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27 August 2026 – Queenscliff Music Festival Adds 19 Artists to 2026 Lineup

Queenscliff Music Festival expands its November 2026 lineup with 19 new artists, including Babe Rainbow, The Pretty Littles, Merpire, and Velvet Bloom.

August 27, 2026

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25 August 2026 – Laneway Festival Reveals Its 2027 Route

Laneway Festival announces a reshuffled 2027 route starting in Sydney on 12 February and concluding with an Auckland finale on 21 February.

August 25, 2026

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25 August 2026 – Pitchfork Music Festival CDMX Completes Its Lineup

Pitchfork Music Festival CDMX finalizes its 2026 bill, adding Umru and Tygapaw alongside American Football, Lido Pimienta, and Perfume Genius.

August 25, 2026

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25 August 2026 – Cross Street Music Festival Reveals First 2026 Names

Auckland's Cross Street Music Festival announces initial 2026 lineup featuring Sola Rosa, MELODOWNZ, Borderline, Lilbubblegum, and DARTZ.

August 25, 2026

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25 August 2026 – Marksenfest Goes All-Australian

Adelaide student festival Marksenfest returns on 17 October headlined by Playlunch with PASH, Even Hannah, Caressa, and Full Cream.

August 25, 2026

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25 August 2026 – Swansea's Amplitude Shows Grassroots Festivals Still Matter

Free two-day festival Amplitude drew crowds to Swansea's amphitheatre on 22–23 August, showcasing Welsh and UK emerging artists.

August 25, 2026