Queenscliff Music Festival 2026 headlined by Baker Boy, Kate Miller-Heidke, Peter Garrett And Lime Cordiale

Queenscliff Music Festival, hosted on Wadawurrung Country in the historic Victorian seaside town of Queenscliff, is thrilled to announce its first wave of artists for 2026.

Just 90 minutes from Melbourne and 35km from Geelong, Queenscliff Music Festival returns from 27 – 29 November with a headline lineup that reads like a love letter to Australian music: Baker Boy, Kate Miller-Heidke, Meg Mac, Mia Dyson, Lime Cordiale, Peter Garrett & the Alter Egos, Magic Dirt, and more.

After a surprise, unscripted appearance at the 2025 festival, the Young Australian of the Year, five-time ARIA Award-winning Yolngu rapper and dancer Baker Boy makes his return to Queenscliff. Hot off the heels of the release of his second studio album Djandjay, Baker Boy will ensure Queenscliff 2026 is a celebrated experience not to be missed.

Also making her return to Queenscliff Music Festival is Kate Miller-Heidke, one of Australia’s most remarkable voices; the operatically trained pop visionary has five top ten albums to her name and represented Australia at Eurovision in 2019. Meg Mac, armed with a rich, soulful voice and her joyful new album It’s My Party, is set to bring raw emotion and soaring melodies to the Queenscliff stage for the first time.

Returning to Queenscliff for the first time in a decade is one of Australia’s most prominent living musicians, activist, former politician and legendary Midnight Oil frontman, Peter Garrett & the Alter Egos will traverse a set spanning five decades of iconic Australian music, from thunderous Oils anthems to Garrett’s acclaimed solo work.

One of Australia’s most loved and critically acclaimed acts Lime Cordiale will make their official QMF debut, as they deliver a notoriously raucous, joy-filled live show off the back of their five platinum singles and a #1 album. Multiple ARIA, APRA and J Award-winner and named one of Australia’s top 25 guitarists of all time, Mia Dyson’s blues-inflected rock has seen her share stages with Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt and Stevie Nicks.

The Geelong-born noise-rock icons Magic Dirt return to the Bellarine Peninsula with all the visceral power and raw energy that made them one of the most vital acts to emerge from the Australian alternative scene.

Also announced today is:

Charley Castle & the Boys in the Well — Award-winning Australian newgrass with infectious harmonies and holler-inducing energy.
The Gnomes — Frankston’s finest, internationally acclaimed, hook-heavy garage and power pop group.
Hussy Hicks — ARIA #1 blues duo with soaring vocals, extraordinary guitar that’s seen them tour the world.
Jordie Lane — Melbourne-born, Nashville-based raconteur and roots troubadour of rare wit.
The Maes — The beloved Victorian sisterly duo weaving spine-tingling folk harmonies across four acclaimed albums.
Owelu Dreamhouse — Melbourne’s cinematic blend of Afrobeat, psychedelia and soul.
Rupert Bullard — Tasmanian teen folk prodigy, blending folk sensibilities with shades of country and blues.
Steph Strings — Melbourne guitar virtuoso, whose debut album Feel Alive debuted at #2 on the Australian Albums chart in January 2026.
Sunday Lemonade — Infectious indie folk & roots duo who have created a fizz amongst crowds across Australia since hitting the road in 2018.
Willie J’s 6V6s — Melbourne’s hardest-rocking young trio; pure high-voltage Aussie rock ‘n’ roll.
Zindzi & the Zillionaires— ARIA-nominated and much-loved Play School presenter, Zindzi Okenyo delivers hip-hop and R&B for the whole family.

Festival Director Claire Stickland Said:

“We’re incredibly excited to share the first wave of artists joining us at the 2026 Queenscliff Music Festival. 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.”

Held on the last weekend of November, Queenscliff Music Festival draws over 10,000 music lovers each year for a weekend of discovery, celebration and coastal charm. Audiences can enjoy the best in Australian live music, with over 70 artists, alongside local food and drink, immersive arts experiences and the vibrant creativity of the Queenscliff community.

The festival’s coastal setting, framed by ancient cypress trees and sweeping views of Port Phillip Bay, makes it unlike any other in the country. Festival goers can wander the 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.

Since its founding in 1997, Queenscliff Music Festival has celebrated the region’s vibrant creative spirit, powered by a dedicated team of professionals and more than 500 volunteers. Today, the festival features a dedicated kids’ area, family-friendly programming and caters to audiences of all ages. For outdoor lovers, camping is just a short stroll from the main site, with hire-a-tent options available for a relaxed, hassle-free experience.

The current 2026 Queenscliff Music Festival lineup includes:

(Alphabetical Order)

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