After what felt like a lifetime — six long years since the last festival — Rolling Loud is finally returning to Australia in March 2026, and this time it’s bigger, bolder and more culturally seismic than ever. What started as a one-off Sydney show in 2019 has evolved into a two-city takeover across Sydney and Melbourne, flipping the script on Australian hip-hop culture and planting a permanent flag in the season of global music festivals.
“We’re thrilled to finally bring Rolling Loud back to Australia,” say Matt Zingler and Tariq Cherif, Rolling Loud co-founders/co-CEOs. “The energy from Sydney in 2019 was unforgettable, and this time we’re expanding that experience with shows in both Sydney and Melbourne. Australia has always shown real love for Rolling Loud, and we can’t wait to deliver something special for the fans Down Under.”
Why This Matters — Not Just Another Tour Date
This isn’t your standard touring festival. For hip-hop heads in Australia and NZ, Rolling Loud’s return is a cultural reset — a once-in-a-generation moment that acknowledges how far the scene has come since 2019. Back then, the festival’s debut lineup with Future, Playboi Carti and Rae Sremmurd sent shockwaves through the local music community, selling out fast and proving Australia was hungry for real hip-hop energy.
Since then, the local scene has exploded — not just in numbers but in style, influence and global relevance. Artists are now shaping conversations, pushing sounds and building audiences far beyond Australia’s shores — and Rolling Loud’s return feels like an overdue handshake between the world’s biggest hip-hop engine and its most passionate southern-hemisphere fans.
Two Cities. One Weekend. A Festival For All
Rolling Loud will unfold across two massive single-day events:
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Saturday, March 7, 2026 — Centennial Park, Sydney
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Sunday, March 8, 2026 — Flemington Racecourse, Melbourne
Each city gets its own dedicated show, but both will share the same stacked core lineup and also spotlight local and regional acts through showcase stages — a bold move that acknowledges the importance of homegrown voices in the broader hip-hop narrative.
The Full Rolling Loud Australia 2026 Lineup — A Who’s Who of Hip-Hop
This year’s roster is nothing short of historic — blending global chart-toppers, rising stars and some of the hottest local names shaping Australian and Aotearoa hip-hop:
🎤 Headliners & International Acts
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Gunna (AU/NZ exclusive appearances)
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Ken Carson (AU/NZ exclusive)
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Sexyy Red
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Tyga
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Swae Lee
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Lil Tjay
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NLE Choppa
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Quavo
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iAN
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- iAN
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OsamaSon
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Rich Amiri
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Fimi Guerrero
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BunnaB
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F1lthy
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BabyChiefDolt
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Robb Bank$
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Chow Lee
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SixBill
🔥 Australian & NZ Standouts (Dedicated Stage + Festival Sets)
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Hooligan Hefs
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Youngn Lipz
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Day1
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Amarni
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Lil Golo & Cult Shotta
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4ourttune & Jords
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Tkandz
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YNG Martyr
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Skai IsYourGod
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DJ Scheme
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Kalan.frfr
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Mistah Cee (Sydney)
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Haan (Sydney)
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Kahukx (Sydney)
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Lara Andallo (Sydney)
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VV-Pete (Sydney)
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Billymaree (Sydney)
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Ronin G (Sydney)
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JTeazy (Sydney)
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Talisha (Sydney)
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Nadz (Sydney)
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Moses & Taktix (Melbourne)
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Miko Mal (Melbourne)
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VV-Ace (Melbourne)
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J Verse (Melbourne)
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K. Charles (Melbourne)
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DJ Five Venoms (Melbourne)
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Diana Black (Melbourne)
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JVP x Koda x DBM (Melbourne)
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Alexandrè (Melbourne)
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Hellelujah (Melbourne)
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MD Mochio (Melbourne)
Whether you’re there for the headline acts, the up-and-comers, or the spicy regional spins, this lineup reflects both global hip-hop trends and the unique flavours brewing in Australia’s backyards.
The Cultural Impact — Bigger Than Just Beats
Rolling Loud’s return is more than star power — it’s a signal that Australia has ascended from a touring footnote to a full-fledged destination for global music culture. For the artists, hitting Rolling Loud means exposure to audiences and industry players that can push careers to the next level. For fans, it means finally seeing their favourite acts live — many for the first time — in a world-class festival setting without the overseas flight.
And for the culture writ large? It’s a moment of entitlement earned. Australian hip-hop has spent years proving its worth — from grassroots parties to sold-out shows and international tours — and now the world’s biggest hip-hop brand is paying respect by returning in full force.
This is where history meets hype, where local meets global, and where sound, identity and community collide. Rolling Loud Australia 2026 won’t just be a festival — it’ll be a landmark in the timeline of hip-hop Down Under.
Tickets will be available from 8am on October 23rd. Click here for more details.