Barwon Heads Hotel heads into 2026 with major music energy

Las Vegas to the stars - Barwon Heads Hotel warms up with bangers across January!

Stretching from the when the clock ticks over to 00:00, signalling the new year, right across January, beloved corner pub and live music destination, Barwon Heads Hotel is bringing globe trotters to the Bellarine. It starts with big energy from Las Vegas, goes viral with shooting stars, and touches back down with a beautiful treat. In the middle you’ll even find some giggles as the comedy programming of Barwon Heads Hotel comes to live.

What an impressive way to tap into the summer months than beach side with bangers!

Jump into the Barwon Heads Hotel January events calendar below.

Keep connected to your live music scene here.

NYE Party – Barwon Heads Hotel 18+
w/ Nina Las Vegas, DJ Swella and Emmy K & Tilly

When: Wednesday 31 December – Thursday 1 January

Barwon Heads Hotel is turning New Year’s Eve into the ultimate coastal party, bringing beach-day energy straight onto the dance floor. Leading the charge is Australia’s own NINA LAS VEGAS, delivering her signature genre-hopping chaos, with support from DJ Swella and EmmyK & Tilly.

With two stages—one indoor, one outdoors in the summer air—the venue is set for a massive NYE takeover from 7pm to 1am. Expect big beats, cold drinks and all the seaside party vibes you need to launch into 2025.

Book tickets here.

Bag Raiders

When: Friday 9 January

Barwon Heads Hotel is kicking off summer with a bang, hosting electronic hitmakers Bag Raiders on Friday 9 January. Get ready to lose it all over again as the duo bring their sun-soaked synths, big hooks and festival-ready energy to the coast. From cult classics like ‘Shooting Stars’ to their newer dance-floor gems, it’s set to be a night stacked with nostalgia, euphoria and hands-in-the-air moments.

Book tickets here.

Arj Barker

When: Thursday 15 January

Comedy favourite Arj Barker is back, bringing 25 years of razor-sharp wit and crowd-killing charm to the stage for a one-night hit of greatest-hits gold. Handpicking his most iconic routines from ten live specials, Arj is serving the jokes fans still quote, the stories that became folklore, and the bits that turned him into an Aussie comedy staple.

Whether you’ve followed him for decades or you’re stepping into his world for the first time, expect a fast, loose and masterfully funny ride. It’s Arj at his best—classic, clever and completely unmissable.

Book tickets here.

Pete Murray – Longing Summer Tour

When: Friday 16 January

Aussie music favourite Pete Murray is hitting the road for his largest-ever solo tour, bringing two decades of timeless songwriting to fans across Australia and New Zealand. With over 1.2 million albums sold and hits like ‘So Beautiful’, ‘Better Days’ and ‘Opportunity’ etched into the nation’s soundtrack, Murray’s warm blend of acoustic, rock and folk remains as powerful as ever. Fresh off a huge summer and backed by new singles ‘Wouldn’t It Be Good’ and ‘I Am Fire’, Pete is stepping into an exciting new era with bigger stages, bigger crowds and the same unmistakable heart. Barwon Heads Hotel is a big stop on the way!

Book tickets here.

All of this and more in programmed under the Barwon Heads Hotel gigs and events banner. Find out what’s on, including all ticketing information here.