Bluesfest Reveals Initial Final Lineup: Crowded House, Neal Francis, Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram & More

After revealing 2025 will mark the end of Byron Bay Bluesfest last week, organizers of the famed Australian festival started rolling out the final lineup. Crowded House, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram and Neal Francis are among the artists from around the world set to perform at Byron Events Farm near Byron Bay, Australia from April 17 – 20, 2025.

Gary Clark Jr., Allison Russell, Here Come the Mummies, The California Honeydrops and Marc Broussard are also headed down under for the last Bluesfest. Other acts aboard include Australia’s own Vance Joy, Ocean Alley, Tones and I and Brad Cox as well as Allison Russell of Montreal and Cuban sensation Cimafunk.

“As we prepare for the final chapter of Bluesfest in 2025, I am profoundly moved by the outpouring of support from thousands in our community, along with the many artists and their management eager to be part of our farewell edition. Thank you all for your heartfelt messages and expressions of solidarity,” wrote festival director Peter Noble.

“We’re thrilled to unveil the first wave of artists for our grand finale. This lineup, meticulously curated to honour Bluesfest’s rich legacy, features a dynamic mix of legendary and cutting-edge performers. This announcement marks just the beginning. Our second lineup is well and truly in the works and the reveal is on the horizon, promising to further enhance what is set to be an epic farewell,” added Noble.

Check out the initial 2025 Byron Bay Bluesfest lineup and more info below.