July gig guide: The best live music in Gippsland this month
From acoustic community groups and candlelight choirs to psychedelic country and rock ‘n’ roll celebrations, there’s heaps of shows to choose from.
Jacob Wallace
June 23, 2026
💃 There's plenty of live music across Gippsland this July, so time to dust off your dancing shoes, remove that winter jacket and hit the dance floor.
📧 If you know of any shows you think we should add, don’t be afraid to email your suggestions to [email protected].
🚀Let’s dive in!
Paul Dempsey in Meeniyan
Paul Dempsey.
The Something For Kate frontman is back in Gippsland touring his Shotgun Karaoke Volume II album.
Ticket price: $71.50.
When: Friday July 3 and Saturday July 4.
Where: Meeniyan Town Hall, 97 Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan.
Wonthaggi Acoustic Music Festival
Live music at the Wonthaggi Acoustic Music Festival.
A community-run winter music event in Wonthaggi that celebrates live acoustic music with three days of performances, jam sessions, street parades and interactive workshops covering genres like folk, bluegrass, flamenco and gospel.
Ticket price: $110 for a full weekend pass, or you can purchase individual day tickets for varying prices.
When: Friday July 3 - Sunday July 5.
Where: Wonthaggi Town Hall, Baillieu Street East, Wonthaggi.
Candlelight Concert on Churchill Island
The Cedar Collective in the Churchill Island Woolshed.
Melbourne-based music ensemble the Cedar Collective are returning to Churchill Island for a candlelight concert.
The group specializes in classical, contemporary and genre-blending concert music.
Ticket price: $75.
When: Saturday July 4.
Where: Churchill Island Shearing Shed, 246 Samuel Amess Drive, Churchill Island.
Lost Ragas
Lost Ragas.
Melbourne-based band Lost Ragas will be playing a dreamy mix of alt-country and psych blues at Archies Creek Hotel in July.
The band will play two sets, which will include new material from their fourth studio album.
Ticket price: $35.
When: Friday July 10.
Where: Archies Creek Hotel, Archies Creek Rd, Archies Creek.
Shake, Rattle ‘n’ Roll
The stage performance of Shake, Rattle ‘n’ Roll.
Starring 12 vocalists along with international ballroom champions with hundreds of costumes, this choreographed music and dance show is performing rock ‘n’ roll tunes from the 50s and 60s.
Expect to hear classic tracks from Elvis, Sam Cooke, Frankie Valli, Neil Diamond, Buddy Holly, Grease and more.
Ticket price: $68
When: Saturday July 11.
Where: The Wedge Performing Arts Centre, 100 Foster Street, Sale
Yundi Yuan in Yarragon
Yundi Yuan.
Adelaide-based pianist Yundi Yuan has performed across Australia as a soloist, accompanist and chamber musician. She is best known as part of the Trio Arapiles, a sax-bassoon-piano trio.
Ticket price: $37 for full price, $32 for concession and free for children.
When: Sunday July 12.
Where: Yarragon Studio, 515 Yarragon South Road, Yarragon South.
The Black Sorrows
Joe Camilleri.
Formed in Melbourne in 1983 by lead singer-songwriter and sax man Joe Camilleri, The Black Sorrows are touring Gippsland with classics like ‘Wheel’, ‘Snake Skin Shoes’ and ‘Hold On to Me’ in July.
Ticket price: $67.60.
When: Saturday July 18.
Where: Meeniyan Town Hall, 97 Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan.
Don Giovanni with Opera Australia
Opera Australia performers.
Opera Australia's national tour returns to Gippsland Performing Art Centre with a staging of Mozart's dark comedy.
Ticket price: $65 for full price, $60 for concession and $25 for children.
When: Tuesday July 21.
Where: Gippsland Performing Arts Centre, 32 Kay Street, Traralgon.