A new major country music festival is set to make its debut in Australia, with Kacey Musgraves and Kane Brown announced as the headline acts for the inaugural LONGHAUL Festival. Organizers unveiled the lineup as part of an ambitious effort to establish a large-scale touring country music event that will bring some of the genre’s biggest international stars to Australian audiences.
The inaugural edition of LONGHAUL is scheduled to take place in March 2027, with the festival traveling across multiple cities including Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. The event has been created by the team behind CMC Rocks, aiming to expand Australia’s growing appetite for country music by introducing a new multi-city format featuring internationally acclaimed artists alongside emerging performers.
Kacey Musgraves will make her return to Australia following the continued success of her recent touring cycle and critically acclaimed music, while Kane Brown is set to headline after building a strong international following through a string of chart-topping country and crossover hits. Both artists are expected to perform full headline sets featuring songs from across their careers.
Joining Musgraves and Brown on the lineup are fellow country stars including Parker McCollum, Megan Moroney, Treaty Oak Revival, Wyatt Flores, Ole 60, Ashley Cooke, and Chayce Beckham. Festival organizers said additional artists and local Australian acts will be announced in the coming months, expanding the bill ahead of ticket sales.
LONGHAUL’s launch reflects the continued rise in popularity of country music across Australia, where international artists have consistently drawn large crowds in recent years. The festival’s organizers said the new event is designed to provide fans with a dedicated touring experience that combines major headline performances with a full-day festival atmosphere across each host city.
Tickets for the inaugural LONGHAUL Festival are expected to go on sale in stages, beginning with presale access before general public sales. Organizers have also confirmed that the festival will feature food and beverage experiences, merchandise, and additional entertainment throughout each venue as preparations continue for its first edition.
The announcement has generated strong interest among country music fans both in Australia and internationally, with the inclusion of Kacey Musgraves and Kane Brown positioning LONGHAUL as one of the country’s most significant new live music events for 2027. The festival is expected to become a prominent addition to Australia’s expanding calendar of major country music celebrations.
