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Celebrating twenty years of banjo-love in Guildford (near Castlemaine), Victoria 3451

A few changes this year – please note

If you are a regular at our lovely little festival, you will notice some changes this year. Firstly the date – it’s on the weekend of October 2-4: we did this so we could lock in the marvellous Mark Woods and his team to oversee our on-stage sound. It’s very hard to imagine a Jambo without him to work his magic.

Other changes include the addition of a performance marquee (Château de Banjo) on the John Powell Reserve (JPR), in lieu of the Music Hall which is not available this year. There will also be an increased range of food options to buy, as for the first time we have invited several food vans to attend. 

Camping on JPR will be available as usual, make sure you book early! This year, gates open at 10am on Friday so you can settle in before the fun begins. Gates will close at 4pm on Sunday. If you want to camp on Sunday night as well, consider the River Reserve.

The Stables Pizza Bar, which opened at last year’s Jambo is still going strong, as is the Post Office Cafe. Our CFA will be offering their usual big breakfast feasts out of the fire station on Saturday and Sunday mornings (trust us – the pancakes are ace!).

The marvellous Big Tree – Biyal – is still big, and the community has made a beautiful reconciliation bench out of timber from its fallen branch. Guildford remains the charming picturesque village we’ve all known and grown to love over the years.

The 2026 Jambo will be a bit different to past years, but we’re pretty sure you’ll all have a good time if you love banjos and the music they make.

Go on, buy yourself a ticket – you deserve it!

Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Guildford Banjo Jamboree is held on the Dja Dja Wurrung lands, home of the Jaara people. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging and their ongoing connection to the lands, waters, and communities.

Vision

The Guildford Banjo Jamboree is a celebration of arts and culture with a primary focus on the banjo. It draws together a range of abilities, styles and genres. It is sustainable and supports community.

Values

Inclusion, Knowledge Sharing, Participation, Celebration.