New Year's at the Bowl has announced its return to Sidney Myer Music Bowl and Kings Domain in Naarm/Melbourne on 31st December, 2026, confirming a stellar lineup for the festival's second edition. Headlining The Bowl stage is Major Lazer, making their first Australian appearance since 2015, with the group now featuring Diplo, Walshy Fire, Ape Drums and vocalist America Foster. A special guest, yet to be revealed, will lead the midnight NYE countdown, adding an extra layer of excitement to the evening.

The 2026 lineup is one of the most eclectic assembled for a Melbourne New Year's Eve event, spanning electronic, dance, soul and club music across three distinct stages. Don West, DJ Seinfeld (Live), Flight Facilities (DJ), CC:DISCO!, Helena Hauff and Todd Terje (DJ) are among the international and local acts confirmed, alongside Close Counters, Miami Horror, Yung Singh, Adriana, Surusinghe, Maden Lane, Claire O'Brien and Mzrizk. PBS FM's Milo Eastwood returns to host and soundtrack The Bowl stage throughout the day.

Presented by Live Nation, the festival will run from the afternoon through until 1:30am across The Bowl, Garden and Sundial stages, each offering a distinct musical experience within the iconic Kings Domain surrounds. Limited Earlybird GA tickets are available from $169.90 plus fees, with presale opening Monday 7th September at 12pm AEST. Moshtix Ticket Request is also open now at a fixed price of $179.90 plus fees, with general on-sale beginning Tuesday 8th September at 1pm AEST.

Building on its celebrated 2025 debut, New Year's at the Bowl is shaping up as a genuine Melbourne New Year's Eve tradition, offering something for fans across a broad spectrum of musical tastes. Fans born on 31st December or 1st January can apply for a complimentary GA ticket by emailing the event organisers directly. Discounted Blak Tix are also available for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with the festival acknowledging the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people and neighbouring Kulin Nation groups as the Traditional Owners of the land.