Jack Botts Headlines Live & FREE at The Glade
Jack Botts to Headline Live & FREE at The Glade at Inverloch Equinox Festival 2026
Acclaimed surf-folk artist Jack Botts will headline Live at The Glade, the much-loved free live music event at the heart of the Inverloch Equinox Festival, running March 20–22, 2026.
Taking place on Saturday March 21 from 4:00pm to 9:30pm, Live at The Glade is a FREE, all-ages celebration set among the trees, bringing together live music, local food, markets, kids’ activities and a relaxed adults-only zone featuring Gippsland wine, beer and cider.
Jack Botts has built a dedicated global following over the past five years, amassing over 100 million streams and touring extensively across North America, Europe, the UK and Australia. His laid-back yet deeply personal surf-folk sound, paired with heartfelt storytelling, has earned him slots alongside artists such as Tash Sultana, Ocean Alley, Boy & Bear and Myles Smith, as well as appearances at major international festivals.
Speaking about his EP Home Days, Botts reflected on rediscovering the joy of slowing down, reconnecting with nature and appreciating everyday moments themes that align beautifully with the Inverloch Equinox Festival’s focus on harvest, wellbeing and nature.
Live at The Glade will open with local youth rock band Zenith Paradox, four talented, aspiring musicians, with crunchy guitar tones, thick basslines, tricky drum fills and driving vocals. Get ready. Zenith Paradox is going to knock your socks off. Their fast-paced, high-energy performances and crowd engagement made them a standout at the 2025 festival and their return reflects the festival’s ongoing commitment to showcasing emerging local talent.
Also returning by popular demand is Ganga Giri, whose powerful didgeridoo performance captivated audiences last year. A Pallawa man, Ganga Giri creates immersive soundscapes driven by spirit, rhythm and connection to Country, pushing creative boundaries with Australia’s oldest instrument.
Adding to the lineup are The Drop Kicks, delivering their signature punk-infused sound with humour and heart, and crowd favourites Hot Tub, an energetic party band known for packing dancefloors with feel-good covers spanning decades.
Live at The Glade – Saturday 21 March 2026
Performance Schedule:
• Zenith Paradox | 4:30–5:15pm
• Ganga Giri | 5:30–6:15pm
• The Drop Kicks | 6:30–7:15pm
• Hot Tub | 7:30–8:15pm
• Jack Botts (Headline Act) | 8:30–9:15pm
For those keen to keep the celebration going, the Equinox Encore will kick on at The Esplanade Hotel from 9:30pm until late.
Live at The Glade is one of several events across the Inverloch Equinox Festival weekend, which also includes wellbeing experiences, food and wine events, markets and family-friendly activities.
For the full festival program, visit inverlochequinoxfestival.com.au