LOUD WOMEN Fest Sydney/Gadigal 2026 at Waywards Ballroom

LOUD WOMEN Fest Sydney 2026 returns for a huge day of live music at Waywards Ballroom, Newtown on Gadigal Land.

The first of three Festival dates in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, LOUD WOMEN Fest brings together 13 hard-hitting bands from across Australia and the UK for an unforgettable day of empowerment, noise and community.

Born in London in 2015, LOUD WOMEN has grown into an international community dedicated to creating space for women and non-binary artists, championing new music and building connections across scenes and borders.

Lline-up (A-Z):

Anna & The Morphics (QLD) + Blood Thinners + Boudicca + Dvrkworld (TAS) + I, Doris (UK) + IRKED (UK) + Kitty of the Valley + Ponzi Scheme + Sage (VIC) + Second Idol + The Cunning Linguists + The Maggie Pills (VIC) + Vipersnatch (QLD)

Expect punk, post-punk, indie, grunge, riot grrrl, noise, feminist rage and a whole lot of brilliant live music. Come for the bands you already love and leave with new favourites.

LOUD WOMEN Fest is female and non-binary focused. People of all genders are welcome.

www.loudwomen.org