Rolling Loud is bringing the global hip-hop takeover back to Australia in 2026, igniting Sydney and Melbourne with a double dose of festival energy. The world’s biggest rap celebration will hit Sydney’s Centennial Park on March 7 and Melbourne’s Flemington Racecourse on March 8, marking the festival’s first-ever stop in Melbourne. With Gunna already on the bill and the addition of breakout star Sexyy Red, fans are buzzing for what’s shaping up to be a high-voltage return. Organizers promise the signature Rolling Loud experience—massive performances, immersive brand activations, and an atmosphere that captures hip-hop’s raw spirit and scale.
The excitement is already translating into numbers. Pre-sale tickets vanished in under 24 hours, proving how hungry fans are for the festival’s comeback. General tickets are now live, but moving fast as anticipation builds for the full lineup drop, expected in the coming weeks. The last time Rolling Loud touched Australian soil was in 2019, when Future, Playboi Carti, and a young Kid LAROI lit up Sydney’s Olympic Park. Six years later, Rolling Loud’s return signals more than just a festival—it’s a homecoming for hip-hop culture in Australia, one that’s ready to make history all over again.
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