Bluesfest 2026 Unveils Massive Lineup of Official Sideshows

Sublime, The Black Crowes, The Pogues, and more, have confirmed their 2026 Bluesfest sideshows.

The iconic Australian festival is returning to Byron Bay next April, with a lineup led by the reuniting Split Enz (who also just announced an Australian tour), Earth, Wind & Fire, and The Pogues.

Local bands and artists including The Dreggs, Xavier Rudd, The Living End, South Summit, and the Pierce Brothers are also on the bill, with more to come very soon. Check out the full first artist lineup here.

Showcasing some of the lineup’s brightest stars, the official sideshows feature some debuts and long-awaited returns, giving fans a chance to catch their favourites up close and personal.

Announced today (November 10th), Sublime, The Black Crowes, Buddy Guy, The Pogues, Marcus King Band, Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, and Jerry Harrison & Adrian Belew (with special guest Robert Randolph) will all hit the road.

See all shows and dates below.

Tickets to the sideshows will be available through presale from 11am (AEDT) on Tuesday, November 11th, until general tickets go on sale at 11am (AEDT) on Thursday, November 13th. Sign up for presale here.

BLUESFEST SIDESHOWS 2026

SUBLIME

Wednesday, April 1st Festival Hall, Melbourne VIC

Thursday, April 2nd Bluesfest, Byron Bay NSW

Saturday, April 4th Hordern Pavilion, Sydney NSW

THE BLACK CROWES

Friday, April 3rd The Forum, Melbourne VIC

Sunday, April 5th Bluesfest, Byron Bay NSW

Monday, April 6th Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane QLD

Thursday, April 9th Enmore Theatre, Sydney NSW

Friday, April 10th Newcastle Entertainment Centre, Newcastle NSW

BUDDY GUY 90

Wednesday, April 1st Sydney Opera House, Sydney NSW

Friday, April 3rd Bluesfest, Byron Bay NSW

Sunday, April 5th Bluesfest, Byron Bay NSW

Monday, April 6th Palais Theatre, Melbourne VIC

THE POGUES Rum, Sodomy & the Lash 40th Anniversary

Wednesday, March 25th Fremantle Prison, Fremantle WA

Friday, March 27th Hindley St Music Hall, Adelaide SA

Sunday, March 29th The Forum, Melbourne VIC

Thursday, April 2nd Bluesfest, Byron Bay NSW

Friday, April 3rd Bluesfest, Byron Bay NSW

Sunday, April 5th Sydney Opera House, Sydney NSW

Monday, April 6th Sydney Opera House, Sydney NSW

MARCUS KING BAND The Darling Blue Tour

Friday, April 3rd Bluesfest, Byron Bay NSW

Saturday, April 4th Bluesfest, Byron Bay NSW

Wednesday, April 8th Enmore Theatre, Sydney NSW

Friday, April 10th The Forum, Melbourne VIC

Saturday, April 11th Hindley St Music Hall, Adelaide SA

KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD BAND Ledbetter Heights 30th Anniversary

Wednesday, April 1st Northcote Theatre, Melbourne VIC

Friday, April 3rd Bluesfest, Byron Bay NSW

Saturday, April 4th Bluesfest, Byron Bay NSW

Sunday, April 5th Metro Theatre, Sydney NSW

JERRY HARRISON & ADRIAN BELEW Remain in Light 

Wednesday, April 1st The Forum, Melbourne VIC with special guest Robert Randolph

Thursday, April 2nd Enmore Theatre, Sydney NSW with special guest Robert Randolph

Saturday, April 4th Bluesfest, Byron Bay NSW

Sunday, April 5th The Tivoli, Brisbane QLD