King Gizzard are curating a two-day Croxton Block Party this October

Australian band King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard will host a two-day music festival at the Croxton carpark in Melbourne this October. The event features a curated lineup and includes a charitable donation to biodiversity restoration efforts in Tasmania.
Why it matters
The event highlights the intersection of independent music culture and environmental activism, specifically supporting wildlife conservation through ticket sales.
King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard are transforming a Thornbury carpark into their own two-day festival this October.
The Croxton Block Party returns for 2026 following a well-received debut last year, and this time King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard have hand-picked the entire bill from top to bottom. The band cap each night with a mammoth three-hour set, while the Croxton carpark is once again converted into a mini festival site across the two days of music.
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