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Australian modern country festival Strummingbird has announced three replacement artists for its 2026 October run, following Post Malone's postponement of his upcoming Asia and Australian tour dates. Presented by Kicks Entertainment, the festival spans three locations across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland, with Tyler Childers, Sam Barber and James Johnston stepping in to fill the headline gap across Ballarat (10th October), Newcastle (17th October) and the Sunshine Coast (18th October).

Tyler Childers joins Newcastle and the Sunshine Coast as an Australian exclusive, bringing his seventh studio album Snipe Hunter, produced by Rick Rubin, to Aussie audiences for the first time live. The Grammy-nominated Kentucky songwriter reached #1 on Billboard's Americana/Folk Albums chart and #7 on the all-genre Billboard 200 with the record, which GQ labelled "the most visionary country album of the year." Sam Barber, a Southeast Missouri singer-songwriter with 3.3 billion streams to his name, lands exclusively in Ballarat off the back of his latest album Broken View, a 13-track record that swings from gritty country to full rock catharsis, co-created at Aaron Dessner's Long Pond studio.

Rounding out the additions is NSW Mid North Coast local James Johnston, who plays all three legs of the festival. The 8x Platinum artist behind "Raised Like That" and sophomore album Where You'll Find Me is fresh off UK and Canadian shows, joining a stacked lineup that already includes Bailey Zimmerman, Cooper Alan, Stella Lefty, Dexter & The Moonrocks and more than 20 acts across the three dates.

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Ticket holders disappointed by the Post Malone news can request a refund by logging into their Moshtix account before 5pm AEST on Thursday 3rd September, after which the refund window closes permanently. Camping is available at Ballarat and the Sunshine Coast for those wanting a full festival weekend, and MOTM Event Transport offers same-day return buses from metro and regional locations for all three events. Remaining tickets are on sale now through Moshtix and are selling fast, so fans are encouraged to secure their spot at strummingbird.com.au before it's too late.

Post Malone Out, Tyler Childers & Sam Barber In for Strummingbird 2026

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Tyler Childers, Sam Barber and James Johnston have been confirmed as replacements across all three Strummingbird 2026 dates in October.

Strummingbird has unveiled its 2026 lineup, and it is an absolute statement of intent. As one of the most anticipated Australian country music festivals of 2026, Strummingbird sees Post Malone top the bill for the sophomore edition of Australia's breakout country and roots festival, leading a stacked cast that includes multi-platinum American country star Bailey Zimmerman, North Carolina's Cooper Alan, LA-based Stella Lefty, and Texan outfit Dexter and the Moonrocks. The full lineup also features Brad Cox, Cam, Cigarettes @ Sunset, Kaitlin Butts, Noah Rinker, Sydney's Sons of the East, Briana Dinsdale, Mack Geiger, Max Jackson, Sara Berki, Late Night Riot with Willie Pake, and line dancing with Maddison Glover, among many more.

Post Malone arrives off the back of his Grammy-nominated country record F-1 Trillion, a Nashville-style project that united icons including Dolly Parton, Tim McGraw, Chris Stapleton, and Lainey Wilson, and earned him a new wave of country fans worldwide. Bailey Zimmerman, whose debut Religiously. The Album. went viral on hits like "Fall In Love" and "Rock and a Hard Place", brings his gritty breakout energy to the fold, while Cooper Alan rounds out the top tier with his signature blend of reflective storytelling and genre-bending anthems. Cam, who co-wrote tracks on Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter, adds further star power to a remarkably deep bill.

Created by Kicks Entertainment, the team behind Spilt Milk, Strummingbird debuted in 2025 with sold-out crowds and a headline lineup featuring Jelly Roll and Shaboozey. This year's touring festival adds Victoria to its map for the very first time, with the 2026 run opening at a brand new Ballarat location on Saturday, 10th October, before heading to Newcastle on Saturday, 17th October, and wrapping up on the Sunshine Coast on Sunday, 18th October. Each city also boasts an exclusive local artist: Lewis Love in Ballarat, Loren Ryan in Newcastle, and Sammy White on the Sunshine Coast.

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Beyond the music, Strummingbird 2026 will again feature the beloved Silver Spur Saloon, country-inspired markets, and a range of pop-up experiences designed to celebrate the spirit of regional Australia. Presale tickets go on sale Wednesday, 13th May, with general tickets following Thursday, 14th May via Moshtix. Fans can sign up for the presale to access the lowest-priced tickets or lock in their spot ahead of the general on-sale.

Post Malone & Bailey Zimmerman Lead Strummingbird 2026 Lineup

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Presale tickets for Strummingbird 2026 go on sale Wednesday, 13th May, with general tickets available from Thursday, 14th May via Moshtix.

Strummingbird, Australia's fastest-rising country music festival, has officially confirmed its 2026 touring schedule, announcing three dates across Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland. The second edition will kick off in Ballarat on Saturday, 10th October, marking the festival's first-ever Victorian stop, before heading to Newcastle on Saturday, 17th October, and wrapping up on the Sunshine Coast on Sunday, 18th October.

Ballarat replaces Perth on the 2026 map, with organisers acknowledging Western Australia won't feature this year as the festival shifts its regional focus eastward. Created by Kicks Entertainment, the team also behind Spilt Milk, Strummingbird debuted in 2025 with sold-out crowds and a headline lineup featuring Jelly Roll and Shaboozey, setting a high bar for its sophomore run.

The full 2026 lineup is set to be revealed on Tuesday, 5th May, with organisers promising "a superior crop" of local and international country acts. Returning fan-favourite elements include the Silver Spur Saloon, line dancing, country-inspired markets, and a range of pop-up experiences throughout each event.

Strummingbird has also reaffirmed its commitment to regional Australia, with the festival designed to celebrate local communities while delivering meaningful tourism and economic benefits to each host city. Fans eager to secure Strummingbird 2026 tickets are encouraged to register their interest via the official website ahead of the general on-sale. With three weekends of country music on the horizon, anticipation ahead of next week's lineup announcement is already running hot.

Strummingbird Festival 2026 Dates Confirmed

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Strummingbird Festival has confirmed three 2026 dates across Ballarat, Newcastle, and the Sunshine Coast, kicking off on 10th October.

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