Strummingbird Sunshine Coast | 2026

Sunshine Coast

music
Official tickets via Ticketmaster
WHEN Sunday 18 October
ADDRESS 31 Sportsans Parade, Bokarina Directions

Giddy up, country music fans! Strummingbird Festival is back for 2026, rolling into Newcastle, Sunshine Coast, and Ballarat this October.

Strummingbird serves up a one-of-a-kind country music experience shaped by true blue Aussie spirit tailored for today's fans.

2026 LINEUP

POST MALONE
BAILEY ZIMMERMAN
COOPER ALAN
STELLA LEFTY, DEXTER & THE MOONROCKS
(A-Z) BRAD COX, CAM, CIGARETTES @ SUNSET,
KAITLIN BUTTS, NOAH RINKER, SONS OF THE EAST
(A-Z) BRIANA DINSDALE, MACK GEIGER, MAX JACKSON
SARA BERKI, LATE NIGHT RIOT WITH WILLIE PAKE
LEWIS LOVE*, LOREN RYAN^, SAMMY WHITE+
& LINE DANCING WITH MADDISON GLOVER
*Ballarat, ^Newcastle +Sunshine Coast

 SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER - BALLARAT
SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER - NEWCASTLE
SUNDAY 18 OCTOBER - SUNSHINE COAST

PRESALE TICKETS ON SALE: WEDNESDAY 13 MAY
SUNSHINE COAST: 10AM AEST
NEWCASTLE: 11AM AEST
BALLARAT: 12PM AEST
GA TICKETS ON SALE: THURSDAY 14 MAY - 10AM AEST
SIGN UP FOR PRESALE ACCESS AT STRUMMINGBIRD.COM.AU

Frequently Asked Questions

Strummingbird Festival is a country music event featuring live performances by Australian and international artists, celebrating the country music culture.

The festival will be held in October 2026, with specific dates available on the official event website.

The exact venue on the Sunshine Coast is listed on the festival's official site; check there for the latest location details.

Artists include Post Malone, Bailey Zimmerman, Brad Cox, CAM, and Sons of the East among others.

Yes, line dancing is part of the festival activities, including sessions with instructors like Willie Pakelewis.

Tickets are available through the official Strummingbird Festival website and authorized ticketing partners.

The festival welcomes a broad audience, but check specific age restrictions and family-friendly activities on the event website.

Yes, the festival offers a variety of food and beverage vendors featuring local Sunshine Coast cuisine.

Camping options and requirements vary; visit the festival's website for detailed information on accommodations.

Public transport, rideshares, and parking information are available on the festival's official site to help you plan your visit.

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