Ease into the evening with the rich, soulful sounds of Chilean pianist José at Bar Bamford. Drawing on a lifetime of folk and traditional jazz, his warm, expressive style sets the perfect tone for a drink, good conversation and a relaxed night out in Daylesford.

Tonight is the last Friday night raffle for the Daylesford Girl Guides this month. The community has shown up every week — come in one more time and help send them off well.

Ease into the weekend with the smooth sounds of live piano and a well-earned drink, every second Friday night at Bar Bamford. Local pianist Valiant Von Thule sets the mood with soulful, shimmering melodies — the perfect backdrop for a relaxed evening with friends, good conversation, and your favourite libation in hand.

Tonight's raffle supports the Daylesford Girl Guides — one of our town's longest-running community institutions. Come in, grab a ticket, and get behind them.

Ease into the evening with the rich, soulful sounds of Chilean pianist José at Bar Bamford. Drawing on a lifetime of folk and traditional jazz, his warm, expressive style sets the perfect tone for a drink, good conversation and a relaxed night out in Daylesford.

This week's raffle supports the Daylesford Girl Guides — one of our town's longest-running community institutions. Tickets from 5:30pm, drawn at 7pm. Every dollar goes directly to them.

Complimentary bar snacks, cheap drinks, and the big Thursday debates. Get your tips in the right way.

A different cut every Wednesday. Properly sourced, properly cooked, served with a glass of house wine for $35. Find out what's on the pass this week.

A pot of Bodriggy and a golden parma for $30. The Tuesday tradition you didn't know you needed.

Monday nights just got a whole lot better. Two pizzas, a carafe of vino, and the right company. $60 and nowhere else to be.

Every Sunday from 12pm. Rotating roast. All the trimmings. $35.

Bar Bamford's favourite Thursday night is back. Matt Colin is on the mic, the songbook is thick, and zero judgment is the only rule.

Sunset Jam is an acoustic duo delivering honest, feel-good live music that brings warmth and energy to every venue they play. Merryn and Jacqui have found their groove in creating moments that get people smiling, singing, and tapping along.

Céd is from Paris, France. He plays the guitar, harmonica, piano accordian and sings.

Shane is a farm boy from Wallup East, near Dimboola. He plays bass, guitar and back up vocals.

Céd and Shane play folk, pop and celtic ballads with a French twist.

Fresh from launching their album Truth Be Told at the Daylesford Hotel late last year, The Darlings Family Trust return in duo mode for a delightful daytime show.

With acoustic finger-style guitar songs and warm lush electric guitar sounds alongside sprawling stories sung in unison harmonies, The Darlings Family Trust root themselves in Folk music whilst dashing in and out of genres like Blues, Indie-folk and Country. 

Daylesford Hotel’s resident Sunday Dayglow Disco DJ turned ‘GayGlow’ for one weekend only. A chilled beer-garden disco with DJ Mr Smith, good food and cocktails. A slow-burn, glowing space to relax before the night takes off.

Dolly’s Disco Bingo goes cosmic for ChillOut! 

Your favourite Disco Bingo night with an extra layer of intergalactic sparkle. Say goodbye to traditional bingo numbers and hello to iconic tunes from every era, as you dance, sing, and play your way through an unforgettable afternoon. Dolly leads the dancing, singing and chaos.

Bloody Mary, Quite Contrary… Why is my hangover so scary?

Kickstart your Sunday recovery at the Daylesford Hotel with Bloody Marys by the glass or jug. Parade ends at 12 pm, pub opens at 12 pm, what a coincidence? Walk-ins only.

The queerest pit-stop in the universe. A sudsy, cheeky daytime takeover of the drive-thru with plenty of foam, drinks, and a live DJ keeping the vibes wet and wild. No car? No worries. Join the crowd, grab a drink, and enjoy the big gay car wash party. All car wash proceeds donated to Melbourne Surge - Victoria’s only LGBTI and inclusive water polo club.

Start where all great things begin: with a Big Bang. A full-venue opener packed with DJs, drag and astronomical energy. 

Your official festival lift-off.

