Ability Fest has today dropped its all-electronic 2026 lineup, and it’s going to be stacked.
Taking over the main stage at The Timber Yard on April 11 is PNAU (DJ set), Australian electronic royalty bringing decades of dancefloor expertise, alongside Berlin-based Aussie producer Logic1000, energetic Ollie Lishman, ARIA-nominated producer Kito, heavy bass selector Surusinghe, Melbourne trio Blusher (DJ set), local favourites Brent Honey and DJ Cooper Smith, alongside genre-defying live sets from both daine and Robert Baxter.
Completing the lineup and performing as part of the silent disco is a carefully curated selection of artists pushing Australian electronic music forward. Aquenta, Chaotiic Good, Djanaba (DJ set), Jade Zoe, JUPiTA b2b bbsanii, Lakatoi, louli b2b Stev Zar and Noe represent the thriving music scene across Australia, bringing everything from hypnotic techno to bass-driven house to The Timber Yard.
The lineup reflects The Timber Yard’s legacy as one of Melbourne’s most respected venues for electronic music, while staying true to Ability Fest’s mission of proving that accessible events can compete at the highest level.
As Australia’s only fully accessible and inclusive music festival, Ability Fest offers a completely unique experience with a love of music at its core. Attendees can enjoy world-class performances for only $60 per ticket, along with dedicated accessible facilities including elevated viewing platforms, sensory areas, Auslan interpreters, live captioning and free companion tickets for carers.
“I’m so pumped about this lineup. PNAU are Australian music royalty, Logic1000 and Kito are doing massive things internationally, and we’ve got incredible emerging artists across the board, including artists with disability. I can’t wait to see everyone on the dancefloor for another huge Ability Fest,” said Dylan Alcott AO.
Ability Fest is designed with inclusion at every level. The festival features elevated viewing platforms, quiet zones, sensory areas, Auslan interpreters and live captioning. Accessibility infrastructure includes dedicated parking, pick-up and drop-off zones, accessible bathrooms and changing places, a designated assistance dog area and BindiMaps accessible navigation technology providing step by step wayfinding throughout the festival site. Companion tickets are also available free of charge for carers.
Ability Fest was created by 2022 Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott AO in collaboration with Untitled Group and is supported by triple j and the Victorian Government. As a not-for-profit event, 100% of proceeds are donated to the Dylan Alcott Foundation. To date, the festival has raised over $1.5 million.
