Festival-goers can now start planning their perfect weekend—Rhythm and the Reef 2025 has officially released its full set times. The two-day event returns to Mackay’s Meadowlands Amphitheatre on 22nd and 23rd August, promising back-to-back performances from some of Australia's most loved acts and rising stars across multiple stages.

Friday kicks off with high-energy sets from Boo Seeka, 360, and Ruby Fields, with The Presets closing out the evening in style. Saturday ramps things up even further, with The Jungle Giants, Hockey Dad and No Money Enterprise lighting up the night before Amy Shark delivers what’s expected to be an unforgettable headline performance. Supporting the major acts is a strong lineup of emerging talent including Same Pains, Giant Palms, Kabuki, and Confessions DJs.

Festival organisers have staggered set times to minimise clashes and allow punters to enjoy a wide variety of performances across both days. Local favourites Synoptic, Valo, Zuko and 5th Force will also appear, ensuring there’s plenty of opportunity to discover new sounds alongside the big names.

With perfect winter weather on the cards and a lush amphitheatre backdrop, Rhythm and the Reef is shaping up to be one of North Queensland’s standout music events of the year. Set times and site maps are now available via the official festival app—so sync your schedules and get ready for a huge weekend of live music by the reef.