TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Australian music festival Beyond the Valley has announced its 2026 lineup, bringing together global stars and local favorites for its annual New Year celebration.
The festival will return to Barunah Plains in Victoria, Australia, from December 28, 2026, to January 1, 2027, with Black Eyed Peas and electronic music star John Summit set to headline the event.
The 11th edition of Beyond the Valley will feature a mix of electronic, hip-hop, pop, and indie acts, including Vince Staples, Skepta, The Veronicas, Ocean Alley, Armand Van Helden, and The Jungle Giants.
Beyond the Valley 2026 Venue, Lineup, and Ticket Information
When and Where Will Beyond the Valley 2026 Take Place?
Beyond the Valley 2026 will be held at Barunah Plains, Victoria, from December 28, 2026, until January 1, 2027.
The festival site is located on Wadawurrung and Eastern Maar Country, with organizers describing the event as a multi-day celebration combining music, art, and community experiences.
Beyond the Valley will also bring back The Lounge Room, a dedicated area featuring activities beyond music performances.
The program includes comedy, live discussions, fashion events, dating shows, and community-focused sessions. Confirmed programs include Cupid’s Court Live Dating Show, In Pour Taste: Comedy Wine Tasting, Fast Fashun, and conversations featuring figures such as Kath Ebbs and Wintana Kidane.
Who Is Headlining Beyond the Valley 2026?
Accroding to Rolling Stones, Black Eyed Peas will make an Australian-exclusive appearance at the festival, while John Summit will headline the New Year's Eve program as Beyond the Valley welcomes 2027.
The lineup also features U.S. rapper Vince Staples and British grime artist Skepta, adding international appeal to the festival's 2026 edition.
Australian pop duo The Veronicas, known for hits such as Untouched and Hook Me Up, will perform alongside indie rock band Ocean Alley and electronic group The Jungle Giants.
Other major names on the lineup include Dutch electronic music producer Armand Van Helden, German DJ and producer Boys Noize, electronic duo Overmono, and British electronic artist Nia Archives.
Full Beyond the Valley 2026 Lineup
The festival lineup features artists across electronic, hip-hop, pop, and alternative music scenes.
Confirmed performers include (A-Z):
2charm, 2LUBLY, Afrodisiac, After, AKEYLAH, Anetha, Arielle Free, Armand Van Helden, Baby Oliv, bellxsxs, Benwal, BIIANCO, Black Eyed Peas, Boys Noize, Bryson Hill, Carla Martinez, Club Angel, CRŸBABY, DART, Dean Turnley, DELULU, Disco Lines, DJ PGZ, Eva Charley, Ewan McVicar, Faster Horses, Frost Children, Funk Tribu, Hamdi, Hannah Laing, Helena Lauwaert, Jackie Hollander, Jamback, Jayda G, Job Jobse, John Summit, Jordan Brando B2B Luuk Van Dijk, The Jungle Giants, JUPiTA b2b bbsanii, KI/KI, Kiara Friend, Kyle Starkey, Layton Giordani, Lex, Lexï, Love Jess, Mella Dee, Mia Koden, MPH, Nia Archives, Nice Girl, nimino, Ocean Alley, Odd Mob, Oppidan, oskar med k, Overmono, Playlunch, Renaessance, Riordan, Robert Baxter, Rossi., Rum Jungle, Saint Ludo, salute, Skepta, Soul Mass Transit System, southstar, SPFDJ, Su Yen, THC, Tiff Cornish, Tommy Holohan, TWOFACED, VANNA, The Veronicas, Vince Staples, Waxx Off, WOLTERS, WVCHWY, X & Ivy, and Yikes.
The festival will open on December 28, with performances continuing throughout the week leading up to the New Year's Eve celebration.
When Do Tickets Go on Sale?
Tickets will be offered in several formats, including four-day, three-day, two-day, New Year's Eve-only, and single-day passes.
General ticket sales will begin at 12 p.m. AEST on Friday, August 7, 2026.
Festivalgoers can register for presale access through the official Beyond the Valley ticketing platform. Ticket prices have not yet been announced.
Beyond the Valley co-founder and managing partner of Untitled Group, Nicholas Greco, said festivals remain important spaces for people to connect through music.
“Festivals matter more than ever. They give people a place to belong, and a place to fall in love with music,” Greco said.
The festival has become one of Australia's major New Year music events, attracting both international performers and thousands of music fans each year.
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