The Complete ALWAYS LIVE 2023 Program: Christina Aguilera, Jessie Ware, Amyl and the Sniffers + More

2000s pop favourite Christina Aguilera leads the lineup for Victoria’s 18-day, statewide music festival, ALWAYS LIVE. The 2023 event is happening from Friday, 24th November to Monday, 11th December, bringing the likes of dance veteran Eric Prydz, UK disco-pop act Jessie Ware, drag superstar Trixie Mattel, alt-pop performer Caroline Polachek, and elusive British alt-R&B singer Jai Paul to venues around Victoria.

Australian-based artists Amyl and the Sniffers, Peter Garrett & The Alter Egos, Amy Shark, Alex Lahey, Tones and I, The Chats, and Angie McMahon will play shows and front up for in conversation events in Melbourne and regional Victoria. A.B. Original will lead a First Nations event in Shepparton with Miss Kaninna and DRMNGNOW, while Cosmic Psychos have locked in three 40th anniversary parties in Castlemaine. See the complete 2023 ALWAYS LIVE program below.

Miss Kaninna – ‘Pinnacle Bitch’

Taylor Made: Taylor Swift Tribute

Friday, 24th November – Northcote Theatre, Northcote VIC (sold out)

Saturday, 25th November – Kryal Castle, Ballarat VIC

Sunday, 26th November – Northcote Theatre, Northcote VIC (sold out)

• Alex The Astronaut
• Charley
• Clare Bowditch
• Clementine Ford
• Em Rusciano
• Emily Wurramara
• Kate Miller-Heidke
• Lisa Mitchell
• Sophia J Smith

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Amyl and the Sniffers

w/ Dumb Punts

• Friday, 24th November – Meeniyan Town Hall, Meeniyan (sold out)
• Saturday, 25th November – Pier Hotel, Frankston VIC (sold out)
• Sunday, 26th November – Volta, Ballarat VIC (sold out)
• Friday, 1st December – Torquay Hotel, Torquay VIC (sold out)
• Sunday, 3rd December – Dart & Marlin, Warrnambool VIC (sold out)
• Tuesday, 5th December – The Cube, Wodonga VIC
• Friday, 8th December – Thornbury Theatre, Melbourne VIC (U18s)

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The Jezabels & Middle Kids

w/ Alex Lahey

• Friday, 24th November – Kryal Castle, Ballarat VIC

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Christina Aguilera

w/ Jess Mauboy, Natalie Bassingthwaighte & M8riarchy

• Saturday, 25th November – Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne VIC

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Holy Holy

w/ Aleksiah

• Sunday, 26th November – Shoppingtown Hotel, Doncaster VIC

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Ainslie Wills

Solo performance + in conversation with Penny Moodie (The Joy Thief)

• Sunday, 26th November – Brunswick Ballroom, Melbourne VIC

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Mushroom 50 Live

Sunday, 26th November – Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne VIC

• Amy Shark
• Christine Anu
• DMA’S
• Gordi
• Hunters & Collectors
• Jimmy Barnes
• Missy Higgins
• Paul Kelly
• The Temper Trap
• The Teskey Brothers
• Vika & Linda
• + more – complete lineup

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Emma Donovan and Friends: Live and Acoustic

Sunday, 26th November – Ian Potter Centre, Melbourne VIC

• Emma Donovan
• Kee’ahn
• Kiwat Kennell
• Maylene Yinarr
• Katie Aspel
• Janaya Roach

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Gold Country Music Festival

Sunday, 26th November – Kryal Castle, Ballarat VIC

• The Wolfe Brothers
• Casey Barnes
• Andrew Swift
• Taylor Moss
• Max Jackson

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ILLY

w/ Nooky

• Wednesday, 29th November – Plaza Tavern, Werribee VIC

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The Temper Trap

w/ STUMPS

• Wednesday, 29th November – Pier Hotel, Frankston VIC

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Peter Garrett & The Alter Egos

w/ BATTS

• Wednesday, 29th November – Performing Arts & Convention Centre, Wangaratta VIC

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Angie McMahon

Q&A hosted by triple j’s Lucy Smith

• Wednesday, 29th November – Victoria by Farmer’s Daughter, Melbourne VIC

Sold out

Soul Trains featuring Lee Fields (USA)

Wednesday, 29th November – Howler, Brunswick VIC

Friday, 1st December – Thornbury Theatre, Thornbury VIC

Saturday, 2nd December – Corner Hotel, Richmond VIC

Sunday, 3rd December – Mamma Chen’s, Footscray VIC

• Lee Fields
• Surprise Chef
• Ella Thompson
• Miss Goldie
• Pop-Up Record Store

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Gena Rose Bruce

w/ Feign Jima

• Wednesday, 29th November – Brunswick Ballroom, Melbourne VIC

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An Intimate Audience With Jessie Ware

