The lineup for Queenscliff Music Festival 2026 has grown again, with organisers unveiling a third wave of artists that adds another 19 acts to an already expansive bill. Returning to the Bellarine Peninsula from 27 to 29 November, the festival continues to blend established Australian names with emerging talent, reinforcing its reputation as one of the country’s most eclectic and community-driven music events.
Leading the latest announcement are Babe Rainbow, whose laid-back psychedelic rock has carried them from Byron Bay to international stages, alongside Melbourne favourites The Pretty Littles, whose unvarnished songwriting and energetic live shows have earned them a devoted following. Joining them are the irrepressible Ukulele Death Squad, bringing their genre-hopping theatricality, while Merpire arrives fresh from the success of her acclaimed second album MILK POOL.
The new additions also include Velvet Bloom, whose soulful blend of jazz and neo-soul continues to attract attention, and Candice Lorrae, who brings songs from her forthcoming solo work Paperbark & Lilies, drawing together country, soul and dream-pop with stories grounded in family and Country.
Queenscliff’s commitment to supporting emerging artists also remains central to the festival’s identity. Through its partnership with the Port Fairy Folk Festival, Bonnie Jackson and Harriet Wraith join the lineup as graduates of the Future Folk initiative, while Alaska, winner of the 2025 Queenscliff Music Festival Busking Competition, earns her place after impressing audiences with intimate songwriting and understated performances.
They join a bill already featuring 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, making this one of the festival’s strongest lineups to date.
Beyond the music, organisers have also promised the return of Queenscliff’s signature atmosphere, with local food and drink, immersive arts programming and the coastal experiences that have long distinguished the festival from its larger counterparts. With another announcement still to come, the 2026 edition continues to shape up as one of the standout weekends on Australia’s festival calendar.
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