Wildlands Festival 2026 – Brisbane
Wildlands Festival 2026
Photos & write up: Travers Southwell
Wildlands Festival 2026 was the perfect way to kick off the new year. With the sun out, the weather warm, and the crowd in full festival mode, the atmosphere felt electric from the moment gates opened.
The lineup offered a diverse mix of artists, each bringing their own sound and style to the stage and shaping the day into something uniquely Wild. Early sets created a steady build of momentum as fans danced their way into 2026 with standout performances coming from Jazzy, Channel Tres, Waxx Off, 070 Shake, Chris Stussy, and Kettama. Each artist lifted the energy higher, turning the festival grounds into a pulsing celebration of sound and rhythm.
But the defining moment of the day came with Kid Cudi’s long-awaited return to Australia. After years away, seeing him back on stage felt genuinely special. With a career now spanning close to two decades, Cudi’s influence on modern music is undeniable. Kid Cudi performed a range of hits including Day ’n’ Nite, Ghost!, Mr. Rager, Pursuit of Happiness, and Memories, transporting the crowd back through time and tapping into a shared nostalgia that felt both deeply personal and collective.
By the time the sun began to fade and the final sets rolled through, the festival had already done its job. Wildlands 2026 delivered not just a lineup, but a feeling. A sense of joy, release, and happiness that made it the perfect way to begin the year.
We look forward to seeing the 2027 Lineup !!! Bring it on.
