Queenscliff Music Festival 2026 Reveals Third Wave Of Artists

The lineup for Queenscliff Music Festival 2026 continues to grow, with the festival announcing a slew of new additions.

Psych-rockers Babe Rainbow, Sydney singer-songwriter Merpie, pub rockers The Pretty Littles, soulful indie outfit Velvet Bloom and the genre-defying ensemble Ukelele Death Squad will be performing at the Victorian festival in the historic seaside town of Queenscliff from Friday 27 to Sunday 29 November.

Plenty of emerging and local artists have also been announced, including Jack Meredith, Savage Honey, Mika James, Harriet Wrath and more.

They join an already stacked bill that includes ARIA Award winner Matt Corby, London siblings Kitty Daisy & Lewis, 2019 Eurovision contestant Kate Miller-Heidke, You Am I frontman Tim Rogers, dreamy folk duo The Maes, funk outfit The Bamboos, indie favs Lime Cordiale, Papua New Guinean, Gunditjmara and Torres Strait Islander Kaiit and the legendary Peter Garrett, who is performing with the Alter Egos.

"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," says Festival Director Claire Stickland.

"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."

Tickets are on sale now via qmf.net.au.

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Taking place across the last weekend of November from Friday 27 to Sunday 29, Queenscliff Music Festival is a celebration of live music, art and community on the east coast.

Regularly drawing over 100,000 punters each year, more than 70 artists will make up this year's lineup, alongside a great selection of local food and drink stalls and immersive arts experiences.

Founded in 1997, Queenscliff is a family-friendly event, with attendees encouraged to explore the nearby 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.

"We're incredibly excited to share the first wave of artists joining us at the 2026 Queenscliff Music Festival," says Stickland.

"This year's lineup reflects everything we love about QMF - celebrated Australian artists, exciting new discoveries and a program designed to bring people together through unforgettable live music and shared experiences."

Queenscliff Music Festival 2026 takes place from Friday 27 to Sunday 29 November across the seaside town of Queenscliff. Ticketing and lineup information is available at qmf.net.au.