Leaps And Bounds Music Festival 2026
City of Yarra's annual winter music festival, Leaps and Bounds, returns to a full ten-day format in 2026, championing the venues, artists, DJs, promoters and collectives that make Yarra one of Australia's most important live music communities.
Some lineup highlights include:
* IN MOTION: part of HIGH GROUND taking over The Night Cat, The Evelyn Hotel and Punters Club
* Stone Fest: a Sunday session at The Gem featuring Girlatones, Daisy Kilbourne and Hannah Kate
* Loco Motion at Trainscendence: a weekend of music, arts and creative culture for all ages
* Akwaaba at Old Plates: a celebration of West African music, culture and food headlined by Immy Owusu and Sensible J
* The Yalinguth Archives at The Builders Arms Hotel: featuring yidaki, songs and stories reflecting on Fitzroy's iconic meeting places and Aboriginal history
* Littlepalooza at Lulie Tavern: a free and fully accessible all-day party featuring Leroy MacQueen, Platonic Sex and more
* DEM MOB: South Australian Aboriginal hip hop crew performing at The Tote
Program
2026 Program
Leaps and Bounds Music Festival is proudly presented by Yarra City Council and supported by PBS.
Winter sounds better in Yarra
❊ When ❊
Date/s: Thursday 16th July 2026 - Sunday 26th July 2026
❊ Where ❊
⊜ Yarra Council District City of Yarra Map❊ Web Links ❊
Advertiser:
www.lbmf.com.au
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