Meatstock 2025 is bigger and better than ever, returning with a fun-filled sensory explosion to Sydney on Fri 9 May to Sunday 11 May! Set across three huge days celebrating the best of barbecue culture, live music and unforgettable good times.

The Jack Daniel's live stage features Hip-Hop royality alongside some of Australia's finest music talent! Friday kicks off with performances from Bliss n Eso, Illy, Hot Potato Band and Little Green. On Saturday Furnace & The Fundamenals, 19-Twenty, and Andy Golledge Band - will rock the stage, joined by The Beefs, Large Mirage, Chaperone and The Sweet Jelly Rolls. Sunday features the high octane band Bullhorn, joined by Frank Sultana, Minnie Marks, Chaperone and Alvarez & Rollan.

In the BBQ pit yard, national and international teams will battle it out in the Heat Beads BBQ Wars, vying for the title of best in their specific protein category. Meanwhile, the butchers will showcase their skills in the meat-filled showdown, the Butcher Wars.

The competition never stops at Meatstock! Don't miss the infamous Better Beer Dad Bod Contest, the Beard and Mo Wars, or the always-exciting Australia's Strongest Man and Woman competition. From muscle-popping Arm Battles to the crowd-favorite Sausage Sizzle Throwdown, there's action at every turn.

Need a break from the heat of competition? Check out the Rod+Custom Rumble, featuring some of the country's most impressive veichles. Explore the extensive BBQ expo to find everything you need to enhance your at-home barbecue setup or even get inked at the on-site tattoo station.

After a hugely successful inaugural year in New Zealand, Fire Kitchen is now in Sydney! Some of the world's best Pitmasters will serve barbecue-tasting dishes, all cooked over live fire. Fire Kitchen features one of the world's most preeminent live fire chefs from around the world.

As the sun sets, get ready for an epic fire show that will light up the night. Meatstock is the ultimate celebration of barbecue culture and a carnivore's dream! Don't miss out on Australia's biggest barbecue and music festival.

Tickets are on sale Thu 26 Sep at 8am AEST. 

Not in Sydney? Check out the already-announced lineups for Hamilton, Toowoomba and Bendigo.

Meatstock - The Music and Barbecue Festival 2025

Sydney | Fri 9 May - Sun 11 May 2025 | Sydney Showgrounds, NSW

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