Burrinja FEST 2026

music | art | food | family fun

A vibrant, family-friendly festival of music, creativity, movement, flavour and fun. 

Special early bird tickets on sale 10am Monday 1 to Wednesday 31 December.

Welcome to Burrinja FEST — a one-day festival showcasing everything Burrinja offers year-round, brought together in one lively, colourful celebration. Across our theatre, studios, galleries and gardens, you’ll find incredible live music, art and dance workshops, local drink tastings, kids activities, great food, and a buzzing creative atmosphere that’s perfect for families, friends and lovers of the arts. 

Whether you’re here to dance, create, taste, learn or simply soak in the energy of the day, Burrinja FEST has something for everyone. 

“We’re so excited to launch this festival and watch it become a go-to annual event for our community and everyone who visits.”

Ben Langdon - Music Producer, Burrinja

Event Highlights

Live Music All Day

Headphones Jones
Pack your bags for adventure! Funk explorers Headphones Jones deliver high-energy grooves drawn from Funk, Nigerian Afrobeat and Afro-Latin rhythms. With big horns, tight percussion and colourful stage antics, this nine-piece dance band invites you to dress loud, dance hard, and move your heart as much as your feet.

Tim Scanlan & Mana Okubo
This unique duo blends ancient fiddle tunes and droning acoustics with modern stomp beats and harmonica-driven melodies. Equally at home on festival mainstages and intimate late-night sets, their sound ranges from chant-like singalongs to wild, psychedelic ceilidh-style dance sessions. A globe-travelling musical adventure not to be missed.

Rebellious Bird
Soul, jazz and funk with purpose. Rebellious Bird fuse captivating grooves with powerful social activism, singing for justice, truth and community. Lead vocalist Erin delivers a fierce and heartfelt performance backed by lush, emotive tones and deep rhythmic energy — music to move both your body and your conscience.

Hannah Schmidli (TBC)
A rising local artist with a luminous voice and striking songwriting depth. Hannah Schmidli weaves acoustic folk, indie and jazz influences into performances that are intimate, emotional and profoundly engaging. A young songwriter with wisdom beyond her years.

Workshops, Dance & Creative Activities

Gabby Wilmott – Zen Drawing
Slow down, breathe, and explore your creative centre through meditative drawing practices guided by local artist Gabby Wilmot.

Dance Performance & Workshop

Celtic Links - Irish Dance
Experience the thrill of traditional Irish dance with this dynamic performance followed by a participatory workshop, accompanied by a live band. Watch the pros, then learn the steps yourself — fun for all ages.

Food and Drink

Local Drink Tastings
Enjoy handcrafted flavours from Killik Rum and Patch Wines, showcasing some of the region’s most exciting producers.

Satiate Café
Fuel your day with delicious meals, snacks, coffee and sweet treats from Burrinja’s beloved on-site café.

Burrinja Bar
Grab a drink and wander the festivities.

Extra Festival Features

Live on-site broadcast by 3MDR 97.1FM
Hear the buzz of the day on our beloved local radio station, broadcasting live from the heart of the event.

Revisions Exhibition Entry Included
Your Burrinja FEST ticket includes free entry to the groundbreaking Revisions exhibition — valued at $15.