The lights of the South Australian music scene have dimmed slightly this week, with organisers of Harvest Rock festival announcing they’ll be undertaking a fallow year.
News of the festival’s year off was shared on social media on the afternoon of Friday, July 3rd, with organisers admitting the news is less than ideal for dedicated fans.
“We know this will be disappointing news to many of you, but good things take time, and we’re already working on future plans,” they explained.
“We appreciate the ongoing support of the South Australian Government in making the event a huge success to date, and we look forward to partying with you soon.”
Harvest Rock was first launched in 2022, with the likes of Jack White, Kurt Vile, Crowded House, The Black Crowes, and myriad others descending upon Rymill & King Rodney Parks in the City of Churches.
It returned for a second outing in 2023, with Beck, Jamiroquai, Bright Eyes, Sparks, Nile Rogers & Chic, and more joining the bill.
The festival’s planned third event did not take place in 2024, with organisers pulling the plug before a line-up was revealed. The cancellation occurred just a few months after promoters Secret Sounds also canned the final edition of Splendour In The Grass.
Harvest Rock returned again in 2025, this time bringing out the likes of The Strokes, Jelly Roll, The War On Drugs, and more across its two-day runtime.
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News of the festival’s fallow year comes in the midst of a mixed bag of news for festival-lovers in the country. Earlier today, it was announced that Ridin’ Hearts Festival would not be going ahead this year, though organisers have assured Australian country music fans that they’re already looking towards 2027.
Meanwhile, NYE On The Hill this week announced the line-up for its 2026/2027 event, returning following a year off to “relax, repair and rejuvenate.”
