Groovin The Moo will return in 2026 for a one-off show in May, presented by Great Southern Nights and taking place in Lismore, New South Wales.
First established in 2005, Groovin The Moo was built on a simple, but enduring, idea: bring major contemporary music line-ups to the regional centres, and place those communities at the heart of the experience. Across two decades, Groovin The Moo became deeply embedded in Australia’s cultural landscape, shaping formative live music moments for generations of fans across the country.
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Groovin’s return is deliberate and considerable: presented as a single-show format and marking the first step of a long-term, sustainable model. Starting with a single stage, and a single day, allows the event to rebuild with care and stay true to its regional foundations.
“This is about bringing Groovin The Moo back in a way that honours what it has always stood for,” Fuzzy CEO Adelle Robinson says. “The festival belongs to regional Australia. Returning with a one-off show allows us to focus on doing it with the care and responsibility it deserves while the festival industry continues to navigate rising costs and increased pressure. We are so thrilled to come to Lismore, a place that reflects the spirit and resilience of the communities that Groovin The Moo has supported from the beginning.”
Groovin The Moo Lismore is on at Oakes Oval on 9 May.
