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Beloved electronic music festival Electric Island has confirmed the headliners and dates for its 2026 series, unveiling a standout new edition to be led by EDM heavyweights Armand Van Helden and Above & Beyond. Spanning three states and five open-air shows, Electric Island will transform some of Australia’s most picturesque beaches into dance-floor paradises.
The UK’s renowned pop music celebration, MIGHTY HOOPLA, is officially coming to Australia for the very first time! Taking place on Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach on Saturday the 21st of February 2026, MIGHTY HOOPLA SYDNEY promises an explosion of culture, fierce performances and unapologetic pop brilliance. The festival will bring its trademark mix of music, mischief and mayhem that has made it a cult phenomenon in London.
Our favourite bush bash events have confirmed their return in 2026, with the Birdsville Big Red Bash returning to the Simpson Desert from the 7th - 9th of July, while the Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash will light up the outback from the 20th - 22nd of August, with both events unveiling star-studded Australian line-ups that punters are going to love.
Get ready to Get Folk’d with the Get Folk’d Festival set to hit the Perricoota Station on Friday the 8th of November, bringing an all-Australian indie-folk lineup that includes Kim Churchill, The Wildlings, Jack Raymond, Kane Vincent, Tom Harrington, JC and The Tree, and Saije to the historic Echuca Moama region.
AO LIVE the only music series held at a Grand Slam, returns bigger than ever in 2026. Blending the thrill of sport and live music for an unforgettable summer experience, the John Cain Arena stage will host some of the most globally renowned artists ever to perform at AO LIVE, including The Kid LAROI, Peggy Gou, Spacey Jane, The Veronicas, and Sofi Tukker, with more exciting acts still to be announced.