Heck yes to a three day weekend, am I right?! The long weekend is the perfect excuse to get out of the house and enjoy those precious extra hours of you time.

Here are some of our top picks to get the party started this weekend.

NSW

Head down to The Vanguard for an intimate Sydney show by Melbourne-born, Brooklyn-based duo Luluc, who will be launching their sublime new album Sculptor, what a perfect way to start your weekend!

Get lost and immerse yourself in music, art and design at the hottest garden gathering this Friday at Gather In The Garden, featuring Sonny Fodera, Danny Howard, KLP and more.

If you're a fan of the mysterious artist from Melbourne, Running Touch, then you'll wanna head down to Northies Cronulla. He'll be bringing a fluid mix of experimental electronica, indie-pop and indie-electronic sounds.

Head up the coast to Mullumbimby Civic Hall on Saturday and enjoy Flickerfest Byron All Shorts, presenting the best of local shorts from the Northern Rivers. Enjoy 16 local short films across this 120-minute programme.

VIC

Spotted Mallard is hosting Richard Clapton for the first time this Friday in celebration of the release of his critically acclaimed album 'The House of Orange'. The show will feature a select few songs from the new album, but also all the classic hits from the last four decades. 

On Sunday yob rockers, Cosmic Psychos are playing a show at the iconic Hotel Esplanade in St Kilda. They'll also be supported by Northern Territory's Southeast Desert Metal and Melbourne's own Würst Nürse, so make sure you get down early.

QLD

Butch Walker is down under for the first time ever for a series of intimate shows along the East Coast. He brings his whimsical guitar-slinging performance to the Woolly Mammoth show this Saturday.

Get ready for a brand new festival coming your way this Sunday at Sandstone Point Hotel. Holy Green festival promises a day of sun-kissed skin and feel-good music, featuring performances by Sticky Fingers, Client Liaison, The Rubens and more. It's the perfect summer-time party!

UK Bass returns to Brisbane with a huge triple headliner this Sunday at The Met including Skepsis, Darkzy and Cause & Affect for a massive night of UK Bass.

ACT

MOLO Live hosts Rock band, Luca Brasi for their 'Clothes I Slept In' Tour. Expect heavy baselines and punk-infused vocals. Limited tickets remain.

TAS

The Goods is back this Saturday at Hobart Uni Bar, bringing you a stunning lineup including SAFIA, Client Liaison, E^ST and Bootleg Rascal. Time to get your disco dancing shoes on!

SA

If you thought Saturdays were big, they're about to get a whole lot bigger! Fat Controller is hosting Aussie Legend Cut Snake this Saturday for a night of epic proportions. Save some moola and pre-purchase your ticket now!

Australia's number one party starters The Bennies are playing a very special show this Sunday at Jive. With a refreshing new lineup and more monster party bangers than ever before, you don't wanna miss this.

If you're more into brass wielding bangers then HQ Complex have you covered. They're putting on a special Australia Day Long Weekend event featuring DJ and producer Timmy Trumpet!

WA

Get your toes tapping and hips swaying to the rockin' tunes of The 950 Local at Duke of George this Friday, playing the great music of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Jimmie Lunceford, Benny Goodman, Ella Fitzgerald and more.