Rochford Winery Concerts

Rochford Winery is a well-known winery in the Yarra Valley, selling a range of red, white, and sparkling varieties.

But Rochford Winery is probably best known for hosting outdoor concerts on its beautiful lawn amongst the vineyards during the spring and summer.

Past headliners have included Mariah Carey, Brian Adams, Tom Jones, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Elton John, Fleetwood Mac, Leonard Cohen, Blondie and the Pretenders. Most shows have three pre-show musical acts before the main artist, with the shows lasting for around 5 hours.

Summer Fun Fest

This is an ALL-AGES EVENT – Children are welcome with a valid ticket and must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

Fun in the Sun presents its inaugural Summer Fun Fest concert with the cream of Australian music talent.

Jon Stevens, Daryl Braithwaite, Kate Ceberano, The Black Sorrows, Killing Heidi and Chocolate Starfish will rock at Rochford Wines, Yarra Valley, on Sunday, 16th February 2025. Gates open at 11:30am. What a lineup – all legends of the Australian music industry!

Jon Stevens and Kate Ceberano just completed their hugely successful Superstars Live Australian tour. Jon Stevens, one of the most talented rock musicians, has had phenomenal success as a solo artist. Kate Ceberano is an Australian music icon with the most enduring and inspirational career, releasing her 30th album in 2023. Also joining is much loved Daryl Braithwaite, who is constantly on the road and moving around the country with his distinctive voice and sound and never fails to present his massively successful hit ‘Horses’.

Joe Camilleri and The Black Sorrows, Aria winners of Best Band, continue to play to sell-out shows across Europe, having sold a whopping two million albums. Killing Heidi are the Violet Town siblings who stormed the music scene. Their explosive power pop is firmly entrenched in the Oz rock pantheon. Chocolate Starfish, one of Australia’s best live bands of the ’90s, boasts two Top 10 albums and six Top 50 singles. Always captivating on stage, they continue to deliver the pure, unadulterated entertainment for which they are renowned.

The Corrs

Back by popular demand, Irish Celtic-infused pop icons The Corrs are returning to Australia in February 2025 for three very special shows after a run of sold-out concerts in 2023.

Australian fans of The Corrs are some of the most loyal in the world, with the band achieving sales in excess of two million albums locally since their 1995 debut album Forgiven, Not Forgotten crashed into the charts and stole our hearts.

Gabriella Cilmi will join them for all shows, and for one night only at Rochford Winery in the Yarra Valley, The Corrs will be joined by a special guest, Delta Goodrem.

One of Australia’s most successful recording artists, Delta Goodrem, holds the record for the highest-selling album by an Australian female artist in music history and the highest number of ARIA Awards won in one night. Delta has achieved 5 #1 albums, 9 #1 singles, 17 top-10 hits, 12 ARIA Awards and 3 World Music Awards.

Don’t miss the opportunity to witness the incredible talents of The Corrs performing live along with their very special guests at three exceedingly memorable concert events this February.

Blankets & Wine

WHETHER YOU MISSED THE SPRING EDITION OR EXPERIENCED IT FIRST – DO NOT MISS THIS SUMMER EDITION. IT IS PROMISED TO BE BIGGER AND PACKED WITH GIVEAWAYS OF ADVENTUROUS LIFESTYLES AND EXPERIENCES, SO MAKE HAYS WHILE THE SUN IS SHINING – GET YOUR TICKETS TO GO BEFORE DAYLIGHT SAVING ENDS…

Join us again for a fun day of entertainment for everyone at the scenic Rochford Winery, Yarra Valley. There will be pony rides, face painting, a delicious menu, a food and ice cream truck, pop-up/ market stalls with live music, and artist performances backed up by some of Melbourne’s best DJs and international acts.

Blankets & Wine is curated for the whole family, a bi-annual experience occurring within – the start and before the end of – daylight saving time. There is onsite free parking, so get the car ready and pack your blankets, picnic rugs, snacks, foldable chairs, etc …for a day trip with your loved ones, family and friends.

