This Father's Day, take your gift-giving game to the next level by giving your dad an unforgettable experience. Say goodbye to ordinary presents and give dad the gift of live events! From electrifying concerts that will make his heart sing to thrilling sports events that will get his adrenaline pumping, we've curated a selection of the hottest tickets in town. 

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Bluesfest 2024

Thu 28 Mar - Mon 1 Apr 2024 | Byron Events Farm Tyagarah, NSW

Bluesfest 2024 will mark the 35th anniversary of this all-time favourite festival and will take place across the Easter Long weekend with a massive lineup featuring some of Dad's favourite acts including Jack Johnson (exclusive) and Tom Jones, as well as The Teskey Brothers, Matt Corby, The Dead South, Elvis Costello & The Imposters plus heaps more! Lock in Dad's spot at the 2024 edition of the iconic Byron Bay festival below.

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Odyssey Festival 2023

Sat 21 Oct 2023 | Peter Lehmann Wines, SA

Step into the seventies with Odyssey Festival 2023! Re-live the golden age of rock music with the Odyssey Festival at Peter Lehmann Winery on Saturday, October 21, 2023. Dad will be transported back to a time when rock music was young by Australia's most dynamic, exciting and successful tribute bands: Echoes of Pink Floyd, Killer Queen Experience, Dreams: Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks Tribute Show and Ashes To Ashes: David Bowie Experience.

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Merrick Watts - An Idiot's Guide to Wine

Sat 14 Oct 2023 - SUn 15 Oct 2023 | Spiegeltent Newcastle, NSW

Comedy meets wine, laughter meets learning, and Dad gets to drink! What more could he ask for this Father's Day?! Merrick Watts is bringing his pioneering wine tasting and comedy show to the Spiegeltent this October. Get a group of mates together and book now for this perfect afternoon experience. Each audience member will taste six great wines, handpicked by Mez, and a good time is guaranteed!

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Port Fairy Folk Festival 2024

Fri 8 Mar - Mon 11 Mar 2024 | Southcombe Park, VIC

Treat Dad to a stunning weekend trip down at Port Fairy Folk Festival! The picturesque township of Port Fairy comes alive each year over the long weekend in March, with the greatest folk, rhythm and roots musicians from around the globe coming together in a huge celebration of music, community and culture. From its humble beginnings in 1977, Port Fairy Folk Festival has become of Australia's largest and most loved music festival by the mighty Southern Ocean!

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Red CentreNATS09 

Fri 1 Sep - Sun 3 Sep 2023 | Blatherskite Park and Alice Springs Inland Drags, NT

The Ultimate Festival of Wheels returns to the Red Centre! Showcasing top-of-the-range street machines, elite show cars, hot rods, classics and exotics, Red CentreNATS is guaranteed to get Dad's adrenaline pumping. An action-packed program will keep the whole family entertained with drag racing, burn outs, show 'n' shine, live music, Australia's largest street parade and more!

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Oktoberfest in the Gardens 2023

Sat 23 Sep - Mon 30 Oct 2023 | Adelaide, Gold Coast, Newcastle, Perth, Brisbane, Sydney & Melbourne

Tell Dad it's time to dust off the lederhosen for an action-packed day of fun, delicious drinks, authentic German delights and more at Australia's favourite Oktoberfest celebration! Inspired by a deep love of the traditional Bavarian festival, Oktoberfest in the Gardens returns with authentic German halls & food stalls, DJs, roving performers, sideshow alley, silent disco, dodgeball, and an eclectic mix of entertainment and on stage competitions across multiple stages throughout the afternoon and evening.

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Greenstone Summer Concert Tour 2024

Sat 27 Jan - Sat 3 Feb 2024 | Taupo and Queenstown, NZ

There's been a ground swell of hype on who will be heading to Kiwi shores next year with this one not to be missed on your summer concert calendar, and the incredible acts heading your way have been revealed! Please welcome four amazing acts to the stage: one of the UK's most successful bands Simple Minds, Scottish rock royalty Texas, formidable five-piece rockers Collective Soul and avant-garde pioneers Pseudo Echo as they take over Taupo and Queenstown across late January and early February next year.

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Rhythm and Vines 2023

Fri 29 Dec 2023 - Mon 1 Jan 2024 | Waiohika Estate, Gisborne, NZ

For the young-at-heart Dad, Rhythm and Vines is the ultimate coming-of-age festival! The first hint of summer has dropped with the star-studded international lineup set to usher in the New Year alongside rhythm faithful and the new generation of revellers in Tairawhiti, Gisborne. The first acts include Aotearoa exclusive performances from the "UK's biggest rap star" (The Guardian) Central Cee and Australia's hottest producer on the rise Dom Dolla, as well as the return of the undisputed drum and bass king Wilkinson. The first lineup release also includes Hedex, Peking Duk, Gin Wigmore, Bbyfacekilla, Delta Heavy, Disrupta, Emily Makis & Deadline, Foley, Georgia Lines, Goddard, Park Rd, Beccie B, Coast Arcade, Emilie, Jess Rhodes, Jujulipps, Nice Girl + more to be announced.

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New Zealand Blues and BBQ Festival 2023

Fri 24 Nov - Sat 25 Nov 2023 | Rotorua Lakefront Village Green, Bay of Plenty, NZ

Up Dad's BBQ game with tickets to the highly anticipated 12th anniversary of the recently rebranded New Zealand Blues and BBQs festival, featuring mouth-watering eats as well as live music performances by 19-Twenty (AUS), Fiona Boyes and the Fortune Tellers (AUS), 'Sir' Midge Marsden, Grant Haua and more. 

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Dunedin Craft Beer and Food Festival 2023

Fri 3 Nov - Sat 4 Nov 2023 | Forsyth Barr Stadium, Otago, NZ

Dunedin's most anticipated annual event that celebrates the finest local and national brewers and culinary talents is back! Satisfy all of Dad's cravings with an array of sumptuous food offerings, craft beverages, live entertainment and all-around festival fun. There will also be fantastic performances to enjoy from renowned New Zealand artists such as Sir Dave Dobbyn, Louis Baker, Jenny Mitchell and a lineup of talented local acts.

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