Splore Unveils Exciting Additions to 2026 Lineup: Mind Enterprises, JessB, & More
The Splore festival in New Zealand has just unveiled its exciting lineup, featuring artists like Coco Solid, JessB, Mind Enterprises, and Parson James.
Returning with fresh energy and an impressive program, Aotearoa’s longest-running festival will take place at Tāpapakanga Regional Park in Auckland from February 20th to 22nd, 2026. Co-curated by Shaquille Wasasala (known as Half Queen) and longtime curator John Minty, the festival promises a three-day celebration of music, art, community, and wellbeing, featuring six stages and innovative creative spaces.
Theme for 2026
Each year, Splore adopts a specific theme to inspire attendees’ vibrant dress-up choices. For 2026, the theme is “Beings,” aimed at embracing the essence of presence: “Being here, being present, just… being. All our glorious, perfectly wobbly, imperfect beings.”
Headliners and New Additions
In addition to headliners Röyksopp, Sister Nancy, Nightmares on Wax, and General Levy, the lineup also welcomes Coco Solid, who will highlight timeless queer storytelling. JessB returns to promote her original breakup mixtape, featuring new tracks like “Okay Then,” “Boohoo,” and “Don’t Stop.”
The festival also features Mind Enterprises, dubbed Italy’s Daft Punk and known for leading the Italo-disco revival. Their track “Never Going Home” has captivated audiences, amassing over half a billion streams.
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Parson James, an American artist known for his unique blend of genres and emotional lyricism, is also joining the festival. His contribution includes co-writing Kygo’s chart-topping hit “Stole The Show,” which has garnered over a billion streams worldwide. His music effectively captures the dualities of life, drawing on themes of soul, gospel, and EDM.
Local and International Acts
Additionally, the festival will feature Glastonbury favorites like The Beatles Dub Club and Brooklyn’s dynamic duo, The Illustrious Blacks. Local punk legends Dick Move will join them, along with DJs BBYFACEKILLA b2b Snakelegs, Arcadia, and many more.
Tickets for Splore are now available for purchase.
SPLORE 2026
February 20th-22nd
Tāpapakanga Regional Park, Auckland
Lineup
Röyksopp (dj set) (NO) || Sister Nancy (JM) + Legal Shot (FR) || Nightmares on Wax (UK) || General Levy (UK) + Joe Airwa (UK) || Mind Enterprises (ITA) || Parson James (USA) || Miss Kaninna (AU) || C.Frim (AU) || Illustrious Blacks (USA) || Beatles Dub Club (UK) || Franca (DE)
Tami Neilson || Coco Solid || Jess B || Christoph El Truento (live) || Estère || Dick Move || Romi Wrights || Te KuraHuia || Benny Salvador || Chiccoreli + Tali || DylanBiscuit b2b ajhoneysuckle || BBYFACEKILLA b2b Snakelegs || GoldTooth || Half Queen || ilish || Kaiviti || Marjorie Sinclair || NymphLoads || ORIKoL || Vercetti || WAEWAEXPRESS || Arcadia || Love Language || Hudge || Bobby Brazuka || Dastardly Bounder || DJ Banty || Rose Alice
Are you excited for the upcoming Splore festival? What artists are you most looking forward to seeing?
