Buchanan Park, Mount Isa

The Outback Trail
Saturday 22 May, 2027

Outback Sounds

Saturday 22 May, 2027


2pm - 10.30pm


Buchanan Park, George St & Sutton St, Mount Isa QLD 4825



Adult

$44

Youth

$24

Child

$0

Family of 4 (2 adults, 2 youth)

$110

Trail Traveller Super Pass

$249

Trail Traveller Headliner Pass

$149


Accessible Parking

Accessible Toilets

Assistance Animals

Auslan Interpreted


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PRESENTED BY QMF: QLD MUSIC TRAILS

OUTBACK SOUNDS

After thousands of kilometres of open road, big skies, unforgettable towns and music around every bend, The Outback rolls into Mount Isa for Outback Sounds on Saturday 22 May for the ultimate Outback celebration and epic finale to our music Trail.

Follow the footsteps of outback rodeo legends and step onto the hallowed red dirt of Buchanan Park for a huge day of live Australian music, local artist, food, makers and Outback fun for the whole family.

Featuring:

  • Pete Murray - one of Australia’s most beloved acoustic rock artists.
  • Y.O.G.A. bringing late-night rave energy and country spirit.
  • Vocal powerhouse and Trail Ambassador Tori Darke.
  • The Pierce Brothers - Melbourne folk rockers.
  • The 2027 Toyota Star Maker, to be announced at the Tamworth Country Music Festival this coming January.
  • More to be announced!

Tickets to Outback Sounds are available as a single event, or if you're joining us for the full journey along the Outback Trail, this event is included in both the Trail Traveller Super Pass and the Trail Traveller Headliner Pass.

THE 2027 OUTBACK TRAIL

Charleville ➜ Blackall ➜ Barcaldine ➜ Longreach ➜ Winton ➜ Julia Creek ➜ Mount Isa

From Charleville to Mount Isa, an Outback Queensland adventure is calling, and music leads the way as QLD Music Trails: The Outback returns for its fifth year from 8 – 22 May.

We invite you to let the music take you on a one-of-a-kind self-drive adventure that blends live music experiences, unforgettable landscapes, and the warmth of country communities into a journey like no other.

Welcome to Mount Isa

Mount Isa, located in north-west Queensland, is one of Australia’s most iconic outback cities—built on strength, spirit, and a rich mining history.

Known as the “Oasis of the Outback,” this remote yet vibrant community thrives around one of the world’s largest working mines, with dramatic red earth landscapes stretching as far as the eye can see.

Beyond its industrial roots, Mount Isa offers surprising cultural depth with attractions like the Outback at Isa complex, underground hospital museum, rodeos, and a buzzing local music and events scene. It serves as the western hub of the Outback Trail, drawing travellers with its rugged beauty, legendary hospitality, and epic events that bring the whole town to life.

QMF respectfully acknowledges the Kalkutungu (Kalkadoon) Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters and skies of Mount Isa, where Outback Sounds unfolds. We honour their deep and unbroken connection to Country, culture and community, and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We recognise that music, art and story have echoed across these lands since time immemorial, shaped by knowledge holders whose cultural practices continue to influence and inspire this event.

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The QLD Music Trails are presented by Queensland Music Festival (QMF) and funded by the Queensland Government, via Arts Queensland and Tourism and Events Queensland. QMF is supported by the Tim Fairfax Family Foundation and receives funding through Creative Australia and the Australian Cultural Fund.
The Outback Trail is supported by Outback Queensland Tourism Association, Murweh Shire Council, Blackall-Tambo Regional Council, Barcaldine Regional Council, Longreach Regional Council, McKinlay Shire Council and Mount Isa City Council.