In a sign that it's not all doom and gloom blanketing Australia's music festival industry, Harvest Rock returns in 2025 after a fallow year in 2024.
The Adelaide music festival (staged across two days previously attracting some of the biggest international names in 2022-2023) has bucked the traditional trend of major music events taking a year off and never returning to the calendar.A triumphant return, Harvest Rock will land 25-26 October offering Adelaidians and interstate visitors 'a weekend of indulgence across music, food and drinks' with two main stages as well as a third stage hosting comedic and culinary stars.
After hosting the likes of Jack White, Crowded House, Khruangbin, Sam Fender, The Lumineers, Tones And I, The Avalanches, Courtney Barnett and The Teskey Brothers in 2022 (read our review), the 2023 edition welcomed Beck, Jamiroquai, Bright Eyes, Chromeo, Ladyhawke, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Sparks and The Lemon Twigs (read our review).
With the 2025 line-up drop incoming (stay tuned for that announcement in the coming days), Harvest Rock organisers (the same team behind Splendour and Falls festivals) have unveiled local Adelaide alt-rockers, ARIA-nominated, triple j Unearthed High champions Teenage Joans as the first act to play the 2025 instalment.
"We're thrilled to see Harvest Rock return to its Adelaide home to deliver a festival that brings global stadium-sized artists to South Australia, while also championing the region's world-class food, wine and culture for interstate guests," Festival Director of Harvest Rock, Ryan Sabet says.
"Harvest Rock not only drives tourism and benefits local businesses, but offers a unique festival experience for all ages across the local community and beyond."
Adds SA Minister for Tourism, Zoe Bettison: "Music to the ears of festival lovers and our hospitality and tourism operators, Harvest Rock will return to Adelaide this October.
"The beauty of this festival is that it combines what we do best in South Australia – offering premium food and beverages and delivering memorable events.
"Held in 2022 and 2023, Harvest Rock has contributed a combined $34.5 million to the State's economy. "We continue to see the impact major events like this deliver to our economy, while reinforcing our State's reputation as the ultimate destination for bucket-list events – whether you are a sports fan, art lover, foodie, or just enjoy a good festival. Get the dates in your diary, this will be a weekend not to miss."
Tickets will go on sale from 20 August.
Harvest Rock takes place at Murlawirrapurka & Ityamai-Itpina / Rymill & King Rodney Parks (Adelaide) on 25-26 October.
