Media Release

For immediate release
1 March 2026
Victor Harbor, South Australia

Victor Harbor Rock ’N’ Roll Festival returns with a huge free music program plus ticketed headline shows

Victor Harbor will turn up the volume from 18 to 20 September 2026 as the Victor Harbor Rock ’N’ Roll Festival returns for a full weekend of good time nostalgia on the Fleurieu Peninsula, with loads of free live music across the town and all the festival favourites that keep locals and visitors coming back year after year.

From rockabilly and vintage rock ’n’ roll to swing, dance floor classics and high energy crowd pleasers, the festival’s free program brings the foreshore alive, backed by the things Victor Harbor does best: classic cars, seaside vibes, food and drinks, dancing, and a friendly community atmosphere.

Festival Director Kingsley Foreman said the event is built to be easy to enjoy, whether you’re coming for the music, the cars, or the whole weekend experience.
“Victor Harbor just suits rock ’n’ roll. You can wander between stages, stumble onto something great, watch the classic cars roll in, grab a bite, and end up dancing without even planning to. The free program is massive, and the ticketed shows give people a chance to catch some true headline moments up close.”

What the festival is known for

• A big, welcoming free live music program across the weekend
• Classic cars and show stopping chrome on display, including the festival’s Show ’N’ Shine atmosphere
• Dancing, festival fun, and that seaside holiday feel in the heart of Victor Harbor
• Food options, local hospitality and plenty of reasons to make a full weekend of it

Ticketed events and headline artists

Alongside the free entertainment, festivalgoers can secure tickets to special events featuring some of the biggest names on the bill, including:
• The Lincolns and The Linelockers
• Lonnie Lee
• Cherry Divine

Tickets and festival information are available via the festival website.

Media and enquiries
Victor Harbor Rock ’N’ Roll Festival
Email: info@rocknrollfestival.com.au
Phone: 08 87127 1337