One of Australia’s most unique heavy music gatherings is nearly here, with Thrashville 2026 officially unveiling its set times while also announcing four emerging acts set to join this year’s lineup.
Returning to Dashville at Lower Belford in the Hunter Valley on Saturday, June 27th, Thrashville promises another full throttle celebration of punk, metal, rock and everything that sits comfortably in between.
Leading the charge this year are legendary American punk icons FEAR, who are making their long awaited first ever Australian appearance, remarkably the visit comes more than 50 years into the band’s career and could potentially be their only Australian tour.
Thrashville is an MA15+ event, Patrons under 18 are permitted to attend but must remain under the direct supervision of a responsible adult at all times.
Tickets are available now via the Dashville website.
Regional Battle winners
Festival organisers have also confirmed that Hope Held Hostage, None For One, Gusset Rats and Wyndfall have secured spots on the lineup after winning the 2026 Regional Battles Concert Series. The initiative, supported through the Australian Government’s Revive Live program, showcased emerging talent across Dubbo, Canberra, Port Kembla and Lismore throughout April and May.
Following a hugely successful winter edition in 2025, Thrashville is once again preparing to transform the Hunter Valley bushland into a haven for heavy music fans. Across four stages, attendees can expect a packed day of live performances, open fire cooking, professional skateboarding demonstrations, roaming entertainment, live art installations, tattoo artists and fire performances.
Set Times
The 2026 lineup features an eclectic mix of established names and rising underground acts including DISENTOMB, THE BENNIES, DREGG, HYBRID NIGHTMARES, TURTLE SKULL, GOOD SNIFF, PRIVATE WIVES, COUCH WIZARD, CATPISS, PURPLE DISTURBANCE, PYREFLY, WHISPERHEAD, SHACKED!, HAPPY FUCKIN FAMILY, IMMORTAL WITHIN and I HATE PEOPLE.
Thrashville 2026
Main Stage
- FEAR (USA)
- DISENTOMB
- THE BENNIES
- DREGG
Across Four Stages Throughout The Day
- HYBRID NIGHTMARES
- TURTLE SKULL
- GOOD SNIFF
- PRIVATE WIVES
- COUCH WIZARD
- CATPISS
- PURPLE DISTURBANCE
- PYREFLY
- WHISPERHEAD
- SHACKED!
- HAPPY FUCKIN FAMILY
- IMMORTAL WITHIN
- I HATE PEOPLE
- NONE FOR ONE
- HOPE HELD HOSTAGE
- GUSSET RATS
- WYNDFALL
Festival gates will open early, with performances running throughout the day and into the evening across all four stages.
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