THURSDAY 5TH MARCH 2026 • 10AM - 12PM

From little things, big things grow. Take a moment to plant a tree in a reflection of gratitude for those who have served our community and our fight for equality. Join us to plant a tree or native grass for those who we recognise have done wonderful things for our LGBTIQA+ communities. 

TICKETS: Free
VENUE: Wombat Flat, Lake Daylesford

THURSDAY 5TH MARCH 2026 • 6PM - LATE

After its successful launch at ChillOut 2025 The Leather Soirée is back! With two outstanding DJ's, Debra Walters and M'RK on the decks, it promises to be a fun filled, inclusive event. A hint of leather is all that is required and this year we're encouraging you to add a touch of plaid to reflect our country vibe.

*Please Note - This event is 18yo+

TICKETS: $20
VENUE: Farmers Arms Hotel, Daylesford

FRIDAY 6TH MARCH - MONDAY 9TH MARCH 2026

Buy a shuttle bus pass for unlimited travel across the entire bus route, all weekend! Purchase your shuttle bus pass now online, or when you arrive in Daylesford from our Festival Hub. If you purchase online, you can collect your wristbands by presenting your ticket at the Festival Hub when you arrive in town.

ChillOut Shuttle Buses will run a continual loop from Jubilee Lake to Vic Park, through Daylesford to Hepburn Springs.

Look for the large bus stop signs on both sides of the road along the bus route.

Shuttle Operating Times:
Friday: 4pm - 1am
Saturday: 9am - 1am
Sunday: 9am - 1am

Please note: there will be at least 1 x fully accessible bus in operation at all times.

**No wristband, no travel.

TICKETS: $20
VENUE: Chillout Festival Hub

SATURDAY 7TH MARCH 2026 • 11AM - 4PM

Youth Muster Univers Of Diveresity is a free event for youth, their allies, friends and families to come together is a safe and inclusive space. Returning to the picturesque garden setting of the Hepburn Mineral Springs Reserve Sound Shell, Youth Muster Universe of Diversity will bring together emerging young talent, including Haze, Luca Di Petri, Mark Mcgregor, Callum Drage and Shout Youth LGBTQIA+ Choir. Hosted by Frock Hudson and Freddie Merkin, Youth Muster is also supported by the popular Ballarat Trans and Gender Diverse Clothes Swap, market stalls, info tents and food vendors

Rainbow Family Picnic In The Park will also be held, welcoming parents of newborn babies, toddlers and young children to enjoy a picnic and the company of other parents and young children. Concluding the day with a family friendly drag story time.

TICKETS: Free
VENUE: Hepburn Springs Reserve, Hepburn Springs

SATURDAY 7TH MARCH 2026 • 3:30PM - 4:00PM

Following on from the Youth Muster - Universe Of Diveresity join us for an afternoon story time right here in the LGBTQIA+ capital of regional Victoria. A family friendly session of heartwarming stories and some surprise song and dance. Everyone is welcome is this safe space. 

TICKETS: Free
VENUE: Hepburn Springs Reserve, Hepburn Springs

SATURDAY 7TH MARCH 2026 • 12PM - 4PM

This year we are moving out into nature! Enjoy the sunshine and the natural waters of Lake Daylesford in an afternoon of DJ tunes from Rosie Rae and Kita Mean and refreshments from a community sausage sizzle! Everyone welcome in this first for ChillOut, a Lakeside Beach Party! 

TICKETS: Free
VENUE: Daylesford Lake, Daylesford

SATURDAY 7TH MARCH 2026 • 8PM - 1AM

ChillOut Festivals Bush Dance is one of the most popular events on the program. Think flannelette shirts and cowboy hats, big boots and belt buckles! The theme for the night is traditional bush dances and plenty of fun and laughter! The ever-enjoyable Cartwheels and the Double Dole String Band return and are sure to have you all doing the hoe-down well into the night! Set outdoors and under the glow of rainbow lit trees and festoon lights, ChillOut Festival Bush Dance is sure to be a memorable night for everyone. Join your host Nate Byrne and festival icons, Spankie Jackzon, Brenda Bressed and DJ's Rosie Rae and Sugar Plump Fairy.

*Please Note - This event is over 18+ 

TICKETS: From $50
VENUE: Victoria Park, Daylesford

SATURDAY 7TH MARCH 2026 • 7:30PM - 1AM

We are the Official Dance Party for ChillOut Festival 2026

Get ready to experience THICK 'N' JUICY on a whole new level, under the huge purpose-built BIG TOP at Victoria Park.

🔥Local & International DJs
🔥Amazing Performers
🔥Delicious GoGo Dancers
🔥Incredible Production

Our popular dance parties are home to a big family of beautiful friendly men and their LGBTQIA+ friends. Everyone is welcome!

We acknowledge that our events take place on First Nations land. We pay our respects to Indigenous Elders past, present and emerging.

*Please Note - This event is 18yo+

TICKETS: From $39
VENUE: Victoria Park, Daylesford

SUNDAY 8TH MARCH 2026 • 11AM - 12PM

The best way to start your Sunday during ChillOut Festival is to line beautiful Vincent Street and enjoy all the colour and vibrancy of the famous ChillOut Street Parade! Be sure to grab a prime location so you don't miss any of the fun! Bring your loved one, friends and family and your neighbours. Don't miss the iconic ChillOut Street Parade, with our community and festival stars the highlight. The Dykes on Bikes will be back to start the parade at 11am sharp!

