Who, What, Where, When, Why? The key things you need to know before you go

Who?

The Blues Train is a live music experience, travelling between Queenscliff and Drysdale along the historic Bellarine Rail Trail, with the heritage trains and carriages operated and maintained by our friends at the Bellarine Railway.

The exact artist lineup changes every show but you can expect the following types of acts

Carriage A- Soloist

Carriage B- Duo or one man band

Carriage C- Trio or band

Carriage D (the dance carriage)- Band

What?

Blues Train tickets are $175 per person and include 4 amazing live blues music acts, a scenic trip along the Bellarine Railway on board a heritage train, and inclusive drinks and nibbles. Patrons book their starting carriage, and then follow their carriage order to see all 4 acts, swapping carriages each time the train stops.

As you enter the platform, you will be greeted by our friendly staff who will direct you to your starting carriage. Toilets and the Blues Train bar are available at each platform throughout the event, so grab a drink and find a seat, ready for the train to roll on down the rails. No matter whether you prefer a beer or a mocktail, we’ve got you covered.

Each leg is approximately 30 minutes long, so you’ll see each act for 30 minutes. Each stop is approximately 20-30 minutes. At each stop, all patrons will swap carriages to see the next act. This is done by carriage letter, for example, someone who starts in Carriage B, would then move to C, then D, and finish their journey in Carriage A.

Where?

The Blues Train departs from, and returns, to the Queenscliff Railway Station, 20 Symonds St, Queenscliff, Victoria. As we follow the Bellarine Rail Trail, we also stop at Suma Park Station, and Drysdale Station, where the engine turns around and takes us back down to Queenscliff

When?

The Blues Train operates most Saturdays October-May, with the occasional Friday show in December. For exact show dates, check out the show dates page here. The Blues Train offers both evening and day shows (exact dates on the show dates page). Both day and evening shows offer the same experience, just a different timetable.

Evening shows

Get on board an evening show for the ultimate night out. Watch the sunset over Swan Bay and soak in the music while you journey through the carriages

Gates open at Queenscliff at 6.45pm

Train departs Queenscliff at 7.30pm

See all 4 acts, with 3 stop and swaps

The train returns to Queenscliff at 11pm

Day Shows

A daytime wine or beer more your thing? Want to take in more of the scenery?
Now you can catch the daytime show, you could even catch the ferry from Sorrento, Melbourne if you’re close to that area!
The day shows are exactly the same as our evening shows, just more of a chance to take in the scenery!

Gates open at Queenscliff at 12.30pm

Train departs Queenscliff at 1.15pm

See all 4 acts, with 3 stop and swaps

The train returns to Queenscliff at 4.45pm

Why?

4 Carriages

4 Blues Music Acts

1 heritage train

+ You and your friends making the memories that will last a lifetime, with a live music experience like no other

Perfect for every occasion, bring your friends and embark on an unforgettable night of live blues. Group booking discounts available, enquire here

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