CMC Rocks 2026 was a force to be reckoned with on the weekend, as more than 25,000 fans from across Australia and around the world made their way to Willowbank to experience three days of the world’s best country music singers.
Whether you were camping, or coming in for the day, Ipswich transformed once again for its 19th iteration of an event that remains a calendar favourite for the Ipswich region.
“It was one of the biggest and best CMC Rocks yet,” a CMC spokesperson said.
“Closing with an epic set from US country star Jordan Davis, breakthrough artist and festival favourite Tucker Wetmore joined Jordan on stage to close out the festival last night, accompanied by an incredible fireworks display.”
Although a bittersweet battle with wet weather ensued, it didn’t dampen attendees’ enthusiasm one bit as headlining acts Riley Green and Old Dominion took to the stage.
Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said the festival’s impact on the local community was huge.
“We know that more than 23,000 country crooners attended the festival in 2024 and it delivered more than $14 million to Queensland businesses and tourism operators,” Mayor Harding said.
Less than 24 hours later, CMC was already gearing up for its 20th anniversary of the festival in 2027.
“Event planners are already working hard on the 2027 event, a CMC spokesperson confirmed.
In a bigger tease, CMC dropped a cryptic message on their social media pages.
“The 20th festival is coming, it’s going to be a hell of a weekend,” it read.
CMC says dates and artist lineups will be announced in the coming months.
