Yuki Fest Returns to the South Coast for Its Second Instalment

After a sold-out debut in 2024, Yuki Fest returns bigger and brighter for its second installment – set to light up Milton, NSW on Sunday, January 25th, 2026, across the long weekend holiday.

Hosted by Bar Yuki and the Milton Hotel, the festival will once again transform the heart of town into a sprawling day-to-night celebration of live music, community and culture on the South Coast.

This year’s lineup features a powerful mix of some of Australia’s most exciting emerging and established acts, including The Slingers, Girl & Girl, Radium Dolls, Annie Hamilton, RAGEFLOWER, and more – delivering a full-scale experience that spans genres, generations and good times.

Yuki Fest is the brainchild of Kurt Bailey (former manager of Gang of Youths and co-founder of Bar Yuki), Ashlee Bailey (manager and co-founder of Bar Yuki), and award-winning brewers Damien and Alice Martin of Dangerous Ales – a collaborative partnership built on a shared love of music, hospitality, and community.

“After working in artist management and the music industry for over a decade, Ash and I had always dreamed of starting a venue that would eventually lead into starting a festival,”says Kurt Bailey. “We’ve just always loved curating great experiences for people — whether it be in our home, at parties or music events. We met at Laneway Festival, and it’s always felt right to create something that celebrates what brought us together in the first place. Partnering with Damien and Alice was such a natural move — Damo was there when we first opened Yuki, always helping us out with whatever we needed, and he and Alice share that same love for creating amazing experiences for people and for our town. They’ve been in the hospo game for so long, and our skill sets were a perfect fit. We love music, food and people, so this just feels like the natural next step after what we achieved in music.”

Alice Martin: “We love building places where locals feel at home, and Yuki Fest is a chance to bring that same warmth to a bigger stage. Festivals are about connection, great music, great food and a crowd that leaves with a story to tell. Seeing the town come alive around music and food is what drives us, so partnering on this festival to bring The Milton’s hospitality to a wider community feels like the natural next step. Working with Kurt and Ash felt effortless; we share a clear vision for creating memorable, local experiences.”

Bar Yuki & The Milton Hotel presents…

YUKI FEST

Sunday, January 25th, 2026 (Long Weekend) – Bar Yuki & The Milton Hotel, Milton NSW
ft. The Slingers, Girl & Girl, Radium Dolls, Annie Hamilton, RAGEFLOWER & More

Tickets are on sale now via www.yukifest.com.au