Stars & Bars Festival Returns To It’s Hometown Roots in Geelong!
One bus. Three destinations. Live music, wine, beer, spirits and a Saturday night finale at one of Geelong’s most iconic live music venues.
Stars & Bars Festival rolls into Geelong on Saturday 17 October, 2026 taking its distinctive regional music festival format on the road after 5 years of successful events in Central Victoria.
The G-Town Express departs Geelong Station at 10am before travelling to Provenance Wines at Fyansford, then McGlashan’s Estate and Farm Dog Brewing at Wallington, combining live performances with local wine, beer, spirits, food and regional discovery.
The bus then rolls back into South Geelong for the festival’s Saturday night finale at the iconic Barwon Club Hotel, bringing the concept full circle; from vineyards and cellar doors by day to one of Geelong’s best known independent live music rooms by night.
The Trail Blazin’, Star Gazin’, Hell Raisin’ Countrified Music Festival Concept returns to its’ hometown roots to soundtrack your sonic sojourn through G-Town showcasing an eclectic handpicked lineup of Legendary Locales & Artists including The Seven Ups, Magpie Diaries, Nathan Seeckts, Karl S. Williams, Jungle Jim Smith, Rhianna Fibbins , Rose Miller plus special Guest DJ Chunky Love.
