Lightning and Rhinestones

Next date: Sunday, 25 January 2026 | 03:00 PM to 09:00 PM

Lightning and Rhinestones - the hottest alt-country festival in the land- is coming to Castlemaine’s Shedshaker Taproom this summer.

Supported by Forest Creek Tattoos, Lady Adventurer & MainFM - Lightning & Rhinestones is a honky-tonk good time in the goldfields ... check out this line-up:

• Ben Mastwyk and his Millions
• Bad Bitch Rodeo
• No Sleep Till Texas
• Freya Josephine Hollick
• Bad Debts

In addition to that crackin' list of artists, Shedshaker will also host artisan market stalls; including flash tattoos from Forest Creek Tattoo, and great gear from Blue Rose Western and No Hassles, Just Tassels (Hana from Hana & Jessie-Lee's Bad Habits)! PLUS dance lessons with Honkytonk HQ and more....

• 2-step dance lessons from Honkytonk HQ - accompanied a live band
• Themed food and drink specials
• Cowboy karaoke, led by Freya Josephine Hollick
• MainFM DJ Golden Ash (These Boots Are Made for Talkin')
• Festival Market - Western clothing and local artisan wares + records!

Lightning and Rhinestones Castlemaine is a family-inclusive festival - with half-price tickets for U-18’s and kids under five free - so everyone can be part of the fun.

This event is supported by a Mount Alexander Shire Council event grant, and Music Victoria through their $10,000 gigs fund.

When

Location

Shedshaker Taproom, 9 Walker Street, Castlemaine, 3450, View Map