Healesville Festival 2026

Next date: Saturday, 09 May 2026 | 10:00 AM to 10:30 PM

The Healesville Festival

Join us for a vibrant two-day celebration that brings our community together through cultural diversity, artistic expression, and shared connection. With a heartfelt commitment to honouring Indigenous cultures and supporting both local and visiting artists, the Healesville Festival transforms beloved local venues into dynamic spaces filled with music, dance, and creativity from around the world.

Sat 9 May | 10:00 AM - 10:30 PM
Sun 10 May | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Events are held across multiple venues

More About the Festival

Studio 2 Stage Workshops

Did someone say Workshops? We’ve got you covered!
As part of the Healesville Festival Venue Hop 2026, The Memo Healesville and Healesville Library hosts “Studio 2 Stage” a dynamic program of hands-on workshops designed to inspire and connect.
Join us and dive into the creative heart of the festival.

Sat 9 May from 10:00 AM
The Memo Healesville and The Healesville Library
Free Entry, Booking Essential

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Tessa Devine & Rufous Whistler

Settle in for an unforgettable night of live music as two standout acts share the stage at The Memo, Healesville, as part of the 2026 Healesville Festival.

Opening the evening, Rufous Whistler bring their harmony-rich blend of folk and alt-country, delivering songs that hit straight for the gut. Hailing from Wiradjuri Country in Northeast Victoria, the band has been turning heads with sharp songwriting, heartfelt storytelling, and magnetic live performances that can make you laugh and ache in the same breath. Following the success of their debut album National Panic—which soared to #2 on the ARIA Country charts—and a massive tour across Australia and New Zealand, Rufous Whistler are firmly on the rise. Their sound, often compared to Gillian Welch, I’m With Her, and Trampled by Turtles, lingers long after the final note.

Closing the night, Tessa Devine takes the stage with her signature mix of guitar, loop pedal, and powerful vocals. Originally from Dharawal Country and now living on the lands of Gimuy-walubarra yidi people, a true force of nature, Tessa invites audiences into her world with no walls and no pretense—just music that feels deeply real. Whether she’s building immersive layers live or sharing stories full of humour and heartache, her performances are as captivating as they are emotionally raw. Winner of the 2023 Busking World Championship’s People’s Choice Award, Tessa has earned a reputation for forging genuine connections with every audience, from intimate rooms to major festival stages. Having supported the likes of Vika & Linda, Tones and I, and John Butler, she delivers a set that is uplifting, heartfelt, and full of unexpected moments.

Healesville get ready. Two powerful acts. One special night. Tickets are strictly limited. Don’t miss this double headliner event at The Memo.

Sat 9 May | 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM
The Memo Healesville

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