River Sounds 2026

River Sounds is a vibrant, family-friendly festival that brings together an exceptional mix of music, arts, and culture. 

Held on Gumbaynggirr Country at the Bellingen Showgrounds, May 15-16, 2026. The event is fully licenced, and offers a diverse array of delicious food, unique market stalls, and creative workshops. Featuring a stella lineup of artists performing across 4 stages.

FRIDAY OPENING NIGHT PRESENTED BY GREAT SOUTHERN NIGHTS

FRIDAY LINEUP:

TOUCH SENSITIVE | MAGIC DIRT | WILLIAM CRIGHTON | GOOD PASH | BLIND PRETTY | PHIL SMART | JASON LEWIS | THE NIKKIS | THE STOPS + MORE TBA

SATURDAY LINEUP:

THUNDAMENTALS | BABE RAINBOW | KAIIT | SKUNKOUR | LITTLE FRITTER | TASMAN KEITH | BANANAGUN | GIMMY | MOOD SWING & CHEVY BASS | DOPPEL | LEMONISE | SOPHDEXX | PHIL SMART'S 'AMBIENT SOUND BATH | BIZ | APOCALYPSE JOE & THE COYOTE | BLIND PRETTY | TANUKI | REAR WHEEL DRIVE | THEMZY | DAVE FORWARD | AUGUST CROWHURST | PHOENIX | DANGERWAVES | MADSPIN BABY | INSECT | MISSKISS

TICKETING INFO:

• Early Bird Release: Early Bird tickets are on sale between Friday January 30, 2026 and Friday February 20, 2025 *unless sold out our prior 

• 2nd Release: 2nd release tickets are on sale between Saturday February 21, 2026 and Friday March 20, 2025 *unless sold out prior

• Final release: Final release tickets go on sale from Friday March 20, 2026 *limited capacity - River Sounds is likely sell out prior to the festival date
  

GENERAL INFO: 

• Gates: Friday 4.30pm - 11.00pm / Saturday 11.00am - 11.00pm

• Camping is booked directly through the Bellingen Showgrounds. Bookings: https://www.bellingenshowgroun...

• Youth and Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a Responsible adult at all times while at the festival.

• Pass Outs: No pass outs for under 18 attendees after 7pm on both Friday & Saturday

• Wet weather shouldn't be an issue at River Sounds. Our outdoor stages are covered, as is the bar and food area, and the electronic stage is indoors.

• Festival parking refer to the info section on our website https://www.riversounds.com.au/

• River Sounds is an Accessible Venue

• Booking fees are charged and collected by Humanitix (not River Sounds). Thankfully, Humanitix donate most of the fees generated to worthy causes.