Nightjar 2026 | Festival & Market | Torquay
Immerse yourself in the enchantment of the Nightjar Festival in Torquay.
Experience mesmerising performances from incredible musicians vibrant art installations and a celebration of diverse cultures.
Explore market stalls enjoy a drink at our boutique bars and indulge in tantalising delights from a wide variety of food vendors.
Nightjar Festival returns to Torquay this summer two nights of bold music live art and community energy that can't be bottled.
It's a place where Australian musicians take the spotlight creators' experiment and audiences discover something new at every turn.
Food trucks hum with flavours boutique bars pour local favourites and performers roam the crowd with surprise and delight.
From young families to music lovers seeking a night out Nightjar is made for everyone offering moments that spark connection curiosity and pure summer joy-an experience that stays with you long after the last note fades.
Friday 2nd January 2026 LINE UP
The Slingers - Melbourne's masters of "Motel Pop" fusing rock folk country and electronic into something wholly their own. Their debut LP Sentimentalism hit ARIA's Top 5 leading to sold-out tours major festival slots and growing acclaim as one of Australia's most original and exciting underground bands.
Adriana - a boundary-pushing DJ and curator known for her infectious energy and globe-spanning sets. From her PBS show Opalakia to her cult party Spasta she fuses tradition with contemporary sounds creating unpretentious ecstatic dance floors. A favourite at Freedom Time and Hopkins Creek Adriana is one of Melbourne's most exciting selectors.
Bananagun - a Melbourne/Naarm psych-funk collective blending sun-soaked grooves freak-beat experimentation and spiritual jazz. After their acclaimed debut The True Story of Bananagun they return with Why Is the Colour of the Sky?-a bold groove-driven record capturing the raw energy of collective creation. Bananagun's sound is timeless human and irresistibly danceable.
Ajak Kwai - a South Sudanese-born Melbourne-based singer songwriter and broadcaster whose music blends funk blues and traditional sounds in English Arabic and Dinka. Known for her powerful voice and messages of inclusion she's a festival favourite at WOMADelaide Bluesfest and beyond inspiring audiences with uplifting soul-stirring performances.
Albert The Second - hailing from Victoria's rugged South-West Albert The Second crafts laidback storytelling songs on his farm. Using analog gear for a warm simple sound his music evokes a campfire feel. His latest single 'dreamer' earned rotation on ABC COUNTRY and he recently scored the short surf film 'Somewhere Once' a follow-up to the classic 'Morning of the Earth'. Don't miss these heartfelt homespun tunes.
Friday 2nd Jan Tickets
Friday 9th January 2026 LINE UP
GORDI - an award-winning Australian artist whose music has reached tens of millions worldwide. With two acclaimed albums Reservoir and Our Two Skins-the latter winning an AIR Award and earning ARIA and J Award nominations - her work explores themes of self-discovery identity and sexuality. Known for her powerful collaborations with Troye Sivan Bon Iver Ben Böhmer Julien Baker and more Gordi has carved out a unique space in contemporary music blending intimacy and expansiveness in equal measure.
Sunshine - a Melbourne DJ producer and tastemaker who has lit up Australia's dance floors for over two decades. Known for her genre-blending sets of house funk soul disco and techno she's shared stages with global icons and delivered legendary performances at festivals and clubs. As founder of Disco Faith Recordings and the visionary behind Sunshine & the Disco Faith Choir she continues to spread her uplifting infectious energy worldwide.
Suneden - a Surf Coast six-piece bringing trademark soul-funk boogies and glitter-soaked disco anthems to dance floors nationwide. With their acclaimed debut Smooth Groove national recognition at Bluesfest and a breakout 2025 including Queenscliff Music Festival and new single God Is Dead Suneden are cementing their place as one of Australia's most exciting independent acts.
Jess Ribeiro - an award-winning Naarm/Melbourne singer-songwriter known for her haunting voice and evocative songwriting. With three acclaimed albums and international tours to her name her latest release Mix Tape closes a chapter showcasing unreleased songs that highlight her understated yet powerful place in contemporary music.
Wild Gloriosa - the project of award-winning artist Gloria Ragesh blends soul and R&B into music that is both prayerful and seductive. With South Indian roots a Singaporean upbringing and performances alongside artists like Jessica Mauboy and Thelma Plum she creates transformative songs that celebrate authenticity and vulnerability.
Friday 9th Jan Tickets
❊ When ❊
Date/s: Friday 2nd January 2026 - Friday 9th January 2026
Time: 4pm to 10pm
❊ Where ❊
⊜ Torquay Common, Corner Bell St and Surf Beach Drive Torquay Map❊ More Information ❊
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