Byron Bay's Bluesfest returns April 2-5 with a stacked lineup including a rare Split Enz reunion, Earth Wind & Fire, The Black Crowes, and The Living End.
Byron Bay's beloved Bluesfest is back for Easter 2026, and this year's lineup is nothing short of legendary. Running from Thursday 2 April to Sunday 5 April, the festival has assembled a bill that spans generations of music lovers.
Split Enz: The Reunion We've Been Waiting For
The headline act everyone's talking about is Split Enz – featuring Tim Finn, Eddie Rayner, Neil Finn, and Noel Crombie – reuniting for their first performances in nearly 20 years. The New Zealand legends, who gave us classics like "I Got You" and "Six Months in a Leaky Boat," will bring their theatrical art-rock brilliance to the Byron stage.
International Icons
Joining them are some of the biggest names in music history:
- Earth, Wind & Fire – Bringing the funk, soul, and disco that defined an era
- The Black Crowes – Southern rock revivalists at their rawest
- Sublime – Ska-punk legends keeping the spirit alive
- Counting Crows – 90s alt-rock storytellers
- The Pogues – Celtic punk pioneers
Aussie Favourites
The local contingent is equally impressive with Xavier Rudd, Skegss, and The Living End all confirmed. It's a perfect blend of roots, surf-rock, and punk rock energy.
Tickets
Bluesfest consistently sells out, so don't sleep on this one. Multi-day passes and camping options are available through the official Bluesfest website.
Byron Bay, April 2-5, 2026. Be there.