NYE on the Hill 2026
The Farm, Stewart Rd, 3979 Kernot Directions
Wed 30.12.2026 11:00
What a perfect location. What a perfect group of people. What a perfect way to bring in the New Year. Trust us. Trust yourself. Trust the Hill.
Counting down to the countdown… Good times ahead!
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NYE on the HILL 2026
NYE on the Hill is a 3-day, 2-night boutique music and camping festival for good-vibing, music-loving folk. It takes place in the beautifully picturesque rolling Hills of South Gippsland near Loch Village, 90mins from Melbourne, 25mins from Inverloch, 35mins from Phillip Island. Good times with great people in a stunning location. What better way to bring in the New Year.
This year we’re keeping the numbers strictly capped to only 3,000 good-vibing folks and tickets will sell out well and truly before the event so get in quick and don’t miss out!
WHEN IS IT?
Gates open at 11am on the 30th December 2026 and close at 5pm on the 1st January 2027.
WHERE IS IT?
NYE on the Hill takes place on "The Hill" on "The Farm". The Farm is located 10mins from Loch Village and 95mins South-East of Melbourne. It’s on the way to Wilsons Prom, about 40mins from Phillip Island.
We’ll give you the exact location once you’ve got your ticket.
HOW MUCH IS IT?
General Admission Tickets start at $299 + booking fee - cheaper if you sign up to the Pre-Sale and grab an Early Bird ticket.
Ticket includes:
- 3 DAYS / 2 NIGHT Free Camping
- BYO Alcohol & Themed/Licensed Bars
- Over 30 Bands & Performers
- Deck Disco
- Comedians
- Late Night DJ’s
- Art Installations
- Morning Yoga
- Chill-out Areas
- Curated Food Trucks
- Great People
- Beautiful Natural Environment with Incredible Views
- and Much Much Much More!
NOTE: UNDER 18 / FAMILIES
NYE on the Hill 2026 is an 18+ event, however parents can bring their Children (13 to 17 - $164 + booking fee & Under 13 (2-12yrs) - $49 + booking fee) and Baby (0-1yrs) - $FREE if they complete the FAMILY REGISTRATION PROCESS.
The 'Family Registration From' can be requested by contacting The Farmer (thefarmer@thehillsarealive.com.au) once parents have purchased their own tickets.
A FEW THINGS TO NOTE…
- Due to NYE on the Hill being on a hill, there is limited flat ground. As a result, the camp-ground is located approximately 500m from the car park. You cannot camp next to your car. Arrive early to secure the flattest sleeping area.
- A Baggage Ferry System will be operating on the first and last days of the festival and more information about this can be found in the FAQ page on the website – www.nyeonthehill.com.au
- Yes, NYE on the Hill is BYO as well as being BYO we also have four awesome themed licensed bars to explore while you're here. Just sayin'! Please don’t bring any glass.
- Car passes are required (see below) so please try to car-pool with friends as this will lower the environmental impact on the farm and make for a more fun-filled road trip.
- Upon arrival at the site, you will be required to present your passes/Tickets. Anyone without the required pass/ticket will not be allowed access to the car park or the event.
TRANSPORT
CAR PASS POLICY
To minimise the number of cars attending the event and to have a positive effect on traffic and the environment (the farm) everyone wishing to park a vehicle at the event MUST purchase a car pass.
Should you arrive on-site without a valid car pass a significantly higher fee will be charged to enter the festival site. If you are found to be parked on the side of the road within the vicinity of the event site police will be notified and your car will be towed and impounded.
All profits from the car passes will go to Environmental initiatives on the event site and in the local area. For all vehicles arriving with 3 or more peeps the full car pass fee will go to the local environmental initiative.
BUSES
Yes! Buses will be running from Melbourne (Southern Cross Station) to 'The Farm' and back again. Happy roadtrippin' indeed.
Tickets are $29.50 + booking fee each way and you can purchase a one way or return journey alongside your festival tickets.
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NYE on the Hill acknowledges the Boon Wurrung People as the traditional custodians of the land in which our festival is held, and pays respect to elders past, present and emerging.
Performers
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The RionsFrom their early beginnings as high school classmates, The Rions (Noah Blockley, Harley Wilson, Asher McLean, and Tom Partington) have cemented their status as ‘ones to watch’ -going from winning triple j’s Unearthed High in 2021, to now having amassed over 60 million global streams across their catalogue. With an indie rock sensibility that draws from influences including Role Model, The Japanese House and Sam Fender, their infectious pop hooks are propelled by the unfiltered authenticity they bring to their lyrics.
After a landmark 2024 - selling out shows worldwide and debuting their EP Happiness In A Place It Shouldn’t Be at #4 on the ARIA Top Australian Albums chart - Eora/Sydney’s indie pop favourites return in 2025 announcing their debut album 'Everything Every Single Day' (out Oct 3) - featuring singles 'Shut You Out’, 'Maybe I'm Just a Freak' and 'Tonight's Entertainment'.
Their latest EP earned wide recognition, with #1 triple j most-played singles (‘Physical Medicine,’ ‘Sweet Cocoon,’ ‘Time Will Try’) and two tracks landing in triple j’s Hottest 100, marking their fourth consecutive appearance in the countdown.
Last year marked The Rions' biggest touring milestone yet, selling over 20,000 headline tickets in 2024. They conquered festivals and headline stages across Aotearoa/New Zealand before a sold-out 9-date national tour. The band also sold out shows across UK and Europe - co-headlining with mates Pacific Avenue - and capped off the year with an epic 21-date national tour for their sophomore EP including their largest venues to date. -
Ball Park MusicOver 15 years into their career, everything Ball Park Music does these days feels like a victory lap. The Brisbane indie darlings have long established their status as one of Australia's most revered and endearing bands – with five of their seven albums having debuted in the ARIA top five, four of their songs having gone platinum and no less than a dozen Hottest 100 placements to their name. Most bands in that position would be happy to coast out their days on heyday nostalgia alone, but if it wasn't already clear: Ball Park Music are not most bands.
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Old MervsTwo piece band from Perth, How the fark are ya?
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Pacific Avenue
Since their beginnings as local South Coast entertainers, Pacific Avenue’s trajectory has been steep, evidenced by their success on radio stations like triple j and Triple M, and an impressive streaming count exceeding 10 million on Spotify. Their acclaimed single ‘Easy Love’ set the stage for their ascendancy, leading to sold-out headline tours and prestigious festival line-ups. The album ‘Flowers’ not only celebrates the band’s artistic milestones and memories but also stands as a testament to their unity and shared experiences with fans, epitomizing the communal spirit of rock and roll
South Coast rockers, Pacific Avenue released their debut album ‘Flowers’ in 2023, leaving an indelible mark on the music industry, securing a spot as the number 1 Australian album and earning two ARIA nominations.
The album, a collection that spans the band’s half-decade journey, seamlessly blends classic rock with sweet ballads, establishing Pacific Avenue as a force that respects its roots while speaking to a contemporary audience. Harry O’Brien’s lead vocals and songwriting resonate with authenticity, channeling the band’s love for the bygone eras of the 60s and 70s into a modern-day classic.
