December gig guide: The best live music events in West Vic this month
We’re not just talking carols.
Zara Cuthbertson
November 26, 2025
Live music in West Vic reaches a whole new level over summer, and the Brolga has this month’s best picks sorted.
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Live music in Warrnambool
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Thirsty Merc - Summer Live ‘25
Thirsty Merc brings their Summer Live ’25 Tour to the Whalers Hotel in Warrnambool this month, performing favourites like 20 Good Reasons, In the Summertime and Someday, Someday.
Where: Whalers Hotel
When: December 5, 8pm
Price: $55.10
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Ocean Grove
Melbourne nu metal outfit Ocean Grove will visit Warrnambool as part of their latest tour, off the back of their new album ODDWORLD.
Where: Whalers Hotel
When: December 13, 6pm
Price: $39
Live music in Port Campbell
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Willie J’s 6v6s & The Monaros
Local band The Monaros will open for Melbourne rock group Willie J’s 6v6s in a free show in the pub’s front bar.
Where: Port Campbell Hotel
When: December 20, 8:30pm
Price: Free
Live music in Hamilton
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Central Australian Aboriginal Women's Choir
Twenty singers from seven remote desert communities bring centuries-old sacred Christian hymns to life in ancient Aboriginal languages - the same hymns that were given to their ancestors by German missionaries.
Where: Hamilton Performing Arts Centre
When: December 12, 7pm
Price: Adult: $79; Child: $39
Live music in Ballarat
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Christmas in Ballarat
Live music and roving performers will take over Sturt Street and the Bridge Mall this month. Local artists and bands will pop up throughout the precinct, adding ambience to Christmas shopping, dining and evening strolls.
Where: Various locations in Sturt Street and Bridge Mall
When: December 12-24
Price: Free
Live music in Portland
Say hello to 2026 in the Royal Hotel’s front bar, which is hosting DJs LT Balkin, Luke Annett and a special guest, all spinning house and dance music from 9pm. Prizes for best floral or Hawaiian shirt.
Where: Royal Hotel Portland
When: December 31, 9pm
Price: Free entry