Q&A hosted by ABC’s Virginia Trioli

• Thursday, 30th November – Victoria by Farmer’s Daughter, Melbourne VIC

Sold out

Casey Barnes

w/ Taylor Moss

• Thursday, 30th November – Commercial Hotel, South Morang VIC

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Northeast Party House

w/ WIIGZ

• Thursday, 30th November – Village Green, Mulgrave VIC

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BLAKTIVISM

Friday, 1st December – Hamer Hall, Melbourne VIC

• King Stingray
• Uncle Bart Willoughby
• Deline Briscoe
• Emma Donovan
• Tasman Keith
• Sorong Samarai
• Suga Cane Mamas
• The Kulin Nations Songwomen (Dr Lou Bennett, Mandy Nicholson, Isobel Paipadjarook, Renee Sweetman, Corrina Eccles)
• Kaiit
• Birdz & Fred Leone

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Cosmic Psychos 40th Anniversary

Friday, December 1st – Theatre Royal, Castlemaine VIC

• The Chats
• Cosmic Psychos
• Blowers
• Affordable Repayments
• Dead Clampets

Saturday, 2nd December – Theatre Royal, Castlemaine VIC

• Amyl and the Sniffers
• Cosmic Psychos
• The Prize
• Pat Todd (USA)
• Southeast Desert Metal
• Thee Cha Cha Chas
• Boondal Boys

Sunday, 3rd December – Theatre Royal, Castlemaine VIC

• Dune Rats
• Cosmic Psychos
• The Unknowns
• Pat Todd (USA)
• Meatbeaters
• K5

Jamaican Music and Food Festival

Saturday, 2nd December – Seaworks Maritime Precinct, Williamstown VIC

• General Levy (UK)
• DefStar (UK)
• Spikey Tee (JA)
• Fitzroy Lee (JA)
• Flames Eye (JA)
• Heartical Hi Powa
• Housewife’s Choice
• + more

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The Music of Ennio Morricone & the Spaghetti West

Saturday, 2nd December – Brunswick Ballroom, Melbourne VIC (Matinee)

Saturday, 2nd December – Brunswick Ballroom, Melbourne VIC (Evening)

• The Counterfeit
• Freya Josephine Hollick
• The Tedesco Brothers
• John McAll

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Sandy Festival

Saturday, 2nd December – Sandringham Beach Foreshore and Sandringham Village VIC

• Clare Bowditch
• Blanco Tranco
• Pirritu
• Sophia J Smith

Free entry

Summer Camp

Saturday, 2nd December – St Kilda Marina, Melbourne VIC

• Jessie Ware
• Trixie Mattel
• Brooke Candy
• Kito
• Meg10
• Rebecca Black
• + more – complete lineup

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Emma Donovan

w/ Pirritu

• Sunday, 3rd December – Brunswick Ballroom, Melbourne VIC

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Jai Paul

• Monday, 4th December – 170 Russell, Melbourne VIC (sold out)
• Tuesday, 5th December – 170 Russell, Melbourne VIC (sold out)
• Wednesday, 6th December – 170 Russell, Melbourne VIC

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Ruby Fields

w/ Adam Newling

• Thursday, 7th December – York on Lilydale, Mt. Evelyn VIC

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Eric Prydz

• Friday, 8th December – ​Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne VIC (sold out)
• Saturday, 9th December – ​Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne VIC (sold out)
• Sunday, 10th December – ​Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne VIC

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Music In The Park

Saturday, 9th December – Mornington Park, Mornington VIC

• The Cat Empire
• The Veronicas
• Budjerah
• Kaiit
• Pierce Brothers
• + more

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End of The Line Williamstown

Saturday, 9th December – Commonwealth Reserve, Williamstown VIC

• Alex Lahey
• Alice Skye
• Meghna
• Philly

Free entry

Hometown: A.B. Original

Saturday, 9th December – Victoria Lake Park, Shepparton VIC

• A.B. Original
• Miss Kaninna
• DRMNGNOW
• + special guests

Free entry

The Orbweavers

Afternoon show

• Saturday, 9th December – Brunswick Ballroom, Melbourne VIC

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Zach Bryan

• Saturday, 9th December – Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne VIC

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Maximum 80s

Sunday, 10th December – Kryal Castle, Ballarat VIC

• 1927
• Eurogliders
• Mark Gable (Choirboys)
• Chantoozies
• Sean Kelly (Models)
• Real Life
• Brian Mannix (Uncanny X-Men)
• Scott Carne (Kids in the Kitchen)
• Fred Loneragan (Machinations)
• Steve Williams (Wa Wa Nee)

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Mo’Ju: Collaboration and Creation

In conversation

• Sunday, 10th December – The Capitol, Melbourne VIC

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Caroline Polachek: The Spiraling Tour

w/ True Blue

• Sunday, 10th December – Forum, Melbourne VIC (sold out)
• Monday, 11th December – Forum, Melbourne VIC (sold out)

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Caroline Polachek In Conversation

Hosted by Brodie Lancaster

• Sunday, 10th December – The Capitol, Melbourne VIC

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Further Reading

ALWAYS LIVE Announces Free Soundbox Lineup: Rebecca Black, Chappell Roan, DJ Trixie Mattel + More

Zach Bryan Moves Melbourne ALWAYS LIVE Show to Flemington Racecourse

Jai Paul Adds Third Show to 2023 Australian Debut