Country music superstars Kane Brown and Kacey Musgraves are set to headline the inaugural LONGHAUL festival, a new touring event arriving in Australia in January 2027. According to TEG Live, the festival will visit Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane over a single weekend, marking the only Australian performances for both headliners.
Event Schedule and Venue Details
The LONGHAUL festival will launch on Friday, Jan. 22, 2027, at the Melbourne Showgrounds. The tour continues to the Sydney Showground on Saturday, Jan. 23, and concludes at the Brisbane RNA Showgrounds on Sunday, Jan. 24.
Did you know?
Kane Brown made Billboard history in 2017 by becoming the first artist to simultaneously top all five main country charts, including Hot Country Songs and Top Country Albums.
The Multi-Genre Lineup Strategy
The festival bill features a mix of arena-level U.S. headliners, Americana artists, and emerging talent. Beyond Brown and Musgraves, the lineup includes Charles Wesley Godwin, Margo Price, Maddox Batson, Ava Hall, and the James Barker Band. Australian artists joining the tour include Beau Shearer, Denvah, Nathan Lamont, Taylor Moss, and Tyla Rodrigues.
Tim McGregor, global head of touring at TEG Live, stated that the festival concept has been in development for several years. He described the event as a “flagship festival” for LONGHAUL Touring, noting that the organization plans to announce more projects in the future.
Ticket Presale and General Sale Information
Access to tickets begins with an Afterpay presale, which opens Friday, July 24, at 12 p.m. local time and concludes Monday, July 27, at 12 p.m. local time. Additional presales follow on Monday, July 27, at 1 p.m. local time. General tickets go on sale to the public on Friday, July 31, at 2 p.m. local time via Ticketek.
Market Growth and Future Trends
The launch of LONGHAUL occurs as country music experiences a significant rise in domestic Australian consumption.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When does the LONGHAUL festival take place? The inaugural festival runs from Friday, Jan. 22, to Sunday, Jan. 24, 2027.
- Where are the festival locations? The event will stop at Melbourne Showgrounds, Sydney Showground, and Brisbane RNA Showgrounds.
- Where can I buy tickets?
- Are there other artists on the bill? Yes, the lineup includes Charles Wesley Godwin, Margo Price, Maddox Batson, and several Australian performers.
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