Beyond The Valley, Australia's largest multi-day music festival, has revealed the lineup for its 11th edition.
After selling out in under an hour last year, BTV is returning to the stunning Barunah Plains from 28 December through 1 January to kick off its second decade.
Leading the 2026/27 lineup is global dance music powerhouse John Summit, who takes on the festival's most coveted moment, the New Year's Eve countdown. Alongside him are multi-platinum American superstars Black Eyed Peas, playing an exclusive Australian show. Dutch rave royalty KI/KI, one of the most commanding forces in dance music today, also joins the lineup, with British grime pioneer Skepta returning to BTV for the first time since 2019/20.
Beyond The Valley's 11th edition will also feature Ocean Alley, Overmono, Disco Lines, Nia Archives, Armand Van Helden, The Veronicas, Vince Staples, Frost Children, SPFDJ, Jayda G, salute, southstar, Odd Mob, Dean Turnley, and more.
Presented by Untitled Group and triple j, and supported by the Victorian Government, Beyond The Valley is one of Australia's defining summer traditions, drawing tens of thousands each year for four days of world-class music and community, delivering transformative memories that can't happen anywhere else.
LINEUP:
Fresh off the release of his latest album CTRL ESCAPE and a headline set at Tomorrowland 2026, John Summit joins the Beyond The Valley lineup as one of dance music's biggest global stars. The DJ, producer and label owner has amassed over a billion global streams, scored two #1 US dance radio hits and landed eight Top 10 tracks on Billboard's Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart. With three sold-out headline shows at LA's Kia Forum, a headline debut at London's O2 Arena, the return of his Experts Only Festival, and his debut Ibiza residency at [UNVRS], Summit sits among the most in-demand names in dance music. This New Year's Eve, he'll headline Beyond The Valley's countdown into 2027, taking on one of Australia’s most iconic festival moments.
One of the best-selling groups of all time in the digital era, Black Eyed Peas make an Australian exclusive appearance at Beyond The Valley. Formed in Los Angeles in 1995, the group has spent decades fusing hip-hop, pop, electro and Latin sounds into some of the most iconic songs of the 21st century. Six-time GRAMMY winners with over 35 million albums and more than 120 million singles sold worldwide, their landmark albums Elephunk and The E.N.D. delivered era-defining anthems including "Where Is The Love?", "Boom Boom Pow" and "I Gotta Feeling". Their reach shows no sign of fading, with classic hit "Rock That Body" becoming the second biggest song on TikTok globally in 2025.
KI/KI has emerged as one of electronic music's most exciting and influential voices. The Dutch DJ and producer has reshaped the global rave landscape on her own terms, selling out 20,000-capacity shows, gracing the cover of DJ Mag, and becoming a Spotify Global EQUAL Ambassador. In 2025, she made history as the first woman to win the Dance category at the Netherlands' Edison Pop Awards. Her recent collaboration with electronic legends Underworld, "Arp12", marked a landmark moment, following singles "Going Existential In The Rave" and "Here With Me". Teased in Beyond The Valley's campaign launch video with her track "What's a Girl to Do in '25", KI/KI returns to Barunah Plains for an iconic three-hour set, bringing her blend of 90s touchstones and modern club energy.
Skepta returns to Beyond The Valley for the first time since the 2019/20 edition. The Tottenham-born grime MC, rapper, producer and fashion director helped define a generation of UK rap and remains among its most celebrated figures. In 2025 he delivered a standout Glastonbury set after stepping in at short notice, and has joined forces with Fred again.. on singles “Victory Lap” and “Back 2 Back”. Known for era-defining tracks including "Shutdown" and "That's Not Me", Skepta brings his pioneering sound back to Barunah Plains.
Other major additions include Australian favourites Ocean Alley, who make their Beyond The Valley debut off the back of their chart-topping album Love Balloon, having previously topped triple j’s Hottest 100 with"Confidence". They are joined by pop icons The Veronicas, returning to Beyond The Valley for the first time since their iconic 2019 performance with anthems including "Untouched", "4ever" and "Hook Me Up", and British jungle trailblazer Nia Archives, who brings her live show to Australia for the first time following the release of her critically acclaimed new album Emotional Junglist.
Uncompromising American musician Vince Staples brings his sharp lyricism, while St. Louis sibling duo Frost Children arrive blending emo, electro and pure pop. Also joining the lineup are LA duo After, whose nostalgic blend of Y2K pop and trip-hop is making waves globally.
