US Rapper Denzel Curry and Swedish Chart-Topper Galantis Join BASSINTHEGRASS 2026
The Northern Territory’s biggest festival returns in May.
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The Northern Territory’s biggest music festival, BASSINTHEGRASS, returns to Darwin’s Mindil Beach on Saturday 16 May 2026, with an absolutely stacked lineup.
After the initial lineup announcement, organisers have revealed a wave of new international and national acts taking to the stage over the day, with American rapper Denzel Curry and Swedish electronic act Galantis added to the bill.
If that’s not enough to get you excited, Melbourne bogan punk outfit Playlunch, electronic DJ Ninajirachi, hip hop artist Kobie Dee and rockabilly‑punk legends The Living End are all performing at this year’s event.
The Living End lead singer Chris Cheney said the band was excited to be heading back to the Top End.
“Can’t believe it’s been 12 years since the last time we played BASSINTHEGRASS, can’t wait to come back and blast through some tracks from our brand-new album I Only Trust Rock n Roll along with all the old faves, see yas soon Darwin,” said Cheney.
This year’s festival features more than 20 artists performing across multiple stages at Darwin’s Mindil Beach, with general admission tickets currently $135 for a limited time, before increasing to $155. For tickets and the full lineup, visit bassinthegrass.com.au.
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Presented by Tourism and Events NT, BASSINTHEGRASS continues to be a major force in the Australian festival scene. For more than two decades its been a world-class event celebrating Territory talent alongside some of the biggest names in music, both nationally and internationally.
Tourism and Events NT CEO Suzana Bishop said there’s never been a better time to visit Darwin and experience the Territory’s biggest and best music festival, BASSINTHEGRASS.
“BASSINTHEGRASS truly is an incredible day of live music and a major drawcard for visitors right across the Territory and Australia. And, with the AFL match between the Gold Coast SUNS and Port Adelaide taking place in Darwin on Friday 15 May, it’s the perfect opportunity for visitors to book their trip to the Top End and experience a professional sporting match plus some of the world’s best music acts, all in one weekend,” says Bishop.
BASSINTHEGRASS returns to Darwin’s Mindil Beach on Saturday 16 May 2026. For lineup and ticketing information, visit bassinthegrass.com.au.
Bassinthegrass 2026 Date and Lineup
Saturday 16 May – Mindil Beach, Darwin, NT
Anna Lunoe
Ayybo (USA)
B2b
Ball Park Music
Denzel Curry (USA)
Galantis (Sweden)
G Flip
In Hearts Wake
Jessb (NZ)
Kita Alexander
Kobie Dee
Mallrat
Maple’s Pet Dinosaur
Morty (UK)
Nina Las Vegas
Ninajirachi
Oktae (Korea)
Peking Duk
Playlunch
Teen Jesus And The Jean Teasers
The Living End
The Teskey Brothers
Venjent (UK)
