Everyone is welcome in The Festival Village. This is where you will find the Live’n’Local outdoor stage, the swimming pool and Lilliput (the kindergarten). Here also are the food vans and market stalls.

NOTE: This is an unticketed area. Yes, it’s free!

Ticketing and performer merchandise is now be at The White House next door to The Country Store.

Performer reception is in the Anglican Church hall across the road from The Troubadour.

Andrew Pattison’s Troubadour was a much-loved acoustic music venue in Melbourne in the late 70s and early 80s. When he moved to the country to start a vineyard and take up winemaking, he continued The Troubadour tradition by running food, wine and music weekends at his vineyard, and by setting up The Troubadour tent at the Maldon and National Folk Festivals. In 2000, the Chewton Folk Festival was launched, with its centrepiece being The Troubadour. In 2007, the festival moved to Newstead and became Newstead Live Music Festival. Although Andrew has retired from any active role in organising the festival, he continues as our patron. In homage to him, the nature of The Troubadour will remain unchanged. Andrew may even make the odd appearance as MC at this much-loved venue.

The main hall is one of the prime venues of the festival. The Community Centre Café operates in the old section, featuring Klua Sathorn Thai food, and a beer and wine bar run by The Crown Hotel. The hall and the café are both air-conditioned.

This is the local kindergarten and pre-school. It provides a more intimate space for performers and is air-conditioned.

Located across the street from The Troubadour, immerse yourself in the delightful acoustic sound in this tiny country church.

The refurbished workshop of an old service station, this operates commercially as a business with a focus on sustainable energy solutions. Located 400m from the Community Centre. Remember there is a shuttle bus to get you there if the walk is too much or if the weather is too hot.

Officially named Newstead Park but known locally as The Playground Park or The Pirate Park. This is where Tai Chi happens.

An outdoor stage which celebrates all types of music featuring local artists. The stage operates on Friday and Saturday and is located in the Festival Village in Panmure Street. Musical styles may vary widely from that of the mainstream festival. This is a FREE VENUE.

Hosted by The Arts Hub at the old Newstead Railway Station, and showcasing instrument makers, mostly stringed instruments, but listen for the haunting sound of the ocarina. Hop in the shuttle bus and head over the river. The refurbished Station Master’s House & Ticket Office is worth a look on its own.

Open Sat & Sun 10am-5pm, Mon 9am-12noon