

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: BUgFest #3 - one day acoustic music festival presented by Brisbane Unplugged Gigs Inc.
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 04:30 am – Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 12:30 pm
- **Event Description**: BUgFest #3 – Saturday 21 February 2026
The Cave Inn, 47 Balaclava St, Woolloongabba QLD 4102

The BUg (Brisbane Unplugged gigs) is a beloved music event (and maybe Brisbane’s best-kept secret) that happens every Tuesday night at its current home at the New Farm Bowls Club. It has been operating now for over 20 years.

The BUg is hosting its third one day music festival (BUgFest) at The Cave Inn, Woolloongabba on Brisbane’s southside on Saturday 21 February 2026.

Proudly supported by Brisbane City Council Lord Mayor's Community Fund, Guitar Brothers, Woodford Folk Festival, 4ZZZ, The Cave Inn

What to expect?

If you love acoustic music, singer/songwriters, Celtic vibes, alt country, Indie folk, this is the festival for you!Some of the BUG’s favourite performers will be on the bill for an event that will start at 3pm and finish around 10.30pm.We’ve lined up a couple of our biggest name bands and splendid performers for what will be a cracking good time.

Between acts, there will be interactive sessions where musicians can jump in, play together, sharpen their skills and connect with fellow artists.

THE ARTISTS
3 Miles From Texas, Barry Nisbet (Shetland Islands/UK), Bec Hoole, Caroline Hammond, Dennis Duigan, Don Jarmey &amp; Friends, Georgie Taylor Band, Good Tunes, Haystack Mountain Hermits, Highgate Hillbillies, Lawson MacKriell, Sixth of the Sun, Sue Wighton and Lizzie Flynn (songwriters circle hosts), The Salty Sirens, Tony Moore.

15 acts, 3 performing spaces, 13 events, sessions, singalongs and blackboard

THE PROGRAM
15 acts, 3 performing spaces (additional venue from #2)
13 events, sessions, singalongs and blackboard

MAIN STAGE
3:00 – 3:45	Barry Nisbet (Shetland Islands	45 min
3:45 – 4:00	Changeover	15 min
4:00 – 4:45	Georgie Taylor Band	45 min
5:15 – 6:30	 Songwriters Circle with Tony Moore, Dennis Duigan, Bec Hoole, Lawson MacKriell and hosted by Sue Wighton and Lizzie Flynn 	75 min
7:15 – 8:00	Sixth of the Sun	45 min
8:30 – 9:15	3 Miles From Texas	45 min
9:20 – 9:30	Raffle Draw	10 min
9:35 – 10:25	Haystack Mountain Hermits	50 min

SESSIONS SPACE AT ENTREY - acoustic
4:45 – 5:15	Shanty Singalong (The Salty Sirens)	30 min
6:30 – 7:15	Good Tunes Session	45 min
8:00 – 8:30	Don Jarmey &amp; Friends	30 min

THE GROTTO (new upstairs room)
4:45 – 5:30	Caroline Hammond	45 min
6:30 – 7:15	Blackboard Concert (4 acts x 2 songs)	45 min
8:00 – 8:40	Highgate Hillbillies	40 min

ABOUT THE CAVE INN
The Cave Inn is a well-known Brisbane live music venue situated at 47 Balaclava Street Woolloongabba – complete with delicious pizzas and beer on tap.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NOW AN ACCESSIBLE BATHROOM ON THE GROUND FLOOR + AIR CONDITIONING

Tickets
For just $40 (pre-paid by midnight 20 February 2026) or $50 at the door, you’ll get to experience some of Queensland’s finest musicians and entertainers strutting their stuff.

Help keep Brisbane’s live, acoustic music scene viable and thriving.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/woolloongabba/bugfest-3-one-day-acoustic-music-festival-presented-by-brisbane-unplugged-gigs-inc/200028718333938
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, music-festivals, festivals, performances, art, concerts, live-music
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 200

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Woolloongabba
- **state**: QL
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: 47 Balaclava St, Woolloongabba QLD 4102, Australia
- **lat**: -27.49058
- **long**: 153.03844
- **full address**: 47 Balaclava St, Woolloongabba QLD 4102, Australia, 47 Balaclava St, Woolloongabba QLD 4102, Australia, Woolloongabba

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: BUgFest #3 - one day acoustic music festival presented by Brisbane Unplugged Gigs Inc.
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/64966b2d83a914f852650387c2b77c73996e8a25a789fbf071487459e3c177c4-rimg-w1200-h628-dc010101-gmir?v=1771328710

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is BUgFest #3 - one day acoustic music festival presented by Brisbane Unplugged Gigs Inc. being held?
  - **A:** BUgFest #3 - one day acoustic music festival presented by Brisbane Unplugged Gigs Inc. takes place on Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 04:30 am to Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 12:30 pm at 47 Balaclava St, Woolloongabba QLD 4102, Australia, 47 Balaclava St, Woolloongabba QLD 4102, Australia, Woolloongabba.
- **Q**: Who is organizing BUgFest #3 - one day acoustic music festival presented by Brisbane Unplugged Gigs Inc.?
  - **A:** BUgFest #3 - one day acoustic music festival presented by Brisbane Unplugged Gigs Inc. is organized by The BUg - Brisbane Unplugged Folk/Acoustic Music Night.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** BUgFest #3 - one day acoustic music festival presented by Brisbane Unplugged Gigs Inc. is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Woolloongabba, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 200+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

## Structured Data (JSON-LD)

```json
[
    {
        "@context": "https://schema.org",
        "@type": "MusicEvent",
        "name": "BUgFest #3 - one day acoustic music festival presented by Brisbane Unplugged Gigs Inc.",
        "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/64966b2d83a914f852650387c2b77c73996e8a25a789fbf071487459e3c177c4-rimg-w1200-h628-dc010101-gmir?v=1771328710",
        "startDate": "2026-02-21",
        "endDate": "2026-02-21",
        "url": "https://allevents.in/woolloongabba/bugfest-3-one-day-acoustic-music-festival-presented-by-brisbane-unplugged-gigs-inc/200028718333938",
        "location": {
            "@type": "Place",
            "name": "47 Balaclava St, Woolloongabba QLD 4102, Australia",
            "address": {
                "@type": "PostalAddress",
                "streetAddress": "47 Balaclava St, Woolloongabba QLD 4102, Australia",
                "addressLocality": "Woolloongabba",
                "addressRegion": "QL",
                "addressCountry": "AU"
            },
            "geo": {
                "@type": "GeoCoordinates",
                "latitude": "-27.49058",
                "longitude": "153.03844"
            }
        },
        "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode",
        "description": "BUgFest #3 – Saturday 21 February 2026\nThe Cave Inn, 47 Balaclava St, Woolloongabba QLD 4102\n\nThe BUg (Brisbane Unplugged gigs) is a beloved music event (and maybe Brisbane’s best-kept secret) that happens every Tuesday night at its current home at the New Farm Bowls Club. It has been operating now",
        "organizer": [
            {
                "@type": "Organization",
                "name": "The BUg - Brisbane Unplugged FolkAcoustic Music Night",
                "url": "https://allevents.in/org/the-bug-brisbane-unplugged-folk-acoustic-music-night/23265208"
            }
        ]
    }
]
```