The clock has ticked by, and just like that, we're already planning how we'll be spending New Year's Eve. Scary – I know.
If you're thinking about a festival, it's an experience I can personally vouch for. The itinerary is all sorted for you, so there's no last-minute panic. And while the traditional camping set up is an experience in itself, if you can afford it, it is absolutely worth glamping, no matter who gives you dirt for doing it.
With the first teasers for the Lost Paradise 2026 lineup here, it's time to start deciding if you, too, will be ringing in the new year at a music festival. Because most of these festivals share similar acts – like Beyond the Valley and Wildlands – you should definitely pay attention. Luckily, thanks to the teaser and some problem-solving, we think we might have cracked the lineup – at least some of it.
Below is every clue we've found that leads us to believe we know the Lost Paradise 2026 lineup.
Sam Alfred will (probably) be on the lineup
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According to past teasers from Lost Paradise, the song in the background usually signals an artists' inclusion on the lineup.
For their first teaser, they've used a song by Australian DJ Sam Alfred and DJ Kara Okay, which could signal one or both artist will be joining the lineup. They're fitting inclusions, given its an electronic and live music and arts festival.
Overmono has been teased too
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With Lost Paradise's second teaser now on Instagram, we can hear Lockup by the electric duo Overmono playing in the background. I think we all know what that means: we likely have another confirmed artist for the 2026 lineup.
Who else is on the lineup?
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Well while there is no official confirmation, we have received Rolling Meadow's official lineup. This is a New Zealand music festival, but there are often some cross overs into the Australian New Year festivals. Among those we could see crossing over into Lost Paradise are big Australian acts like Alison Wonderland and international acts like JME and Clean Bandit. They all fit the vibe and also haven't played at Lost Paradise before, so it seems like a fair chance.
Another notable artist we think could be on the lineup is Ninajrachi. Even though she played at Lost Paradise in 2022, she has been on an absolute streak this year, so she could even be in the running as a headliner. And of course, Lost Paradise is no stranger to bringing back alumni.
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Lost Paradise is good at getting artists that have been trending the last 12 to 18 months, so we're predicting Jamie XX – a big call I know, but he has been playing a lot this year, and is about to open for Harry Styles' big residency in New York in October.
Another possible inclusion is John Summit, who performed in Australia last year for his own tour, but has never played at Lost Paradise – it feels like it's only a matter of time until he does. Another wild card could be KI/KI, who has become known for delivering five-hour sets. And based off a Thailand music festival called EDC Thailand that's right before Christmas time, we could also see Horsegirl getting a spot on the lineup, who played at Beyond the Valley in 2024.
We're all praying for Fred again.. I know – and if Romy did play we could get an incredible back to back, and hopefully our Aussie girl HAAi would join too. All will be revealed soon.
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When does the 2026 Lost Paradise lineup drop?
Based off the date they dropped it last year (August 19), we can only imagine it is a matter of time. Be patient and check back here for news on the official lineup.
