Live Fest Dubbo

Live Fest Dubbo will open Great Southern Nights 2026, a state-wide live music program running from 1–17 May 2026, bringing some of Australia’s finest artists to communities across New South Wales.

Proudly supported by Dubbo Regional Council, Live Fest Dubbo is a family-friendly, all-ages, licensed event set against the stunning riverside and vineyard backdrop of Lazy River Estate.

This one-day festival features an exceptional lineup of ARIA Hall of Fame inductees and some of Australia’s most celebrated artists. Here’s your guide to the incredible performers and set times:

1:00pm – Gates open
1:40–2:10pm – Jess Hitchcock
2:30–3:20pm – Kasey Chambers
3:50–4:40pm – The Cat Empire
5:10–6:00pm – The Cruel Sea
6:30–7:30pm – Missy Higgins
8:00–9:30pm – Paul Kelly
*Artist line-up and playing times are subject to change

Backed by the NSW Government, Great Southern Nights is Australia’s first and only state-wide live music initiative, activating hundreds of gigs across metropolitan and regional NSW. Live fest is a new event series within the program, encouraging audiences to plan a road trip, make a weekend of it and explore regional destinations like Dubbo.