Nick Charles - Guitarist

Solo performance at Kellys Bar and Kitchen Olinda
2026-01-09 19:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Melbourne) | Kellys Bar and Kitchen, 1510 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Olinda, Victoria, 3767, Australia
Kicking of 2026 with a return to the delightful Kellys in Olinda. It’s a free performance but always a good idea to book a table and asked to be be seated near the music.

Solo at The Tamar Valley Folk Festival Georg Town Tasmania
2026-01-16 - 2026-01-18 | George Town Memorial Hall, 29-67 Macquarie Street, George Town, Tasmania, 7253, Australia
An absolute calendar highlight. Concerts in the grand hall, workshops and sessions in beautiful George Town in the Tamar Valley. You’ll love the atmosphere and ambience.

Nick Charles and Mick Pealing at the Arcobar Heatherton
2026-01-23 19:00 - 22:00 | The Arcobar, 8 Arco Lane, Heatherton, Victoria, 3202, Australia
The first Mick and Nick duo show for 2026. You’ll hear Songs from This Town and of course choice country, blues and soul classics. Book early, the Arcobar is a favourite venue for music fans!

Nick Charles Solo at The 8 Track Brewery Ringwood
2026-01-25 15:00 - 18:00 | 8 Track Brewery, 8 Yallourn Parade, Ringwood, Victoria, 3134, Australia
A first time performance at this venue. I’ve heard nice things. Come along and let’s get a new venue that promotes real music up and running!

Nick Charles Solo at The Kindred Bandroom
2026-01-29 13:00 - 15:00 | KIndred Bandroom, 3 Harris Street, Footscray, Victoria, 3011, Australia
A first time at this acclaimed venue in Footscray . It’s not often you get to hear music live on a Thursday afternoon …in a great music room with fab production…and it’s free what’s more!!

Nick Charles and Mick Pealing at The Oakleigh Music Hall
2026-02-01 14:30 - 17:30 | Oakleigh Music Hall, 95-97 Drummond Street, Oakleigh, Select a State or Province:, 3166, Australia
Mick and Nick return for their first duo gig at The Oakleigh Music Hall for 2026. You’ll hear Songs from This Town, choice blues, country and soul classics as well as glimpses of the fab Stars songbook that everyone loves.
It’s a lovely venue. If it’s sunny it will be in the garden if not, in the cosy interior.
Tickets just $20

Nick Charles and Mick Pealing with The Long Road Home - The Castlemaine Guitar Weekend
2026-02-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Northern Arts Hotel, 359 Barker Street, Castlemaine, Victoria, 3450, Australia
Here’s a great new event/festival. The Castlemaine Guitar Weekend at the Coolroom of The Northern Arts Hotel in beautiful Castlemaine. Mick and Nick together with the mighty Long Road Road will be playing two sets of music from Songs From this Town as well as some Stars classics and choice covers from the world of blues, country and soul. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.3opm start. We’re really looking forward to this one.

Stars at The Kindred Bandroom Footscray
2026-02-08 08:00 - 17:00 | KIndred Bandroom, 3 Harris Street, Footscray, Victoria, 3011, Australia
Stars are back again with two splendid sets at the wonderful Kindred Bandroom in Footscray. It’s the band’s first venture out west for some time, so grab your tickets for a great show of old new and old Stars classics.
Stars are raring to go in 2026!

NICK CHARLES SOLO AT KELLYS BAR AND GRILL OLINDA
2026-02-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Kellys Bar and Kitchen, 1510 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Olinda, Victoria, 3767, Australia
Nick returns to Kellys for a first outing for 2026. Kellys is a great supporter of acoustic roots and blues and fast becoming known as the best venue in the Dandenongs! The music kicks off at 7pm so be early and best to ask (or book) a table near the music for and up close and personal show.

Nick Charles Solo at Naughtons Hotel Parkville
2026-02-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Naughtons Hotel, 43 Royal Parade, Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia
Nick returns to one of our favourite Sunday haunts for the first time in 2026. Naughtons is always a great afternoon. Lovely Royal Parade ambience, fine food and wines and up close and personal music. What’s not to like! Music kicks off for two sets at 4pm. Please be early or better still book a table near the music.

Nick Charles Solo at The Drunken Poet
2026-02-22 16:00 - 18:00 | The Drunken Poet, 65 Peel Street, West Melbourne, Victoria, 3003
Nick returns to the most iconic of Melbourne’s inner city music venues. They love their blues and roots music at the Poet. It’s up close and personal so please be early. The atmosphere is wonderful. 4pm kick off and it’s free!

Nick Charles and Mick Pealing at The Coolart Homestead and Wetlands
2026-02-28 14:00 - 17:00 | Coolart Homestead and Wetlands, Lord Somers Road, Somers, Victoria, 3927, Australia
Mick and Nick make a return to an iconic national trust homestead and wetlands in Somers. You’ll delight in the surrounds, the architecture and witness a concert in the incredible observatory.
You’ll once again hear the music of Songs from This Town, choice country, soul and blues as well as some classic Stars material.

Nick Charles Solo at The Gippsland Acoustic Music Club Tyers Hall
2026-03-01 19:30 - 23:30 | Tyers Public Hall, 1 Mount Hope Rd, Tyers, Victoria, 3844, Australia
A brilliant venue and a devoted audience who love acoustic music. Not to be missed. This is one of the best examples of a community supporting the arts and culture. An absolute must if you’re a Gippslander but also worth the trip out of town!

