Ability Fest returns to Naarm/Melbourne on 11th April, 2026 with a bold new chapter, as founder Dylan Alcott AO brings Australia’s leading accessible music festival to a fresh home at The Timber Yard. Partnering once again with Untitled Group and supported by the Victorian Government and triple j, the 18+ event will run from 2pm to 10pm, transforming the Port Melbourne warehouse into a fully inclusive electronic music playground with tickets priced at an accessible $60.

Leaning into The Timber Yard’s reputation for cutting edge club culture, the 2026 edition unveils an all electronic lineup, reinforcing the festival’s mission to prove accessibility belongs in every live setting. Untitled Group, renowned for delivering major events including Beyond the Valley, Pitch Music & Arts and Wildlands, will help bring the new format to life while maintaining the event’s community driven ethos and world class production values.

Accessibility remains central to the festival’s blueprint, with elevated viewing platforms, quiet and sensory zones, Auslan interpreters, live captioning, accessible bathrooms and dedicated assistance dog areas all confirmed. Companion tickets remain free for carers, and proceeds continue to support the Dylan Alcott Foundation, which has received more than $1.5 million from the festival since 2018 to fund scholarships and opportunity pathways for young Australians with disability.

Brand activations will again elevate the experience, with Nike delivering custom merchandise and a wheelchair basketball half court, alongside sensory silent discos, glitter bars and hydration stations across the site. Accessible and previous purchaser presale runs from 25th February, 2026 at 10:00am AEDT until 26th February, 2026 at 11:00am AEDT, followed by general on sale from 12:00pm AEDT on 26th February, 2026. As Ability Fest continues to challenge industry norms, its 2026 warehouse takeover signals a powerful step forward for inclusive live music in Australia.