Strummingbird Newcastle | 2026 in Newcastle East - Oct 17, 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**
TYLER CHILDERS
(NEWCASTLE & SUNSHINE COAST 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

Dates

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

Ticket Information

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
STRUMMINGBIRD.COM.AU

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

Dexter and The Moonrocks

53 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.

Cigarettes @ Sunset

35 concerts

Hailing from Boone, North Carolina, Cigarettes at Sunset is a five-piece band featuring frontman Garrett Dellinger, Wells Whitman, Ethan Moore, Sarah Vann, and Ryland Bagbey. They perform Possum Rock, a raw blend of Americana, Indie, Appalachian Folk, and Rock.

Bailey Zimmerman

7 concerts

Louisville, Illinois country singer-songwriter Bailey Zimmerman broke through with his viral hit Fall in Love. He released his debut album Religiously. The Album. in 2023, followed by his 2025 sophomore album Different Night Same Rodeo, featuring collaborations with Luke Combs, The Kid LAROI, and Diplo.

Cooper Alan

5 concerts

Winston-Salem native Cooper Alan is a country artist known for his genre-blending style, viral online success, and debut album Winston-Salem. He hit number one on SiriusXM with his breakout single Take Forever and has sold over 150,000 tickets globally.

Stella Lefty

44 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.

Kaitlin Butts

7 concerts

Tulsa-born country singer-songwriter Kaitlin Butts blends traditional sounds with theatrical storytelling. Known for her acclaimed albums Roadrunner! and Hello, Honky Tonk, she gained widespread attention with the viral anthem You Ain’t Gotta Die (To Be Dead To Me).

Noah Rinker

26 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.

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.

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.

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.

Tyler Childers

Eastern Kentucky-raised Tyler Childers blends Appalachian roots with country, folk, and bluegrass, earning a devoted following for vivid storytelling. His 2017 breakthrough album Purgatory went RIAA Platinum; later releases include Country Squire and Rustin' in the Rain.

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.”