Rhythm & Vines

R&V just dropped a stacked lineup with a huge US headliner

With a change of season just around the corner, Kiwis are already dreaming of a summer NYE party, and Rhythm & Vines are bringing the hype with an impressive first lineup announcement.

Brooklyn rapper Kid Cudi will headline the 23rd edition of the iconic festival, along with R&V’s first-ever hardcore punk headliners – Turnstile. 

Drum and Bass producer Wilkinson will return to Waiohika Estate to bring festie-goers into 2026, while US rapper 070 Shake, UK duo Maribou State and YouTube star/electronic aficionado Marc Rebillet are also making their way down under.

Local favourites L.A.B will also be making a repeat appearance at the epic three-day event – but that’s just the beginning. Nearly 100 acts are tipped to perform at this year’s R&V, so there are plenty more announcements to come.

The full first release of Rhythm & Vines acts for 2025/2026: 

Kid Cudi, Turnstile, Wilkinson, 070 Shake, Kanine, L.A.B, Maribou State, Marc Rebillet, A-Trak, Cyril, Emily Makis, Esha Tewari, Fcukers, Good Neighbours, Home Brew, Inji, Jane Remover, Mozey, Notion, Sam Gellaitry, Skepsis, Sota, Swimming Paul, 1tbsp, Bl3ss, Club Angel, Corrella, Gray, Hori Shaw, Lance Savali, Linska, Ned Bennett, Sex Mask, Te Wehi, Atarangi, Borderline, Coast Arcade, Corners, Ella Monnery, Emerson, Inmotion, Liberty, Mikeyy, Reasxn, There’s A Tuesday, Vitamin Cos, Where’s Jai, Pirapus Presents F U T U R E.