Yeehaw! Strummingbird, kicks off its inaugural year featuring a debut lineup packed with some of the world's biggest country acts.

You don't want to miss the brand new modern country festival hitting the wide open road from October, landing in Sunshine Coast, Newcastle and Perth. Strummingbird blends the genre's rich roots with a contemporary feel that walks the line of tradition and now. Giddy up for this spectacular lineup...

JELLY ROLL

SHABOOZEY | TREATY OAK REVIVAL*^

JAMES JOHNSTON | KAYLEE BELL | MATT HANSEN

DREW BALDRIDGE | JULIA COLE | THE JACK WHARFF BAND^+

THE DREGGS | WADE FORSTER | ZAC & GEORGE

RACHAEL FAHIM | DENVAH

HOT DUB TIME MACHINE*+ | Y.O.G.A.^

Plus line dancing with Maddison Glover, Mechanical Bull & more!

 *Sunshine Coast ^Newcastle +Perth

Beyond the two live music stages, Strummingbird will deliver all the classic honky tonk vibes with a true-blue spin. Saddle up for a mechanical bull ride, or get rowdy amongst the Howdy Howdy Saloon for line dancing with Maddison Glover, BBQ and cold bevs, plus merch and fashion - everything that celebrates our one-of-a-kind Aussie country culture.

Strummingbird follows in the footsteps of Kicks Entertainment's other world-class events, including the nationally beloved Spilt Milk. Whether you're raised on country or just love a good guitar riff, Strummingbird welcomes all.

Presale is next Thu 7 Aug with tickets on sale to the General Public next Fri 8 Aug.  

Find out all the details you need to get prepared for the On Sales below plus how to use Ticket Request if you want to save yourself the fuss!

(PS - you can request a ticket early from 9am AEST Friday 1 Aug through 9am AEST Tuesday 5 Aug, here)

Strummingbird Festival 2025

Sunshine Coast | Sat 25 Oct 2025
Newcastle | Sat 1 Nov 2025
Perth | Sun 2 Nov 2025

KEY DATES TO KNOW

Want to secure your spot early? Submit a ticket request from 9am Friday 1 August with Ticket Request! Learn more about Ticket Request below.

Presale will be on Thursday 7 August. Sign up for presale here.

Don't fret if you miss out on presale, you'll get another shot! General Public On Sale will be on Friday 8 August here.

WHAT IS TICKET REQUEST?

Take the stress out of ticket buying! With Ticket Request, you can submit your request ahead of time during our reservation period-no need to rush the moment tickets go on sale.

We will place a hold on your card for the full value of your request. If your request is successful, your card will be charged.

Tickets are subject to availability, your request may be unsuccessful.

By making a request early, you give yourself a better shot at getting tickets before they're gone. It's a more relaxed, flexible way to plan your event day. Learn More

You are able to request a ticket for Strummingbird from Friday 8 August at 9am AEST until 9am Tuesday 5 August, or until allocation has exhausted. You can request a ticket by choosing your desired city's ticket page here

CAN I CANCEL MY TICKET REQUEST?

If you want to cancel your Ticket Request, you can do so simply from your Moshtix account. Sign in, locate the order and click Cancel Request.

Requests can only be cancelled while they are pending. After a purchase is confirmed, the request cannot be cancelled.

Once a request is cancelled, you will need to either submit a new request or join the on sale to secure tickets.

DOES TICKET REQUEST GUARANTEE ME A TICKET?

Request fulfilment is subject to ticket availability, requesting a ticket does not guarantee that you will receive a ticket but does allow you to submit ahead of the on sale. Sit back and let us do the hard work for you! If your requested purchase is confirmed, you'll receive a Booking Confirmation email automatically.

HOW DO I KNOW IF MY TICKET REQUEST WAS SUCCESSFUL?

If your request is successful, your payment method will be securely processed to confirm your booking. We will send you further instructions via email if your request is confirmed. You can also check the status of your Ticket Request from within your Moshtix Account.

HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR PRESALE?

You can sign up for presale on Strummingbird's website, here. 

WHAT TIME WILL PRESALE TICKETS OPEN?

Presale will open on Thursday 7 August from:

Newcastle - 10am AEST

Sunshine Coast - 10am AEST

Perth - 9am AWST

WHAT ARE THE AGE RESTRICTIONS?

Strummingbird is an all-ages event, but all minors (17 or under) must be accompanied by a responsible adult. 

WHAT DETAILS DO I NEED TO BUY TICKETS?

Get these details sorted now so you're not scrambling at checkout:

• Email and phone number
• Payment details

WHAT ARE SECURE TICKETS?

Want your ticket covered in case you get sick and can't attend? Upgrade to a Secure Ticket to get covered!

Secure Tickets allow you to apply for a full refund on your order should you, or anyone in your party, be unable to attend due to an unforeseen circumstance listed in the Secure Tickets Terms and Conditions. This includes injury, illness, travel trouble and other unexpected events. Full details on what is included can be found here.

CAN I GET MY TICKETS VIA SMS?

Opt for SMS on checkout for easy access to get your tickets straight to your phone. Have easy access to your tickets - no digging through your inbox on festival morning!

BE READY TO QUEUE!

These tickets will be HOT! If you end up in the queue, don't stress. You'll be directed to buy tickets when it's your turn. If your chosen ticket type has exhausted before your purchase is complete, try again with the next ticket type!