Carrodise 2026

CARRODISE RETURNS!

Bringing a full day of live music, local flavour, and summer celebration to Earp Distilling Co. in Carrington. This one-day boutique festival delivers a lively, community-focused experience featuring some of Australia’s most loved acts alongside Newcastle’s rising artists. This event is 18+ only.

FULL LINEUP

• The Preatures – Indie-rock/soul trailblazers returning with a headline set celebrating their reunion.
• Crooked Colours – High-energy indie-electronic trio delivering festival-sized performances in an intimate setting.
• Letters to Lions – Sydney indie-rockers with hooky guitars and sing-along choruses, reconnecting with fans after a seven-year hiatus.
• The Colliflowers – Byron Bay four-piece serving sun-soaked indie rock with infectious energy, festival-ready performances.
• The Cheaks – Newcastle indie rockers blending classic and modern sounds, guaranteed to get the crowd moving.
• Soyboy – Newcastle synth-pop/dance-punk five-piece delivering high-energy, genre-bending live shows.

Carrodise was created as a neighbourhood festival rooted in community and named after the suburb’s long-held nickname, the event brings people together for a relaxed, summer day out with great artists, great drinks, and a welcoming local atmosphere.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Outdoor main stage set in the Earp Distilling Co. car park
• Multiple indoor and outdoor bars, featuring local cocktails, spirits, beer, wine and slushies (Non-alc also available)
• All-day festival dining from the Earp Distilling Co. kitchen
• Indoor lounge area with live stream of the main stage
• Shaded areas, indoor seating, and additional facilities

SPECIAL EVENT SEATINGS

Your Ticket Confirmation email includes a private table booking link in the 'Additional Information' section.

You and your crew will have the option for a special lunch seating starting between 11:30am and 12:30pm, finishing around 3:00pm. You'll be sat at a reserved table in the Barrel Hall where you can order as you go, or opt into our Carrodise Pre-Show Lunch ($40PP - includes Limoncello Spritz on arrival + Shared Menu).

All festival goers, regardless of reservation, can enjoy a special festival menu on offer all day, and our $12 Sunday Spritz menu pouring 12:00-3:00pm.

• Hummus with Gavurdagi salad, falafel & flatbread 
• House-made mushroom arancini with chilli mayo, parmesan & herbs 
• Chilli-marinated watermelon with creamy feta, balsamic glaze, orange & blackberries 
• Lahmacun with beef, tomato, yoghurt, lemon & mixed herb salad 
• Salt & pepper calamari with crispy parsley, lemon & tartar 
• Chips 

Book your table, settle in early, and roll straight into Carrodise.

Note: All party members must hold a valid Carrodise 26 ticket to be granted entry for your booking.

ACCESSIBILITY

Carrodise accepts Companion Cards. After purchasing a primary ticket, companions can be added by contacting [email protected] or (02) 8317 5777 (weekdays). The venue offers indoor seating, shaded areas, accessible facilities and multiple viewing options.

TICKETS

Presale: $84 (Members Only)

General Admission First Release: $89

Second Release: $94

Final Release / Door: $99

General Admission on sale 12:00pm AEST, 25 November 2025.

Sign up at for member's only news, offers and event information at https://tinyurl.com/earppresents

TICKET RESALE & TRANSFERS

Tickets are non-refundable unless the event sells out. If the event reaches capacity, ticket holders may resell their ticket through our official resale process by emailing their booking confirmation to [email protected]. We will refund the original ticket once it has been reallocated to someone on the waitlist.

Private transfers between individuals are allowed. For entry, ID may be requested for age verification, but will not be checked against each ticket. Earp Distilling Co. takes no responsibility for tickets purchased privately. Only tickets transferred via the official process above are guaranteed to be valid for entry.

GETTING HERE

Location: Earp Distilling Co. Car Park, 41A Darling Street, Carrington NSW

Transport: 25 minutes walk from Newcastle Interchange, public transport and bike-friendly access, limited street parking