Chopped returns to Victoria’s Goldfields from Friday 18 to Sunday 20 September 2026, bringing three days of dirt drags, rock’n’roll, hot rods, choppers, gassers and customs to Carisbrook Raceway & Recreation Reserve.
Now in its 14th year, the independent festival keeps the machinery moving by day and the amps turned up at night. Australian punk force C.O.F.F.I.N headlines the 2026 music program, closing Saturday’s Main Stage after Party Dozen, Straight Arrows, Hot Machine, Techno 666, The Antics and Problem Green. Friday night closes with Public Figures after Where’s Jimmy, Smoke Witch and a full afternoon of live music.
Across the weekend, 21 acts take over the Main Stage and Wolfman’s Rambling Truck. The truck moves the music through the campgrounds, arenas and displays by day; the Main Stage takes over the Entertainment Arena on Friday and Saturday night.
What to expect:
| Dirt Drags | Three days of live head-to-head racing – dust when it is dry, mud when it is not |
| Hard Metal Muscle Madness | A dedicated race window for tough 1964-1978 muscle cars, street freaks and dirty rides |
| Gasser Elimination Shootout | Sixteen gassers: 12 locked race slots, four wildcard slots and Sunday finals |
| Chopp’A’rama | A dedicated race window for tough 1964-1978 muscle cars, street freaks and dirty rides |
| Show ‘n’ Shine | Traditional hot rods, customs, bobbers and choppers, with daily trophies and track access |
| Cackle + Tiki Tavern | Night-time fire and noise, plus Young Henrys beers, cocktails and late-night energy |
| Ramp ‘A’ramA | BMX – Skateboard – Roller-skate display |
| Camping, vendors + food | Camp under the stars and explore a handpicked mix of independent vendors and food trucks |
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