February gig guide: The best live music in Gippsland this month
From country singers to surf rock duos and folkies, there are heaps to choose from.
Jacob Wallace
January 29, 2026
💃 Summer holidays are over but there’s still plenty of live music across Gippsland. Here’s our list of the best local gigs this February.
📧 If you know of any shows you think we should add, don’t be afraid to email [email protected] with your suggestions.
Toni Childs
Toni Childs performing live.
A two-hour retrospective performance covering Toni Childs’ body of work. Her best known songs include Stop Your Fussin’, Union, Don’t Walk Away and her cover of Many Rivers to Cross.
Tickets are $79.
When: Friday February 13.
Where: Gippsland Performing Arts Centre, 32 Kay Street, Traralgon.
Tim Freedman’s Moonlit Dek
Tim Freedman.
The leader of The Whitlams post-Stevie Plunder, singer, songwriter and keyboardist Tim Freedman is now touring solo. Freedman will be playing tracks from his nine album catalogue including hits like Blow Up the Pokies and No Aphrodisiac.
Tickets are $59.
When: Saturday February 14.
Where: The Wedge, 100 Foster Street, Sale.
ThornBird
Vikki Thorn.
ThornBird is the solo project of The Waifs’ Vikki Thorn. ThornBird earned ARIA and WAMI nominations for Best Blues and Roots Album in 2022 for her self-titled debut album.
Tickets are $50.
When: Thursday February 19.
Where: Meeniyan Town Hall, 97 Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan.
A Night With Tina
A Night With Tina live.
A drag tribute to soul, R&B and pop icon Tina Turner. Expect to hear Turner's greatest hits including Proud Mary, Private Dancer and Nutbush City Limits.
Tickets are $65.
When: Saturday February 21.
Where: Berninneit, 91-97 Thompson Avenue, Cowes.
Daniel Champagne
Singer and songwriter Daniel Champagne.
Australian born and Nashville based singer, songwriter and guitarist Daniel Champagne is playing in Traralgon at the beginning of February.
Tickets are $43.40.
When: Wednesday February 4.
Where: Gippsland Performing Arts Centre, 32 Kay Street, Traralgon.
Hockey Dad
Surf rock duo Hockey Dad.
Hockey Dad is an Australian surf rock duo from Windang, NSW, touring Victoria this February with their new EP The Clip.
Tickets are $56.10.
When: Friday February 6.
Where: Riverview Hotel, 11/15 River Drive, Tarwin Lower.
Loretta Miller
Loretta Miller.
Australian indie country singer-songwriter Loretta Miller has featured on songs by The Teskey Brothers, Harry Angus and Kutcha Edwards. She’s touring Victoria this February.
Tickets are $37.
When: Saturday February 7.
Where: Archies Creek Hotel, 89-91 Archies Creek Road, Archies Creek.
Regurgitator
Brisbane alternative rock band Regurgitator.
Brisbane alternative rock band Regurgitator is playing a show at the Western Port Hotel this month. Expect to hear classic tracks like Polyester Girl, Black Bugs and !.
Tickets are $60.
When: Friday February 20.
Where: Western Port Hotel, 161 Marine Parade, San Remo.