What's On @
THE BREWERY

OUR UPCOMING EVENTS

From intimate live sets to late-night gatherings, our events bring together local talent and touring artists in this river town — always rooted in community and good company.

What's On October

October is shaping up to be a big one at The Brewery! We've got great live music, our regular open-mic poetry and comedy nights, the Taranta Festival Launch Party and some seriously good DJ nights from local crews YesPleez and Endemika Records! Plus a whole lot more, so see you there!

Open Mic Story Jam

Thursday, October 22, 2026
7:00 pm
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9:30 pm

Each month, Bellingen Brewery becomes a place for storytellers young and old to gather and share their gifts. Hosted by local storyteller Nathan Meola, Story Jam is an opportunity to tell a story, jam with musicians, or simply be inspired by others. Expect the unexpected!

Express Yourself: Hip Hop Open Mic

Friday, October 23, 2026
6:30 pm
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9:30 pm

Express Yourself is about creating a community for singers, MCs, beatmakers and other creative minds to showcase their talent and tracks. The other purpose of the night is to tap into the improvisational art of freestyling. We will have a range of games and formats and plan to do everything possible to make a space where vocalists feel comfortable diving into the unknown.

M_Phonik

Saturday, October 24, 2026
8:30 pm
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11:30 pm

Currently dwelling in Nelson, NZ, M_PHONIK has supported some of the biggest names in the business including ED SOLO, DEEKLINE, SOLO BANTON, Excision and Truth to name a few. Expect the unexpected with Reggae 7" vinyls, live drumming and fresh new production all mixed up in a dancefloor Stylii 🔥

Mitch Burgess

Sunday, October 25, 2026
6:00 pm
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9:00 pm

Mitch Burgess is a jazz and blues guitarist, singer, and songwriter based in Woolgoolga. Known for sitting ‘in between’ genres, Mitch brings an energetic, upbeat sound shaped by expressive phrasing, improvisation, and a strong blues influence.

Comedy Comp - Heat 2

Thursday, October 29, 2026
7:00 pm
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9:30 pm

Heat 2 you're up! This heat is hosted by Vanessa Larry Mitchell. An all-new lineup of comedians takes the stage. Come have a laugh, vote for your favourites and help decide who makes it through to the final.

Taranta Festival - Transatlantico

Saturday, October 31, 2026
12:00 pm
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2:30 pm

As part of Taranta Festival, we welcome Transatlântico - an exciting project representing a mix between Italian and Colombian culture. The project explores roots and experimental rhythms and the repertoire travels through cumbia, lando, bolero and tarantella.

Endemika Records Presents: Saʊ.ɪn (Samhaim)

Saturday, October 31, 2026
7:00 pm
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11:30 pm

Endemika Records will host Saʊ.ɪn (Samhaim) on sovereign Budaabang land, Gumbaynggirr Nation. Saʊ.ɪn is an ancient and revered Gaelic festival. It marks the end of the harvest in autumn and beginning of winter or the "darker half" of the year. Left-Field & Experimental Electronic Music.

Taranta Festival - The Allsorts

Sunday, November 1, 2026
12:00 pm
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2:30 pm

As part of Taranta Festival, we welcome The Allsorts - “The Allsorts are an ensemble of neighbours that play all sorts of raucous or reverent music from across the human globe; Mysterious Mediterranean dances, Balkan gypsy jazz, Celtic fantasies and Latin dance favourites.

Temple of Tease: Saloon Party

Friday, November 6, 2026
8:00 pm
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10:30 pm

Join us for a taste of the world of The Legend of the Last Saloon — an upcoming immersive Western-inspired burlesque show brought to life by Temple Of Tease Expect a boot-scooting’ line dance class, horseshoe tosses, cowboy hat challenges, tin-can knockdowns, Wild West trivia and plenty of opportunities to get involved, have a laugh and embrace your inner outlaw.

Golden Hour Weekdays

Monday to Friday, 5–6pm. $15 Margaritas & Aperol Spritz $9 house wines — Red, White & Rosé $10 pints of Bello Pale Ale Ease into the evening.