Spilt Milk is coming to Geelong for the first time on Saturday 19 December 2026, bringing one of Australia's biggest regional music festivals to Kardinia Park Stadium & Precinct.
After four Victorian festivals in Ballarat, Spilt Milk is officially making Geelong/Djilang its new Victorian home through to 2030. So yes, this is more than a one-off. Geelong is about to become your new December festival destination.
With Lewis Capaldi, RAYE, Kettama, Baby Keem, Maisie Peters, Remi Wolf and DMA'S among the names on the 2026 lineup.
Heading in for the festival? Here's everything you need to know, from the lineup and tickets to getting to Kardinia Park, where to stay and what to do if you're hanging around for a little longer.
Because if you're coming to Geelong for Spilt Milk, you may as well make a weekend of it.
Saturday, 19 December 2026
Kardinia Park Stadium & Precinct, Geelong/Djilang
Lewis Capaldi, RAYE, Kettama, Baby Keem, Maisie Peters, Remi Wolf, DMA'S and more.
Ticket Request is open now, with Geelong presale tickets available from 9am AEST Thursday 30 July. General sale starts at 10am AEST Friday 31 July.
General Admission tickets start from$224.95 including fees, with ticket prices increasing across release tiers. There are also a bunch of boujee upgrades you can add on if you're feeling fancy.
Drive, catch a V/Line train to South Geelong Station or book an event-day return coach from a range of pickup locations across Victoria.
Stay close to the festival in Geelong city centre or nearby suburbs, or make a weekend of it and base yourself on the Bellarine Peninsula.
We've put together a full guide to Spilt Milk Geelong below, including the lineup, tickets, transport, accommodation and what to do while you're here.
Spilt Milk is heading to Kardinia Park Stadium & Precinct in Geelong/Djilang on Saturday, 19 December 2026.
If you've been to the footy here, you'll know the spot. This time, the Geelong Cats will be swapped for thousands of music fans as Spilt Milk makes its Geelong debut.
Getting there from Melbourne is pretty straightforward. Jump on a V/Line service from Southern Cross Station and get off at South Geelong Station, which is just a 400-metre walk from Kardinia Park. There's also exclusive event travel options you can check out here.
Staying overnight? You're close to Geelong's city centre, so bars, clubs and plenty of places to eat are right there when the festival wraps.
The 2026 Spilt Milk lineup is here, with some very big names heading to Geelong for the festival's first year at Kardinia Park.
Lewis Capaldi
RAYE
Both Raye and Lewis are Spilt Milk exclusives, you won't be able to catch them anywhere else on their tour.
And the rest of the lineup...
Kettama,Baby Keem, Maisie Peters, Remi Wolf, DMA'S, Stüm, Tobiahs, Aleksiah, Becca Hatch, Borderline, F3MIII, Fat Papi, Harry Hayes, Jigitz, Leyla Ebrahimi, Miss Kaninna, Pash, Samara Cyn, The Moving Stills, The Terrys and Yes Boone.
Coming from Melbourne? Geelong is around an hour by car, or you can jump on a V/Line train from Southern Cross Station.
Coming from the west? V/Line services also run towards Geelong from places including Warrnambool, Colac, Winchelsea and Waurn Ponds.
For the festival, get off at South Geelong Station, then it's a short 400-metre walk to Kardinia Park.
Return coach transfers to Kardinia Park Precinct are available from the following locations:
Melbourne, Werribee, Ballarat, Bendigo, Cranbourne, Mordialloc, Frankston, Sunbury, Melton, Caroline Springs, Ringwood, Warrnambool, Portarlington, Drysdale, Leopold, Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads and Armstrong Creek.
For more information on pricing and exact pick-up locations, as well as to pre-book your travel (this is essential, as spots are limited), there will be more information on the MOTM Events website soon.
Driving with your mates? Geelong is around an hour from Melbourne, so it's an easy road trip down the Princes Freeway.
Keep an eye on the official Spilt Milk event information for parking and traffic updates closer to the day.
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Spilt Milk Geelong will take place on Saturday 19 December 2026 at Kardinia Park Stadium & Precinct.
Spilt Milk Geelong will be held at Kardinia Park Stadium & Precinct in Geelong/Djilang, close to the city centre and Geelong Station.
The 2026 Spilt Milk Geelong lineup features [KEY ARTISTS / FULL LINEUP]. Check the official festival website for the full lineup and latest artist announcements.
Yes. Spilt Milk is strictly 18+. You'll need to bring valid ID to enter the festival, and it must not be expired.
You can drive to Geelong or catch a V/Line train from Melbourne, with services also running from regional areas including Warrnambool, Colac, Winchelsea and Waurn Ponds. Get off at South Geelong Station, then it's a short 400-metre walk to Kardinia Park.
Check the latest festival and public transport information before travelling, as event-day services and arrangements may change. We will do our best to keep this information updated, however best to check at https://spilt-milk.com.au/ for any new updates.
For the easiest access to the festival, stay in Geelong city centre or nearby suburbs including Geelong West, Newtown or South Geelong.
If you're keen to turn the festival into a longer getaway, consider staying on The Bellarine in places including Barwon Heads, Ocean Grove, Point Lonsdale, Queenscliff or Portarlington so you're close to the beach.
Yes. Staying on the Bellarine is a great option if you're making a weekend of the festival. You'll need to plan your transport to and from Kardinia Park, but you'll also be close to beaches, coastal towns, cafes and restaurants.
It's summer, so make the most of being by the coast. Hit the beach, grab brunch, go for a swim or spend the day exploring The Bellarine Peninsula. Stick around into the evening for Geelong's bars, pubs and clubs, it's a real vibe!
Absolutely. Stay in Geelong for easy access to the festival and the city's food, drink and nightlife, or base yourself on The Bellarine for more of a coastal getaway.
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