Australian festivals are bold, vibrant, and always ready to deliver unique performances. From the famous Beyond The Valley to the wild Strawberry Fields, these are the festivals you can’t miss.
Here’s your ultimate guide to the top festivals in Australia in 2023.
Sydney
Dubbed Australia’s go-to platform for national talent, Listen Out Sydney is a testament to the fact that rules are meant to be broken. Since 2013, this festival has been traversing across the country, lending a voice to untapped musical heroes.
Canberra
Vibrant and iconic, Groovin The Moo brings national talent from far and wide to celebrate pop, indie, electronic, and rap. As the Australian version of Coachella, the festival creates a memory-making journey of beats and fashion statements.
South of Gold Coast
A whole universe of emerging Australian talents, established artists, and impressive stage design, Splendour In The Grass is one for the books. The three-day camping event doesn’t stop at music performances and features various on-site activities.
Sydney
Festival X Sydney is committed to bringing the best acts with a focus on electronic music. The event has something for everyone – whether you’re into trance, house, or any other type of bumpy beat – this Australian festival will get your feet moving.
Gold Coast
Bigger and bolder every year, Spilt Milk is Australia’s biggest single-day festival. Although its music acts are not to be sniffed at – heavy hitters like Flume and Fisher are lineup staples – the festival also offers screenings and workshops.
Southeast Australia
With roaring artist names and world-class stage design, Beyond The Valley Festival is the go-to Australian getaway. If you are into multi-genre lineups, glamping, and stage visuals that make your jaw drop, this event is for you.
Melbourne
Ladies and gents, this Australia festival needs no introduction. US-born, electronic, and focused on hi-tech, the mighty Ultra is considered a heaven for bumpy music genres.
South New South Wales
Forget everything you knew about music festivals because Strawberry Fields it’s not about that life. Nomadic, hip and soul-opening, the multi-day event brings music beats into the wildlands and makes it quite unforgettable.
South New South Wales
From contemporary music acts to circus shows, Falls Festival has it all. A fan of camping and an afterparty animal at heart, the Australia festival celebrates everything new and engaging, including culture and the music-loving community.
East Australia
Byron Bay Bluesfest is no stranger to hosting memorable festivals – afterall, the multi-day event has been doing it for decades. With veteran experience, strong commitment to blues beats, and good vibes, the festival is an unmissable event.