Overview

• The New Year’s festival runs December 28, 2025 to January 1, 2026 at Barunah Plains on Wadawurrung Country in Victoria.
• Organizers bill this as the festival’s largest edition, presented by Untitled Group and triple j with support from Visit Victoria.
• Notable bill highlights include Addison Rae’s Australian festival debut, Kid Cudi’s first Australian visit in over a decade, and an Australian‑exclusive set from JoJo.
• The program expands with The Lounge Room hosted by Kat Sasso, a refreshed Valley Stage and Dance Dome, and a wellness offering with meditation, saunas and cold plunges.
• Visit Victoria touts expected tourism benefits for local businesses and jobs, with co-founder Nicholas Greco calling the tenth edition the event’s biggest yet.