Venue, travel & accommodation
The Regional & Remote Music Summit 2026 will be held in Mount Gambier, SA.
Welcome to
Limestone Country
While in Berrin/Mount Gambier, you will be standing upon Boandik Country, part of the Bunganditj-speaking nation.
Thanks to Tara Bonney of Kuma Waralo/Green Sky we have collated creation stories that belong to the Bunganditj Nations, linked to sites that can be visited during your stay. There are also other sites listed which are easily accessible or well-worth a short drive. This is a region with immense cultural significance and environmental diversity and we hope that you are able to get out and enjoy the natural beauty that this region offers! Read more here!
What to do
Looking for activities to keep you busy around the summit program? There’s so much history, art and culture to discover in Berrin / Mount Gambier. View our visitors guide here and start exploring!
Where to eat
There’s heaps of places to grab a bite nearby the main summit venue. Check out our hospo cheat sheet for a full list!
Where to stay
Summit delegates are responsible for making their own accommodation bookings. There is a wide range of accommodation available around Mount Gambier and close to the Summit venue. You can find further information via our Accomodation Guide PDF.
Summit venue:
SIR ROBERT HELpMANN THEATRE
The Summit will take place primarily at the Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre, located at:
10 Watson Tce, Mount Gambier SA 5290
The Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre has accessible facilities including accessible toilets and lift access to all levels of the building, with staff on hand to provide assistance.
You can find out more about the venue via www.countryarts.org.au/venues/sir-robert-helpmann-theatre/
Getting to
BERRIN/
MOUNT GAMBIER
By Air
You have a choice of two airports that have departing flights to Mount Gambier Regional Airport. Please review them to determine which is best suited for your travel needs. Note: There are limited flights inbound for Mount Gambier, we recommend booking in advance.
- Melbourne > Mount Gambier Mon 26th Oct: 8:50am or 6:55pm departure
Tues 27th Oct: 3:20pm or 6:55pm departure
Wed 28th Oct: 8:50am or 6:55pm departure
Thurs 29th Oct: 3:20pm or 6:55pm departure - Mount Gambier > Melbourne
Thurs 29th Oct: 6:30am or 4:20pm departure
Fri 30th Oct: 6:30am or 9:50am departure
Sat 31st Oct: 6:30am departure
Sun 1st Nov: 4:20pm departure
Mon 2nd Nov: 6:30am or 9:50am departure
- Adelaide > Mount Gambier Mon 26th Oct: 8:45am, 3:40pm or 6:45pm departure
Tues 27th Oct: 8:45am, 3:40pm or 6:45pm departure
Wed 28th Oct: 8:45am, 3:40pm or 6:45pm departure
Thurs 29th Oct: 8:45am, 3:40pm or 6:45pm departure - Mount Gambier > Adelaide
Thurs 29th Oct: 6:55am, 10:15am or 5:10pm departure
Fri 30th Oct: 6:55am, 10:15am or 5:10pm departure
Sat 31st Oct: 6:55am departure
Sun 1st Nov: 5:10pm departure
Mon 2nd Nov: 6:55am, 10:15am or 5:10pm departure
For more information, please visit www.rex.com.au
By Car
Mount Gambier is 421km west of Melbourne and 435km south east of Adelaide. If you are driving, it will take approximately 4 hours and 45 minutes to reach Mount Gambier from your destination.
By BUS From Adelaide
You can secure your Bus ticket when you purchase a delegate pass.
FREE | National Bus Supported by Moshtix
Departs Adelaide Wed 28th at 9:30am
Departs Mt Gambier Fri 30th at 3:30pm
By BUS From Melbourne
- Melbourne > Mount Gambier Mon 26th Oct: 8:36am / 1:10pm
Tues 27th Oct: 8:36am / 1:10pm
Wed 28th Oct: 8:36am / 1:10pm
Thurs 29th Oct: 8:36am / 1:10pm - Mount Gambier > Melbourne
Thurs 29th Oct: 8:38am / 1:40pm
Fri 30th Oct: 8:38am / 1:40pm
Sat 31st Oct: 5:03am / 8:08am
Sun 1st Nov: 8:08am
Mon 2nd Nov: 5:42am / 8:38am / 1:40pm
For more information on buses to and from Melbourne, visit V/Line.
fOR DELEGATES
The Regional and Remote Music Summit bursaries have been assisted by the Australian Government through Music Australia. These bursaries will be managed by each state and territory peak body.