Winter Sounds returns to transform Daylesford and surrounding villages into a midwinter music haven across four days.
The beloved regional Victorian festival will showcase Winter Sounds performances from 14-17 August, celebrating live music in atmospheric venues including historic churches, country halls and vintage train-accessible locations. This marks the third year for the festival, which has built a reputation for creating unique musical experiences in intimate settings.
Winter Sounds 2025 will feature an impressive lineup of acclaimed Australian artists spanning rock, folk, alt-country, soul and contemporary sounds. The festival takes place across picturesque locations including St Peter’s Church in Daylesford, Glenlyon Town Hall, Clunes Town Hall, The Old Schoolhouse at Kooroocheang and Bullarto Hall, with some venues accessible via the charming Spa Country Railway.
Winter Sounds 2025
- St Peter’s Church Daylesford, Bullarto Hall, Clunes Town Hall, Glenlyon Town Hall and The Old Schoolhouse Kooroocheang
- 14-17 August, 2025
- Tickets available at wintersounds.com.au
Full lineup
- Bad//Dreems
- Caitlin Harnett & The Pony Boys
- Cash Savage & The Last Drinks
- Charm of Finches
- Daisy Kilbourne
- Grace Cummings
- Maple Glider
- Quality Used Cars
- Sarah Blasko
- Sweet Talk
- Tim Rogers
- Vika and Linda
- Watty Thompson
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The festival lineup includes performances from Bad//Dreems, Caitlin Harnett & The Pony Boys, Cash Savage & The Last Drinks, Charm of Finches, Daisy Kilbourne, Grace Cummings, Maple Glider, Quality Used Cars, Sarah Blasko, Sweet Talk, Tim Rogers, Vika and Linda, and Watty Thompson. Each artist will perform in carefully selected venues that enhance the intimate nature of their performances.
Produced by the team behind the award-winning Riverboats Music Festival in Echuca-Moama, Winter Sounds focuses on bringing people together through shared musical experiences. The festival emphasises the unique atmosphere created by combining Australia’s finest artists with the distinctive character of regional Victoria during winter months.
The festival experience extends beyond the performances themselves, with organisers highlighting the sensory elements that make Winter Sounds distinctive. The combination of woodsmoke in the air, cosy venues and warm hospitality creates an atmosphere that sets the festival apart from traditional music events. The regional Victorian setting provides a backdrop that enhances the winter theme, with venues ranging from goldrush-era churches to historic schoolhouses.
Winter Sounds represents a growing trend towards boutique music festivals that prioritise intimate experiences over large-scale productions. The festival’s commitment to unusual and atmospheric spaces reflects a desire to create memorable connections between artists, audiences and the unique character of regional Victorian venues.
The festival operates with support from Visit Victoria’s Regional Events Fund, demonstrating institutional recognition of the event’s contribution to regional tourism and cultural life. This backing enables Winter Sounds to continue developing its distinctive approach to festival programming and venue selection.
Individual tickets for Winter Sounds performances are available through the festival’s official website, allowing music lovers to select specific shows or plan comprehensive festival experiences across the four-day program.
Tickets available at wintersounds.com.au.
