energy.
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This article was made in partnership with Mornington Peninsula Shire.
