Groundwater Country Music Festival is one of the Gold Coast’s biggest free music festivals, bringing country artists, coastal crowds and a strong destination feel to Broadbeach each year.

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Held across Broadbeach on the Gold Coast, Groundwater Country Music Festival is a free multi-day event built around country music, live performance and a strong precinct atmosphere. The festival spreads across outdoor stages, bars and venues, helping turn Broadbeach into a country music hub for the weekend.
Groundwater Country Music Festival will be held from October 16-18 in 2026.
Visit the official Groundwater Country Music Festival website for current dates, lineup details and ticket information.
Looking for more live music across Brisbane and Queensland? Explore YELO’s Brisbane festival coverage, gig guides and broader Queensland music festival pages.