Culmination gig. The hectic year can finally rest and begin the wind-down around the shady and cool late dry season of the Tar Tree Stage, as we showcase the essence of the Far Far North. It will be small and cosy, comfy and chilled (and who knows what else). We are really excited about this! Getting flashbacks already of the original BMUP all those years ago.

The Mareeba Rodeo Arena (also known as Kerribee Park) is the proud home of Savannah in the Round. It’s located just 7km from the centre of Mareeba in the Cairns Hinterland on State Route 27 - the main north/west road to the Gulf Country, and the start of the world famous 3,700-kilometre road trip across the top of Australia from Cairns to Broome, Savannah Way. The event takes place 66km from Cairns Airport, or about an hour’s drive.

Savannah in the Round is unlike any other festival. Your festival armband gives you admission to the festival precinct and your designated seating area (whether general admission or grandstand seating). You are free to move around the festival precinct, including a front of stage area to enjoy the Cape Stage performances. The Cape Stage operates between 4.40pm and 11.30pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Savannah in the Round will also program three support stages; the Big Top Music Hall, the Bull Bar, and the Backyard Stage – each of which operates across the day from mid morning, and after the Cape Stage until late.

Savannah in the Round offers campgrounds adjacent to the festival site, 24/7 security, medical support, and toilet/shower facilities. Additionally, your camping armband gives you access to a free shuttle bus service between the Mareeba Rodeo Arena (the festival site) and the Mareeba town centre from Thursday to Sunday (inclusive).

The Wolvi Stomp is a 3-day blues and roots music and camping festival located at the historic Wolvi Hall, in the Cooloola hinterland. This little gem is limited to 250 tickets, offering an intimate boutique festival experience with Australia’s best, original blues and roots artists. All thrillers, no fillers. The Wolvi Hall provides an all-weather venue, while the beautiful grounds around the hall provide off-grid camping within meters of the entertainment. This year’s line-up is extra special: the Wolvi Hall is turning 100 years old so we are putting on a massive weekend of entertainment to celebrate.

It is our absolute pleasure to present the 2026 Wolvi Stomp lineup: Jeff Lang, Frank Sultana, 8 Ball Aitken Band, The Urban Chiefs, Darren Jack V8 Blues Trio, Z-Star Muthaship, Gwyn Ashton, David Flower Band, Karl S. Williams, L.R. Marsh, Taya Chani, Dean Haitani, LiNi, Sonny James, TJ and Woody, RebelQuin, Yazmindi Band, Karen Thomsen, Cosmic Crumb.

In addition to our regular timetable, we are adding a Sunday afternoon 100 Yr Birthday Celebration after-party in the courtyard, featuring some local artists from the Gympie region and an acoustic jam session. This is our birthday gift to you and to our community who have supported the Wolvi Stomp over the past nine years.