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Nightjar returns to kick off 2025

Nightjar festival is lighting up Torquay throughout January with music, wellness, markets, food and more!

Immerse yourself in the enchantment of the Nightjar Festival at the Torquay Common in January and experience mesmerizing performances from incredible musicians, vibrant art installations, and a celebration of diverse cultures over it’s two week schedule!

Explore market stalls, enjoy a drink at boutique bars, and indulge in tantalizing delights from a wide variety of food vendors.

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

Nightjar Festival – schedule:

• Night 1: Solar Wax, Pollyman, The Belair Lip Bombs, Milo Eastwood, Kim Churchill – Friday 3 January
• Free Wellness Series – Under the Big Top 4-8 January
• Night 2: Wild Honey, Gimmy, Frenzee, Bones and Jones, Surf Trash – Friday, 10 January
• The Big Thrift Market – Thursday 9 January, 2pm to 8.30pm

 

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The Big Thrift Market will feature an incredible array of entertainment, including local musicians Cool Dad.

With a huge number of stalls featuring vintage and second-hand clothing, pre-loved designer items, re-loved furniture, vinyl records, and one-off finds!

Shake out a picnic rug and join Nightjar by the ocean for kids’ entertainment, buskers, DJs, food trucks, and local breweries.

 

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The Free Wellness Series will feature daily yoga from 8am to 10am and daily breathwork at 10am to 12pm as well as talks from:

• Surf Coast Women’s Health Group; ‘Women Out Loud – Menopause: Why didn’t anyone tell me?’ Sunday 5 Jan, 1:00pm
• Jeff Rieniets Coaching; ‘supporting men & teenagers, providing strategies to promote mental, emotional, and physical health on their journey’ Monday 6 Jan, 12:00pm.

It’s going to be another epic year of Nightjar, come and join in the fun!

Get your tix for Nightjar’s awesome line-up of things to do, here.

Words by staff writer