Rolling Loud Australia Unveils Full 2026 Lineup With Ken Carson, Tyga and More
Rolling Loud has officially announced the highly anticipated lineup for its 2026 Australia edition, bringing an impressive array of U.S. rap superstars alongside a selection of notable Australian artists. Scheduled for March 7 in Sydney’s Centennial Park and March 8 in Melbourne’s Flemington Racecourse, these one-day events mark the festival’s return to Australia since 2019 and its debut in a two-city format. Headlined by rapper Gunna, who has become a fixture in the festival scene, the event promises an exciting mix of established stars and rising talents. Ken Carson, a prominent figure in the Opium collective, will also share top billing, while Sexyy Red leads the second tier of performers, further solidifying her growing influence in the industry.
The 2026 lineup boasts an impressive roster of international talent, featuring heavyweights such as Tyga, Swae Lee, Lil Tjay, Ski Mask the Slump God, NLE Choppa, and Quavo, alongside emerging artists like Ian and Osamason. This diverse selection showcases the festival’s commitment to blending established touring names with TikTok-driven breakout acts that have gained traction in recent years. Additionally, Rolling Loud Australia will spotlight local talent through a dedicated stage featuring artists from Australia and New Zealand, including Hooligan Hefs, Youngn Lipz, and Amarni. This initiative highlights the festival’s dedication to promoting homegrown music while maintaining a consistent core lineup across both cities.
Since its debut in Australia in 2019, where it quickly sold out with headliners like Future and Playboi Carti, Rolling Loud has expanded its global footprint, recently launching new editions in Europe, Asia, and India. The upcoming events in Australia, produced in partnership with Primuse Entertainment, are poised to be a significant milestone in the festival’s history, marking its first back-to-back shows in the country. As anticipation builds for the March events, fans can expect further details on scheduling and site logistics in the coming months, promising an unforgettable experience for hip-hop enthusiasts down under.
Rolling Loud has unveiled the full lineup for its
2026 Australia edition
, confirming a heavyweight bill of U.S. rap acts alongside some of the country’s most prominent homegrown names.
Rolling Loud
Australia is set to take place across two cities in March: Sydney’s Centennial Park on March 7, and Melbourne’s Flemington Racecourse on March 8. The twin one-day events mark Rolling Loud’s first shows in Australia since 2019, and the first time the
global
hip-hop festival brand has expanded to a two-city format in the country.
Gunna will headline the two-city run, following
Rolling Loud’s earlier confirmation
that the rapper would anchor the event. Ken Carson joins him at top billing, extending the Opium-affiliated artist’s growing presence across the festival’s global footprint. Sexyy Red — previously announced — leads the second tier of performers.
The 2026 bill includes several major U.S. rap acts across its main stages. Sexyy Red, Tyga, Swae Lee, Lil Tjay, Ski Mask the Slump God, NLE Choppa, Quavo, Ian and rising rapper Osamason are among the international performers scheduled across the weekend. The lineup spans established touring names, TikTok-driven breakout acts and core Rolling Loud regulars who have been fixtures across the festival’s global editions.
In addition to the international programming, Rolling Loud Australia will feature a dedicated stage focusing on local artists from Australia and New Zealand. Acts announced for the regional platform include Hooligan Hefs, Youngn Lipz, Amarni, Day1, Lil Golo & Cult Shotta, 4ourttune and Jonny Chopps. While each city will include select local-only performers, the core lineup remains consistent across both dates.
Rolling Loud first debuted in Australia in 2019 with a one-day event at Sydney Olympic Park headlined by Future, Playboi Carti and Rae Sremmurd. That edition sold out quickly and became a key marker of the festival’s global expansion cycle. Its return in 2026 marks the brand’s first Australian event in seven years and the first time Rolling Loud has staged back-to-back shows in two Australian cities.
The announcement follows a period of continued international growth for the Miami-born festival, which recently added new editions across Europe, Asia and India. Rolling Loud India will take place later this month with a lineup headlined by Central Cee, Wiz Khalifa, Don Toliver and Karan Aujla.
Rolling Loud Australia 2026 will run in partnership with Primuse Entertainment as the local production partner. Further scheduling and site details are expected in the lead-up to the March events.
