Barwon Club Hotel slides into 2026 with Summer Slam, Hot Summer Nights, and Sabbath Bloody Sabbath, and more.
Regional touring, tributes and the return of a scrapped music festival - BC is boiling with heat this summer!
The Barwon Club is turning up the heat this January with one of its biggest summer lineups yet. From high-octane rock shows and cult-favourite tribute acts to rising local stars and full-venue blowouts, the BC is packing every week with live music, party energy, and the kind of chaos only Geelong’s most iconic pub can deliver. Whether you’re chasing heavy riffs, indie gems, or a full-send summer session, this month’s gig guide is stacked with must-see nights that set the tone for 2026. Grab your mates—it’s going to be huge.
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Hot Summer Nights – Wille J’s 6v6s – BC Free Show
When: Saturday 10 January
BC’s Hot Summer Nights is rolling into the Barwon Club Hotel on Saturday 10 January 2026 for a free full-venue party — but tickets will be strictly limited. Melbourne’s hardest-working pub band Willie J 6v 6s are set to blow the roof off the bandroom with their high-energy, gritty Oz-rock chaos, while Scarnon fire up the stage and Chunky Love keeps the wheels turning on the decks before, during and after. Expect hot riffs, cold froffies and nothing but loud, sweaty, heart-thumping pub-rock glory.
Bandroom doors 7pm — rock’n’roll dreams do come true.
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Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird
When: Thursday 15 January
Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird hits the road this Summer, landing at the Barwon Club Hotel in Geelong on Thursday 15 January 2026 for a special stop on their Victorian Regional Tour. Celebrating the release of their fourth album, Rosewater Crocodile, the beloved Melbourne five-piece bring their soaring live energy, euphoric horns and Lachy Rose’s unmistakable vocals to the BC stage. Expect new tracks, fan favourites and the heartfelt, joy-filled performance that has made Cousin Tony’s one of Australia’s most resonant live acts. A must-see Summer show—warm nights, big feelings and a packed bandroom guaranteed.
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Sabbath Bloody Sabbath
When: Friday 16 January
Sabbath Bloody Sabbath storms into the Barwon Club Hotel to deliver a night of pure, crushing heavy metal worship. Australia’s premier Black Sabbath tribute unleashes the full power of Birmingham’s darkest sons with earth-shaking riffs, thunderous rhythms and spine-tingling authenticity. Expect the monumental force of “War Pigs,” “Paranoid,” “Iron Man,” and “Children of the Grave,” alongside fan-loved Dio-era classics rarely heard live. With decade-deep dedication, meticulous detail and a lineup that channels Ozzy, Iommi, Geezer and Ward with uncanny precision, this is a full-scale metal resurrection. The darkness calls—answer it and feel the hammer of the gods.
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Summer Slam 2026
When: Saturday 17 January
Summer Slam ’26 returns to the Barwon Club on Saturday 17 January, delivering a Half Venue / Full Send takeover across the Bandroom and The Barn. After swearing they’d never do another, Priority Bookings is back with the biggest edition yet. Expect bands all day, booze all day and nonstop summer chaos at one of the region’s most anticipated annual parties. Last year saw Vintage Crop, Straight Arrows and O.R.B battle for Surf Coast supremacy—this year, The Vasco Era, Alien Nosejob, Tee Vee Repairmann, Dragnet and more descend on the BC for a full-throttle feast of live music and mayhem.
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Sargent Baker – ‘Loose Ends’ Album Launch
When: Saturday 24 January
Sargent Baker return to The BC on Saturday 24 January 2026 for the hometown launch of their new album Loose Ends. The Surf Coast garage rock four-piece—Zach Brady, Robert Voss, Lachie Thomas and Yuji Fergusson—have grown fast since forming in 2022, carving out a place in the local scene with raw, roots-driven Australian rock. Joining them are Melbourne heavy hitters Romcom, local favourites Mt Pleasant, and the debut performance of new outfit Crossroads. Get in early for Triple J Hottest 100 party vibes before the bandroom erupts for a massive night celebrating one of the region’s rising acts.
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Portal Gun – Single Launch ‘Speak To Space’
When: Friday 30 January
Portal Gun touch down at the BC Bandroom on Friday 30 January 2026 to celebrate the release of their new single ‘Speak to Space’. The track signals a bold sonic shift as the trio gear up for their psychedelic, space-themed third album. Known for blending groove-driven rhythms with thoughtful, cosmic themes, Portal Gun continue to evolve following their 2024 sophomore album Elevation Station and standout festival sets at Loch Hart and Goomfest in 2025. Joining them for this launch are Sugargum and Twin Flame, completing a vibrant lineup set to deliver an immersive, high-energy night of genre-bending sound.
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CB Ghost
When: Saturday 31 January
CB Ghost hits The Barwon Club on Saturday 31 January 2026 as part of the One Wave at a Time Tour, bringing his full 5-piece band and a wave of honest, folk-pop-rock energy. Hailing from a small East Coast surf town, CB Ghost blends violin-led melodies, soaring vocals, and big singalong moments for a sound that lands somewhere between Oasis, Jack Johnson and Chris Cornell. Joining the bill are G String Nicotine, delivering fast, high-voltage punk chaos, and Trip to Paris, a rising trio blending rock, pop, and punk with raw emotion and dance-ready hooks. A huge night incoming.
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Check out The Barwon Clubs full calendar of announced events for 2026 here. Be sure to collect your tickets in advance to ensure gigs go ahead and continue to support live music!
