2026 will officially be off to a bangin’ start with Wildlands Festival announcing its return to Brisbane and Perth this summer. Back with its signature single-day event, the festival will be popping up on both coasts with an open-air dancefloor fuelled by thumping beats and high voltage action.
In big news for Queensland, Wildlands won’t be counting down to the new year in Brisbane—swapping its iconic New Year’s Eve slot for New Year’s Day to guarantee your opening act of 2026 is a winner. As for Perth, the festival will return stronger than ever on 3 January, with both instalments featuring an all-new 360-degree stage experience and raised dancefloors to immerse you in the festival fever.
Who’s headlining Wildlands Festival 2026?
While the line-up remains tight-lipped, you can trust Wildlands to deliver the best in electronic, hip hop and indie music. Previous editions have featured the likes of Tyler, The Creator, RÜFÜS DU SOL, Peggy Gou, Central Cee, FISHER, Diplo, A$AP Ferg, G Flip and more, so it’s safe to expect a big one. Just watch this teaser video and get set to go wild.
But wait, what about Adelaide?
In early August, the Wildlands team did break the news that they won’t be returning to South Australia—following three years of bringing the goods to Adelaide. According to an Instagram post, the call was made because “the landscape has shifted, and the viability of delivering the event at the standard we hold ourselves to simply isn’t possible this season.”
Image credit: Wildlands Festival | Brendan Cecich
You can sign up for pre-sale access to Wildlands Festival 2026 here. Feeling fancy? Get your hands on a Casamigos House of Friends VIP Pass, which includes express entry, access to exclusive viewing areas and bars, private VIP amenities, and creature comforts like WiFi, phone charging and FastPass lanes to further elevate your experience.
The return of Wildlands Festival is welcome news for Australia’s live music scene, especially off the back of Tomorrowland’s CORE stage eyeing Melbourne next year. Punters have also got Wildlands’ sister festival Beyond The Valley to get keen for, which will be returning this summer with a very special 10th anniversary edition.
The Details
Brisbane
When: 1 January 2026
Where: Brisbane Showgrounds, Bowen Hills
Perth
When: 3 January 2026
Where: Arena Joondalup, Joondalup
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Image credit: Wildlands Festival | Brendan Cecich