Set in this beautiful winery landscape is Rochford Wines’ Music Pavilion, an undercover outdoor area surrounded by perfectly shaded trees, making it the best spot to spread your blankets and settle into nature’s greenery.

Picture stunning winery backdrop as you watch the roving live music entertainment and enjoy a tasteful collection of fine wine -bws- beverages with delicious food truck meals whilst embracing the culture of music, dance and sing-along to the sounds of Afrobeats, RnB, Reggae and Soulful Hip Hop.

Heavy Congress

Whether it’s reggae, dancehall, protest music, classic dub, electro and techno, or champeta Africana pumping from the intricately designed speaker stacks, Heavy Congress will have it all on Saturday, the 29th of March 2025.

After selling out the Forum in Melbourne City at RISING 2022, Heavy Congress is back for its long-awaited second instalment —and this time, it’s even bigger. Twelve crews—made up of DJs, MCs and live performing artists—each wields colossal custom speaker stacks, bombarding the audience with bass in a bid for the crowd’s seal of approval.

Heavy Congress is a Day/night event steeped in Soundsystem lore and culture. This movement spread from its Jamaican, Colombian and Afro-Caribbean roots to sprout subcultures across the globe, from England to Australia. Heavy Congress is the event that brings a community of bass-minded people together in unity.

If you need a break from the bass, food trucks serve the best food from the Caribbean and local offerings.

No two sound systems are the same; no 2 sound systems are indeed equal. Each sound system is built for its own unique sound, shape, looks and place in the sound system community. The sound system is built to give pleasure to the hands that built it and to the tribes that present themselves in front of it for musical pleasure. Once you’ve found your sound, you will be dedicated for life. Whether it’s reggae and protest music, classic dub, electro and techno, or champeta Africana pumping from the intricately designed speaker stacks, one thing’s for sure: bass is coming, and it’s gonna be big.

BIG 90’s PARTY

MELBOURNE, The BIG 90’s PARTY is BACK by POPULAR DEMAND in 2025!!!

Jump in your Mario Kart, Dust off the Double Denim and Join us at the picturesque Rochford Wines, Yarra Valley on Saturday 5th April for a whirlwind of 90’s nostalgia, dance-oor magic and non-stop entertainment…Whoomp, there it is!

Be entertained by an outstanding lineup of RETRO 90’s DJs, MCs, and the sensational Big Party Band, bringing the best of the 90’s music to life. We are SUPER EXCITED for the Godfather of 90’s DANCE to headline the 2025 Yarra Valley stage! Finish the day on an electric high with the legendary Australian DJ/Producer Nick Skitz ft. Kidd Kaos is pumping out the “Ultimate 90’s Club Anthems”. This duo is a force to be reckoned with!

Round up your besties and DANCE the day away to all of your FAVE iconic 90’s Anthems & Club Classics with non-stop immersive entertainment guaranteed to keep a smile on your dial :)

DRESS CODE: The 90’s dress code is vital to fit in with the immersive nature of this event! Who will WIN this year’s BEST DRESSED COMP?

This event will SELL QUICK as SOLD OUT in 2022…… We can NOT WAIT TO PARTY WITH YOU SOON!

EVENT INFORMATION

Strictly no BYO alcohol or drinks of any kind.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Standard camping chairs & picnic rugs permitted
• No glass or metal
• 600ml sealed clear plastic bottle of water per person permitted, no soft drinks
• Fully licenced event – strictly NO BYO alcohol
• Limited BYO food allowed to a maximum of 26L soft-sided esky. Food trucks on site
• No aerosols, no hard eskies

Food and alcohol can be purchased from the winery, with many food trucks, Rochford Winery wines, and local beers available. Most patrons bring picnic food, settle for a long afternoon in the warm sun, and watch the sun go down before the main act.

Tickets should be purchased in advance, as most big-name artists sell out well before the event date. Check the current events program for upcoming artists.