Kick off ChillOut 2024 in style with a town hall dance party hosted by rainbow weatherman Nate Byrne! Don’t stop ‘til you drop with featured acts Shauna Jensen (NSW) singing your favourite dance hits, Kween Kong and dancers (of RuPaul Drag Race renown) and headline act 100% Kylie Tribute Show (be still our beating hearts: […]

Join The Nomads for a morning bushwalk during the Chillout Festival - a good chance to make new friends, and enjoy nature as you walk beside the creeks and in the forests near Daylesford. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Choice of two circuit walks. Medium 4 km walk, or Hard 7 km walk with some […]

A safe space for youth, their allies, friends and families to see live music, drag queens, engage in panel discussions with people from all ages, DJs and more. Talent show, Trans and Gender Diverse Clothes Swap, Games and Food Trucks. Hosted By: Nate Byrne. The inaugural Rainbow Family Picnic In The Park will also be […]

Reading is good for you – it's FUN-damental! Join Art Simone, Frock Hudson, Gabriella La Bucci, and Nate Byrne at Victoria Park as we attempt to host the biggest ever drag story time right here in the LGBTQIA+ capital of regional Victoria. Who doesn’t love sparkles and a good story? ChillOut acknowledges the Dja Dja […]

A high-energy, funky line-up is coming to this new dance event celebrating queer women in music. Hosted by sensational singing MC Denise Hanlon (NSW) and features icons Bluehouse with special guest Julia Day on drums, followed by soulstress Bek Jensen and her full funk band. Dance into the wee hours with DJ Eddie and all […]

Don't miss the iconic ChillOut Street Parade, with our community and festival stars on display. ChillOut acknowledges the Dja Dja Wurrung people of the greater Kulin Nation as the traditional custodians of the land on which we work and create. We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded and pay our respects to Elders past, present […]

Finish off your long weekend with a scenic walk along the Domino Rail Trail and Blighs Rd, on your way back to Melbourne. GRADE | LENGTH | TYPE: Moderate 10.5 km circuit walk. This is mostly flat, though there will be some short scrambles around the Domino Creek region. ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This walk is designed […]