The Moo is back – and now we officially know who’s playing.
After confirming its long-awaited return last week, Groovin The Moo has unveiled the full lineup for its special one-off 2026 edition, set to take place in Lismore on Saturday, 9 May. And for a festival easing its way back into the paddock, it’s pulled together a seriously stacked bill.
Denzel Curry – ‘GOT ME GEEKED’
Leading the charge is US hip-hop shapeshifter Denzel Curry, who returns to Australia armed with one of the most intense live shows in the game, alongside Yolŋu rap powerhouse Baker Boy, stepping into a bold new era off the back of his sophomore album DJANDJAY.
Also heading to the Northern Rivers are Dope Lemon bringing their hazy late-night grooves, Matt Corby with that unmistakable voice and magnetic stage presence, and Central Coast producer Ninajirachi, fresh from a massive run of accolades for her debut album I Love My Computer. Global hitmaker Tones And I rounds out the upper tier of the bill, returning home after an extensive international touring streak.
Elsewhere on the lineup, Kath Ebbs will bring the wildly popular queer line-dancing party Cowboy Country to the paddock, while The Terrys, The Chats and Maple’s Pet Dinosaur deliver the rock chaos. Representing the local Northern Rivers scene are Lismore’s own The Colliflowers and 17-year-old Murwillumbah Indigenous singer-songwriter, Angel White.
There’s also a community focus baked right into the programming, with the Homegrown Hero competition giving local artists a shot at joining the lineup – keeping the festival firmly rooted in its regional DNA.
First launched in 2005, Groovin The Moo built its reputation by bringing major contemporary lineups directly to regional Australia – and that mission remains central to its carefully planned return. The 2026 Lismore event marks a scaled-down but deliberate reboot for the beloved touring festival, supported by the Great Southern Nights initiative, designed as the first step toward a sustainable long-term future after recent industry challenges forced its hiatus.
As with previous editions, the Lismore show will be all ages, inclusive and community-focused, with camping and shuttle transport options in the works. Fans can now register their interest via the official festival sign-up.
It feels very good to see the paddock filling up again. Details below.
Groovin The Moo 2026 Lineup
In alphabetical order:
- BAKER BOY
- DENZEL CURRY (US)
- DOPE LEMON
- MAPLE’S PET DINOSAUR
- MATT CORBY
- NINAJIRACHI
- THE CHATS
- THE TERRYS
- TONES AND I
Plus (in alphabetical order):
- ANGEL WHITE
- THE COLLIFLOWERS
- KATH EBBS Presents COWBOY COUNTRY
- HOMEGROWN HERO WINNER
Groovin The Moo 2026
- Saturday, 9th May 2026 – Oakes Oval, Lismore (Widjabul/Wia-bal Country), NSW – All Ages
General Admission from $125 + BF
Cream Of The Crop VIP $190 + BF
Mini Moo’s (Under 12) free when accompanied by a ticket-holding parent or guardian
Ages 12–17 $90 + BF when accompanied by a ticket-holding parent or guardian
MobTix for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and Affordability tickets for select Concession Card holders available to request $90 + BF
Lismore Locals will have exclusive access to the ‘Homegrown Groovers’ presale, simply check ‘I’m a Lismore Local’ in the presale sign up form.
Further Reading
Groovin The Moo Is Back In 2026 – But Not As We Know It