Melbourne/Naarm based song writer Georgia Rodgers is bringing her soulful sound to The Daylesford Hotel this February. Georgia’s live show captivates audiences through her unique sound paired by her overall humor & charm as a front woman. Georgia will be performing 2 sets of her original compositions alongside some of her iconic reimagined classic covers on the 28th of February, 2-4pm. Save the date!

This Summer Soul/Blues singer Oscar LaDell returns to the Daylesford Hotel for an afternoon of cruisy tunes. Oscar LaDell is a Soul & Blues artist based in Melbourne Australia known for his velvety, expansive voice, heartfelt lyricism and guitar mastery. Combining the influence of soul & blues luminaries such as Curtis Mayfield, Muddy Waters, Al Green with a unique, poetic lyrical perspective, Oscar writes, sings and plays with an immediacy and sensitivity to his lived experience and to our time that places his music in a category of its own.

Daylesford Hotel bartender, Emily Davis, hangs up her apron for one night only to deliver an intimate live show of original music for the inaugural Valentine’s Day Love In.

Joined by her long-time musical collaborator, stellar guitarist Emily A Smith (Newcastle), Davis will perform loved-up tunes from her critically acclaimed songbook. With performances described as ‘utterly absorbing’ and ‘breathtaking’ Davis will pull out all the stops in acoustic duo format, for the lovers, the hopeless romantics and the heartbroken.

Expect sassy, syrupy blues, delicate folk ballads and two-part harmonies that promise ample goosebumps. SWOON!

 Star crossed lovers Stevie Rigby and Taj Vandenberg will kick the show off in duo format.

Bring your date, your secret crush, or fly solo! Sparks WILL fly.

Seren Spain is becoming a secret gem of the music scene, rising with a voice that halts you mid-conversation, slowing down time, whilst she transports you to another place. She starts with a trance-inducing song,and emerges waking you up with vigour and rhythmic blues, leaving you blown away by sweeping, emotional ballads that seem to soar through every note with surprising flourishes of violin. You feel the life lived in each song. Seren brings a refreshingly original approach to the craft of the show. With a whimsical sense of humour to boot, this multi-instrumentalist songwriter takes us on quite the journey in one short space of time. 

Footy tipping is back at the DH, and we’re kicking things off properly with a sign-up night this Friday, complete with Footy Tipping Happy Hour, snacks on the house, and a gentle reminder that this comp rewards commitment, consistency, and solid pub form just as much as footy knowledge.

Okey Dokey Karaoke is here to stay at the Daylesford Hotel.

Come join us in Bar Bamford on Thursday 5 February for our third Karaoke event just for you.

Hosted by the Central Highland's King of Croon, Matthew Colin of Castlemainaoke, expect a 3-hour Karaoke extravaganza to shake out those shower singers and passionate amateurs. Whether you’re country and western or a total pop princess, Matthew’s songbook has something for everyone.

This monthly gathering is all about what we love best at the Daylesford Hotel. Community connection, a good laugh and a wild sing-a-long!

The Vintage Blues Machine; designed for the purpose of helping people to feel good, fuelled by the blues & bluesy jazz of the 1920s, 30s & 40s, played by two cats from the country. The duo play plenty of original tunes as well as a handful of interpretations of the tunes that set them alight all those years ago. Featuring “el enterrador”, Mr Barry Miller, doing the parts with the sticks and skins. And, taking care of the things with strings and the bits when someone sings, the Right Royal & Mighty Regal King Maxwell.

Daylesford just found its Sunday groove. Introducing Dayglow Disco — a sun-drenched weekly DJ session designed to keep the lunch crowd lingering, lure in the early-evening diners, and turn lazy Sundays into something a little…glowier. Curated and hosted by mr smith dj, whose sets have been described as “effortlessly smooth,” “surprisingly addictive,” and “the perfect blend of familiar and fresh,” Dayglow Disco is all about cool, electronic-leaning beats without the chaos. Think Sade reworks, Fleetwood Mac flips, Kate Bush edits, Balearic warmth, modern groove, slow-burn house and unexpected gems that make you look up, smile, and order another round.

Danny Ross is a distinctly engaging, moving performer. His thoughtfully crafted guitar arrangements are laced wihth carefully crystallised meaning. Having worked with seemingly irreconcilable artists ranging from Joel Madden, to Tiesto via The Buena Vista Social Club, there is a sense of depth of musicianship that really translates.