Ridin’ Hearts Festival 2025 Line Up Announced

Country fans, this one’s for you. The boots are back on, the glitter is packed, and the countdown has officially begun, Ridin’ Hearts Festival returns to Sydney and Melbourne this October with a lineup that’s stacked, stellar, and unapologetically country.

After two epic years of turning the city into a country dreamland, Ridin’ Hearts 2025 is galloping into its third round louder, prouder, and with even more heart. Presented by Frontier Touring and the legends behind CMC Rocks, the one-day festival will take over Sydney Showground on Saturday, 25 October, and Melbourne’s Caribbean Gardens on Sunday, 26 October.

Leading the pack is none other than Megan Moroney, the emo cowgirl herself, a US country superstar whose sophomore album Am I Okay? has dominated playlists and charts worldwide. With 2025 already stacked with wins including Rolling Stone, Billboard, and ACM and CMA New Artist of the Year honours, Moroney’s return to Australia is set to be huge, no doubt bringing the hits No Caller ID, I’m Not Pretty, Tennessee Orange and then some.

Joining Moroney is Nate Smith, whose gritty anthems like Whiskey on You and World on Fire went down a treat when Smith made his Australian debut at CMC Rocks in 2024. Avery Anna, the breakout star already dubbed one to watch by Zane Lowe, will make her second trip down under this year after appearing at CMC Rocks back in March. Add in rising sensations Waylon Wyatt, fresh off a Stagecoach appearance (and high school graduation) and Lane Pittman who played eight stadium shows with Luke Combs in January/February, and you’ve got a stacked setlist.

Also on deck in 2025 will be Blake Whiten (USA), Sara Berki, Karley Scott Collins (USA), and Lewis Love. The return of the Diamond Club VIP experience will be available to ensure you can make the most of your Ridin’ Hearts experience.

Ringers Western will be there, bringing their signature truck and a new surprise activation for 2025. Plus, the Ridin' Starts Initiative returns to spotlight Australian rising stars, last year’s winner Michael Honan got to perform at both Sydney and Melbourne during the festival, more on that to come later.

Ridin’ Hearts is not just about the music, it’s the vibe, the community, and that unbeatable feeling of thousands of voices belting the same song. Whether you're a seasoned festival goer or new to the rodeo, Ridin' Hearts 2025 is the country experience of the year.

RIDIN’ HEARTS FESTIVAL 2025

SYDNEY: Saturday 25 October – Sydney Showground (18+)
MELBOURNE: Sunday 26 October – Caribbean Gardens (18+)

LINE-UP

Megan Moroney (USA)
Nate Smith (USA)
Avery Anna (USA)
Waylon Wyatt (USA)
Lane Pittman (AUS)
Blake Whiten (USA)
Sara Berki (AUS)
Karley Scott Collins (USA)
Lewis Love (AUS)

TICKETS

General Admission (18+): $179
Diamond Club Ticket (18+): $379

PRESALE INFO

AIN’T MY FIRST RODEO PRESALE
Exclusive to previous ticket buyers via ridinhearts.com
Runs 70 hours from: Tuesday 27 May, 11am AEST
(Or until presale allocation is exhausted)

HEARTBREAKERS PRESALE
Via ridinhearts.com
Runs 60 hours from: Friday 30 May, 11am AEST

GENERAL PUBLIC ON SALE
Begins: Monday 2 June, 12pm AEST

Tickets available at axs.com.au

So rally your crew, Ridin’ Hearts 2025 is about to take the city by storm!