The 10th Handpicked FESTIVAL
MUSIC . WINE . MAGIC
A family-run day of live music, our own wine and good friends, under the gum trees at Lake Breeze Wines, Langhorne Creek.
MUSIC UNDER THE GUMS
Big-name artists on a stage framed by ancient gumtrees.
it’s the little
things
Hidden nooks, festoon lights in the gums and a Cocktail Forest.
A GLASS OF OUR
OWN
Lake Breeze wine, poured in the backyard where it’s grown.
AN HOUR FROM ADELAIDE
Lake Breeze Wines, Langhorne Creek, SA
Est. 2014
Ten festivals.
One big birthday.
We started as a small concert in our family's backyard, an idea dreamt up around Nanny's kitchen table. Ten festivals later it's still our backyard, and this year we're celebrating with everyone who made it what it is.
2014
Our first backyard concert
10
Handpicked festivals
1
Family, still running it
Know before you go
Plan your
Handpicked day
Everything in one spot, so you can spend the day on the picnic rug instead of on your phone.
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We’re at Lake Breeze Wines, 319 Step Rd, Langhorne Creek.
Driving? There’s free onsite parking a short stroll through the vines, plus a ride-share drop-off zone.
Festival Bus: Leave the car at home and jump on a festival bus, with return routes from Adelaide, Victor Harbor, Middleton, Port Elliot, Goolwa, Aldinga, Milang, Mt Barker, Strathalbyn and Murray Bridge.
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Find your way to the stage, the bars, the Cocktail Forest, The Lane, the food trucks and Tent City before you even arrive. Screenshot it for the day!
View the site map → (Coming Soon)
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Festival gates open at 12.30pm, with music all afternoon and into the night until around 10.30pm.
Set times drop closer to the day, so keep an eye on our socials and your inbox.
Set times coming soon.
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Pack your ticket, photo ID that matches the name on it, a hat, sunscreen, mozzie spray, an empty water bottle for our free refill stations and comfy shoes for dancing. Please leave glass, high-back chairs, umbrellas and sunshades at home. Our big old gums have the shade covered.
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We’re sold out for 2026, thank you! If you need a ticket or can’t make it, Moshtix’s official resale is the only safe way to buy or sell. Got a question about camping, buses, parking or your ticket? It’s probably answered here.
It's the little things
More than a gig
Hidden nooks, festoon lights in the gums, our family wine and the best of South Aussie food. The 1 percenters are the whole point.
FOOD GARDEn
SA food trucks to pair with a glass of our family wine on the lawn.
THE COCKTAIL FOREST
A bar tucked amongst the gums and the river bed, mixing cocktails with our wine.
the lane
Fossick through our makers market and meet the people behind the stalls.
MAGICAL NOOKS
Velvet couches, hammocks and festoon lights for when the sun goes down.
Stay the night
Camping amongst
the gums
Pitch up a 30 second walk from the stage, fall asleep under the stars and wake up to first coffee in the vines.
Tent City
Bring your tent, keep the party close
caravans
Same view, a little more comfort
9am
Camping gates open
Our family winery
The magic doesn't
stop at the gates
Handpicked lives in our backyard at Lake Breeze Wines. Come back for a long lunch, a tasting or a case of the wine you fell for on the lawn.
Festival favourites and gift packs, delivered to your door
Cellar door tastings and our restaurant
Weddings & Events
Handpicked, in your words
RELIVE THE MAGIC
What makes Handpicked so special?
We wandered the festival and asked. Here's what you told us.
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