TICKETS: Free
VENUE: Vincent Street, Daylesford

SUNDAY 8TH MARCH 2026 • 12PM - 6PM

The most popular outdoor picnic event in the picturesque Victoria Park is back! This all ages event is the flagship family friendly afternoon event at ChillOut and showcases a terrific lineup of festival favorites and some new faces. This year our Carnival Day is a little longer, allowing plenty of time to really relax in the beautiful surrounds of the space at Vic Park whilst enjoying a huge range of remarkable talent. Join our Hosts Nate Byrne, Spankie Jackzon, Frock Hudson, Freddie Merkin and fun filled entertainment from Electric Fields, Greg Gould, Kita Mean, Hannah Conda, Brenda Bressed, Rosie Rae, the return of The Lost Girls and Haze, Luca Di Petri, Mark McGregor.

TICKETS: $15
VENUE: Victoria Park, Daylesford

SUNDAY 8TH MARCH 2026 • 1PM - 10PM

Situated on the most picturesque landscape in the whole of the Daylesford-Hepburn region. The Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm and its exquisite gardens provide a beautiful aromatic esthetic for you to graze and laze in the sunshine. Delicious food truck vendors will provide a variety of tastes covering all dietary desires complemented with pop up cocktail bars that have a fantastic range of beverages also covering a range of non alcohol delights. Lifting you up and beyond the extraordinary with the tunes from a legendary DJ line up and the secret guest vocal performances to boost your earthly experience

TICKETS: From $50
VENUE: Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm, Shepherds Flat

SUNDAY 8TH MARCH 2026 • 7:30PM - 1AM

Mothership POOF DOOF is touching down for Gaylien - the 2026 ChillOut Official After Party!
We’re serving interstellar vibes with an international lineup including BIMINI from RuPaul's Drag Race UK (DJ Set), Absolute. (UK), Argonaut, Jimi The Kween, Elbain and a whole constellation of otherworldly creatures!
Expect a dirty deep-space dance floor that’ll keep your gravity way off-kilter. Beam me up babes!
Full Lineup:
ABSOLUTE (UK)
BIMINI (UK)
ARGONAUT
BETTIE ROSÈ
BATHSHEBA
ELBAIN
FEMBOT XYZ
JIMI THE KWEEN
JUSTIN TELIQURE
TILLY CAPULET

*Please Note - This event is 18yo+

TICKETS: $50
VENUE: Victoria Park, Daylesford

FRIDAY 6TH MARCH 2026 • 6PM - 7PM
SATURDAY 7TH MARCH 2026 • 6PM - 7PM

A magical world of play, love and laughter returns to ChillOut in 2026! It’s a private audioscape that we all share – except for those watching on. We all wear headphones (supplied) and are listening to the same playlist of uplifting dance music from the 70’s, 80’s & 90’s, plus the fun commentary from the tour guide. It’s all about:

* Spontaneous ‘flash-mob’ dancing
* Interpretative dancing and singing around local landmarks
* Fun commentary and interventions to get you laughing
* Keeping fit
* Community connection
* Re-imagining our well-known streets of Daylesford

The tours cater to all ages and demographics. The magic of our team is we create a conducive atmosphere for people to feel free to let down their inhibitions and move freely. Put on your dancing shoes and join us for our award winning silent disco experience. Grab your tickets now and get ready to groove ChillOut Festival away!

TICKETS: $25
VENUE: ChillOut Festival Hub

SAT 7TH MARCH 2026 • 9AM, 10:30AM, 1PM
SUN 8TH MARCH 2026 • 9AM, 10:30AM, 1PM
MON 9TH MARCH 2026 • 9AM, 10:30AM, 1PM

Get ready to saddle up and embark on a memorable adventure through scenic trails at Boomerang Horse Riding Ranch! Whether you're a seasoned rider or a beginner looking to discover the joys of horseback exploration, our 1-hour trail rides offer an unforgettable experience suitable for all levels.

Rides suitable for beginners to experienced

TICKETS: $70
VENUE: Boomerang Horse Riding Ranch, Daylesford

SATURDAY 7TH MARCH 2026 • 9AM - 6PM

The ChillOut Tennis Championships celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2026. VicTennis plays host to the always popular event with players competing across five grades in singles and doubles. Spectators are always welcome to take in the show with an incredibly social atmosphere on and off the court. For more information and to register for the tournament visit www.victennis.com

TICKETS: From $60
VENUE: Daylesford Lawn Tennis Club, Daylesford

SATURDAY 8TH MARCH 2025 • 9AM - 10PM

Join Melbourne Frontrunners, an inclusive LGBTIQ+ running/walking group, for a non-competitive and social event around the Lake. Choose between one full loop (2.79km) or double the fun with 2 laps (5.58km). All abilities, walkers, and furry friends are warmly welcomed.

TICKETS: Donation to ChillOut
VENUE: Lake Daylesford, Daylesford

THURSDAY 6TH MARCH 2026 • 12PM - LATE
FRIDAY 7TH MARCH 2026 • 12PM - LATE
SATURDAY 8TH MARCH 2026 • 12PM - LATE
SUNDAY 9TH MARCH 2026 • 12PM - LATE
MONDAY 10TH MARCH 2026 • 12PM - LATE

Proper Cocks lands this ChillOut 2026 — a five-day chillout takeover at Back Bar 77. From Midday ’til late, we’re serving cheeky, sexually-themed classic cocktails crafted with serious skill, all set to non-stop disco vinyl. Fun, flirty, relaxed, and a little bit filthy — the perfect way to ride out the long weekend.

TICKETS: Free. Drinks At Bar Prices
VENUE: Back Bar, 77 Howe Street, Daylesford