Harvest Rock returns to Adelaide this October with an electrifying lineup, featuring The Strokes and Jelly Roll as headliners.
This two-day celebration of diverse genres is slated for October 25 and 26 at Rymill and King Rodney Parks, following a one-year pause in 2024.
Although fans anticipated the lineup reveal on August 12, organizers playfully postponed it with a teaser: “Is this it? Not quite—your patience will be rewarded soon.”
The clue, a nod to The Strokes’ debut album Is This It?, was deciphered when the New York rock icons were confirmed as the opening-night headliners, in an Australian exclusive.
On the festival’s second evening, country-leaning Jelly Roll will take center stage, filling the Australian date left open on his recent tour announcement, accompanied by support from Shaboozey and Drew Baldridge.
International acts The War on Drugs and M.I.A. will grace the first night, with Groove Armada enhancing the second.
Homegrown stars including Vance Joy, Lime Cordiale, Wolfmother, The Presets, Royel Otis and PNAU round out the roster.
Since its 2022 inception, Harvest Rock has carved out a niche as a boutique, city-based festival, offering an urban alternative to Australia’s expansive national festival scene.
Past editions have showcased luminaries such as Jack White, The Black Crowes, Khruangbin, Jamiroquai, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Beck and Bright Eyes.
In early August, the festival’s return was officially confirmed, backed by state government support and an ambitious vision for cultural integration.
Festival Director Ryan Sabet described the 2025 edition as part of a broader strategy to merge large-scale entertainment with regional cultural assets.
“We’re thrilled to bring global stadium-level acts to Adelaide while celebrating South Australia’s world-class food, wine and cultural heritage,” Sabet said. “Harvest Rock not only encourages tourism and bolsters local businesses but also delivers an inclusive festival experience for all ages.”
