Yours & Owls, the beloved Wollongong festival now in its twelfth year, has unveiled a stacked lineup for its 2026 edition, taking place across 3rd–4th October on Dharawal Country. Headlining the weekend are Canadian hip-hop phenomenon BBNO$, appearing in his only Australian show, and homegrown multi-instrumentalist G Flip, whose viral hit 'Bed On Fire' has been soundtrack of the year. Supported by triple j and backed by the Australian Government's Revive Live programme, this year's event promises to be the most ambitious instalment yet.

The mid-tier lineup is equally compelling, featuring Brisbane indie favourites Ball Park Music, Britpop-adjacent icons DMA's, the electrifying Genesis Owusu, Grammy-nominated neo-soul outfit Hiatus Kaiyote, drum and bass powerhouse Luude, Middle Kids, dance veterans PNAU, punk legends The Drones marking their return from a decade-long hiatus, and ARIA Award-winner Tkay Maidza. Dozens of additional acts round out a diverse, genre-spanning bill that spans hip-hop, rock, electronic, soul, and everything in between.

In an exciting new development, Yours & Owls 2026 expands its footprint beyond Flagstaff Hill. Day one returns to the spectacular foreshore greenspace, while day two transforms Wollongong CBD into a sprawling music precinct, with performances spilling across closed streets, intimate venues, and hidden laneways throughout the city centre.

Presale tickets go live at 8am AEST on 24th June, 2026, with general on-sale following at 8am AEST on 25th June. Weekend ticket purchasers also go in the running to win a prize package including three nights at Hotel Totto, a $1,000 Horizon Bank spending allowance, a Fujifilm Instax camera pack, a spa recovery session, and a VIP upgrade. With a local food, beverage, and arts programme also confirmed, Yours & Owls 2026 shapes up as an unmissable fixture on the Australian festival calendar.