14/01/2026
Wow Parkway Drive at Bluesfest!
Bluesfest Byron Bay just announced three truly iconic additions to the Byron Bay Bluesfest stage this Easter Long Weekend.
From hometown heroes returning, to one of the most influential voices in soul music, to the living legacy of Bob Marley’s music, this announcement is something truly special.
Formed right here in Byron Bay, Parkway Drive return home for their first-ever Byron Bay festival performance, and their first local show since 2014.
Now global heavy music icons, Parkway Drive headline festivals and arenas worldwide, renowned for explosive live shows and an unbreakable connection with their audience. Their Bluesfest debut will mark a full-circle moment for one of Australia’s greatest modern bands.
Five-time GRAMMY® winner. Cultural icon. Erykah Badu is the undisputed Queen of Neo-Soul.
Returning to Australia for the first time in 14 years, she will take to the Bluesfest stage on Good Friday, playing back-to-back with Earth, Wind & Fire on the same stage. Soul history in the making.
The band behind Bob Marley returns to Bluesfest for a special three-night residency, Wailers will be performing three completely different live sets across the weekend, celebrating Legend, Natural Mystic and Rastaman Vibration.
Led by bandleader Aston Barrett Jr., son of the late Aston “Family Man” Barrett, the legendary bandleader of Bob Marley & The Wailers, this is Marley’s music played properly. Authentic, heartfelt and powerful, carried forward by those trained directly by the band that created it. This is not a tribute. This is the living legacy.
These artists join an already monumental lineup including Split Enz, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sublime, The Black Crowes, Buddy Guy, Counting Crows, The Pogues, and many more, with more still to come.
Camping is strongly recommended. Stay inside the music and the community all weekend long. This is shaping up to be one for the history books!
JUST ANNOUNCED!
We’re beyond proud to welcome three truly iconic artists to the Byron Bay Bluesfest lineup this Easter Long Weekend: Parkway Drive, Erykah Badu and The Wailers.
From a historic hometown homecoming to soul royalty and the living legacy of Bob Marley, this announcement is one for the ages.
Parkway Drive return to Byron Bay for their first-ever Byron Bay festival performance and their first local show since 2014. From our region to the world, and now, finally, home - performing Easter Thursday at Bluesfest.
Erykah Badu, the Queen of Neo Soul, returns to Australia for the first time in 14 years. Catch her on Good Friday, playing back-to-back with Earth, Wind & Fire on the same stage. If you know, you know.
The Wailers bring 50 Years of Positive Vibrations to Bluesfest with a special three-night residency, performing three different live sets across Easter Friday, Saturday and Sunday celebrating the music and message of Bob Marley.
These legends join an already stacked lineup featuring Split Enz, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sublime, The Black Crowes, Buddy Guy, Counting Crows, The Pogues and more, with more to come!
Camping strongly recommended - it’s the best way to experience Bluesfest!
Get tickets: bluesfest.com.au