Nick Charles Solo at The Port Fairy Folk Festival 2026
2026-03-06 10:00 - 2026-03-09 17:00 | Port Fairy Folk Festival, Port Fairy, Vic, 3284, Australia
One of the world’s great music festivals! I’m honoured to be a part of it once again, hosting the iconic Guitarist Concert, conducting a workshop and being a part of the PBS Live Broadcast “Juke Joint” Blues concert!
Saturday Stage 1 at 10.15am “The Guitarists”
Saturday St Johns Hall 3.30pm “Workshop -The Art of Acoustic Roots and Blues Guitar”
Sunday Stage 2 at 1pm “Live broadcast – PBS FM The Juke Joint”

Kellys Bar and Kitchen
2026-03-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Kellys Bar and Kitchen, 1510 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Olinda, Victoria, 3767, Australia
Nick returns to the beautiful Dandenongs and Olinda for the monthly show at Kellys Bar and Kitchen. Word is spreading about this venue so you’re urged to book a table near the music to be assured. Kellys has great meals and a fine ambience.

Nick Charles at The Geelong Jazz and Blues Festival
2026-03-14 13:30 - 15:00 | Beavs Bar, 77-79 Little Malop Street, Geelong, Victoria, 3220, Australia
Terrific news! Geelong has a great new festival of blues and jazz and I do hope it gets the support it deserves. There are many fine acts over the weekend in some delightful venues. Check it out please.

Stars at Martha Salt
2026-03-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Mt Martha Bowls and Petanque Club, 45 Watsons Road, Mount Martha, Victoria, 3934, Australia
Australia’s iconic country-rock band Stars make a first appearance at Martha Salt, the fabulous gig in Mt Martha. Better book early…it will sell out!

Nick Charles solo at Naughtons Hotel Parkville
2026-03-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Victoria
Nick’s monthly return to everyone’s favourite Melbourne hotel – the lovely Naughtons Hotel on Royal Parade. Great ambience, fine food and acoustic roots music up close and personal…it doesn’t get better!

Nick Charles - Solo at The 8 Track Brewery Ringwood
2026-04-05 14:30 - 17:30 | 8 Track Brewery, 8 Yallourn Parade, Ringwood, Victoria, 3134, Australia
Nick returns to this fine new venue in Ringwood. Fine local beers and great snacks, nice atmosphere and good sound and ambience. Good idea to phone and book a table near the music.

Nick Charles - Solo at Kellys Bar and Kitchen, Olinda
2026-04-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Kellys Bar and Kitchen, 1510 Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Olinda, Victoria, 3767, Australia
Back to a lovely monthly residency at Kellys in Olinda.
Kellys offers great meals and ambience and is becoming a real mecca for acoustic roots music in the Dandenongs.
Once more it is suggested that book a table to be up close to the performance.

Nick Charles and Mick Pealing with The Long Road Home - The Lomond Hotel
2026-04-11 17:00 - 19:30 | Lomond Hotel, 225 Nicholson Street, Brunswick, Victoria, 3057, Australia
Melbourne’s favourite country, blues and soul combo are back for their monthly gig at the mighty Lomond Hotel Brunswick.
Fabulous vocals, steel guitar, violin and a vast songbook from stories careers. You really shouldn’t miss this!
Book your tickets for a 5 o’clock show (great time spot) but it’s a good idea to be early. It’s a popular one.

Nick Charles - Solo at Naughtons Hotel, Parkville
2026-04-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Naughtons Hotel, 43 Royal Parade, Parkville, Victoria, 3052, Australia
Everybody loves Naughtons and you will too. The food is great and the ambience exceptional on beautiful Royal Parade. It’s a free event but once again it is recommended that you either arrive early (4pm start) or book a table to be up close.

Stars - Live at the Palais Hepburn Springs
2026-04-17 18:30 - 22:30 | Palais Hepburn, 111 Main Road, Hepburn, Victoria, 3461, Australia
Australia’s greatest ever country rock band Stars return to the incredible Palais in Hepburn Springs.
Stars now features :
Mick Pealing – lead vocalist
Jason Vorher- bass and vocals
Ed Bates- pedal steel
Nick Charles -guitars and vocals
Geoff Achison – guitar

Stars (50th Anniversary Show)- The Arcobar, Heatherton
2026-04-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Victoria
Australia’s greatest ever country rock band Stars return to the fabulous Arcobar to begin celebrating their 50th Anniversary!!
Stars now features :
Mick Pealing – lead vocalist
Jason Vorher- bass and vocals
Ed Bates- pedal steel
Nick Charles -guitars and vocals
Geoff Achison – guitar

Stars - 50th Anniversary - The Arcobar, Heatherton
2026-04-19 20:00 - 22:30 | The Arcobar, 8 Arco Lane, Heatherton, Victoria, 3202, Australia
Stars continue their 50th Anniversary celebration with another show at the great Arcobar in Heatherton
This will sell out….better book!

Nick Charles - Solo at Melbourne's Drunken Poet
2026-04-26 16:00 - 18:00 | The Drunken Poet, 65 Peel Street, West Melbourne, Victoria, 3003
You’ll love Melbourne’s iconic inner city pub. The Drunken Poet is a venerable home to acoustic roots and blues music. Up close and personal. Be early!

Nick Charles - Solo at The Mountain Pickers Association, Ferntree Gully Bowling Club
2026-04-28 19:30 - 22:00 | Ferntree Gully Bowling Club, 2A Glenfern Road, Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia
I played for this fabulous audience a few years back and remember it as a totally wonderful gig.
The sound is excellent and the audience are really into the music!
It doesn’t get better, believe me.

Nick Charles -Solo at The Yinnar Hotel
2026-04-29 18:30 - 22:30 | Yinnar Hotel, 43 Main Street, Yinnar, Victoria, 3869, Australia
This is an iconic music night run by the Strezlecki Stringbusters (a mighty string band!).
I play a solo show and the band play , then we play together – it’s a hoot!
The pub has excellent meals and often sells out….so you better book to be sure.
