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Queenscliff Music Festival | 27–29 November 2026 | Wadawurrung Country, Queenscliff VIC
Queenscliff Music Festival has revealed its third wave of artists joining its 2026 lineup, adding 19 more names, including Babe Rainbow, The Pretty Littles, Merpire, Velvet Bloom, and the Ukelele Death Squad, to a program that keeps getting bigger ahead of the festival’s return to the Victorian coast from 27–29 November.
They join a 2026 festival already boasting Matt Corby, Baker Boy, Kate Miller-Heidke, Peter Garrett & the Alter Egos, Meg Mac, Lime Cordiale, Magic Dirt, Kitty, Daisy & Lewis, Tim Rogers and The Bamboos and so much more, making this one of the biggest and most exciting lineups to ever hit the Bellarine coast.
Add in to the mix a yet to be announced array of local food and drink suppliers, immersive arts experiences and all the quintessential Queenscliff Festival experiences down by station and on the harbour, and 2026 is shaping up to be one festival not to be missed.
Festival Director Claire Stickland, said;
“We’re getting closer to festival weekend, and the excitement is contagious. This latest announcement adds even more depth, energy and discovery to what’s shaping up to be a truly incredible program
“QMF has always celebrated artists who make you feel something. Whether they’re playing to a packed crowd or becoming someone’s new favourite, every act has earned its place on this lineup and we know audiences won’t just be entertained, they’ll be surprised, inspired and feel connected.”
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Byron Bay’s Babe Rainbow bring their sun-soaked boogie psychedelia to Queenscliff, all rolling grooves and salt-air optimism honed across seven albums and stages from Rainbow Bay to the world. They’re joined by Melbourne garage-rock favourites The Pretty Littles, whose unaltered accents, confession-booth honesty and big-hearted live shows have made them one of the country’s most loved bands in full flight, and Ukulele Death Squad, the award-winning, genre-defying collective whose shows aren’t so much performances as invitations to become the silliest, boldest version of yourself for one night only.
Merpire, the project of Naarm/Melbourne songwriter Rhiannon Atkinson-Howatt, arrives off the back of MILK POOL, an ARIA-charting second album of gritty dark-pop anthems that has won praise from triple j to BBC Radio 1 and NPR. Candice Lorrae, the Jawoyn and Torres Strait Islander songwriter, producer and one half of The Merindas, steps into a new solo chapter with songs from Paperbark & Lilies, weaving country, soul and dream-pop through stories of family and Country. Velvet Bloom accentuate announcement with the lush neo-soul that has made them one of Melbourne’s most exciting young outfits.
This announcement also shines a light on the next generation of emerging talent, through the festival’s ongoing partnership with Port Fairy Folk Festival, Bonnie Jackson and Harriet Wraith join the lineup as graduates of Port Fairy’s Future Folk initiative, while young indie-acoustic songwriter Alaska earned her place the hard way, taking out the 2025 Queenscliff Music Festival Busking Competition with her with raw, reflective lyrics and heartfelt vocals.
Also joining the 2026 lineup:
- De Porsal – Hailing from Torquay, punk to funk-infused psychedelic trailblazers.
- Bonnie Jackson – Victorian singer-songwriter weaving contemporary folk, indie pop and Australian storytelling
- Harriet Wrath – Offering an ever-evolving style of jazz-infused soul, folk, and rock adds a distinct touch to the world of music
- Jack Meredith – Bellarine-bred blues and folk songwriter and harmonica player, mentored by Chris Wilson
- Kyle Brew – Melbourne’s alt-country/folk singer who writes musical reflections of an older soul
- Mika James – The Vovos’ drummer steps out front with cinematic country and punk-infused blues
- Savage Honey – Surf Coast indie-rockers with classic rock swagger and anthemic choruses
- Small Town Romance – watertight folk-country harmonies carrying on the Slim Dusty and Joy McKean legacy
- Sweethearts – Geelong’s world-touring, all-female teenage soul and funk powerhouse
- Tom Harrington – award-winning indie-folk that tips its hat to trad folk and coastal country
- Wayne Jury – Geelong’s soul-drenched blues singer, songwriter and guitarist
- Plus, for Kids: The Listies – Australia’s award-winning kids’ comedy duo
The current 2026 Queenscliff Music Festival lineup includes:
(Alphabetical Order)
A.C Saunders | Alaska | Azure Ryder | Babe Rainbow | Baker Boy | The Bamboos | Bonnie Jackson | Cam Walter Blues | Candice Lorrae | Charley Castle & the Boys in the Well | Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird | De Porsal | Docker River Band | FARAH | The Gnomes | Harriet Wrath | Hussy Hicks | Immy Owusu | Jack Meredith | Jesse Valach & The Testaments | Jordie Lane |Kaiit |Kate Miller-Heidke | Kerryn Fields | Kitty, Daisy & Lewis | Kyle Brew | Lime Cordiale | Liv Cartledge | Magic Dirt | The Maes | Matt Corby | Meg Mac | Merpire | Mia Dyson | Midnight Chicken | Mika James | Oscar LaDell | Owelu Dreamhouse | Peter Garrett & the Alter Egos | The Pretty Littles | Rupert Bullard | Savage Honey | Small Town Romance | Steph Strings | Sunday Lemonade | Sweethearts | Tim Rogers | Tom Harrington | Ukelele Death Squad | Velvet Bloom | Wayne Jury | Willie J’s 6V6s
Plus, for Kids: The Listies | Zindzi & the Zillionaires
Held on the last weekend of November, Queenscliff Music Festival draws over 10,000 music lovers each year for a weekend of discovery, celebration and coastal charm. Audiences can enjoy the best in Australian live music, with over 70 artists, alongside local food and drink, immersive arts experiences and the vibrant creativity of the Queenscliff community.
The festival’s coastal setting, framed by ancient cypress trees and sweeping views of Port Phillip Bay, makes it unlike any other in the country. Festivalgoers can wander the foreshore, indulge in the Bellarine’s renowned food and wine scene, camp beneath the stars, or simply soak in the atmosphere with thousands of like-minded souls.
Since its founding in 1997, Queenscliff Music Festival has celebrated the region’s vibrant creative spirit, powered by a dedicated team of professionals and more than 500 volunteers. Today, the festival features a dedicated kids’ area, family-friendly programming and caters to audiences of all ages. For outdoor lovers, camping is just a short stroll from the main site, with hire-a-tent options available for a relaxed, hassle-free experience.
2026 1st RELEASE TICKETS ON SALE NOW – Single-day tickets now on sale.
3 Day Adult – $305
3 Day Accompanied Youth 14-17 – $149
Single Days – $109 – $145
Children 1-13 – $35 (sold in conjunction with an adult ticket)
QMF Camping – $35 for 3 nights (per person), children camp free
Rent A Tent – from $460 for 3 nights
