In 8 daysRUST (Sydney, Australia) 2026
RUST returns for 2026 from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 October, bringing three days of music to a bushland site roughly one hour south of Sydney.
- Dates
- 9-11 Oct
- Days
- 3
- Artists
- 14
RUST: quick facts
Updated Sep 2026About RUST
RUST returns for 2026 from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 October, bringing three days of music to a bushland site roughly one hour south of Sydney. The event is run by Rinse Bowl Collective, and the exact location has not yet been made public: the listing on Resident Advisor still gives the venue as TBA, which is normal for bush gatherings in New South Wales, where the site is usually shared with ticket holders closer to the weekend.
The organisers describe RUST 26 as a weekend of quality music, immersive production and a carefully curated lineup of local and interstate artists, set within a bushland setting. The official flyer points firmly at the psychedelic end of electronic music, listing psy techno, dark prog, prog, full on, dark psy, forest and hi-tech, with drum and bass also on the bill.
The first names announced for 2026 are KODA, Potentia, Warp Drive, Jive, Discretion, Jax, Mudokon, Margax, Hans Bricks, Liquid Intel, Darts Earthworks, Syntonica, Night Fury and Project Ondo. Mudokon, who delivered a hybrid producer and DJ set, also played the 2025 edition, which took place in New South Wales in October last year.
RUST is a small, independent music festival rather than a large commercial event, so updates arrive mainly through the collective’s Instagram account, @rinsebowlcollective. Anyone planning to travel should keep an eye on that channel for ticket releases and the final location, and allow for the drive out of Sydney, which remains the nearest major city and the practical base for flights and accommodation.
Full lineup
14 artists- KODA
- Potentia
- Warp Drive
- Jive
- Discretion
- Jax
- Mudokon
- Margax
- Hans Bricks
- Liquid Intel
- Darts Earthworks
- Syntonica
- Night Fury
- Project Ondo
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Frequently asked questions
RUSTWhen and where does RUST 2026 take place?
RUST 2026 runs from Friday 9 to Sunday 11 October 2026 at a bushland site roughly one hour south of Sydney, New South Wales. The exact location is still listed as TBA.
Who is playing at RUST 2026?
The announced lineup includes KODA, Potentia, Warp Drive, Jive, Discretion, Jax, Mudokon, Margax, Hans Bricks, Liquid Intel, Darts Earthworks, Syntonica, Night Fury and Project Ondo.
What kind of music does RUST play?
The official flyer lists psy techno, dark prog, prog, full on, dark psy, forest, hi-tech and drum and bass across the three days.
Who organises RUST?
RUST is organised by Rinse Bowl Collective, which shares news about the festival on Instagram at @rinsebowlcollective.
Has RUST been held before?
Yes. The 2025 edition, billed as Rust 25, took place in New South Wales in October 2025, and the 2026 event is promoted as RUST 26.
How do I get tickets for RUST 2026?
Ticket details have not been published on the festival's Resident Advisor listing, so the best source for ticket releases is the Rinse Bowl Collective Instagram account.
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