The 2025 Hello Sunshine lineup is here as the festival turns up the heat for Melbourne and Gold Coast in 2025 with a barnstorming lineup.
Say hello to 2025 and get set to soak up some summer vibes; Melbourne’s biggest family-friendly music and food event, Hello Sunshine, will return next March for an unforgettable celebration of music, tasty treats and endless entertainment.
An all-ages event that caters to diehard music fans, parents, kids, foodies and everyone in between, Hello Sunshine’s 2025 edition features a bumper lineup for the ages, including performances from Stone Temple Pilots, Smash Mouth, Wolfmother, Kasey Chambers, Rogue Traders, Drapht, an extra special Bluey live show and meet and greet, Lenny Pearce and Whistle & Trick.
Hello Sunshine 2025
- Sat 1 March | Caribbean Gardens, Melbourne, VIC | All Ages
- Sat 8 March | Broadwater Parklands, Gold Coast, QLD | All Ages
Hello Sunshine lineup
- Stone Temple Pilots
- Smash Mouth
- Wolfmother
- Kasey Chambers
- Rogue Traders
- Drapht
- Bluey
- Lenny Pearce
- Whistle & Trick
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Following two successful years in Melbourne that saw over 10,000 punters each year enjoying live music, amusement park rides, markets and food stalls, next year’s Hello Sunshine will return to Victoria for a third time and will also debut in Australia’s Sunshine State. The event will kick off at Caribbean Gardens in Melbourne on Saturday 1 March 2025 before heading to the Gold Coast’s Broadwater Parklands on Saturday 8 March 2025.
Rock royalty will descend on Melbourne and the Gold Coast in 2025, with legendary California rockers Stone Temple Pilots set to headline both Hello Sunshine events. Formed in the late 80s, STP rose to fame with their 1992 debut album Core, which went 8x Platinum and won them a Grammy Award for the hit Plush. With eight studio albums and a legacy of global tours, Stone Temple Pilots will return to perform for Australian audiences for the first time in over two decades in 2025 as part of Hello Sunshine.
American rockers Smash Mouth are known for their sunny retro ska-soaked pop. Since their 1997 debut single Walkin’ on the Sun, they have achieved mainstream success with their 1999 album Astro Lounge, which featured the iconic track All Star. Smash Mouth most recently released their eighth studio album, Missile Toes, in 2023 and have toured extensively with artists including Macklemore, Spin Doctors, UB40 and Belinda Carlisle. “Australia has got to be one of the coolest places to play,” says Smash Mouth. “We are so excited to head back to Australia to perform at the Hello Sunshine Festival in March. It’s going to be amazing. Summertime! Outdoor Festival! Australia! Yes Please!”
Iconic Australian hard rockers Wolfmother will also be gracing Aussie festival stages once again. Known for their timeless rock’n’roll, Wolfmother has previously performed at major festivals such as Big Day Out, Reading and Leeds, and Lollapalooza. Since their formation in 2004, they have won a Grammy Award and three ARIA Awards, and they continue to fly the flag for Australian music.
One of the country’s most beloved country music artists, Kasey Chambers, will bring her heartfelt lyricism and world-class artistry to Hello Sunshine. Chambers, who has 14 ARIA Awards and was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2018, recently released the single Backbone (The Desert Child) and will release a new album Backbone on 4 October.
Blending pop and rock-influenced electronic dance, Australia’s Rogue Traders will dazzle Hello Sunshine crowds with their high-octane live show. The band released their first new music in over a decade in 2023 with the track To the Disco. “The Hello Sunshine Festival this March is looking AMAZING – and we are so excited to have been asked to join the lineup!” says the band.
Renowned Perth hip hop artist Drapht, known for his energetic live performances, will also be joining the lineup. Drapht, who has two ARIA Awards and a history of collaborations with fellow Aussie icons, is excited to perform at Hello Sunshine for the first time.
Bluey, the global Australian cartoon phenomenon, will offer young audiences a chance to meet and interact with their favourite characters and enjoy a special live show. This is a must-see for both kids and the young at heart.
Multi-platinum and ARIA-nominated artist Lenny Pearce, known for his work with Janet Jackson, One Direction and Pitbull, will bring his high-energy performance to the festival. “I’m so keen to play at Hello Sunshine for all the families who party together,” shares Pearce.
Comprising childhood friends Esther Holt and Maddy Kelly, Whistle & Trick are one of Melbourne’s leading kids bands. They will perform at Hello Sunshine with their engaging music designed to spark imaginations. “We are super excited to be playing at the Hello Sunshine festival coming up in Melbourne and the Gold Coast in March,” says the duo.
Hello Sunshine 2025 will once again be held at Caribbean Gardens in Melbourne’s east and will make its debut at Broadwater Parklands on the Gold Coast. Both locations offer picturesque outdoor settings perfect for this family-friendly festival.
Tickets available from www.hellosunshinefest.com.au.
