The Long Sunset 2023

Overview

It was named one of the best places in the world to visit in 2022, and it isn't short on reasons to stop by whenever you like. Back in 2022, however, the Scenic Rim region gave music fans a hefty piece of motivation to make the trip. That's when it debuted the state's newest fest, aka The Long Sunset — and the event is returning in 2023.

On Saturday, April 29, the music and camping festival will sprawl across Elysian Fields in Canungra — and it'll make the most of its almost 500-acre location. Listening to live tunes may be the main drawcard, as well as bunking down for the night both before and afterwards, but this fest also fills its sprawling venue with other highlights. Think: wine tastings, celebrating local artists and artisans, and a range of homegrown food options.

On the bill for 2023: Lime Cordiale, Winston Surfshirt, Hatchie and Sycco, as well as Tia Gostelow, Peach Fur, bella amor, Baby Cool and Luke Brazier. If you're camping or glamping — which gives you access from Friday, April 28–Monday, May 1 — there's also a Friday-night campfire session with Laura Frank, Seasoning and The Inadequates.

Yes, as the name suggests, you can expect quite the dazzling display as day turns to night — with sunset at Elysian Fields seeing beams of light flicker over from the region's surrounding mountain ranges.

The Long Sunset forms part of the also-returning Queensland Music Trails, which is all about spreading tunes and tourists across the Sunshine State.

Images: Mitch Lowe.