Winery concerts in the Hunter
Few things capture a Hunter Valley summer like a concert on the vineyard lawns — a picnic rug, a glass of local Semillon, and a big-name act on stage as the sun sets over the vines. The region's winery amphitheatres host some of Australia's biggest touring shows. Here's where they happen, what's on in 2026, and how to plan around a gig.
Bimbadgen, Hope Estate & Roche Estate
A handful of wineries have become major concert stages. Bimbadgen hosts the beloved "A Day on the Green" series; Hope Estate has a large amphitheatre that draws international and Australian headliners; Roche Estate at Pokolbin stages big touring shows; and Dashville hosts festivals and live music. All put the stage among the vines, with local wine and food on hand — a uniquely Hunter way to see a show.
This year's headline shows
Two big dates are locked in for 2026: A Day on the Green at Bimbadgen on 5 December, with a stellar line-up including Boyz II Men, and the Red Hot Summer Tour at Roche Estate on 31 October, a big night of Aussie rock with Australian Crawl and Men at Work. Hope Estate adds more touring acts across the season. Line-ups and on-sale dates are announced through the year, so check the venues for the latest.
How to plan a concert trip
These are lawn shows — bring a low chair or rug (check the event's rules), and enjoy the local wine and food on site. Crucially, book accommodation the moment you have tickets, as the valley fills fast and prices jump around big concerts. And plan a way home that doesn't involve driving after a day of wine and music — we can arrange your stay and transfers so the whole night is sorted.
Winery concerts: your questions
The main outdoor concert venues are Bimbadgen (home of "A Day on the Green"), Hope Estate (a large amphitheatre that hosts major touring acts), Roche Estate (the big cellar-door-and-events precinct at Pokolbin) and Dashville. Concerts are held on the lawns among the vines — you bring a low chair or picnic rug and settle in for the show.
Confirmed 2026 shows include A Day on the Green at Bimbadgen on 5 December (Boyz II Men, Salt-N-Pepa and more) and the Red Hot Summer Tour at Roche Estate on 31 October (Australian Crawl, Men at Work and others), with Hope Estate hosting additional touring acts through the season. Check each venue for the latest line-ups and on-sale dates.
Most big winery concerts fall in the warmer months — roughly late spring through summer and into autumn — when the long, balmy evenings suit an outdoor show on the lawns. Individual shows are announced through the year, so it's worth checking the venues' calendars when planning your dates.
Concerts are usually general-admission lawn events: you bring a low-back chair or picnic rug (check each event's rules on chair height and what you can bring), and food and local wine are available on site. Premium and reserved options are sometimes offered. Tickets sell through the venue or ticketing partners and popular shows sell out, so book early.
Definitely — Hunter Valley accommodation books out fast around major concerts, and prices rise, often with minimum-night stays. As soon as you have tickets, lock in your stay (and a way home that doesn't involve driving after wine and a show). We can arrange accommodation and transfers around your concert date.