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John Summit Leads 2026 Lost Paradise Lineup
Lost Paradise, an electronic music festival held in Glenworth Valley near Sydney from December 28 to January 1, has unveiled its 2026 lineup featuring prominent international acts. The event will be headlined by US producer John Summit, UK artist Skepta, and Dutch DJ KI/KI, alongside dozens of other electronic music performers. General admission camping is included with ticket purchases, with three-day passes priced at A$569.99 and four-day passes at A$639.99, with presales beginning August 4.
The festival announcement arrives during a challenging period for Australia's event industry, with several major festivals shutting down or taking breaks. However, electronic and dance music events have proven notably resilient, with industry data showing dance music accounts for roughly one quarter of all festivals across the country. Lost Paradise has capitalised on this trend, achieving four consecutive sell-outs since its 2014 inception and establishing itself as a major fixture in Australia's dwindling camping festival landscape.
In short
- Lost Paradise 2026 headliners announced (John Summit, Skepta, KI/KI) for New Year's event near Sydney
- Festival has achieved four consecutive sell-outs despite broader Australian festival sector struggles
- Dance music remains the most popular festival genre in Australia, accounting for roughly one in four events
Explained simply
Lost Paradise is an electronic music festival held annually in Glenworth Valley near Sydney. It takes place between late December and early January, with attendees camping on site as part of the experience.
Australia's event industry has faced significant difficulties in recent years, with many festivals closing or taking breaks. However, electronic and dance music festivals have proved more resilient than others, with such events now representing roughly a quarter of all festivals across the country.
Since its inception in 2014, Lost Paradise has become one of Australia's most successful camping festivals. The event has achieved four consecutive sell-outs and established itself as a major fixture in the country's festival landscape.