Strummingbird Festival 2026 | Ballarat, October 10

Strummingbird is saddling up and heading back to Australia in 2026, bringing a huge mix of country, Americana, and genre-blending stars to Ballarat for one unforgettable day.

Taking over Victoria Park on Saturday, October 10, this all-day festival delivers big-name headliners, rising stars, and a full country experience beyond the music.

Leading the charge is global superstar Post Malone, returning down under (also coming to NZ - deets here)! He’s joined by a stacked lineup of country favourites and rising talent, including:

Bailey Zimmerman
Cooper Alan
Stella Lefty
Dexter & the Moonrocks
Brad Cox
Cam
Cigarettes @ Sunset
Kaitlin Butts
Noah Rinker
Sons Of The East
Briana Dinsdale
Mack Geiger
Max Jackson
Sara Berki
Willie Pake

Ballarat: Lewis Love
Newcastle: Loren Ryan
Sunshine Coast: Sammy White

Strummingbird's not just about the lineup, it’s a full-blown country festival experience! You can also get amongst line dancing, drinks at the Silver Spur Saloon and country inspired stalls and pop ups! 

Win your way there with iHeartCountry NZ

Want to experience it all in person? iHeartCountry NZ is giving one lucky listener and their mate the chance to head to Ballarat for the weekend, including:

• Two tickets to Strummingbird Festival
• Return flights to Melbourne
• Two nights’ accommodation in Ballarat
• Transfers to and from the festival

To enter:

• Listen for the keywords at 9am, 2pm & 5pm daily
• Text them to 2686 or enter via the form on our site
• Each keyword = another entry in the draw

Full details here.

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