One of regional Victoria’s most beloved summer events, the Riverboats Music Festival will be back in 2025 on Yorta Yorta country at Echuca-Moama from 14-16 February, featuring some of Australia and New Zealand’s most celebrated artists performing over three sun-filled days.
Friday 14 February will see legendary Australian axeman Ian Moss and his full band kick off a veritable guitar feast, supported by WA glam rock dogs The Southern River Band and sublime country four-piece The Pleasures.
On Saturday 15 February, acclaimed Aussie icons The Cruel Sea hit the festival stage alongside powerhouse singer-songwriter Dan Sultan, recently reformed Little Birdy, indie folk rockers Pierce Brothers and Grace Cummings, enchanting First Nations singer-songwriter Emily Wurramara and Ballarat’s favourite son Skyscraper Stan & The Commission Flats.
Then on Sunday 16 February Riverboats will welcome roots icon John Butler to the festival stage, alongside NZ Hall of Fame superstar Bic Runga, Afro-futurists Owelu Dreamhouse, Dan Kelly’s Regional Crisis and alt-country duo Hana & Jessie-Lee’s Bad Habits.
The festival’s legendary Paddlesteamer sideshows are also set to return in 2025. A true highlight of any Riverboats weekend and guaranteed to sell out once again, music fans are invited on a one-hour jaunt down the Murray aboard the historic PS Pevensey while enjoying performances by Emily Wurramara, Pierce Brothers, Skyscraper Stan & The Commission Flats and The Pleasures.
With its single stage under a canopy of towering river red gums, Riverboats is widely considered one of the most laid-back and family-friendly festivals on the summer calendar.
Just two and a half hours drive from Melbourne and located on the edge of the charming Echuca township, a host of accommodation and dining options are all within walking distance of the festival site.
Tickets on sale now at riverboatsmusic.com.au.
