North Queensland will be home to the likes of Matt Corby and Bliss n Eso when Be Social Fest makes its debut in Cairns this October.

Headlined by Matt Corby and Bliss n Eso and taking place at the Cairns Showgrounds across two days – Friday, 24 and Saturday, 25 October – the festival will also star international artists Baauer and Petit Biscuit, who will share the stage with numerous Australian acts.

Local acts performing at the festival span across indie, rock, pop, and metal genres, with names such as Boo Seeka, Crooked Colours, Karnivool, Mashed N Kutcher (DJ set), Ocean Sleeper, Ruby Fields, Winston Surfshirt, Sneaky Sound System, Shockone, and Latifa Tee, plus openers Same Pains, Social Clvb DJs, and Virtues.

More acts are set to be announced, plus attendees will get to soak in an electric atmosphere that includes markets, show rides, and food stalls.

Pre-sale tickets were available yesterday, and today, punters can purchase general sale tickets via the Be Social Fest website.

In addition to the ticket sale going live, attendees can enter a competition to win tickets, backstage passes, meet-and-greets, and exclusive festival merchandise. Tourism deals for fans travelling from interstate or across Queensland can find more information about planning a trip via the Tropical North Queensland website.

This year marks the fourth edition of Be Social Fest. A year of expansion, the event showcases its growing footprint during an uncertain time, hosting a music festival in Australia.

Moving from the previous location of Mackay – which drew 5,000 punters in 2023 – this year’s festival, held at Cairns Showgrounds, is expected to amass over 8,000 fans. The 2025 event will arrive with upgraded site production, a renewed focus on sustainability and community partnerships, and more artists than it’s ever booked.

“While many festivals are being forced to scale back or shut down altogether, Be Social is doing the opposite — we’re growing,” Festival Director Michael Delaney commented in a statement. “Our team is committed to creating a festival that not only celebrates music but genuinely connects people.

“We’ve listened to our audience and reinvested into the experience — more artists, more activations, and more reasons to stay social.”

Delaney added, “Cairns is one of the most unique destinations in the country to experience live music — where else can you go from a music festival to the Great Barrier Reef in the same weekend?

“Be Social Fest isn’t just about the lineup; it’s about the full experience of being in the tropics, soaking up the culture, and making a weekend of it. We’re proud to bring something of this scale to Far North Queensland — and the response shows that this region is more than ready for it.”

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