

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ruthie Foster & Band
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 10 May, 2026 at 07:00 am – Sun, 10 May, 2026 at 10:30 am (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: GRAMMY® Award–winning vocalist and guitarist Ruthie Foster returns to Australia in 2026 and will play Meeniyan Town Hall with her full band!

Often compared to Aretha Franklin for her powerful, emotive voice, Foster brings a masterful blend of blues, gospel, folk, and soul. Her expressive, dynamic guitar playing is as revered as her vocals, creating performances rich in authenticity and heart. 

Fresh from her GRAMMY® Award–winning album Mileage, she delivers a soul-stirring night of voice, storytelling and musicianship.

Doors 5pm, Show 6pm
 (note, times are earlier than our usual times)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leongatha/ruthie-foster-and-band/200029691687830
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 8

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://lyrebirdartscouncil.com.au/ruthie-foster/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=leongatha-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Leongatha
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: 97 Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan, VIC, Australia
- **lat**: -38.57843
- **long**: 146.01404
- **full address**: 97 Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan, VIC, Australia, 97 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan VIC 3956, Australia, Leongatha

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Lyrebird Presents at Meeniyan Town Hall (https://allevents.in/org/lyrebird-presents-at-meeniyan-town-hall/19189827)

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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/e3d230d0bb5973f5f664fd7c1af6e609c14ed2aba8f648d865a3b8b21bb62f3d-rimg-w300-h300-dc030206-gmir?v=1773810371

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sun, 10 May, 2026 at 07:00 am (+10:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 97 Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan, VIC, Australia, 97 Whitelaw St, Meeniyan VIC 3956, Australia, Leongatha
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Lyrebird Presents at Meeniyan Town Hall
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** music, entertainment, storytelling
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Ruthie Foster & Band ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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