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.

Fri 6 Mar 2026
Royal Botanic Gardens
Melbourne - Naarm
TICKETS

General Admission $119.90*
The Garden Retreat - Upgrade Only $69.90*
Hamper - Upgrade Only $70.00*
*Additional handling fees apply.


Live At The Gardens Member Presale
Runs from 11am, Monday 8 December until
11am, Wednesday 10 December (local time)*
*or until allocation exhausted



MG Live Member Presale
Runs from 11am, Monday 8 December until
11am, Wednesday 10 December (local time)*
*or until allocation exhausted


General Public Tickets On Sale
12pm, Wednesday 10 December (local time)


Ticket Limit 10 per transaction on Presale and General Public On Sale.


For accessibility tickets, parking and information, please visit our Accessibility Guide.
Licensed. All ages event.


Gates Open at 5:00pm.
Please check closer to the event date for show times.


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 as frontman of the band The Unfaithful Ways before collaborating with Delaney Davidson on the acclaimed Sad But True series. He launched his solo career in 2015 with a self-titled debut album, followed by critically praised releases including Make Way for Love and his recent te reo Māori album Te Whare Tīwekaweka, reflecting his Ngāi Tahu and Ngāi Tai heritage.    


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 age seven with her family band, The Donovans, before co-founding Stiff Gins and later teaming up with Melbourne’s The Putbacks for critically acclaimed albums like Dawn and Crossover. Known for her rich vocals and songs in First Nations languages, Emma has graced stages worldwide, collaborated with legends like Paul Kelly and Archie Roach, and continues to champion culture through music.


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 (Melbourne), KEE'AHN blends soul, R&B and pop into lush melodies that speak of heartbreak, healing and hope. Since debuting with Better Things in 2020, they’ve won the Archie Roach Foundation Award and graced major festivals like WOMADelaide and Beyond the Valley. With rich vocals and lyrics that champion strength and self-discovery, Kee’ahn is redefining what it means to thrive through music.




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