Avalon Groove Festival 2026
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The October long weekend is the perfect time to enjoy the Avalon Groove Festival over 2 days with a collection of world-class blues groove music for music lovers to soak up and enjoy, headlined by award-winning artists Ray Beadle and local favourite Rick Melick & his band.
Hosted at the retro Avalon Cinema & Entertainment Complex, in the auditorium in the centre of Avalon Village, you can pick your favourite acts and break out to enjoy the village and hit the beach.
The Love Food Kitchen restaurant and lounge bar will look after all your food and drink needs across the many upstairs and downstairs dining areas, and up-high balcony.
SATURDAY 3 October 2026
Start Finish Act
1.00pm 1.40pm 2 Smooth + One
2.00pm 2.40pm JLR Trio
3.00pm 3.40pm That Old Chestnut
4.00pm 4.40pm Red Herrings
5.00pm 5.40pm Bilgola Benders
6.00pm 6.40pm Summer Rain
7.00pm 8.00pm Chris Raggatt
8.30pm 10.00pm Rick Melick & the Self-Made Men (with special guest, Liza Ohlback)
SUNDAY 4 October 2026
Start Finish Act
1.00pm 1.40pm Tonita & Heath
2.00pm 2.40pm Stomp'n Ramblers
3.00pm 3.40pm Gavin Libotte Trio
4.00pm 4.40pm Shamal
5.00pm 5.40pm The Lionel Robinson Experience
6.00pm 7.00pm Bek Jensen
7.30pm 8.30pm George Washingmachine
9.00pm 11.00pm Ray Beadle
Hosted at the retro Avalon Cinema & Entertainment Complex, in the auditorium in the centre of Avalon Village, you can pick your favourite acts and break out to enjoy the village and hit the beach.
The Love Food Kitchen restaurant and lounge bar will look after all your food and drink needs across the many upstairs and downstairs dining areas, and up-high balcony.
SATURDAY 3 October 2026
Start Finish Act
1.00pm 1.40pm 2 Smooth + One
2.00pm 2.40pm JLR Trio
3.00pm 3.40pm That Old Chestnut
4.00pm 4.40pm Red Herrings
5.00pm 5.40pm Bilgola Benders
6.00pm 6.40pm Summer Rain
7.00pm 8.00pm Chris Raggatt
8.30pm 10.00pm Rick Melick & the Self-Made Men (with special guest, Liza Ohlback)
SUNDAY 4 October 2026
Start Finish Act
1.00pm 1.40pm Tonita & Heath
2.00pm 2.40pm Stomp'n Ramblers
3.00pm 3.40pm Gavin Libotte Trio
4.00pm 4.40pm Shamal
5.00pm 5.40pm The Lionel Robinson Experience
6.00pm 7.00pm Bek Jensen
7.30pm 8.30pm George Washingmachine
9.00pm 11.00pm Ray Beadle
Breaks allow time for toilet stop and refreshments.
*running sheet approximate and subject to change.
*running sheet approximate and subject to change.
FOOD & DRINKS - by Love Food Kitchen (restaurant & bar)
Enjoy pre-paid Food &/or Drinks Package - for 1 or 2 days - from the Love Food Kitchen restaurant and bar. Drinks based on number of drinks or unlimited few hours to suit your day as the festival runs all day into the night 1pm-11pm. Pre-paid gives upstairs VIP access to the dining room and balcony bar.
Food - enjoy your own 'Large Grazing Box' designed from a selection from the Love Food menu, and a grazing table in upstairs VIP dining room & balcony area if you are extra hungry. Yes Vegertarian and Gluten Free avaialble as thats a standard on the Love Food menu. Plus you can order extra dishes from the Menu as you like. https://www.lovefood.co
Drinks - choose from a selection of White Whites, Rose, Sparkling, Red Wines, Beer, Cocktails and soft drinks. Free water. Once your package is up you can order from the Menu as you like.