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29 November, 2025
Tickets now on sale for Outback Music Trails
Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Outback Trail, ending with a huge finale in Mount Isa.
Tickets are officially on sale for the 2026 Outback Trail, with Mount Isa set to host the blockbuster finale of Queensland’s biggest travelling music adventure.
Running from April 24 to May 9, QLD Music Trails – The Outback will return for its fourth year, charting a brand-new route through nine iconic western towns before wrapping up with a massive outdoor concert in Mount Isa.
QMF CEO Daryl Raven said interest in the event had exploded, with Early Bird Trail Traveller Passes and single-event tickets already selling fast.
“The Outback Trail is more than a festival, it’s an iconic Australian road trip,” he said.
“It blends music, travel and adventure in a way that feels distinctly Queensland.”
The new Trail Traveller Pass, capped at just 400 tickets and starting from $149, bundles key events across Charleville, Winton, Hughenden and Mount Isa into one itinerary, giving travellers a simple way to experience the highlights of the 16-day journey.
The 2026 route kicks off with Charleville’s Saddle Up under the stars and takes in Tambo’s Bush Dance, Barcaldine’s Outback Exchange, Winton’s Crackup Sisters show and the lakeside Music by the Lake in Hughenden.
The adventure continues through Julia Creek before culminating in Outback Sounds in Mount Isa on May 9, a finale expected to draw thousands.
Mount Isa mayor Peta MacRae said the city was preparing for one of its biggest cultural moments in years.
“Mount Isa is buzzing with excitement to welcome thousands of visitors for this landmark finale,” she said.
“This is our chance to showcase the true spirit of Outback life – the warmth of our people, the richness of our history and the energy of our community.
"We can’t wait to turn Mount Isa into the ultimate stage on May 9.”
The finale will feature some of Australasia’s biggest country acts, including New Zealand star Kaylee Bell and Australia’s most awarded country rock duo, The Wolfe Brothers.
They’ll be joined by Zac & George, William Barton, Taylor Moss, the Homegrown Trio and the newly crowned 2026 Toyota Star Maker.
The 2025 Trail drew more than 3900 attendees and injected almost $2 million into regional communities.
With new destinations added and tickets already moving quickly, organisers are expecting another major tourism boost across western Queensland.
For locals, discounted Early Bird tickets to the finale start at $49.
Tickets, passes and full itineraries are available now at https://qldmusictrails.com/
