CMC 2026
Australia’s premier country music festival, CMC Rocks QLD, returns to Willowbank from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 March 2026 for its 19th year, promising another unmissable weekend of live country music. Leading the lineup are global country stars Jordan Davis, Old Dominion and Riley Green. They’ll be joined by Carly Pearce, Tucker Wetmore, Dasha, Gavin Adcock, Tyler Braden, Hudson Westbrook, James Johnston, Casey Barnes, Wade Forster, Sara Berki, The Wet Whistles, Tyla Rodrigues, Bayker Blankenship, Vincent Mason and Willow Avalon. The 2026 roster once again cements CMC Rocks as the ultimate celebration of country music in Australia.
“It’s so exciting to see the depth and breadth of this lineup, from massive stars making their CMC Rocks (and Australian) debut, and favourites like Old Dominion that our fans have been clamouring for since they last rocked Willowbank in 2018. We have been working hard to give the fans an even better experience than our epic 2025 festival, and we can’t wait to be back on site in March.” - Jeremy Dylan, Festival Director, Potts Entertainment
Among the highlights will be the ever-popular Songwriters Show, a Nashville-style “in the round” session where four artists will deliver stories and songs in an intimate, fully acoustic setting. For campers, the Amazon Music After Party at the Tailgate Stage will once again continue the festivities late into the night. Festival favourites like the Nifty’s Sports Bar will return with Bundy Bingo, trivia, live sports and plenty of cold drinks, while the YETI Station VIP Bar offers premium comfort and prime views. Over at Big Time Charlie’s, the Big Time Bootscooter line dancing competition will again have everyone’s toes tapping.
Beyond the stages, fans will be able to wine and dine at The Boatshed Restaurant, pick up souvenirs at the Music Shop, and browse hand-made and local creations at the Market Stalls. Festival-goers can also complete their look with the latest offerings from Ariat & Outback Traders.
Rising stars will bask in the spotlight at Back Forty, hosted at the Cowboy Campground and Great Northern House, giving emerging artists the chance to shine. Meanwhile, the younger festival crowd won’t be left out, with Lil’ Buckaroos Time returning to entertain families with music, face painting and activities for kids.
With a lineup of chart-topping names and a program designed to deliver a full festival experience, CMC Rocks QLD 2026 is set to be another landmark year for the event and its fans.
Tickets on sale from
10am AEST on Thursday the 4th of September via AXS.COM.AU
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