Free concert series Summer Sundays returns to Ballarat Botanical Gardens in 2024
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15.12.2023

Free concert series Summer Sundays returns to Ballarat Botanical Gardens in 2024

Words by Staff Writer

The sessions will see performances from the likes of Yacht Rock Revival, Amarau Tribe, Squid Nebula, Chitra and more.

Basking in glorious sunshine, sipping on ice-cold ciders, and grooving to the beats of a killer soundtrack – it sounds like the ultimate recipe for a perfect time, right? Well, get ready to soak up the summer vibes as the Summer Sundays sessions return for another year.

Set against the lush backdrop of Ballarat Botanical Gardens, this January favourite boasts a stellar lineup of local talents, emerging stars, and established artists, all set to grace the stage for free live gigs. It’s the season’s hottest ticket, and you won’t want to miss a beat.

Summer Sundays Lineup 2024

WEEK 1 (7 January)
•    Yacht Rock Revival
•    Chitra
•    The Pearlies (Local artist)
•    Roy Darby (Local artist)

WEEK 2, followed by Fireworks Spectacular (14 January)
•    The Pigs
•    Chikchika
•    Confetti Western (Local artist)
•    Rhiannon Simpson (Local artist)

WEEK 3 (21 January)
•    Amarau Tribe
•    Squid Nebula
•    Crank Williams and Patsy Decline (Local artist)
•    Jeremy Beggs (Local artist)

WEEK 4 (28 January)
•    One Spirit Africa
•    Ezra Lee
•    The Darlings Family Trust (Local artist)
•    Ballarat Grammar Music Program presents: Surfe (Local artist) and Room 51 Band (Local artist)

Keep up with the latest music news, festivals, interviews and reviews here.

This year, Ballarat’s annual Sunday sessions will feature an impressive range of local musicians, emerging artists, and household names, with more than half of the performers hailing from Ballarat. This year’s showcase will also feature a great mixture of local, First Nations and culturally diverse performers.

Each Sunday will see four different acts on-stage between 4pm-8pm, with the traditional spectacular fireworks display to cap off the 14 January show at 9.30pm over Lake Wendouree (subject to weather conditions).

Returning in 2024 will be an expanded array of local and regional food and beverage vendors, with about 10 different food trucks on hand offering a range of cuisine at each Summer Sundays event. The pop-up Garden Bar will also return, highlighting some of the Ballarat region’s best wine, spirit, and beer producers.

And of course, the Bean Bag Lounge will also be back to provide an extra layer of comfort, although numbers are limited. Patrons are welcome to bring their own rug and picnic.

For more information and to learn more about the musical line-up visit the Summer Sundays website.