The wait is over, Heartbreakers! Country music fans can dust off their cowboy boots and rally their friends—the Ridin’ Hearts Festival 2025 lineup has arrived, featuring a dream roster of international and homegrown stars.
Headlined by US sensation Megan Moroney, the festival returns to Sydney Showground on October 25 and Melbourne’s Caribbean Gardens on October 26, promising a full day of boot-stomping hits and down-home fun.
Now in its third year, the festival—from the team behind CMC Rocks—has quickly become a must-attend event. “Ridin’ Hearts has captured the hearts of die-hard country fans and the country curious alike,” says Frontier Touring Chief Operating Officer Susan Heymann.
“We’re thrilled to have Megan Moroney back after her knock-out debut at CMC Rocks—plus a whole lineup of fantastic country acts you won’t want to miss.”
Moroney, crowned New Artist of the Year at both the ACM and CMA Awards, is riding high off her smash album Am I Okay?, boasting 2.8 billion global streams. She’ll be joined by Nate Smith, whose hits like Whiskey on You have earned him three No.1 records, and rising star Avery Anna, fresh off her CMC Rocks 2025 debut.
The lineup also features breakout Arkansas newcomer Waylon Wyatt and Australia’s own Lane Pittman, who recently played to 400,000 fans on Luke Combs’ Australian tour.
Early bird tickets are available now for past attendees via the Ain’t My First Rodeo Presale, with the Heartbreakers Presale starting May 30 and general public tickets on sale June 2 via ridinhearts.com
Beyond the music, the festival offers line dancing, market stalls, and signature cocktails at the Bulldust Bar. With Ringers Western sponsoring the Lone Spur stage, Ridin’ Hearts 2025 is set to be the ultimate country celebration. As Kickin’ Up Dust raved, the festival’s “undeniable sense of community” makes it a can’t-miss event. Saddle up—it’s going to be unforgettable.
