Get ready to rock at EKKA After Dark at The Tivoli
The first-ever offsite Ekka Concert featuring country superstar Casey Barnes with a huge line-up of special guests.
Celebrate 150 years of Ekka at The Tivoli
Tuesday, 11 August, 6pm–11pm.
Casey Barnes - Made for This Tour
Plus, special guests: Jarrad Wrigley, Beau Shearer, Charli Barnes (solo debut) & DJ Desert Rose
$69 bundle = Ekka Any Day Twilight Ticket + Ekka After Dark concert ticket
Ekka from 4pm → then head to The Tivoli for the main event - Or do Ekka on a different night!
Award-winning Australian country star Casey Barnes will bring his electrifying Made For This Tour to The Tivoli, for a special performance celebrating new music alongside the hits that have made him one of the country's most in-demand live acts. Known for his high-energy shows and radio-friendly country-rock style, Barnes has racked up ARIA and Golden Guitar awards, multiple #1 singles, and millions of streams worldwide.
From breakout tracks like God Took His Time On You and Summer Nights to songs from his latest releases, this show promises big hooks, heartfelt moments and a crowd-ready atmosphere that suits the Tanks perfectly. Barnes has built a reputation touring nationally and internationally, performing at major festivals and selling out headline shows across Australia.
Casey will be joined by a huge line-up of special guests including 2025 EKKA Country Music Showdown & 2026 Toyota Star Maker winner, Jarrad Wrigley. Jarrad’s high-energy country twang and heartfelt ballads are helping him win audiences wherever he goes.
Northern NSW based emerging singer-songwriter, Beau Shearer made a huge impact when he appeared on The Voice in 2024 and he continues to grow rapidly with his soulful country-folk style. With new music in the works, Beau’s name is on everyone’s ‘artists to watch’ list.
Charli Barnes (Casey’s daughter) will make her solo debut at EKKA After Dark. Charli first joined her dad on stage at the Gympie Muster in 2025, performing a stunning cover of Chappell Roan’s ‘Pink Pony Club’ on the Muster main stage. The video from that performance was a viral sensation, and fans have asked ever since when Charli will be joining Casey again.
Keeping the vibes rolling will be DJ Desert Rose, spinning country bangers throughout the night.
