Strummingbird Music Festival

17 Oct

Events & Festivals 1 day ago | By Destination NSW

Strummingbird Festival in Newcastle Credit: Strummingbird Festival

Strummingbird blends the country music's rich roots with a contemporary feel that walks the line of tradition and now. Beyond the music you can expect line dancing, BBQ and bevs, as well as true blue fashion and merch that celebrate country spirit in all its forms.

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Australia’s largest touring country music festival Strummingbird is back on Saturday 17 October 2026.

Strummingbird will roll through Newcastle this October, bringing together a mix of international heavyweights, alt-country risers, country favourites and homegrown talent including Post Malone who returns to Australia, three years after his last sold-out national tour. Joining Posty, will be internationals Bailey Zimmerman, Cooper Alan, Stella Lefty, Dexter & The Moonrocks, Brad Cox, Cam, Kaitlin Butts, Sons of the East, Max Jackson and Sara Berki.

The event will also spotlight local talent with Loren Ryan (Newcastle) joining the bill, while line dancing sessions led by Maddison Glover return too.

With camping options, travel packages and a reputation for rowdy sing-alongs and high-energy performances, Strummingbird 2026 is shaping up as one of the year’s biggest country events.

Strummingbird is an all-ages event.

Book your tickets at strummingbird.com.au