Surf and Sound Festival Takes Over Manly Wharf and Beach
Surf + Sound takes over Manly Wharf and Manly Beach from Friday 16 October to Sunday 1 November, bringing live music, art and surf to the Northern Beaches. It’s presented by DEFENDER and Felons, with World Champion surfer Joel Parkinson among its founders.
Gigs run at Felons Barrel Room across the three weekends, with doors at 7pm: The Whitlams (16 October), The Beautiful Girls (17 October), Skegss (24 October), Babe Rainbow (25 October), Kita Alexander (29 October), Skunkhour (30 October), Yolanda Be Cool (31 October) and GANGgajang (1 November). Winston Surfshirt closes the festival with a secret show at Manly Wharf on 1 November.
Beyond the music, a free art trail curated by Jeremyville and a live DEFENDER painting project fill Manly Wharf. The free Boardriders Competition hits Manly Beach on 31 October and 1 November.
What You Need To Know:
Date: Friday, 16th October – Sunday, 1st November 2026 (Friday to Sunday across three weekends)
Cost: Free art trail, ticket details for the music program to be announced
Where: Manly Wharf, with the Boardriders Competition at Manly Beach