Mark SeymourThis year’s Airlie Beach Festival of Music continues to heat up, with the final batch of artists joining the already star-studded line-up.
Mark Seymour—of Hunters & Collectors fame—joins this year’s bill, alongside Conrad Sewell, Nathan Cavaleri, and Luke O’Shea, all presenting their shows on the main stage with the likes of The Whitlams, Xavier Rudd, and others.
Also joining the line-up are Mike Elrington, Nicky Bomba’s Bustamento, Chris Webbe, Mak and Shar, Dillion James, and more. With the additional acts announced, this year’s edition of the Airlie Beach Festival of Music will be home to over 60 artists, all performing by the picturesque Whitsunday Islands and Whitehaven Beach. The full line-up can be found below.
The annual event takes place from Friday, 6 to Sunday, 8 November. Mark Seymour promises a “significantly” updated setlist, but is aware of how much his hits mean to people. “But I’m always very cognisant of the songs people want to hear as well,” he said, mentioning hits such as Talking to a Stranger, Throw Your Arms Around Me, and Holy Grail.
Nathan Cavaleri will make his Airlie Beach Festival of Music debut this November and expressed delight at the upcoming performance.
“I’ve never played Airlie Beach Festival of Music – I actually feel like everyone I know has played this festival except me, so I definitely had FOMO, and when I got the news that they were keen to have me, I was pretty stoked,” he shared.
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Cavaleri continued, “It’s been a while since I’ve played a tropical summer type festival, so I’m very much looking forward to it, and (since I’m usually solo) I’m thrilled that my last full band gig for 2026 is going to be Airlie Beach.
“You can expect we’re going to bring some victorious big stage energy, and we’re probably going to enjoy it afterwards in the same way as everybody else! We’re not just going to do our job and walk away – we’re gonna be with you guys the whole way.”
Tickets to this year’s event are now available. Head to the Airlie Beach Festival of Music website for more information.
Member for Whitsunday, Amanda Camm, said that the Airlie Beach Festival of Music is a “fantastic showcase” of what’s on offer at the Whitsundays.
“The Airlie Beach Festival of Music is a fantastic showcase of everything that makes the Whitsundays special – incredible live music, a vibrant local community, and a world-class destination,” she said.
“The festival not only attracts visitors from across the country, [but] it also supports local businesses, hospitality operators and tourism providers throughout the region.
“I am proud to be part of the Crisafulli Government, who continue to support events that deliver real benefits for our community.”
