US pop-rock giants OneRepublic are bringing their chart-topping hits to Speers Point Park this summer, headlining the Lake Macquarie leg of Lookout Festival in February 2026.
Joining the Grammy-nominated band is a star-studded lineup including Swedish sensation Zara Larsson, Aussie rock heavyweights Birds of Tokyo and Eskimo Joe, and dancefloor favourites Sneaky Sound System.
Fresh from a string of global hits and a blockbuster 2023 tour across Australia and New Zealand, OneRepublic returns down under as part of The Sweet Escape Tour 2026.
The band’s new album, Artificial Paradise, is already generating buzz, with their Kygo collaboration Chasing Paradise earning rave reviews. Fans can expect an epic set packed with hits including Apologize, Counting Stars, and I Ain’t Worried.
Zara Larsson, one of pop’s most outspoken and exciting voices, will bring her powerhouse vocals and magnetic energy. Her 2017 debut, So Good, remains one of the most-streamed debuts by a female artist on Spotify.
Birds of Tokyo, known for anthems like Lanterns and Good Lord, will add a bold, emotional punch to the afternoon, having recently wowed audiences with their symphonic Birdsongs tour.
Fellow WA rockers Eskimo Joe, who boast three ARIA #1 albums and the iconic hit Black Fingernails, Red Wine, are also set to take the stage with their signature high-energy show.
Dance music veterans Sneaky Sound System round out the bill with their infectious party-starters like UFO and I Love It. With a legacy of club chart dominance and ARIA wins, they’ll be sure to keep the crowd moving into the evening.
Sunshine, good vibes, and a killer lineup await—Lake Macquarie’s biggest summer party is officially locked in.
The Lookout Festival 2026 will hit Speers Point Park on Saturday, 7 February 2026. Tickets go on sale to the general public at 2pm AEST on Friday 30 May via Ticketmaster, with presales kicking off earlier in the week.
