Party In The Paddock has announced one of its biggest lineups to date for 2026, with Ocean Alley, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, The Veronicas and Sofi Tukker headlining the festival’s 13th year.
The four-day event will return to Tasmania’s Quercus Park at Carrick from February 5-8.
Ocean Alley will bring their psychedelic rock sound fresh off their latest album Love Balloon.
They’re joined by UK disco-pop icon Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Grammy-nominated US duo Sofi Tukker.
Party In The Paddock has announced its 2026 festival lineup. Image / Mitch Lowe
Australian favourites The Veronicas, The Temper Trap, Flight Facilities, Peking Duk and Ball Park Music round out the headline acts.
More than 100 additional artists will perform across six stages, including Peach PRC, Mallrat, Genesis Owusu, Baker Boy, Dune Rats and Ruby Fields.
Over 100 additional artists will perform across six stages. Image / Mitch Lowe
The festival has defied a challenging climate for Australian music events, with major mainland festivals like Splendour in the Grass and Groovin the Moo on pause.
This year’s Party In The Paddock drew a record 13,000 festivalgoers, including about 3,000 from interstate.
Beyond music, the festival will feature art installations, comedy shows, drag performances, yoga sessions and pop-up markets showcasing Tasmanian produce.
Pre-sale registration closes Thursday, November 14 at 6pm, with registered fans receiving access for the Friday, November 15 pre-sale at 8am.
Aerial view of the bustling crowd at Party In The Paddock. Image / Pulse
General tickets go on sale Tuesday, November 18 at 8am.