Your Summer Sorted: The Ultimate Guide to Australian Music Festivals 2025–2026
Australia’s music festival season is officially back, and this summer is shaping up to be massive. From boutique bush doofs to major international lineups, there’s something for every kind of dancer. Whether you’re visiting from abroad or a local ready to make the most of the season, here’s your complete guide...
October 2025
Earth Frequency Festival (QLD) — Oct 17–20
- Website: earthfrequency.com.au
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Instagram: @earthfrequencyfestival
Transformational camping festival with psytrance, bass, techno, and live performance art in the Queensland hinterland.
Interstellar Groove (VIC) — Oct 31–Nov 3
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Website: interstellargroovefestival.com.au
Boutique electronic festival in Tallarook, Victoria. Expect underground techno, house, and extended sets under the stars.
November 2025
Wild Horses (VIC) — Nov 14–16
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Website: wildhorsesfestival.com.au
A bush doof in Carapooee West featuring techno, psytrance, progressive, and bass.
Strawberry Fields (NSW) — Nov 21–23
- Website: strawberryfieldsfestival.com.au
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Instagram: @strawberryfields_festival
One of Australia’s most iconic bush doofs, held on the Murray River with a stacked lineup of DJs, live acts, and art installations.
Harbourlife (NSW) — Nov 22
- Website: harbourlifefestival.com.au
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Instagram: @harbourlifefestival
Sydney’s ultimate waterside house and techno day party at Mrs Macquarie’s Point.
December 2025
Subsonic Music Festival (NSW) — Dec 5–7
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Website: subsonicmusic.com.au
Techno, house, psy, and live electronica at a lush riverside campsite in Monkerai.
Good Things Festival (National) — Early December
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Website: goodthingsfestival.com.au
Australia’s major alternative/rock/emo touring festival with international headliners.
Spilt Milk Festival (National) — Dec 6–14
- Website: spilt-milk.com.au
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Instagram: @spiltmilkau
Dates & cities: - Dec 6 — Ballarat, VIC
- Dec 7 — Perth, WA
- Dec 13 — Canberra, ACT
- Dec 14 — Gold Coast, QLD
Headliners: Kendrick Lamar and Doechii, plus Dominic Fike, Sara Landry and more. Expect a one-day explosion of pop, hip-hop, electronic, and indie across four cities.
Beyond The Valley (VIC) — Dec 28–Jan 1
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Website: beyondthevalley.com.au
Victoria’s NYE camping giant. Five days of electronic, indie, and pop acts, plus boutique stages and experiences.
Lost Paradise (NSW) — Dec 28–Jan 1
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Website: lostparadise.com.au
Boutique NYE camping festival in Glenworth Valley, blending live music, DJs, art, and wellness offerings.
January 2026
Field Day (NSW) — Jan 1
- Website: fieldday.com.au
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Instagram: @fielddayfest
Sydney’s iconic New Year’s Day party in The Domain. Multi-genre: EDM, hip-hop, and pop.
Let Them Eat Cake (VIC) — Jan 1
- Website: letthemeatcakenyd.com
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Instagram: @letthemeatcakenyd
Boutique electronic day festival set against the backdrop of Werribee Mansion gardens.
Wildlands Festival (QLD & WA) — Jan 1 & 3
- Website: wildlandsfestival.com.au
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Instagram: @wildlandsfestival
Big one-day EDM, hip-hop, and pop party touring Brisbane and Perth.
Ocean Sounds (VIC) — Jan 10
- Website: oceansoundsfestival.com
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Instagram: @oceansoundsfestival
Chill day festival on Phillip Island featuring indie and electronic live acts.
February 2026
Party in the Paddock (TAS) — Feb 5–8
- Website: partyinthepaddockfestival.com.au
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Instagram: @partyinthepaddock
Tasmania’s much-loved multi-genre camping festival returns with huge stages and diverse lineups.
Laneway Festival (National) — Feb 7–15
- Website: lanewayfestival.com.au
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Instagram: @lanewayfest
Laneway turns 21 with its biggest lineup yet. Headlined by Chappell Roan, with Wet Leg, Wolf Alice, PinkPantheress, BENEE, and more. Dates: - Feb 7 — Gold Coast, QLD
- Feb 8 — Sydney, NSW
- Feb 13 — Melbourne, VIC
- Feb 14 — Adelaide, SA
- Feb 15 — Perth, WA
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