The event will take place on Airlie Beach Foreshore - 8 Airlie Esplanade, Airlie Beach QLD 4802
Between the Tides is back in 2026 and has found a stunning new home on Ngaro Country at Airlie Beach along the sparkling Great Barrier Reef coastline. For three years, this one-of-a-kind event has brought together music, culture, and nature, and now it is stepping into an exciting new chapter.
Find your rhythm on The Reef as some of Australia’s most celebrated musicians take to the stage against the stunning backdrop of the Whitsunday coast. Headlined by Boy & Bear, whose soaring harmonies fill the air and lift across the foreshore, the music flows seamlessly from one performance to the next. Jem Cassar-Daley follows with soulful songs that drift over the sand, drawing you in with every note. Mid Drift carries the feeling onward with intimate, heartfelt melodies that seem to ripple with the waves. Tjaka sparks a surge of energy, blending beats, rap, and didgeridoo in a way that makes the crowd move together. Rounding out the lineup, local singer Kaylee West brings warm, folk-inspired songs shaped by the ocean and open road, perfectly in tune with the coastal setting.
Patrons require a ticket to enter the event grounds.
Children U5 require a ticket even though free of charge due to capacity regulations.
The event is hosted both on the grasslands within the park, the park playground and partially on the sands of Airlie Beach.
2:00pm Gates open 2:30pm Welcome to Country 10:00pm Sand Art & Performances to follow
Yes! Between the Tides is family-friendly.
Be prepared to present tickets (digital or printed) at the gates.
Other than that, we advise patrons to travel light and only bring water, sunscreen, raincoat, something to keep you warm in the evenings & tropical strength insect repellent!
Remember that all you will leave behind are your footprints!
As a licensed event BYO Alcohol is strictly prohibited. BYO food is strictly prohibited.
No Professional Video Equipment.
No Glass
No Weapons of anykind
Check out our prohibited items list here to get prepped for the day.
Between the Tides will take place on soft sand & Lush green grass.
Camp Chairs and blankets are permitted within the event site.
Chairs may not exceed shoulder height when sitting down.
Patrons with access or seating needs may contact us by submitting an Access Request.
Our team will work with you to explore available options and strive to ensure an enjoyable experience for all our patrons.
Access Request
The show will proceed with light rain.
In the event of heavy rain or storm during event time, the show may be delayed. Bring a rain poncho!
Between the Tides is a licensed event.
And Qld Music Trails are committed to minimise the impact on this important land.
As such, BYO alcohol and food are not permitted. Instead, we invite patrons to support the local food providers and on site bar.
No. There is no accommodation available on site. We recommend exploring other providers in the Whitsundays region.
There will ne no ATMs on site.
The event will accept both card and cash.
No lockers or coat check is available on site.
Pets (with the exception of registered assistance animals) are strictly prohibited.
Between the Tides is set along the picturesque coastline on Ngaro Country, Airlie Beach.
There is street parking available within the Whitsundays foreshore precinct.
The event is only accessible to ticketed patrons.
No, there are no official event buses running from town to the event.
Please seek public transport options or car ride options to get to and from the event.
Camping is not permitted on the beach, but please please explore your options with our friends at NRMA tourist Park
You can call the QLD Music Trails head office at 07 3010 6600 (between the hours of 8:30am & 4:00pm AEST) or email [email protected].
Please read the terms and conditions of site entry, and the Ferve User Agreement.
Click here to read more.
Tickets to Between the Tides are available via our ticketing partner Megatix
Book Tickets Online Here
If you require assistance and/or prefer to make your booking over the phone, please call 07 3010 6600 during our office hours (Mon-Fri 8:30-16:00).
If there are tickets available on the day, we will also operate an onsite box office.
However, we recommend securing your tickets as soon as possible!
In the first instance, check your Junk/Spam inbox for lost emails.If you still can't find your tickets, please contact us at [email protected].
Australian Consumer Law does not require a refund or other remedy to be provided to ticketholders if they cannot attend an event because a government directive requires them to self-isolate, for example, because they have contracted COVID-19 or are a close contact.
If you can no longer attend due to other reasons (including a COVID-related directive requiring your to self-isolate), you may not be eligible for a refund.Please read the full ticketing terms and conditions prior to purchasing to ensure you fully understand the refund policy.
We have many options to on sell or change the name of your ticket if you can no longer attend the event.
Official event reseller is Tixel.
As per the Terms and Conditions and the Live Performance Australia Industry Code, we are unable to issue refunds unless the event is postponed/cancelled due to extreme weather or changes to COVID protocols as guided by the Queensland Government.
For more information you can view our Terms & Conditions here; and the LPA Ticketing Code of Practice here.
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Please contact [email protected] for assistance or log onto your Megatix account here to change the details of your ticket https://megatix.com.au/orders
We are unable to verify the validity of tickets that have been purchased via an unauthorised ticket reseller.
Event official reseller is Tixel
Resale sites such as Viagogo, Facebook are not official resellers and are not endorsed by us or our venues. We retain the right to cancel tickets purchased via unauthorised ticket resellers.
Due to COVID regulations all tickets will be issued electronically via email.
There will be box office attendants on the day if you require assistance finding your digital ticket.
There is accessible street parking within Airlie Beach Foreshore precinct. Patrons will need to display a valid Government disability parking permit.
Patrons with access needs within the event, please reach out to our team with an Access Request.
There will be a dedicated space for patrons with access needs.
If you require entry to this space, please submit an Access Request.
QMF aims to make events accessible wherever possible.
If you have Auslan or other accessibility requirements, please get in touch and we’ll provide the most up-to-date information for each event.
For more information about Accessibility at Qld Music Trails events, visit Accessibility.