The Outback 2027


Outback QLD
8 - 22 MAY 2027

QLD MUSIC TRAILS — THE OUTBACK

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 2027.

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

Tickets are on sale now!

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.

When you join QLD Music Trails through the Outback, it’s not the band going on tour, it’s you! Pack up your RV, caravan, 4WD or vehicle of choice and get ready for an epic Outback Queensland adventure.

TRAIL TRAVELLER PASSES

Take a look at the Trail Traveller Passes for your self-drive adventure

VIRTUAL POSTCARD PASS

Can't join us on the Outback Trail?

You can still be a part of the experience and support us in our mission to bring more music to more people in more places with a virtual Postcard Pass.

Buy your Postcard Pass and we'll send you a digital postcard and selfie frame so you can join us in spirit along with some exclusive content leading up to the Outback Trail.

The Postcard Pass does not include any in person of virtual events. The Postcard Pass is a way to support QMF to deliver the QLD Music Trails.

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OUTBACK TRAIL 2026 HIGHLIGHTS

Our Trail Travellers joined us on this iconic Australian self-drive road trip, blending live music, unforgettable landscapes, and warmth of country communities.

9 Events | 1,400km + Journey | 1 Incredible Adventure

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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.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

QMF respectfully acknowledges the Bidjara, Iningai, Koa, Mayi, and Kalkutungu Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters and skies on which The Outback Trail 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 generations of knowledge holders whose songs, rhythms and cultural practices continue to influence and inspire the creative landscape experienced throughout The Outback Trail.