Queenscliff Music Festival has unveiled 18 new acts to an already stacked bill for the beloved coastal festival, held on Wadawurrung Country from 27 – 29 November 2026.
Leading the charge is Matt Corby, the ARIA Award-winning voice behind Brother and Resolution, touring his fourth studio album Tragic Magic, featuring his iconic liquid basslines, soaring falsetto and ever more sophisticated soul.
He’s joined by London siblings Kitty Daisy & Lewis, whose instrument-swapping live shows and eclectic mix of R&B, blues, soul, country, jazz and ska have sold over a quarter of a million albums and won fans from Amy Winehouse to David Lynch.
Australian rock royalty, You Am I frontman, ARIA Award winner and owner of three consecutive number one albums, Tim Rogers brings his wit, swagger and songbook to the coast; while The Bamboos, Australia’s kings and queens of funk and soul, are guaranteed to get the whole foreshore moving with 25 years of fat grooves and razor-tight horns.
Rounding out the headline additions is Kaiit, the ARIA Award-winning neo-soul star of Papua New Guinean, Gunditjmara and Torres Strait Islander heritage, whose honeyed vocals and genre-blurring sound have won fans around the world.
“Looking at this line-up now, it’s hard not to get excited. It’s shaping up to be one of those weekends where you’ll get to catch an act you love, leave with a new favourite and create fond memories,” said Queenscliff Music Festival Director Claire Stickland.
“The best festival memories are rarely the ones you plan for, they’re the artist you stumble across, the song you didn’t know you’d love, the people you shared it with. This announcement is full of those possibilities.”
Also joining the 2026 Festival line-up are A.C. Saunders, Azure Ryder, Cam Walter Blues, Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird, Docker River Band, FARAH, Immy Owusu, Jesse Valach & The Testaments, Kerryn Fields, Liv Cartledge, Midnight Chicken and Oscar LaDell, promising an eclectic soundtrack across the festival weekend.
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. Festivalgoers 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 Queenscliff Music Festival runs 27 – 29 November 2026. For more information, visit: www.qmf.net.au for details.
Image: The Bamboos (supplied)