Australia’s beachside electronic odyssey Electric Island is set to return in 2026, bringing with it a stacked lineup of international heavyweights and homegrown favourites.
Leading the charge is American house legend Armand Van Helden, who’ll headline all dates across Adelaide, Melbourne and Perth. Joining him are Flight Facilities (DJ Set), with Above & Beyond topping the bill for select shows.
The series kicks off at Adelaide’s Glenelg Beach on April 11th, before heading to Melbourne’s RIVA and Perth’s Cottesloe Beach for two-day weekenders on April 18th and 19th.
A pioneer of modern house, Van Helden has spent three decades at the forefront of club culture, from early releases on Strictly Rhythm and Logic Records to era-defining hits like “My My My”, “I Want Your Soul” and “Barbara Streisand” (as one half of Duck Sauce). Known for his exuberant DJ sets and deep-cut remixes, he remains one of dance music’s most enduring names.
Joining the run in Melbourne and Perth, Above & Beyond return to Australian shores with their new album Bigger Than All Of Us. The Grammy-nominated trio, whose ‘Group Therapy’ radio show has become a global institution, are no strangers to emotional dance-floor moments, having sold out iconic venues from Red Rocks to the Sydney Opera House.
Rounding out the first lineup announcement are local legends Flight Facilities, whose feel-good anthems “Crave You”, “Clair de Lune” and “Sunshine” helped define a generation of Australian electronic music. Known for their cinematic sets and festival energy, the duo are set to deliver a dose of nostalgia and late-summer euphoria.
Promoter Damian Gelle says the 2026 rollout marks the festival’s biggest step yet. “Next year our Electric Island run expands into three states with five open-air shows across some of Australia’s finest shorelines, including our debut at Melbourne’s lush Riviera Beach Club in St Kilda,” he said.
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An offshoot of Electric Gardens, Electric Island first launched in 2025, selling 25,000 tickets and establishing itself as a beachside favourite for electronic music fans. Brought to life by T1000 Events, the series has hosted icons like Fatboy Slim, Eric Prydz, Jamie Jones and Craig David, cementing its reputation as one of Australia’s premier boutique festivals.
Tickets go on pre-sale from 8am local time Wednesday, October 22nd, with general on-sale opening Thursday, October 23rd via electricisland.com.au.
Electric Island 2026 Dates + Lineup
Pre-sale tickets Wednesday, October 22nd from 8am local time
General on-sale Thursday, October 23rd via electricisland.com.au
Glenelg Beach, Adelaide, SA
Saturday, April 11th
Armand Van Helden, Flight Facilities (DJ Set) + special guests
RIVA, Melbourne, VIC
Saturday, April 18th
Armand Van Helden, Flight Facilities (DJ Set) + special guests
Sunday, April 19th
Above & Beyond + special guests
Cottesloe Beach, Perth, WA
Saturday, April 18th
Above & Beyond + special guests
Sunday, April 19th
Armand Van Helden, Flight Facilities (DJ Set) + special guests
