We’re just two days away from the beginning of this year’s Savannah In The Round festival, and already, organisers have confirmed that the event has been gearing up for its biggest year to date.
Taking place from Thursday, 9 October, to Sunday, 12 October, in Mareeba, Cairns Hinterland, the festival offers picturesque views as Australia’s favourite local and international artists perform.
Organisers are expecting 30,000 punters across the four-day festival period, with 58% of attendees coming to the Queensland event for the first time and approximately 50% of attendees travelling from outside the Cairns Hinterland region.
Camping opportunities are almost completely sold out, with just a handful of sites remaining available.
With the strength of this year’s international headliners, Zac Brown Band and Jackson Dean, as well as local favourites James Reyne, Kasey Chambers, The Black Sorrows, Casey Barnes, Amy Sheppard, and many other emerging and returning acts, it’s little wonder that Savannah In The Round has absolutely thrived this year.
Over 60 artists and bands will perform across four stages, with highlights including Zac Brown Band headlining on Saturday night and breakout star Wade Forster opening on Friday night on the Cape Stage.
Plus, fellow rising star Lane Pittman, returning to the festival after a massive year, comes back after being crowned New Talent of the Year at the Golden Guitars, opening for Luke Combs, and the announcement that he’ll make his Stagecoach debut in 2026.
You can find the festival programming and last-minute ticketing information here.
Savannah In The Round’s Festival Director, James Dein, has stated that the success of the 2025 festival is due to the strength of the line-up, new country music releases, and the festival’s growing national profile.
“We have probably one of the most exciting line-ups Savannah has seen to date,” Dein said. “Zac Brown Band are going to knock it out of the park on Saturday night, but the depth across the whole program is what really sets it apart.”
He added, “The camping culture is a huge part of what makes Savannah special. We have got people travelling from all over Queensland and interstate, from New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia and the Northern Territory to be part of it.
“That kind of reach tells us the word is well and truly out.”
Commenting on his return, Lane Pittman said, “I’m really looking forward to heading back up north for Savannah In The Round.
“There’s something so magical about the festival and the people who come to it. Not to mention the amazing line-up the team has pulled together for it.
“We’re gonna put on a great show and can’t wait for next weekend.”
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