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Lewis Capaldi and RAYE to Headline Australia’s 2026 Spilt Milk Fest
Lewis Capaldi and RAYE will headline Australia’s 2026 Spilt Milk festival, marking the event’s return after its multi-city edition was cancelled in 2024. The four-date December tour reinforces the festival’s position as a major Australian live-music event while testing renewed demand after a period of industry-wide cancellations.
The festival will visit Canberra, the Gold Coast, Geelong and Perth on 12, 13, 19 and 20 December respectively, with Baby Keem, Maisie Peters, DMA’S, KETTAMA and Remi Wolf also on the bill. General admission costs A$244.95 including fees, while presale registration opens on 30 July; Geelong has secured the festival as its Victorian home until at least 2030.
In short
- Capaldi and RAYE headline Spilt Milk’s 2026 return.
- Four Australian dates are scheduled across December.
- Tickets cost A$244.95, with presale registration opening 30 July.
Explained simply
Spilt Milk is Australia's multi-city music festival, which had been a major event in the country's live music calendar. The festival's multi-city edition was cancelled in 2024 as part of wider industry challenges affecting concerts and festivals across Australia.
The live music sector faced significant financial difficulties during this period, leading to numerous cancellations and postponements of events. Festival organisers became cautious about committing to large-scale touring operations.
The planned return of Spilt Milk in December 2026 represents a test of whether demand for major festivals has recovered. Successful staging of such events helps rebuild confidence in the live music industry and encourages further investment in touring and events.
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