Victor Harbor Rock N Roll Festival
Victor Harbor Rock ’N’ Roll Festival returns with a huge free music program and new headline shows for 2026
Victor Harbor will turn up the volume from 18 to 20 September 2026, as the Victor Harbor Rock ’N’ Roll Festival returns for a full weekend on the Fleurieu Peninsula, drawing thousands of visitors to the coast each year.
From rockabilly and vintage rock ’n’ roll to swing, dance floor favourites and high energy crowd pleasers, the free program fills Warland Reserve and surrounding streets across the weekend. Classic cars are on display throughout the precinct, and crowds move between stages, displays, dancefloors and the Kids Zone. It’s a relaxed, open-air festival that blends music and movement with a seaside setting.
You can wander between stages, stumble onto something great, watch the classic cars roll in, grab a bite, and end up dancing without even planning to. The free program is massive, and the ticketed shows give people a chance to catch some true headline moments up close.
What the festival is known for
• Free live music across multiple stages all weekend
• Rows of classic cars and motorcycles to admire
• Crowds dancing on the grass at Warland Reserve
• Great food, market stalls and a busy festival atmosphere
• A family-friendly weekend, including a dedicated Kids Zone
New for 2026
Alongside the free daytime program, 2026 introduces a series of evening headline shows at the Coral Club, based at the Victor Harbor Town Hall. The venue offers a more intimate live music experience as part of the weekend.
Ticketed events and headline artists
The Coral Club shows feature artists from across Australia, including Adelaide favourites The Lincolns, NSW rockabilly trio The Linelockers, and Australian rock ’n’ roll pioneer Lonnie Lee. High-energy rockabilly performer Cherry Divine opens the festival in style on Friday night.
The addition of ticketed shows builds on the festival’s long-running free program. It gives audiences another way to experience the music, while keeping the core of the event open and accessible.
Tickets and festival information are available via the festival website.