PLUS
All Ages
Saturday 8 May, 2027
3pm - 9pm
Charleville Racecourse, QLD, 4470
Discounts for First Nations peoples with MobTix
Adult
$30
Youth
$15
Child
$0
Trail Traveller Super Pass
$249
Trail Traveller Headliner Pass
$149
Accessible Parking
Accessible Toilets
Assistance Animals
PRESENTED BY QMF: QLD MUSIC TRAILS
Saddle Up and kick off your Outback Queensland adventure with a bang at the Charleville Racecourse for the Trail welcome on Saturday 8 May.
Featuring:
And the music is only half the fun. Between sets, hit the dance floor (grass) for a little line dancing, meet your fellow travellers and locals and settle into Outback Queensland life.
More details to come!
Tickets to Saddle Up 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.
Charleville, nestled in the heart of Outback Queensland, is a charming country town where big skies meet even bigger hospitality. Known for its clear night skies, it’s home to the world-class Charleville Cosmos Centre, offering unforgettable stargazing experiences under the Milky Way.
Rich in history and character, the town features heritage buildings, the iconic Hotel Corones, and stories of early pioneers and aviation with links to Qantas. Nature lovers can meet the endangered bilbies at the Bilby Experience or explore the vast mulga landscapes surrounding the town.
As the starting point of the Outback Trail, Charleville sets the tone for adventure—warm welcomes, authentic country life, and a vibrant community that celebrates music, culture and the spirit of the outback.
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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.
The Outback Trail
Outback Queensland