Howlin' Country is a one day, all-ages Country Music Festival coming to Newcastle Foreshore on Saturday 15th February.

ALL TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED USING ZIP PAY, AS A PAYMENT PLAN. Howlin Express (BYO Camp Chair): Access to the dedicated premium seated area closest to the stage. Dedicated venue entry and bar lane. Look for signage when entering and inside the event. BYO Camp Chair. Sealed Snacks & Water able to be brought into the site. General Admission (BYO Camp Chair): Normal event entry. You will be given an allocated seat in GA Seated Zone when you arrive. BYO Camp Chair. Sealed Snacks & Water able to be brought into the site. General Admission (STANDING ONLY): Normal event entry. Due to space you will NOT be able to bring a chair into the event with this ticket type. Sealed Snacks & Water able to be brought into the site.

Yes! Howlin Country is an all ages event. The parent/legal guardian (aged 25 years or older) must stay with the minor at all times. A mobile number will be written on the minor’s wristband. We’ve taken the time to listen and reassess our ticketing policy for children, and we’re pleased to announce an update to make the experience more accommodating for families. Ticketing Policy: Infants who are small enough to be worn in a chest carrier, held, or can sit on your lap for the duration of the event DO NOT require a ticket. Children who will need their own chair or are big enough to sit independently WILL require a ticket. If you’ve already purchased a ticket for a small infant who doesn’t require one, please contact us at info@howlin.country, and we’ll assist you. Thank you for your understanding and support as we work to create a safe & enjoyable event for everyone. We can’t wait to welcome you to Howlin’ Country on February 15th! + Seating Area Reminder: To provide a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all ticket holders, we remind attendees that the seating area is limited in capacity. As such, every person bringing a chair will need to hold a Seated General Admission (GA) or Howlin’ Express ticket to ensure fairness and accessibility for everyone.

Please head to our page: https://www.howlin.country/whattobring to find out what you can/can't bring depending on your ticket type!

What you can bring in depends on your ticket-type, please check here: https://www.howlin.country/whattobring Eskys (small cooler bags are allowed). Alcohol or other drinks (you may not bring in or leave with any alcohol). Aerosol cans. Cameras (no professional standard or video cameras). Glass, flasks, thermoses. Metal cutlery, scissors, or knives. Picnic blankets or rugs. Low back (low to the ground) chairs. Selfie sticks. Umbrellas, marquees, or shade tents. Weapons or items deemed unsafe. Any other objects considered dangerous or capable of causing a public nuisance. Steel Cap Boots. Ice

Sorry to hear you can't make it! You are more than welcome to re-sell your ticket to a friend or family member via Oztix with no name-change fee required. Alternatively Tixel is an official re-sale partner of the festival - https://tixel.com/au/music-tickets/2025/02/15/howlin-country

Tickets must be purchased online prior to the event and will be sent via email. One box office will be near the main entrance for hard copy ticket requests via Oztix.

Selling your ticket? No need for a name change! If you're over 18, just bring along your ID to ensure you get an 18+ wristband.

This is a fully catered venue with various bar and food options. Free drinking water is available at our water stations. Patrons may bring empty water bottles (no glass). You may bring a small quantity of your own sealed food/snacks in a cooler bag or small picnic basket. Sealed plastic bottles of water are allowed (no cans or glass).

Small cooler bags or small soft-body eskys the size of an A4 piece of paper are allowed, no hard/plastic eskys.

No - BYO alcohol is not permitted at this event.

Yes, there will be free water stations around the site and at all bars. You can bring in your own SEALED water bottles.

Please see our Playing Times here: https://www.howlin.country/settimes-map Gates open at 1pm for Howlin' Express & GA Seated Ticketholders. Gates open at 2 PM for General Admission.

Seating is NOT provided for ANY ticket category. Howlin' Express and GA Seated Ticketholders will need to bring their own (BYO) camp chair as their seating. No picnic rugs or blankets/rugs please.

Smoking is prohibited in all parts of the venue except designated smoking areas (including e-cigarettes). Please keep an eye out for our festival map to see smoking areas. This will be announced closer to the event.

The concert will proceed rain or shine. Only exceptionally severe weather will affect the performance. Updates will be provided to ticket holders if required.

Gates open at 1pm for Howlin' Express & GA Seated Ticketholders. Gates open at 2 PM for General Admission.

The festival gates will be open from 1pm (for Howlin Express + GA Seated) and 2pm for all General Admission Standing. Our gates will remain open until 9:30pm. Patrons are welcome to venture into the festival at anytime from gates opening. A reminder that seated tickets are first in best dressed when it comes to the optimal view of the stage!

The standing area will be in front of the stage and throughout the area of the festival.

Howlin' Country will not be doing Pass Outs.

Please see our TRANSPORT Page here for more info: https://www.howlin.country/transport

Please see our Event Map for parking locations here: https://www.howlin.country/settimes-map Please check out our Transport Page for more information here: https://www.howlin.country/transport

We will have a limited amount of accessible parking spots at Howlin' Country. Accessible parking is not always assured. Alternatives will be provided if parking is unavailable close to the gates. Traffic management will direct accessible permit holders.

Howlin is an outdoor concert site with predominantly flat grass parkland. Some areas may be soft and boggy. An accessible viewing area will be available. Being accompanied by a carer/companion card user is recommended. Support staff will assist on show day.

We will have a limited amount of accessible parking spots at Howlin' Country. Accessible parking is not always assured. Alternatives will be provided if parking is unavailable close to the gates. Traffic management will direct accessible permit holders.

Pets are not permitted, except for registered assistance animals. Contact us via info@howlin.country with documentation for permission before the event.

We promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, and strive for a safe environment. We take bad behaviour seriously. Bullying, fighting, inappropriate touching, throwing items, or verbal abuse will not be tolerated. Security staff will be vigilant to ensure patron safety.

There is a zero-tolerance policy for illegal substances and underage drinking. Offenders will be escorted out and handed to police. Undercover officers may be present.

Expect delays when leaving the venue if driving. Please be patient and respectful of neighbours.

Email us at: info@howlin.country