Live music and festivals in Outback Queensland
Queensland’s rugged heartland transforms into Australia’s grandest stage when QLD Music Trails: The Outback returns for its fourth year.

More than just a festival, this iconic road trip will see you traverse some of Queensland’s most spectacular landscapes for one epic self-drive adventure that covers eight events over two weeks, from 14 April – 9 May.
This year’s music trail stretches from Charleville to Mount Isa and will see you trade city skylines for endless horizons and performances under star-filled outback skies.
Feature artists headlining this year’s program include Taylor Moss, Tori Darke, Kaylee Bell (2023 CMA Global Artist of the Year) and The Wolfe Brothers, Australia’s most awarded country rock duo.
The best way to enjoy the trail is with the Trail Traveller Pass which unlocks the full Outback Trail experience with entry included to four events — or you can pick and choose events to build a trip that fits your budget and travel plans.
QLD Music Trail: 2026 Outback events
Friday 24 April – Charleville: Saddle Up
Tori Darke
Sunday 26 April – Tambo: Bush Dance
Line dancing, live music
Tuesday 28 April – Barcaldine: Outback Exchange
Tori Darke
Friday 1 May – Winton: The Dusty Hour
Crackup Sisters
Sunday 3 May – Hughenden: Music by the Lake
Festival of Outback Skies finale
Tuesday 5 May – Julia Creek: Dinner Under the Stars
Taylor Moss
Saturday 9 May – Mount Isa: Outback Sounds
Kaylee Bell, Wolfe Brothers and more
See the program in more detail or to purchase tickets.
In 2026, Outback Queensland will play host to more than 300 festivals and events. See the full Outback Queensland calendar of events.
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