SA music festival Harvest Rock set to return this spring
Two-day music festival Harvest Rock will feature a mix of international and Australian artists alongside the best of South Australia’s food and wine when it returns this October.
Music festival Harvest Rock will return on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 October 2025, following last year’s surprise cancellation.
Although organisers did not give a reason for withdrawing in 2024, economic challenges brought on by cost-of-living pressures and inflation were cited for the cancellation of other South Australian music festivals last year including Groovin’ the Moo and Vintage Vibes.
Harvest Rock was the fourth festival organised by Secret Sounds that was cancelled in 2024, alongside Splendour in the Grass, Falls Festival and Spilt Milk.
“Having Harvest Rock return to Adelaide this October is music to the ears of festival lovers and our hospitality and tourism operators,” says SA Minister for Tourism Zoe Bettison.
“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 at Murlawirrapurka and Ityamai-Itpina (Rymill and King Rodney Parks), the festival attracts thousands of music and food lovers from across the country and contributed a combined $34.5 million to the State’s economy in the 2022 and 2023 editions.
“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 fans, art lover, foodie, or just enjoy a good festival,” Bettison says.
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The all-ages festival will feature two live music stages along with a third stage for comedic and culinary stars. Past acts include Paul Kelly, Crowded House, and Jamiroquai (in his first Australian performance in 12 years), as well as more contemporary artists such as Ocean Alley and Tash Sultana.
Festival goers can also expect the best of South Australia’s culinary produce with food by Africola’s Duncan Welgemoed and beverages by wine critic Nick Stock, along with pop-up cellars and bars.
“We’re thrilled to see Harvest Rock return to its Adelaide home and feel very proud to partner with Secret Sounds on delivering 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,” says Harvest Rock Festival Director Ryan Sabet.
The line-up is expected to drop on Tuesday the 12th of August, with presale tickets becoming available on Tuesday 19th August and general admission on Wednesday 20 August.
