Meatstock – Australia’s one-of-a-kind music and barbecue festival – is returning to Toowoomba Showgrounds bigger and better than ever on Friday 10 and Saturday 11 April 2026.
If you’ve ever dreamed of a weekend where world-class barbecue, stomping country music, and whiteknuckle bull riding collide under wide Darling Downs skies, this is your event.
The Jack Daniel’s live stage is stacked with talent. Friday night kicks off with American powerhouse Bryan Martin alongside homegrown favourites The Wolfe Brothers, Max Jackson, Rachael Fahim, and Briana Dinsdale. Saturday raises the stakes with Morgan Evans headlining a massive bill that includes US hitmakers Chase Matthew and Austin
Williams, plus Lane Pittman, Hayley Jensen, Denvah, and Abbie Ferris. With three
international country acts across the weekend, this is a huge line-up for the region and incredible value for the ticket price.
Beyond the stage, the action never stops. The PBR Bull Riding delivers the toughest eight seconds in sport — high-adrenaline, edge-of-your-seat stuff that will have the whole crowd on their feet.
The Heat Beads BBQ Wars pit some of the best teams from around Australia against each other in a smoke-fuelled battle for protein supremacy, while the Australian Butcher Wars showcase razorsharp skills in a fast-paced showdown. Throw in the infamous Better Beer Dad Bod Contest, Beard and Mo Wars, Arm Battles, and the crowd favourite
Sausage Sizzle Throwdown, and you’ve got entertainment from gate-open to lights-out
literally, with an epic fire show and spectacular fireworks display lighting up the Saturday night sky.
Accommodation is sorted no matter your style. The last on-site camping spots are still available for those who want to stay close to the action, and Toowoomba has plenty of local caravan parks, hotels, and Airbnbs to choose from. The Garden City is an easy drive from Brisbane and the surrounding regions, making it the perfect weekend getaway.
A word of warning: Saturday passes will sell out.
Adult Friday passes start from $78.50, Saturday from $96.50, and weekend passes from $159.50 a steal for a day packed with international headliners and more barbecue than you can poke a pair of tongs at. Don’t sit on your hands — get online at meatstock.com.au/toowoomba and lock in your spot before they’re gone.