On the electronic front, the lineup welcomes house institution Armand Van Helden, three decades into his career and behind classics like "You Don't Know Me" and "My My My". UK brothers Overmono arrive fresh from a landmark 2025 that included Glastonbury and London's Alexandra Palace, while American house hitmaker Disco Lines lands off the back of his viral remix of Tinashe's "No Broke Boys".
Scottish-born DJ and producer Hannah Laing brings her euphoric blend of trance, techno and hard dance, alongside Scottish house favourite Ewan McVicar. Rising techno favourite Funk Tribu and Swedish-born techno force SPFDJ push the energy even further, while homegrown talent Dean Turnley also joins the lineup fresh from the success of viral single "Actin' Tough".
The programme runs deeper still, welcoming fan favourite Job Jobse, Grammy-nominated Canadian house artist Jayda G, renowned DJ and producer Boys Noize, techno titan Anetha, bass star Hamdi, Manchester-based Austrian selector salute, rising producer southstar, and Australian hitmaker Odd Mob. Also joining the lineup are Layton Giordani, Jordan Brando b2b Luuk Van Dijk, MPH, Club Angel, nimino, Rossi., Oppidan, Kyle Starkey, Tommy Holohan, BIIANCO, Benwal, oskar med k, Faster Horses, Helena Lauwaert, X & Ivy and Yikes, alongside homegrown live bands The Jungle Giants, Playlunch, Rum Jungle and 2charm, plus many more.
Beyond an absolutely stacked artist lineup, The Lounge Room returns with another packed programme of live podcasts, conversations and interactive experiences. Ross + Will Weightman host day one alongside their interactive session Weightman's Law, where festival-goers become the jury in a series of hilarious real-life disputes. Masters of Ceremonies brings its unique take on sport and culture, while Kath Ebbs hosts a live conversation before bringing their line dancing event Cowboy C*untry to the festival. Cupid's Court Live Dating Show roams the campgrounds, putting modern romance centre stage as it matches lucky singles. Presenter and creator Wintana Kidane brings her podcast Bittersweet, celebrating culturally diverse artists, while Fast Fashun invites punters to create festival fits from textile surplus. Also joining the programme are The Grill Podcast, Listen Up with Ash McGregor, TDA In Conversation, Ball Magnets Podcast, Breaking Through Poddy, In Pour Taste: Comedy Wine Tasting and more.
QUOTES:
Quote attributable to Nicholas Greco, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Untitled Group:
‘Festivals matter more than ever. They give people a place to belong, and a place to fall in love with music - and it's a privilege to play a part in that through BTV. We're so excited to be delivering such an incredible lineup to our BTV community, and to bring in the new year with you all again".
Quote attributable to Minister for Tourism Natalie Suleyman:
“The Victorian Government is proud to back Beyond the Valley through the Regional Events Fund. Events like this provide another fantastic reason for visitors to experience the Bellarine and Greater Geelong region. So not only will it be an incredible festival, but it will help fill our hotels, cafes and small businesses with visitors.”
EXPERIENCES:
Beyond The Valley's three main stages return in full force. The Valley Stage makes its biggest appearance in festival history, the Dance Dome returns as a cultural staple and rite of passage, and the beloved Dr Dan's brings together headliners, homegrown talent and sets you won't see coming.
The Woods arrives, a brand-new hidden paradise for campers to discover. Bunnings returns bigger than ever, while Salomon takes its popular Run Club further with the introduction of Base Camp. Festival favourites return in force, including The Lounge Room and The Daily Aus' podcast programming, POOF DOOF's Cirque Du Slay, The Palms Pool House and The Sanctuary. The Valley Club returns as BTV's members-only private playground, while Jack Daniel's House Party, Red Bull Unforeseen and Smirnoff Schmall Klub all return with new twists.
Accommodation options include General and Premium camping, Lux Camp packages, pre-pitched tents and off-site hotels with bus transport. Festival tickets are available in 4-day, 3-day, 2-day, NYE-only and Single Day formats, alongside Ticket + Car Pass bundle options, with flexible payment available via Afterpay, Zip Pay and Laybuy.
Beyond The Valley is supported by an Australian Government initiative, Revive Live, and the Victorian Government’s Regional Event Fund.
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BEYOND THE VALLEY
28 DECEMBER 2026 - 1 JANUARY 2027
BARUNAH PLAINS, WADAWURRUNG AND EASTERN MAAR COUNTRY, VIC
