Three days of music and dance in the Forested Goldfields town of Creswick!

CresFest returns in 2023 for a weekend of joyful musical encounters in the forested gold rush town of Creswick, nestled between Daylesford and Ballarat.

Savour two of life’s transformative pleasures, music and dance, amid Creswick’s historic architecture and wooded surrounds. The whole town (gold rush-era buildings, local pubs, cafes and outdoor venues) come alive with intimate performances by celebrated contemporary folk and roots artists and countless ways to join in the fun: blackboard concerts, sessions, family bushdance, busking festival, youth stage, music and dance workshops for all-ages, locals talent quest, and more.

Visit the 2023 festival program now!