Give The Gift Of Gigs This Valentine's Day
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Valentine's Day is fast approaching and it's probably slipped your mind. Who could blame you? It's only February and 2022 is already off to a hectic start. Not to worry! We've put together a handy list of the sweetest events to make the most heartfelt gift for your lover, mates or the perfect treat for yourself. Check out our last-minute gift guide below for all your gig-gifting needs this Valentine's Day.
For Those Who Like to Laugh Out Loud
Give the gift of laughter with the hottest upcoming comedy events of 2022.
RAW Comedy Heat #4 at Howler, VIC
Every year, hundreds of funny folk from across Australia sign up for their time in the spotlight as part of RAW Comedy, the country's largest and most prestigious open mic comedy competition. Join Some of the nation's finest funny makers as they cannonball into comedy to make you and your date laugh out loud, featuring Hannah Gadsby, Ronny Chieng, Celia Pacquola, Matt Okine, Anne Edmonds, Becky Lucas and Aaron Chen, just to name a few. Tickets are on sale now.
Perth Comedy Festival Showcase at Freo.Social, WA
Perth's biggest annual comedy event is bringing the laughs to Fremantle. Expertly curated and lovingly presented, the Perth Comedy Festival Showcase brings together a hilarious line-up of the Festival's funniest Australian and international acts for a hilarious night of laughter any Valentine is sure to love. Get your tickets here.
Kita Mean is Delightfully Camp! at the Grand Poobah, TAS
Get to know the winner of RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under on a whole new level as she delves into the things that truly make her tick. She's manic, she's suspicious, she's ridiculous, but most of all, she's Delightfully Camp and fully prepared to have you cracking up all night long. Tickets can be purchased here.
For the Serial Mosher
Spread the love of live this Valentine's Day with the most fire tours heading your way in 2022.
Flight Facilities - Forever Tour
Australia's favourite high-flyers, Jimmy Lyell and Hugo Gruzman, aka Flight Facilities are preparing for take-off across the country, touring their highly anticipated sophomore album FOREVER throughout March and April 2022. Grab your tickets and expect some turbulence as the duo intend to rock the stage at a venue near you.
Vance Joy - The Long Way Home Tour
After conquering the world, Vance Joy is coming home for The Long Way Home Tour. His affable charm and unassuming nature have won the hearts of fans around the world, and his homecoming promises to win your heart too this Valentine's Day. Tickets are on sale now.
Telenova - Blue Valentine Tour
Following a breakout 2021, Melbourne three-piece Telenova steps confidently into 2022 with the Blue Valentine Tour, bringing their enigmatic live show across the country in their largest venues yet. Secure your tickets and join them alongside your crush as they perform songs from their acclaimed EP 'Tranquilize.'
Hollie Smith - Coming In From The Dark Release Tour
One of Aotearoa's most beloved artists Hollie Smith makes her triumphant return with the announcement of her fourth solo album 'Coming In From The Dark'. Bring your date along to catch the iconic singer-songwriter performing tracks from her new album at MEOW, Wellington on Friday 18 Feb. Secure tickets HERE.
For the Festival Fiend
Looking for something a tad louder? Get into the biggest upcoming festivals of the year.
Bluesfest 2022 at Byron Events Farm Tyagarah, NSW
Grab your date and get ready for Australia's most awarded music festival, returning for its 33rd year. Join headliners Midnight Oil, Paul Kelly, Crowded House, Jimmy Barnes, Amy Shark and many more alongside the recently announced final lineup additions: The Honeydripper's Dylan Party featuring Joe Camilleri, The Black Sorrows, Ross Wilson, Emma Donovan and Russell Morris for a weekend of the freshest live music you won't soon forget. Check out tickets HERE.
Yours & Owls Festival 2022 at Stuart Park, NSW
A collection of the most extraordinary Oceanian live acts descend on Wollongong's Stuart Park for a bigger and better Yours & Owls than ever before. Grab tickets and fall in love with Hilltop Hoods, Peking Duk, Flight Facilities, BENEE, Bliss n Eso and many more as the lineup promises to deliver over two stellar days.
Super Fun Day at Eatons Hill Hotel, QLD
Hockey Dad, Aunty Donna and Middle Kids will lead a brand new Brisbane Festival that brings music and comedy together in one badass new format. Dance and laugh to your heart's content with your Valentine at the very first Super Fun Day Festival. Tickets are available to purchase here.

Fortune Festival at University Oval, Otago, NZ
Fancy taking your date to see some of the best Kiwi artists all in the one spot? Fortune Festival is coming to Dunedin and we reckon it's the perfect Valentines Day present! Enjoy a day in the sun and catch Salmonella Dub feat Tiki Taane & Laughton Kora, TEEKS, Gin Wigmore, Nadia Reid & Her Band, plus heaps more performing live on stage. Grab your tickets ahead of the big day via the official Fortune Festival event page.
For the Beer and Wine Lovers
Looking for something a little stronger? We've got you covered.
Sparkling Sydney 2022 at Pirrama Park, NSW
Cheers to love, friendship and great wine this Valentine's Day with Sparkling Sydney 2022. The event celebrates all things effervescent with more than 60 sparkling wines to enjoy, from 20 local regional wineries including Blanc de Blanc, Petit Verdot and Moscato, Sparkling Malbec, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Sparkling Rose, Verscato, Prosecco, Sparkling Zibbibo, and Zinfandel Shiraz. Pop open a bottle and get your tickets today.
2022 Canberra Craft Beer & Cider Festival at Mercure Canberra, ACT
Crack open a cold one with your best mates or someone special with Canberra Craft Beer and Cider Festival. Bring a smile and your appetite for great craft beer and cider as the Festival celebrates heritage whilst paving the way for innovation in the brewing industry. Secure your tickets now.
Adelaide Beer & BBQ Festival 2022 at Adelaide Showground, SA
Returning for another mouth-watering instalment in 2022, Adelaide Beer & BBQ Festival promises to satisfy your appetite for beer, fire and rock n' roll. Prepare for the loudest, smokiest and haziest edition yet! Get tickets.
For the Single and Ready to Mingle
Fries before guys, right? Grab your mates and toast to friendship and good vibes.
Human Love Quest at Brunswick Ballroom, VIC
Human Love Quest is a live onstage dating show, that brings the golden age of television dating shows into the future. A classic trope of three hopefuls vying for the attention of one contestant. Put down the phone and make your dreams come true this Valentine's Day... or laugh at those attempting to do so in front of an audience. Buy tickets now if you're game enough.
Sipping Singles Sunday at iVory Tusk, QLD
Rally the girls and celebrate Galentines Day with bottomless cocktails and tostada platters in the oasis of iVory Tusk's Garden Terrace. Is there really any better way to spend a Sunday? Grab your tickets here.
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