The Rhythm and Alps 2026 lineup is here.
Organisers confirmed in June that Rhythm and Alps would be back for its 16th anniversary bash with a refreshed two-day format, set to take place over December 30th-31st “for its biggest New Year’s celebration yet.”
This year’s lineup, revealed today, is led by drum & bass powerhouse Dimension, rising producer MPH, Grey Lynn’s pop superstar BENEE, and festival favourites Fat Freddy’s Drop and Shapeshifter.
There’s plenty of homegrown talent elsewhere on the bill in the form of pop-rock band Borderline, indie rock outfit NO CIGAR, and many more.
Check out the full lineup below.
Tickets to Rhythm and Alps 2026 are on sale, with attendees able to purchase either a full festival ticket for both days or a single day ticket for either December 30th or 31st.
Rhythm and Alps celebrated its 15th anniversary last December, with grime pioneer Dizzee Rascal booked as the headliner.
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Rhythm and Alps 2025 drew thousands of Kiwi festival fans to see the likes of Rudimental, The Black Seeds, Chaos in the CBD, Corrella, and many more. The year before that, Lime Cordiale, Montell2099, and DJ Aroha were amongst the talent on show at Rhythm and Alps 2024.
You can watch the official Rhythm and Alps 2025 Aftermovie above.
Rhythm and Alps 2026
Ticket information available here
December 30th-31st
Cardrona Valley, Wānaka
Lineup
Dimension | BENEE | Fat Freddy’s Drop | MPH
Shapeshifter | Belters Only | Borderline
Charli Brix | Ely Oaks | Fat Papi
Flava D | Flowidus | [IVY] | Lee Mvtthews
NO CIGAR | Wax Mustang | Bari
Chris Keene | Deep Notion | Fredsta | Hyan | InMotion
Mikeyy | Pixie Lane | Soul Wun | Suune
Tough Break | Where’s Jai | Bad Birds
Benthamism | Charlie C | Communicate | Connor Tomoana
Harperr | Helix | Indecisive | Inertia
Jasper Cali | Knox | Libby K | LJ Groove
Mantis | Maxx Gunn | McNilla | Miss Jane
Nick Munday | Optics | Parry | Powder Chutes
Rupert Powell | Spacella | Steady | Wheels
+ more TBA
