Experiences

Six Stages

Paddock Stage

AKA the Main Stage, the big kahuna! Our largest stage sits in the Main Arena against a stunning Lutruwita/Tasmania backdrop, and it’s where you’ll catch the biggest acts in the country and touring artists from around the world. This is where the ‘I was there’ moments happen.

Vibestown Stage

Spot the giant glowing pink gum tree and you’ve found the Vibestown Arena! It’s home to our notorious namesake stage, the second biggest in the Paddock. Expect cult heroes, Aussie pub and surf rock faves, hip hop hooligans, heavier rock, local legends, something funky, and a few acts you never thought you’d see.

The Bigtop

Our dance tent lives right in the Main Arena. In between Paddock Stage sets, dance your pants off to some of the best DJs in the country, lost in smoke, lights, lasers and the biggest bangers going. We’re spinning house, techno, D&B and all things electronic until the early hours.

Silvertongue

Silvertongue is back, with wordsmiths from near and far. Tucked inside the Vibestown Arena, it’s the Paddock’s official talking stage: comedy, live podcasts, artist interviews, Talk In The Paddock, slam poetry, meditation and yoga. After dark, things get a little cheekier, with cabaret, life drawing and more.

The Bullpen

Can we get a yee-haw!? Saddle up for the return of the iconic Bullpen, home of the gloriously eccentric, where a sci-fi spaghetti western celebrates the Paddock’s LGBTQIA+ community and allies. Mechanical bull comps, the Doof Stick Pageant, drag spectaculars, queer icon sing-alongs, line dancing workshops and way too much more. We won’t judge if you never leave.

Little island

Our stage for emerging local talent on the way up. Catch tomorrow’s big names playing acoustic solo and duo sets from 8:00am to 11:00am while you grab your brekkie and morning brew. Find it on Eat Street, right outside the Vibestown Stage.