FestivalRiver Sounds Festival 2026

River Sounds is going bigger than ever in 2026, expanding to a huge two-day celebration that kicks off with a brand-new Opening Night on Friday May 15, proudly presented by Great Southern Nights. The Friday lineup brings together iconic Australian acts and rising stars for one unforgettable night at the Bellingen Showgrounds.
The party continues on Saturday May 16 with the full River Sounds experience across four stages, food vendors, art and an electric festival atmosphere from afternoon to late, it’s set to be the biggest River Sounds yet!
📣2026 FRIDAY LINEUP 4.30pm-11.00pm
✨TOUCH SENSITIVE
✨MAGIC DIRT
✨WILLIAM CRIGHTON
✨GOOD PASH
✨BLIND PRETTY
✨THE NIKKIS
✨PHIL SMART
✨JASON LEWIS
✨FARFETCHD
✨JEMKA
✨THE STOPS
📣2026 SATURDAY LINEUP 11.00am-11.00pm
✨THUNDAMENTALS
✨BABE RAINBOW
✨KAIIT
✨SKUNKOUR
✨LITTLE FRITTER
✨TASMAN KEITH
✨BANANAGUN
✨GIMMY
✨MOOD SWING & CHEVY BASS
✨DOPPEL
✨LEMONISE
✨SOPHDEXX
✨PHIL SMART'S 'AMBIENT SOUND BATH
✨BIZ
✨APOCALYPSE JOE & THE COYOTE
✨TANUKI
✨REAR WHEEL DRIVE
✨THEMZY
✨DAVE FORWARD
✨AUGUST CROWHURST
✨PHOENIX
✨DANGERWAVES
✨MADSPIN BABY
✨INSECT
✨MISSKISS