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Strummingbird has unveiled its 2026 lineup, and it is an absolute statement of intent. As one of the most anticipated Australian country music festivals of 2026, Strummingbird sees Post Malone top the bill for the sophomore edition of Australia's breakout country and roots festival, leading a stacked cast that includes multi-platinum American country star Bailey Zimmerman, North Carolina's Cooper Alan, LA-based Stella Lefty, and Texan outfit Dexter and the Moonrocks. The full lineup also features Brad Cox, Cam, Cigarettes @ Sunset, Kaitlin Butts, Noah Rinker, Sydney's Sons of the East, Briana Dinsdale, Mack Geiger, Max Jackson, Sara Berki, Late Night Riot with Willie Pake, and line dancing with Maddison Glover, among many more.

Post Malone arrives off the back of his Grammy-nominated country record F-1 Trillion, a Nashville-style project that united icons including Dolly Parton, Tim McGraw, Chris Stapleton, and Lainey Wilson, and earned him a new wave of country fans worldwide. Bailey Zimmerman, whose debut Religiously. The Album. went viral on hits like "Fall In Love" and "Rock and a Hard Place", brings his gritty breakout energy to the fold, while Cooper Alan rounds out the top tier with his signature blend of reflective storytelling and genre-bending anthems. Cam, who co-wrote tracks on Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter, adds further star power to a remarkably deep bill.

Created by Kicks Entertainment, the team behind Spilt Milk, Strummingbird debuted in 2025 with sold-out crowds and a headline lineup featuring Jelly Roll and Shaboozey. This year's touring festival adds Victoria to its map for the very first time, with the 2026 run opening at a brand new Ballarat location on Saturday, 10th October, before heading to Newcastle on Saturday, 17th October, and wrapping up on the Sunshine Coast on Sunday, 18th October. Each city also boasts an exclusive local artist: Lewis Love in Ballarat, Loren Ryan in Newcastle, and Sammy White on the Sunshine Coast.

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Beyond the music, Strummingbird 2026 will again feature the beloved Silver Spur Saloon, country-inspired markets, and a range of pop-up experiences designed to celebrate the spirit of regional Australia. Presale tickets go on sale Wednesday, 13th May, with general tickets following Thursday, 14th May via Moshtix. Fans can sign up for the presale to access the lowest-priced tickets or lock in their spot ahead of the general on-sale.

Post Malone & Bailey Zimmerman Lead Strummingbird 2026 Lineup

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Presale tickets for Strummingbird 2026 go on sale Wednesday, 13th May, with general tickets available from Thursday, 14th May via Moshtix.

Strummingbird, Australia's fastest-rising country music festival, has officially confirmed its 2026 touring schedule, announcing three dates across Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland. The second edition will kick off in Ballarat on Saturday, 10th October, marking the festival's first-ever Victorian stop, before heading to Newcastle on Saturday, 17th October, and wrapping up on the Sunshine Coast on Sunday, 18th October.

Ballarat replaces Perth on the 2026 map, with organisers acknowledging Western Australia won't feature this year as the festival shifts its regional focus eastward. Created by Kicks Entertainment, the team also behind Spilt Milk, Strummingbird debuted in 2025 with sold-out crowds and a headline lineup featuring Jelly Roll and Shaboozey, setting a high bar for its sophomore run.

The full 2026 lineup is set to be revealed on Tuesday, 5th May, with organisers promising "a superior crop" of local and international country acts. Returning fan-favourite elements include the Silver Spur Saloon, line dancing, country-inspired markets, and a range of pop-up experiences throughout each event.

Strummingbird has also reaffirmed its commitment to regional Australia, with the festival designed to celebrate local communities while delivering meaningful tourism and economic benefits to each host city. Fans eager to secure Strummingbird 2026 tickets are encouraged to register their interest via the official website ahead of the general on-sale. With three weekends of country music on the horizon, anticipation ahead of next week's lineup announcement is already running hot.

Strummingbird Festival 2026 Dates Confirmed

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Strummingbird Festival has confirmed three 2026 dates across Ballarat, Newcastle, and the Sunshine Coast, kicking off on 10th October.

Strummingbird, the Australian country and roots music festival that made its highly anticipated debut in 2025, has confirmed that Perth will not be part of its 2026 touring schedule. The festival launched last year across three cities, visiting the Kawana Sports Precinct on the Sunshine Coast on 25th October, 2025, Foreshore Park in Newcastle on 1st November, 2025, and Claremont Showground in Perth on 2nd November, 2025, with the Sunshine Coast date selling out entirely.

In a message to fans, the Strummingbird team expressed genuine disappointment about skipping Western Australia this year, acknowledging what was clearly a memorable stop on the debut run. While Perth is off the table for 2026, the festival has teased that a brand new location is being added to the lineup this year, with an official announcement expected very soon. Strummingbird 2026 is expected to return in late October or November 2026, keeping in line with the spring festival window established in its debut year.

The 2025 edition featured an impressive bill headlined by Jelly Roll and Shaboozey, alongside Treaty Oak Revival, Kaylee Bell, Drew Baldridge, Julia Cole, Hot Dub Time Machine and a strong supporting cast of both international and Australian talent. With that kind of debut energy behind it, anticipation for the 2026 Strummingbird lineup and full touring details is already building fast.

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For a festival only one year old, Strummingbird is already reshaping the Australian country music festival calendar in a significant way. Fans across the country are being urged to stay tuned for the incoming 2026 location reveal, Strummingbird ticket announcements, and further details, all of which are expected to drop in the very near future.

Strummingbird 2026: Perth Out, New City Coming

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Strummingbird has confirmed Perth will be skipped in 2026, with the festival set to announce a brand new Australian city very soon.

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