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dates & Location
What are the dates & times for the 2025 Girrakool Blues Festival?
The Girrakool Blues stage will be operating at the following times:
- Friday 28 March – 5pm-10pm
- Saturday 1 March – 11.30am-10pm
- Sunday 2 March – 11:30am-8:30pm
Where is Girrakool Blues Festival held?
Address: 46 Marine Parade, The Entrance, NSW.
Girrakool Blues is located at Memorial Park, The Entrance. For more information on how to get there go to Getting to the Central Coast
Is there parking?
The Memorial Park Car Park is a large parking station a few minutes walk from the Memorial Park, directions can be found here.
Line-up & Schedule
Who is playing at Girrakool Blues Festival 2025?
When can I find out the bands schedule times?
The schedule of the bands will be released in early February. If you are not already registered with Girrakool Blues, please register below and we’ll let you know as soon as the schedule is release.
Where can I find a festival program?
The festival program will be released in early February. If you are not already registered with Girrakool Blues, please register below and we’ll let you know as soon as the schedule is release.
Accommodation
Is there free onsite camping like in past years?
The festival site is not large enough for any camping facilities this year, however there are some camping grounds nearby.
Where can I stay at the Entrance?
There are many accommodation options, some of them can be found here, or at the Visit Central Coast website.
Alcohol
Can I buy alcohol at the festival?
Yes, there will be a bar located on site within the Memorial Park.
Can I bring my own alcohol?
No, unfortunately you cannot bring your own alcohol, however, there is a bar you can buy drinks from.
General Festival Info
How much is it to get into the festival?
The festival is non-ticketed and free for everyone to enjoy.
Is there an age limit at the festival?
Girrakool Blues is a family friendly, all ages event, where everyone is welcome!
Can I bring a chair?
Yes, chairs are allowed at the Memorial Park stage.
Is smoking allowed at the festival?
The current NSW smoke-free laws ban smoking and using e-cigarettes in certain outdoor public areas including within 10 metre of children’s play equipment, 4 metres of a pedestrian access point to a public building and commercial outdoor dining areas.
Are there toilets?
Yes, the Memorial park has plenty of public toilets and disabled toilets. There are also toilets along the esplanade as well as in venues, cafes and restaurants.
What if there is wet weather?
The event will be go ahead no matter the weather, unless deemed dangerous or risking public safety by the organisers or Council. If this is the case, we will keep you up to date on Facebook or through the festival app event.
Can I bring pets to the festival?
As the event is held within a public space, the local laws apply, however we recommend you leave your pets at home due to expected large crowds and the loud music that may upset or frighten our furry friends.
Is the Memorial Park Accessible?
Yes, the Memorial Park is all one level, with paved pathways to easily access the park.
Kids & families
Is there an age limit at the festival?
Girrakool Blues is a family friendly, all ages event, where everyone is welcome!
Is there anything for kids to do?
Sunday is our family fun day with circus activities and other family orientated activities, including aboriginal basking weaving. Please check out all the activities by downloading our app here.
There is also a playground, a water playground, and fairground rides at the park, however they are not run by the festival and will have their own conditions of entry.
Can I take my child into the bar/s?
The Memorial Park bar will be only accessible to adults 18 years and over. Unfortunately, children under this age even with an adult will not be able to enter this bar area.
Children may be able to enter other participating venues, however it may best to talk to them directly to avoid any disappointment.
