Queenscliff Music Festival 2026 Unveils Comedy Program

Queenscliff Music Festival organisers have revealed the 2026 comedy and DJ lineup, alongside an impressive kids & arts program.

Leading the comedy program is Australian comedy royalty, Denise Scott AM, one of the country's most celebrated stand-ups. She is joined by multi-award-winning musical comedian Gillian Cosgriff, Sri Lankan-Australian comic Suren Jayemanne, comedian, actor and writer Damian Callinan, co-producer of The Merger Nat Harris and Tarsh Jago.

The DJ lineup at this year's festival features Melbourne Afro-hip-hop collective Cool Out Sun DJ’s, Vince Peach, Fee B-Squared, Joey Lightbulb, Dangerboots and Rob Major, while two of Queenscliff's most beloved live music experiences, the Peninsula Princess Ferry and iconic Blues Train return.

The kids and arts program includes performances by The Listies and Zindzi & the Zillionaires, with plenty of fun to be had with the Playable Streets, Chorus Club, Guru Dudu Silent Disco, Krazy Koala Puppet Show, Bebop Circus and the Giant Seagulls.

For those that love music, the bill is absolutely stacked, with Matt Corby, Baker Boy, Kate Miller-Heidke, Peter Garrett & the Alter Egos, Meg Mac, Lime Cordiale, Magic Dirt, Kitty, Daisy & Lewis, Tim Rogers, The Bamboos and more playing this year's event.

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

READ MORE: Port Fairy Folk Festival Adds More Names To 2027 Lineup

"What makes QMF so special is that you never quite know where the weekend is going to take you," says Queenscliff Music Festival Director Claire Stickland.

"You might start your morning with Yoga & Live Music, find yourself laughing with a comedian, cruising the bay with live music, join a pub choir session with Chorus Club and then be standing in front of an incredible headline act on main stage that night. The music, comedy, family and arts program, unique venues and experiences all come together to create something that feels distinctly Queenscliff.

"This final artist announcement adds another layer to what is shaping up to be a very special weekend, and we can’t wait to share it with our audience."

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.