Between the Tides 2026

Between the Tides is back in 2026 and has found a stunning new home on Ngaro Country at Airlie Beach along the sparkling Great Barrier Reef coastline. For three years, this one-of-a-kind event has brought together music, culture, and nature, and now it is stepping into an exciting new chapter.

Find your rhythm on The Reef as some of Australia’s most celebrated musicians take to the stage. Headlined by Boy & Bear, whose harmonies fill the air and lift across the foreshore. Jem Cassar-Daley follows with soulful songs that drift over the sand. Mid Drift carries the feeling onward with intimate, heartfelt melodies that seem to ripple with the waves. Tjaka sparks a surge of energy, blending beats, rap, and didgeridoo. Rounding out the lineup, local singer Kaylee West brings warm, folk-inspired songs shaped by the ocean and open road, perfectly in tune with the coastal setting.

Guided by the custodians of the Ngaro Nation, this is more than a concert. Experience cultural performances, sand art, workshops, and knowledge-sharing, alongside locally crafted food, drinks, and art. Dance, share stories, and connect with the rhythms of this ever-changing coastal landscape.

Feel the breeze off the Coral Sea, and let the music, culture, and coastal beauty carry you away. It’s a day to connect, to dance, to share stories, and to create memories you’ll never forget.