STARS & BARS FESTIVAL GEELONG
Back Home Again. Back Where It Begins...
Saturday 17th October, 2026
Stars & Bars Festival Geelong is an Epic one-day Multi Locale Musical Bus Tour and regional discovery experience connecting live music with Greater Geelong's wine, beer, spirits, food and hospitality.
Journey from central Geelong to Provenance Wines, onwards to the Bellarine Peninsula to McGlashan's Estate & Farmdog Brewing for lunch & afternoon tunes before finishing with a full evening of live music at the Legendary Barwon Club Hotel.
Stars & Bars Festival Geelong takes you on a curated journey through place, produce and soundscapes across Wadawarrung Country.
Buy The Ticket, Take The Ride...
Begin at Provenance Wines in Fyansford with morning tea, a wine-tasting flight and live music inside the beautifully restored Paper Mill precinct overlooking Buckley's Falls.
Continue to McGlashan's Estate and FarmDog Brewing for an afternoon of live music in the vines, fine local wines, craft beer, spirits and food. Choose your own adventure, with tastings and meals available to purchase.
Finish strong at The Barwon Club Hotel, Geelong's most iconic live music venue, for a full evening of bands and DJ's in the world famous BC Bandroom
Grab a classic pub feed in the frontbar before the show.
CHOOSE YOUR
OWN ADVENTURE!
G-TOWN EXPRESS
FESTIVAL BUS TOUR
$60 PER PERSON ( + BOOKING FEE )
10:00am - 5:30pm
- Return bus transport from Geelong Railway Station]
- Wine-tasting flight and morning tea + Rose Miller at Provenance Wines
- Live music performances at McGlashan's Estate from Karl S. Williams, Jungle Jim Smith, Rhianna Fibbins
- Drop-off at Geelong Railway Station or The Barwon Club Hotel after the bus tour
Tix Strictly Limited !
THE BARWON CLUB
EVENING SESSION
$30 + B/F PRESALE / $35 AT THE DOOR
6:00pm - 12:30am
- Entry to the Barwon Club Evening Session in the BC Bandroom from 6:00pm
- Live sets from The Seven Ups, Magpie Diaries Nathan Seeckts
- Special guest DJ Chunky Love providing interstitial soundtrack until late.
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Holiday Inn & Suites Geelong
Just 600 metres from Stars & Bars Festival Bus Pickup / Drop Off! Located within walking distance of GMHBA Stadium Kardinia Park, and Geelong Arts Centre, Holliday Inn & Suites Geelong is the perfect base to explore Geelong city and coastline.
If you plan to adventure further, they'll have you feeling refreshed with accommodation near the Spirit of Tasmania and Port Phillip Ferries, Geelong Terminals
The team is committed to helping you facilitate the moments that matter most. With spacious family-friendly rooms, fitness centre, 20 metre heated indoor swimming pool, business centre, 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi, and amenities for any forgotten items, you'll have everything you need right at your fingertips.Step out of your room to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of their open lobby.
A welcoming space that you can use how you need, with nooks to spend time connecting with friends and colleagues or creating new memories with family.When it's time to eat, Maestro restaurant and bar is a flavour-filled showcase of meats, fresh produce, coffee, craft beers and wines.
SPECIAL STARS & BARS FESTIVAL OFFER
12% OFF
Best Flexible Rate
for Stars and Bars Festival attendees
Terms and Conditions :
Make the room reservation directly via E-mail to
reservations.geelong@ihg.com
by quoting "Stars & Bars Festival" offer.
Must be booked 3 days prior to arrival
Fully prepaid and non-refundable
100% no-show fee applies
40 Ryrie Street, Geelong, Victoria, 3220
Geelong Holiday Park
has got you covered for your Weekend Geelong Getaway!
Located in 153 Barrabool Rd, Belmont ( 5 minute walk from the Barwon Club ) one of Geelong’s most welcoming and easily accessible pockets, Geelong Holiday Park puts you close to the Barwon River, leafy parks, cycling paths, and the lively Geelong Waterfront.
Wander the riverside trails, explore Eastern Beach or take a short drive to the Bellarine’s beaches and vineyards. It’s a peaceful, well-placed base to go explore everything Geelong has to offer.
TO GET THE BEST RATES
PLUS
SPECIAL STARS & BARS FESTIVAL DISCOUNT
10% OFF
YOUR STAY
CALL GEELONG HOLIDAY PARK
& BOOK DIRECT
PH (03) 5212 9052
153 Barrabool Rd, Belmont, 3216
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