Party in the Paddock Reveals 2026 Set Times and triple j Unearthed Winner
This year’s festival features performances from Ocean Alley, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, The Veronicas, The Temper Trap, Mallrat and many more.
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The countdown to this year’s edition of Tasmania’s annual Party in the Paddock has gone into overdrive, with organisers revealing artist set times and the winner of the triple j Unearthed Party in the Paddock competition.
Those keen on checking out the set times can do so via the official Party in the Paddock app, which is available to download for both iPhone and Android users, or check them out below.
Returning to Quercus Park on the banks of the Tilapangka/Liffey River in Lutruwita/Tasmania from Thursday 5 to Sunday 8 February 2026, the festival is headlined by Aussie psych rockers Ocean Alley, UK singer-songwriter Sophie Ellis-Bextor and superstar pop duo The Veronicas.
Big name international acts taking to the stage over the festival include pop sensations Sofi Tukker, indie rocker Blondshell, UK singer-songwriter Billie Marten and Canadian artist Jade Lemac.
When it comes to the local contingent, Australia delivers as always, with the likes of The Temper Trap, Bad//Dreems, Flight Facilities, Peach PRC, Ball Park Music, The Pretures, Baker Boy and many more performing.
Limited tickets are still available at partyinthepaddockfestival.com.au.
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Along with sharing set times, organisers have revealed Tasmanian singer-songwriter Sam McMeekin as the winner of triple j Unearthed’s Party in the Paddock competition.
The announcement coincides with the release of the emerging talent’s sophomore EP, Amelioration, a 10-track project about love and loss that includes the singles ‘Mental’ and ‘Gazebo’.
“I am so incredibly thrilled to win the triple j Unearthed Party in the Paddock Competition!” says McMeekin. “It is an absolute dream to perform on this stage, and it feels so incredibly rewarding to share Amelioration on a stage of this magnitude after years of hard work. I cannot wait to share these songs live with fans old and new in such an incredible setting, and cannot thank Unearthed and PITP for the amazing opportunity!”
Party in the Paddock takes place at Quercus Park from Thursday 5 to Sunday 8 February 2026. Tickets on sale at partyinthepaddockfestival.com.au.
Party in the Paddock 2026 lineup
Ocean Alley, Sophie Ellis-Bextor (UK), The Veronicas, Sofi Tukker (USA), The Temper Trap, Flight Facilities, Peking Duk, Ball Park Music, Peach PRC, Mallrat, Genesis Owusu, Baby J, Blondshell (USA), Dune Rats, Billie Marten (UK), Baker Boy, Sons of the East, Old Mervs, In Hearts Wake, The Preatures, Ruby Fields, The Terrys, Stüm, Pretty Girl (DJ Set), Ben Lee, Keli Holiday, Mansionair, Redhook, Jade LeMac (CAN), Mia Wray, Bad//Dreems, Miss Kaninna, Harvey Sutherland, The Belair Lip Bombs, Rona, Kaiit, 3%, Torren Foot, Gut Health, Big Noter, Baalti (IND), Close Counters (DJ Set), BVT, The Pretty Littles, Sex Mask, Drifting Clouds, KSMBA, Denni, Hellcat Speedracer, Radium Dolls, Medhanit, Waxx Off, Bean Magazine, Gimmy, Marvell, O & The Mo, Lahgo, Piper Butcher, Suneden, Lennon Wells, Sunshine Brothers, Turtle Skull, Afrodisiac, Krystal Rivvers, Bonsai, The Wattles, Teens, Powderkeg, Nice House, Oscar O’Shea, L$F, Tony Velvet, DJ Dadbod, Dvrkworld, Tranquility Unknown, Dylan Boys, Holly.etc, Ekidna, Q.E., Rā Bellatrix, Hijvckd, Vivid, De Leon, Binga, Glass Media, OM3, Liam Johnston, Blush, Kate Rigby, Willtrax, Frogs in Suits, Track + Field, 2 Hot Bitche$$, Cosmic Cowgirl, and a yet-to-be-announced triple j Unearthed act.
