Australia’s Bluesfest 2026 Is Canceled, Appoints Liquidator

BRISBANE, Australia — Bluesfest 2026 is down and out. The beloved Easter long-weekend festival had previously-announced a lineup led by Split Enz ; Parkway Drive; Sublime; Earth, Wind & Fire, and others, and was coming off a particularly strong edition in 2025, which was initially billed as its “last” hurrah. As it stands, 2025 will remain the final party. The bite of rising costs associated with putting on the show, along with “softer ticket demand” and “international uncertainties” have torpedoed this year’s camping fest, and a liquidator has been tapped.

Related New Levels Strike Global Partnership With Virgin Music Group, Signs Hooligan Hefs & More Lars Brandle “After 36 years as Australia’s most awarded festival, Bluesfest has made the difficult decision not to proceed with the 2026 event. We are proud of what we have achieved – the music, our artists, the busking competition, our staff, our community, and everyone who has been part of the Bluesfest journey,” reads a statement.

​“Rising production, logistics, insurance and touring costs, together with a more challenging environment for major live events, mean it...