Changing Tides Festival is officially returning to Kiama in 2025, with organisers confirming the coastal celebration will hit the NSW South Coast on 22nd November, 2025. Now entering its third year, the boutique event is set to introduce some big changes—shifting from a two-day format to a streamlined single-day experience. It's also moving up the calendar, taking place in late November for the first time after previously being held in mid-December.

Held at the scenic Kiama Showgrounds, Changing Tides has quickly become a fan-favourite for its stunning beachside setting and homegrown talent. Last year’s lineup featured heavy-hitters like Hilltop Hoods, Ocean Alley, Lime Cordiale, Tones and I, and Ruel, along with emerging names such as Peach PRC, Mallrat, and Pacific Avenue. With the 2025 artist lineup now officially teased as “coming soon,” expectations are already high for another genre-blending, sun-soaked celebration.

The change to a one-day format reflects a new vision for the festival’s future—delivering a tighter, more dynamic programme while retaining the laid-back, surfy vibe that makes Changing Tides so beloved. Fans can still expect a stacked schedule of live acts, great food, and the coastal energy that defines the festival’s unique atmosphere.

With the artist announcement on the horizon, music lovers are being urged to mark their calendars and prepare for one of NSW’s most scenic summer festivals. Ticketing info and lineup details are expected to drop soon.