A tropical music weekend spread across the Whitsundays, with live sets in Airlie Beach venues and a waterfront main stage.

The annual festival turns Airlie Beach into a multi-venue live music destination. The organiser advertises more than 60 acts across 15 venues, with the Whitsunday Sailing Club as a principal waterfront stage. Its compact village-style format makes it possible to move between performances and local venues.

2026 artists

The 2026 program includes Xavier Rudd, Mark Seymour, Mental As Anything, The Whitlams, The Radiators, Conrad Sewell, Adam Harvey, Skinny Living, Nathan Cavaleri, Little Quirks and Salt & Steel, among many others. Check the organiser’s program for stage times and changes.

Planning your visit

The main advertised festival dates are Friday November 6 to Sunday November 8, 2026; related opening and after-party events extend the celebrations. This guide will be updated as subsequent editions are announced. Confirm venue access and age restrictions for individual events; the festival ticketing page identifies an 18+ event.

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