The opening weekend launches with the soulful sounds of MARLON WILLIAMS echoing through the Gardens as he brings his extraordinary artistry to Live At The Gardens on Friday 6 March. Hailed as one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most compelling singer-songwriters, Marlon is known for his haunting vocals, magnetic stage presence and blend of folk, alt-country and indie-rock – with his new te reo Māori album, Te Whare Tīwekaweka, further showcasing his poetic storytelling and cinematic soundscapes. EMMA DONOVAN and KEE’AHN join MARLON WILLIAMS as special guest.
Marlon Williams
FRI 6 MAR, 2026
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
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Overview
Set Times
* Arrive early to enjoy the hospitality
Information
General Admission
Standing
Licenced All Ages
Location
Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
100 Birdwood Ave, Melbourne VIC 3004
Accessibility
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Lineup
Marlon Williams
MARLON WILLIAMS is an award-winning singer-songwriter and actor from New Zealand. Known for his rich, genre-blending sound that fuses alt-country, folk, bluegrass, and rock, Williams began his career...
Emma Donovan
EMMA DONOVAN is a powerhouse Aboriginal Australian singer-songwriter celebrated for her soulful blend of R&B, country, and roots. A proud Gumbaynggirr and Noongar woman, she began performing at...
Kee’ahn
KEE’AHN is a proud Kuku Yalanji, Jirrbal and Torres Strait Islander artist whose name, from the Wik people, means “to dance, to play.” Hailing from North Queensland and now based in Naarm...