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BUgFest #3 – Saturday 21 February 2026The Cave Inn, 47 Balaclava St, Woolloongabba QLD 4102
The BUg (Brisbane Unplugged gigs) is a beloved music event (and maybe Brisbane’s best-kept secret) that happens every Tuesday night at its current home at the New Farm Bowls Club. It has been operating now for over 20 years.
The BUg is hosting its third one day music festival (BUgFest) at The Cave Inn, Woolloongabba on Brisbane’s southside on Saturday 21 February 2026.
Proudly supported by Brisbane City Council Lord Mayor's Community Fund, Guitar Brothers, Woodford Folk Festival, 4ZZZ, The Cave Inn
What to expect?
If you love acoustic music, singer/songwriters, Celtic vibes, alt country, Indie folk, this is the festival for you!Some of the BUG’s favourite performers will be on the bill for an event that will start at 3pm and finish around 10.30pm.We’ve lined up a couple of our biggest name bands and splendid performers for what will be a cracking good time.
Between acts, there will be interactive sessions where musicians can jump in, play together, sharpen their skills and connect with fellow artists.
THE ARTISTS
3 Miles From Texas, Barry Nisbet (Shetland Islands/UK), Bec Hoole, Caroline Hammond, Dennis Duigan, Don Jarmey & Friends, Georgie Taylor Band, Good Tunes, Haystack Mountain Hermits, Highgate Hillbillies, Lawson MacKriell, Sixth of the Sun, Sue Wighton and Lizzie Flynn (songwriters circle hosts), The Salty Sirens, Tony Moore.
15 acts, 3 performing spaces, 13 events, sessions, singalongs and blackboard
THE PROGRAM
15 acts, 3 performing spaces (additional venue from #2)
13 events, sessions, singalongs and blackboard
MAIN STAGE
3:00 – 3:45 Barry Nisbet (Shetland Islands 45 min
3:45 – 4:00 Changeover 15 min
4:00 – 4:45 Georgie Taylor Band 45 min
5:15 – 6:30 Songwriters Circle with Tony Moore, Dennis Duigan, Bec Hoole, Lawson MacKriell and hosted by Sue Wighton and Lizzie Flynn 75 min
7:15 – 8:00 Sixth of the Sun 45 min
8:30 – 9:15 3 Miles From Texas 45 min
9:20 – 9:30 Raffle Draw 10 min
9:35 – 10:25 Haystack Mountain Hermits 50 min
SESSIONS SPACE AT ENTREY - acoustic
4:45 – 5:15 Shanty Singalong (The Salty Sirens) 30 min
6:30 – 7:15 Good Tunes Session 45 min
8:00 – 8:30 Don Jarmey & Friends 30 min
THE GROTTO (new upstairs room)
4:45 – 5:30 Caroline Hammond 45 min
6:30 – 7:15 Blackboard Concert (4 acts x 2 songs) 45 min
8:00 – 8:40 Highgate Hillbillies 40 min
ABOUT THE CAVE INN
The Cave Inn is a well-known Brisbane live music venue situated at 47 Balaclava Street Woolloongabba – complete with delicious pizzas and beer on tap.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NOW AN ACCESSIBLE BATHROOM ON THE GROUND FLOOR + AIR CONDITIONING
Tickets
For just $40 (pre-paid by midnight 20 February 2026) or $50 at the door, you’ll get to experience some of Queensland’s finest musicians and entertainers strutting their stuff.
Help keep Brisbane’s live, acoustic music scene viable and thriving.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
47 Balaclava St, Woolloongabba QLD 4102, Australia, 47 Balaclava St, Woolloongabba QLD 4102, Australia, Woolloongabba
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