They teased us. They dropped cryptic hints. They sent us down Pinterest rabbit holes. And now, finally, Spilt Milk has dropped the full 2026 lineup and honestly, it was worth every second of the wait.

Lewis Capaldi and RAYE are headlining, both performing exclusively at Spilt Milk this December. The rest of the lineup is stacked from top to bottom. And for the first time ever, Spilt Milk is heading to Geelong. This is a big one.

Dates and Locations

Date

City

Location

Sat, 12 December 2026

Canberra

Ngunnawal Country

Sun, 13 December 2026

Gold Coast

Kombumerri Country

Sat, 19 December 2026

Geelong

Wadawurrung Country

Sun, 20 December 2026

Perth

Whadjuk Country

The Lineup

  • Exclusive Headliners: Lewis Capaldi • RAYE (Only performing at Spilt Milk)

  • Main Lineup: Baby Keem, DMA'S, Kettama, Maisie Peters, Remi Wolf, Stüm, Tobiahs

  • Triple J Favourites & Rising Stars: Aleksiah, Becca Hatch, Borderline, F3MIII, Fat Papi, Harry Hayes, Jigitz, Leyla Ebrahimi, Miss Kaninna, Pash, Samara Cyn, The Moving Stills, The Terrys, Yes Boone

  • Visual Art From: Ryan Crotty, Studio A, Vic Park Arts

The Hints That Had Everyone Going Crazy

Spilt Milk did not just drop the lineup out of nowhere. In the days leading up to the announcement, they kept fans on their toes with a series of cryptic hints across their socials, from video drops to a curated Pinterest board that had the community in full detective mode.

When the announcement finally came, it was worth the wait. Well, worth the wait plus two extra hours. The lineup dropped later than expected, which only sent the already frenzied fanbase into further meltdown. By the time it landed, the internet had already done half the detective work anyway.

Spilt Milk Is Moving to Geelong

For years, Ballarat has been Spilt Milk's Victorian home, and the festival built something genuinely special there. So when the team announced they were moving, it was always going to be a moment that hit fans in the feelings.

Here is how they broke the news on their socials:

"SPILT MILK IS MOVING TO A NEW HOME IN VICTORIA. WE'RE GOING TO GEELONG BBYYYY. Ballarat, you're a real one, I love u and I'm gonna miss u sm. We can still hang out down the road I promise. Can't wait to get my freak on in Geelong."

Very Spilt Milk. Very correct energy.

Geelong is a fantastic city for a festival of this size and the Wadawurrung Country setting is going to make for an incredible December day out. Ballarat will always hold a special place in the festival's story, but this feels like a natural and exciting next chapter for one of Australia's best summer festivals.

Why Spilt Milk Hits Different

There are plenty of music festivals in Australia. There is only one Spilt Milk.

The vibe, the curation, the mix of global headliners and local talent, the fact that it lands right before Christmas when everyone is in the mood to celebrate. Spilt Milk has carved out a completely unique space in the Australian festival calendar and year after year it delivers the kind of day that people talk about long after the last act leaves the stage.

Lewis Capaldi headlining is genuinely special—he is one of the most emotionally powerful performers in music right now and hearing him perform in a festival setting with a crowd that knows every single word is going to be something else. RAYE as co-headliner is equally exciting, one of the most critically acclaimed artists of recent years and a live act that absolutely demands to be seen.

The rest of the lineup fills in everything else you could want from a day out. Whether you are there for Baby Keem, DMA'S, Maisie Peters, or to discover someone completely new, Spilt Milk 2026 has something for every kind of music fan.

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Your Spilt Milk 2026 Questions Answered

Who is headlining Spilt Milk 2026? Lewis Capaldi and RAYE are headlining Spilt Milk 2026. Both artists are performing exclusively at Spilt Milk and will not be playing any other Australian shows.

Where is Spilt Milk 2026 held? The festival will tour four cities across December 2026:

  • Canberra: Saturday, 12 December (Ngunnawal Country)

  • Gold Coast: Sunday, 13 December (Kombumerri Country)

  • Geelong: Saturday, 19 December (Wadawurrung Country)

  • Perth: Sunday, 20 December (Whadjuk Country)

Is Spilt Milk moving from Ballarat to Geelong? Yes. Spilt Milk's Victorian home is moving from Ballarat to Geelong in 2026. The festival announced the move on their social media, describing Geelong as their exciting new home while giving a heartfelt farewell to Ballarat.

Who else is on the Spilt Milk 2026 lineup? Beyond the headliners, the lineup includes Kettama, Baby Keem, Maisie Peters, Remi Wolf, DMA'S, Stüm, Tobiahs, Jigitz, and many more across all four festival dates.

Where can I buy Spilt Milk 2026 tickets? Spilt Milk 2026 tickets across all four cities are available through Ticket Merchant. Head there to secure your spot before they sell out.