CMC Rocks QLD ​Celebrates 20 Years in 2027

Following another massive event in 2026, CMC Rocks QLD will return in 2027 to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Australia’s premier country music event will take place at Willowbank Raceway from Wednesday 17 to Sunday 21 March 2027.

The festival has come a long way since its inauspicious 2008 debut in Thredbo, moving to the Hunter Valley, Townsville and now Willowbank. This year featured stellar sets from an array of country music favs, including Darius Rucker, Lee Kernaghan, James Johnsto and more.

While speculation runs wild about next year's lineup, fans won't have to wait too long, with details to be announced soon.

Speaking about CMC Rocks QLD 2027, Festival Director and Chairman of Chugg Entertainment, Michael Chugg said, "Wecouldn’t be more excited to kick off our 20th year celebrations in March. The legacy of CMC Rocks runs deep, as the festival continues to grow and blow even our minds.

"The sense of community and country spirit we experience each year is like nothing in this world, and we're proud to be able to connect our community with the hottest local and international talent around. Bring on 2027! It will be a wonderful memorial and celebration of the late Rob Potts’ vision of country music and Australia.”

Festival Director Jeremy Dylan echoes these sentiments: "The journey of the last twenty years of CMC Rocks has been about making each year better than the last, a celebration of all the memories and moments that have built the incredible community around us and a promise to make some amazing new ones. We’ve been hard at work cooking up a 20th anniversary edition of the festival that is truly unforgettable, and we can’t wait to share this weekend with you all next March."

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Minister for the Environment and Tourism Andrew Powell said CMC Rocks QLD's 20th anniversary was a significant milestone for one of Australia's most successful country music festivals.

"Reaching this milestone speaks to what makes CMC Rocks so special; year after year it continues to bring people together through a shared love of country music and gives fans a reason to travel to Queensland from right across Australia and beyond," Powell said.

"The festival generated more than $16 million for Queensland's economy in 2026, highlighting the important role events like this play in driving visitation to our great state and supporting local tourism operators, businesses and communities.

"Through Destination 2045, we're focused on growing world-class events that strengthen Queensland's reputation as Australia's events capital, which is why the Crisafulli Government is pleased to continue supporting CMC Rocks through to 2028."

Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding said CMC Rocks QLD has become a mainstay of Ipswich’s packed events calendar.

"Ipswich has been home to CMC Rocks since 2015, and that is not about to change as the festival will celebrate its 20th anniversary at Willowbank Raceway in 2027, and will return in 2028," she added.

"More than 25,000 people attended this year’s CMC Rocks, enjoying all that Ipswich has to offer.

"Festivalgoers brought the energy, but they also brought their tourism dollars, with CMC Rocks QLD generating more than $13 million for Ipswich’s economy.

"With Ipswich growing at unprecedented rates in population and in stature as a destination, CMC Rocks only promises to get bigger and better as country music remains the fastest-growing music genre worldwide.” ​

CMC Rocks QLD is held at Willowbank Raceway from Wednesday 17 to Sunday 21 March 2027. More information is available at cmcrocks.com.