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HSU Events has officially dropped the full lineup for Knockout Outdoor 2026: Level Up, confirming 39 artists across three distinct arenas at ENGIE Stadium and Sydney Showground on Saturday, 3rd October, 2026. The announcement delivers on the enormous anticipation that followed last week's ticket pricing reveal, with a roster spanning hardstyle, hardcore, uptempo and raw styles that firmly cements Knockout's reputation as the Southern Hemisphere's largest harder styles festival.

Headlining the bill are globally recognised acts including D-Block & S-Te-Fan, Da Tweekaz, Headhunterz, Sickmode, Warface, Wildstylez and Radical Redemption, joined by a wave of exciting stage concepts from artists such as Lekkerfaces presents Hyper Live, The Dope Doctor presents Ghost Mode Live, Ran-D presents Resonate, and Satirized presents Neon Funfair Live. Together these acts represent the very best of hardstyle and hardcore music performing at an Australian festival in 2026. Hardstyle veterans Tha Playah, Frontliner and Gammer appear in Journey Sets, while the Get Wrecked crew bring Aversion, Dual Damage and Kruelty to the lineup alongside Rebelion, Slaughterhouse and many more.

The three-arena experience spans The Stadium, featuring the highest festival main stage ever constructed in Australia, The Mega Pit offering a raw and core environment loaded with 72 lasers, pyrotechnics and maximised bass pressure, and The Oasis, reimagined as a fully immersive Boiler Room-style arena closing with a BKJN Uptempo Takeover. Presale tickets priced at $229.00 plus booking fee open at 12:00PM on Thursday, 7th May, 2026, with general public sales following at 12:00PM on Friday, 8th May, 2026.

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Now in its seventh year, Knockout Outdoor has sold out at every edition to date, and with a lineup of this scale backed by the most ambitious production the event has ever seen, 2026 appears no different. Festival-goers are urged to secure tickets early, as every release tier has historically moved fast. Full details including stage breakdowns and set times are expected to follow in the weeks ahead.

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Knockout Outdoor 2026 has confirmed 39 artists across three arenas at ENGIE Stadium, Sydney Showground, on 3rd October, 2026.

Knockout Outdoor 2026 is officially on the horizon, with HSU Events confirming the festival will return to ENGIE Stadium in Sydney, NSW on 3rd October, 2026. Billed as "Level Up," this year's edition promises the biggest production in the event's history, including what organisers are calling the highest festival main stage ever constructed in Australia. As the largest harder styles festival in the Southern Hemisphere, Knockout continues to raise the bar for electronic music events across the country.

Tickets go on sale this week, with presale access opening at 12:00PM on 7th May, 2026, followed by the general public sale at 12:00PM on 8th May, 2026. Presale tickets are priced at $229.00 plus booking fee, with second release tickets at $239.00 plus booking fee and final release at $259.00 plus booking fee. Hardcopy tickets are also available, priced at $245.00 for the first release and $265.00 for the final release.

Festival-goers are encouraged to move quickly. Every HSU Events festival to date has sold out, often within days of tickets becoming available. With a full lineup announcement expected on Wednesday 6th May, 2026, excitement is already building well ahead of the on-sale window. Those wanting to secure entry at the lowest price should have their presale access ready before Thursday's midday opening.

## Here are the ticket prices for Knockout Outdoor 2026:
- Presale GA Ticket: $229.00
- 2nd Release GA Ticket: $239.00
- Final Release GA Ticket: $259.00
- Hard Copy 1st Release GA Ticket: $245.00
- Hard Copy Final Release GA Ticket: $265.00

Now in its seventh year, Knockout Outdoor has grown from a bold concept into one of Australia's most anticipated annual events for fans of harder electronic music styles including hardstyle, hardcore and associated genres. With the 2026 "Level Up" edition set to deliver a larger-than-ever spectacle at one of Sydney's most iconic stadium venues, this year's event looks set to be the most ambitious chapter in the festival's story so far.

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Knockout Outdoor 2026 presale tickets are priced from $229.00 plus booking fee, going live at midday on 7th May, 2026.

HSU’s Knockout Outdoor 2025 – Return Of The Circuz lit up the Sydney Showground yesterday, 4th October, delivering a full-scale hard dance spectacle for the ages. With over 60,000 fans in attendance, this year’s edition not only marked one of the biggest festivals in Australia, but also unveiled its much-hyped 40th surprise act—D-Sturb.

Taking to The Megapit stage from 7pm to 7.45pm, D-Sturb stunned the crowd with a high-powered unannounced set. One of the biggest surprises came when he dropped his own euphoric remix of "What’s A Girl To Do" by Fatima Yamaha, a melodic twist that sent shockwaves through the arena. Fans erupted as the Dutch powerhouse delivered a performance that balanced emotional highs with punishing raw energy.

The secret set was one of many highlights across a stacked lineup featuring Angerfist, Rebelion, D-Block & S-Te-Fan, Brennan Heart, Lil Texas, and more. Special showcases like Best of 170, The Journey, and multiple live acts—including Imperatorz, Unresolved, and Regain—kept every stage firing across the day and night.

The festival closed with a jaw-dropping end show that featured one of the biggest stage productions ever seen at Knockout Outdoor. Towering structures, full-scale pyrotechnics, and an incredible fireworks finale sealed the deal on what will go down as one of HSU’s most ambitious and unforgettable productions to date.

D-Sturb Revealed as Surprise 40th Act at Knockout Outdoor 2025

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Knockout Outdoor 2025 Ends with Fireworks, D-Sturb Surprise Set and Record Crowd.

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