Strummingbird Ballarat | 2026 in Newington - Oct 10, 2026

Festival Info

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

Just Added:
Sam Barber (Ballarat Only - Aus Exclusive)
James Johnston (All Locations)

Joining:
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

Event Dates

Saturday 10 October - Ballarat
Saturday 17 October - Newcastle
Sunday 18 October - Sunshine Coast

Ticket Delivery

Collector Ticket orders placed before 5pm, Monday 3 August, 2026 will be delivered before the event. Any orders placed after this time, will be sent post-event and you will need to use your digital ticket to scan in at the event entry.

LineUp

Bailey Zimmerman

7 concerts

Louisville, Illinois singer-songwriter Bailey Zimmerman is a multi-platinum country artist known for gritty chart-topping hits. Broke out in 2020 via social media and “Fall in Love”; released albums Religiously. The Album. (2023) and Different Night Same Rodeo (2025).

Dexter and The Moonrocks

25 concerts

From Abilene, TX, Dexter and The Moonrocks blend "Western Space Grunge" into hits like "Couch" & "Where I Steer". Inspired by Nirvana & Rainbow Kitten Surprise, their EP soared in popularity.

Cooper Alan

1 concert

Cooper Alan is a Winston-Salem, North Carolina country artist known for genre-mashing humor and heartfelt storytelling. He’s built 18M+ online followers and 750M+ streams, hit #1 on SiriusXM The Highway with Take Forever, and released debut album Winston-Salem.

Kaitlin Butts

7 concerts

Tulsa, Oklahoma country singer/songwriter Kaitlin Butts, a 2024 Americana Awards New Emerging Act nominee. Known for theatrical storytelling, humor, and soulful songs. Her 2022 LP what else can she do explores addiction, domestic violence, and generational trauma.

Sam Barber

9 concerts

Sam Barber is an American singer-songwriter from Frohna, Missouri, known for his blend of country, rock, and folk. Rising to prominence through social media, his 2024 debut album, "Restless Mind," features hits like "Straight and Narrow" and "Indigo." He has garnered over 2 billion global streams and is actively performing.

Noah Rinker

9 concerts

Noah Rinker, from Shaver Lake, California, is a singer-songwriter known for his Americana, country, and folk rock sound. His heartfelt storytelling and acoustic anthems gained prominence through viral songs like "Save My Soul" and "Wherever I Go". He released EPs including "After Dark," "Burning Daylight," and "The Pines," and is signed with Warner Records. He has performed at major festivals and made his Grand Ole Opry debut.

Cigarettes @ Sunset

12 concerts

Cigarettes @ Sunset are an Appalachian-raised five-piece from Boone, North Carolina, blending Americana, indie, Appalachian folk, and rock into their self-dubbed “Possum Rock” sound, featuring fiddle runs, gritty guitars, and heartfelt lyrics.

Stella Lefty

50 concerts

Stella Lefty, an Illinois-born, LA-based pop artist, captivates with her emotional sound, raw vocals, and authentic songwriting. Known for viral hits like "Thinking 'bout You" and "Kiss Me," her music explores relatable themes. She released the EP "Tragic, Really" and singles such as "Boston" and "The Kill." Lefty has gained over a million Spotify listeners and supported artists including Alessi Rose.

Cam

Cam broke through with 2015’s Untamed and 4x-platinum hit “Burning House,” earning a GRAMMY nod. Her GRAMMY-nominated album All Things Light is dedicated to daughter Lucy. She also wrote on Beyoncé’s GRAMMY-winning Cowboy Carter.

Sons Of The East

Sons Of The East are a Sydney’s Northern Beaches trio: Jack Rollins, Nic Johnston and Dan Wallage. Blending folk, blues, soul and classic country, they’ve earned 700M+ streams independently and released debut album Palomar Parade.

James Johnston

Rural Australia-born modern country singer-songwriter. Debut album “Raised Like That” broke records; hits: “Raised Like That,” “Seeing You Soon,” “My People,” “We Grew Up On,” “Blame.”

Brad Cox

Brad Cox, from Jindabyne in NSW’s Snowy Mountains, is a country artist. His album My Mind’s Projection hit #1 ARIA Country and features “Give Me Tonight.” 2023’s ACRES debuted #1, won a Golden Guitar, and earned an ARIA nomination.

Strummingbird

An Australian country music festival tour held at Victoria Park in Ballarat, Victoria, featuring prominent country music artists like Post Malone, Bailey Zimmerman, and Cooper Alan.