The Gympie Music Muster has entertained locals and visitors to the Sunshine Coast for over 40 years, hosting some of the best entertainers in Australian country music.
The festival runs over four days and is held in Amamoor Creek State Forest. Located 40 kilometres southwest of Gympie, it’s an easy 2-hour drive north of Brisbane.
Gympie Music Muster 2026 Dates, Country Festival Camping & Tickets
Staged deep within the natural surrounds of the Amamoor State Forest, The Muster showcases a mix of country, roots, blues, folk and rock music, workshops, bush poets, Gympie Mazda Kid’s Club, and more.
Your ticket includes a campsite, and patrons should note that only a few powered sites book out quickly. However, campers can run generators to power their sites, and toilet and shower facilities are within the campsite. Patrons are welcome to bring their own food and drinks (including alcoholic beverages) into the camping area. But please note that glass and pets are not permitted in the campground. For those bringing alcohol, it is best to bring cans of beer or boxed wine.
There are plenty of showers on-site, as well as drinkable water. Fires are permitted after 5pm, and firewood is available for purchase on-site. Your ticket grants you access to the campgrounds from midday on the day before the first valid day of your ticket. Please ensure you arrive early to set up your preferred campsite.
For those who want to secure a site early, you can arrive at the muster early to ‘rope off’ an area and set up camp. You must purchase a camping permit/rope off through the official ticketing system. You can elect to rope off for 1, 2, 3, or 4 weeks, with the price increasing the earlier you choose to rope off. You are allowed one car per campsite and must place a tent or van on the site. You can then put a rope or tape around the site.
If you prefer to stay off-site, many accommodation options include motels, B&B and private cabins.
Will buses be running from the Coast to Gympie on a daily basis? Thanks Rhonda
Hi Rhonda,
It does appear that buses will be running between the Muster site and Gympie, but there doesn’t appear to be any information at to the times and cost at this point.
On the website it states: “A shuttle bus runs between the Muster site and Gympie. Timetable, pricing and booking details will be made available closer to the event”.
Once this information becomes available, we will surely add it to our page.
Thanks,
Michael
Hi can I bring my caravan do u have any powered sites and how much
Hi Amanda,
Flat 9 x 12 metre reserved sites at Nashville are just a short stroll to the festival entrance. These sites are ideal for caravans, RVs and larger vehicles. BYO power. Dedicated amenities. Limit of 8 people per space. Access from 28 July 2018.
Ticket prices vary depending on whether you are coming for a single day. You can purchase your tickets online here.
Best regards,
Jess
Can u buy your ticket at the gate
G’day,
You sure can!
Regards,
Jess
Hi all
My first time to the muster and we have a campervan that we have hired
what’s the best suggestion for me please – other than go home lol
Hi Paul,
Not sure what specific information you are after, but you can find the camping FAQ’s about the Gympie Music Muster online here.
Kind regards,
Jess
Can you take camper trailer and set up early, ie the week before?
Hi Toni,
Yes, you can come to the muster early to ‘rope off’ a site and set up camp from Saturday 29th of July from 7am.
You must purchase a camping permit/rope off through the official ticketing system here (click the red box at the bottom). You can elect to rope off 1, 2, 3 or 4 weeks with the price increasing the earlier you rope off (between $56-$196).
You are allowed one car per camp site and must place a tent or van on the site. You can then put rope or tape around the site.
Have a great time at the Gympie Music Muster!
Kind regards,
Jess
Could you send me prices on the Bango’s and Budget tent accommodation for the whole festival, what I have to bring and what is supplied in the price.
Hi Alan,
You can find the information you require here: Tickets, Banjo’s.
The tent motel doesn’t seem to be on sale yet, so keep checking those links for pricing information.
Kind regards,
Jess
We have never been to the muster before, so we are a little unsure how things work. Do all artists perform every day? If not, where can we see a program? Also are we able to bring in our food and drinks? We will not be camping on site. Thanks Shirley
Hi Shirley,
There will be a huge number of artists, some of which will perform over multiple days, some who will only perform once. I have attached a link to the 2016 program here.
As for food and drinks, there are market stalls on site, but you are allowed to bring your own food into the venue. Just note that although BYO alcohol is permitted in the camping areas, it is not permitted to be brought into the entertainment precinct. Also, make sure you don’t bring any glass bottles or containers as glass is not permitted at all.
Enjoy your time at the Gympie Music Muster 2016!
Regards,
Jess
Hi just wondering do you have the Gympie 2017 line up of artist yet, cheers
G’day,
The lineup for the Gympie Music Muster hasn’t been announced yet.
In previous years, the first round of line-up has been announced in around March-April. So check back with us around this time and I will update the page once the lineup is released.
Kind regards,
Jess
Are pets allowed if under control
Hi Sue,
Unfortunately no. Animals are not permitted anywhere on the Muster site (including campgrounds), except in accordance with the law. They permit the use of Guide and Assistance Dogs within the Muster and camping areas.
Regards,
Jess
Hi, I am looking at coming up a week before it starts to set up a camper. Is there another permit I need to get? If so could you tell me where to find it please. Thanks
Hi William,
Refer to this page here for further information about roping off a site early and the permits required. It appears you will need a permit.
I hope you enjoy the Gympie Music Muster in 2016!
Regards,
Jess
We have tickets to this event . Does this cover general camping? If so do we just drive in and choose a site?
Hi Judith,
General camping is included in your festival ticket. Check out the link here which will give you further information regarding the camping arrangements.
Have a great time at the muster!
Regards,
Jess
Hi, I am looking to book a tent at Banjos for the Thursday to the Sunday of the Muster for 2 adults. How much will it be? Does it include power to charge phones etc?
Hi Angela,
You will need to contact the organisers of the event to make a booking. Click the link here to make your booking.
But for your info, Banjo’s tent will cost $1000 for 4 nights (for 2 adults).
Enjoy the 2016 Gympie Music Muster!
Regards,
Jess
Hi there. Can you please tell me what the go is with the camping? I’m going to buy tickets for two people for the four days and would like to stay on site and not sure how to arrange a camp site. We would like to bring a camper trailer and can have either a powered or non powered. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Lorinda
Hi Lorinda,
The camping costs are included in your festival ticket. Check out the link here which will give you further information regarding the camping arrangements.
I hope this helps!
Regards,
Jess
G’day, we live way down south and coming up north for the winter. We will be staying in Hervey Bay and won’t have fold up chairs. Do you need to bring your own chair to come to this fabulous event?
Hi Glenise,
Yes, I would recommend bringing your own chair. If you don’t want to bring one with you, check out the Reject Shop or similar. They have small chairs for around $10 each which you can throw out when you’re done! If you don’t wish to purchase chairs, perhaps just pack a picnic rug for you to sit on the ground. As the festival runs all day, you will definitely need somewhere to sit and relax!
Enjoy the festival!
Regards,
Jess
Hello, I would like to take part as a craft stallholder. Can you please advise how I sign up? Thank you. Mish
Hi Mish,
Unfortunately applications for stallholders have closed for 2016. I recommend contacting the organisers a littler earlier for next year’s festival. They can be contacted on Phone: (07) 5482 2099 / Email: [email protected].
Regards,
Jess