Matt Corby, Kitty Daisy & Lewis, Tim Rogers, The Bamboos and Kaiit lead the second wave of artists joining Peter Garrett & the Alter Egos, Baker Boy, Kate Miller-Heidke, Meg Mac, Mia Dyson, Lime Cordiale, Magic Dirt and others at the Queenscliff Music Festival, 27 – 29 November 2026
Queenscliff Music Festival today unveiled 18 new acts to an already stacked bill for the beloved coastal festival, held on Wadawurrung Country from 27 – 29 November.
Leading the charge is Matt Corby, the ARIA Award-winning voice behind ‘Brother’ and ‘Resolution’, touring his fourth studio album Tragic Magic, featuring his iconic liquid basslines, soaring falsetto and ever more sophisticated soul.
He’s joined by London siblings Kitty Daisy & Lewis, whose instrument-swapping live shows and eclectic mix of R&B, blues, soul, country, jazz and ska have sold over a quarter of a million albums and won fans from Amy Winehouse to David Lynch.
Australian rock royalty, You Am I frontman, ARIA Award winner and owner of three consecutive number one albums, Tim Rogers brings his wit, swagger and songbook to the coast; while The Bamboos, Australia’s kings and queens of funk and soul, are guaranteed to get the whole foreshore moving with 25 years of fat grooves and razor-tight horns.
Rounding out the headline additions is Kaiit, the ARIA Award-winning neo-soul star of Papua New Guinean, Gunditjmara and Torres Strait Islander heritage, whose honeyed vocals and genre-blurring sound have won fans around the world.
Queenscliff Music Festival Director Claire Stickland, said;
“Looking at this lineup now, it’s hard not to get excited. It’s shaping up to be one of those weekends where you’ll get to catch an act you love, leave with a new favourite and create fond memories.
The best festival memories are rarely the ones you plan for, they’re the artist you stumble across, the song you didn’t know you’d love, the people you shared it with. This announcement is full of those possibilities.”
ALSO JOINING THE 2026 LINEUP:
- A.C Saunders – Captivating indie-folk songwriter with angelic melodies
- Azure Ryder – Sydney songwriter, weaving dreamy folk-pop with soaring vocals
- Cam Walter Blues – Gritty Delta blues, boogie and old-school rock ‘n’ roll
- Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird – Melbourne’s cinematic indie-rock romantics
- Docker River Band – Desert reggae from Kaltukatjara, sung in Pitjantjatjara and English
- FARAH – Geelong based soul singer, known for her raw, emotionally resonant tunes
- Immy Owusu – Ghanaian-Australian psych-rock party starter
- Jesse Valach & The Testaments – Fiery blues, soul and southern gospel
- Kerryn Fields – New Zealand / Australian Award-winning folk storyteller with wit and heart
- Liv Cartledge – Gut-punching folk-rock Australiana from Victoria’s High Country
- Midnight Chicken – Newcastle’s wild and wonderful bluegrass five-piece
- Oscar LaDell – Velvet-voiced soul and blues singer, songwriter and guitarist
THE CURRENT 2026 QUEENSCLIFF MUSIC FESTIVAL LINEUP INCLUDES:
(Alphabetical Order)
A.C Saunders | Azure Ryder | Baker Boy | The Bamboos | Cam Walter Blues |
Charley Castle & the Boys in the Well | Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird | Docker River Band | FARAH | The Gnomes | Hussy Hicks | Immy Owusu | Jesse Valach & The Testaments | Jordie Lane | Kaiit | Kate Miller-Heidke | Kerryn Fields | Kitty Daisy & Lewis | Lime Cordiale | Liv Cartledge | The Maes | Magic Dirt | Matt Corby | Meg Mac | Mia Dyson | Midnight Chicken | Oscar LaDell | Owelu Dreamhouse | Peter Garrett & the Alter Egos | Rupert Bullard | Steph Strings | Sunday Lemonade | Tim Rogers | Willie J’s 6V6s
Plus, for Kids: 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
3 Day Adult – $305
3 Day Accompanied Youth 14-17 – $149
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
CLICK HERE FOR FESTIVAL TICKETS + CAMPING INFO
