Australia’s largest multi-day music festival, Beyond The Valley, is coming back to Victoria for its 11th edition. Escape to Barunah Plains, just 90 minutes away from Melbourne, and celebrate the New Year with live music from world-class artists, as well as more awesome experiences. Headliners include global dance music powerhouse John Summit, who will count us down into 2027, as well as multi-platinum artists Black Eyed Peas on an exclusive Australian show. It’s all happening from December 28 to January 1.
Beyond the Valley 2026
Line-up
Fresh off a headline set at Tomorrowland, as well as the release of his latest album CTRL ESCAPE, John Summit is taking over the New Year’s Eve countdown. This DJ, producer and label owner has over a billion streams under his belt, and is one of the most in-demand names in dance music.
Six-time GRAMMY winners Black Eyed Peas will play at the festival in an Australian exclusive appearance. With decades fusing hip-hop, pop, electro and Latin sounds, you’ll recognise them from their tracks like Where Is The Love?, Boom Boom Pow and I Gotta Feeling.
Dutch DJ and producer KI/KI will return to Barunah Plains for a three-hour set. As one of the most exciting voices in electronic music, this Spotify Global EQUAL Ambassador has created heart-thumping tracks like What’s a Girl to Do in ’25.
British grime pioneer Skepta will return to Beyond the Valley for the first time since 2019. This Tottenham-born MC, rapper, producer and fashion director has helped define a generation of UK rap, with era-defining tracks like Shutdown and That’s Not Me.
Other highlights include Ocean Alley, who will make their BTV debut off the back of their chart-topping album, Love Balloon. The Veronicas will fire up the crowd with Untouched, 4ever and Hook Me Up, and you can also look forward to homegrown live bands like The Jungle Giants and Playlunch.
You can also look forward to house institution Armand Van Helden, UK brothers Ovomono, British trailblazer Nia Archives, viral American producer Disco Lines, Grammy-nominated house artist Jayda G and much, much more.
Experiences
See your favourite artists perform on the festival’s three main stages. The Valley Stage will make its biggest appearance in festival history, hosting top-tier international headliners and breakthrough acts. The Dance Dome will return as a cultural staple, with a custom-built stage hosting the biggest names in dance and electronic music. Finally, at Dr Dan’s, you’ll discover headliners, secret sets and homegrown talents in a two-storey space built from reused shipping containers.
For something new, check out The Woods. Hidden beneath a canopy of trees, this space is for campers to discover.
Festival favourites will return, including The Lounge Room, which will feature a packed schedule of workshops, conversations, interactive experiences and more. POOF DOOF invites you to Cirque Du Slay, with nightly DJ sets and drag icons. Cool off at The Palms Pool House or take a break in The Sanctuary. Find more surprises at Jack Daniel’s House Party, Red Bull Unforeseen and Smirnoff Schmall Klub. Members can enjoy a private playground, complete with a beauty bar and cabanas, at The Valley Club.
As for accommodation, stay on-site with a variety of camping options, or stay off-site with hotel packages.
Tickets
Last year, this festival sold out in under an hour, so you’ll want to move fast!
The Daily Aus presale will begin at 10am on Tuesday, August 4.
The official presale will kick off at 6pm on Thursday, August 6.
The general sale will start at 12pm on Friday, August 7.
Register for the presale here, and learn more about the festival here.
