Music Festivals in Australia

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From rock ’n’ roll dens to summer festivals, follow the beat to Australia’s thriving music scene. Here’s the low down on Australia’s music festival calendar.

Splendour in the Grass
Splendour in the Grass

Splendour in the Grass – Byron Bay, New South Wales, August

Head to beautiful Byron Bay for our favorite international rock ’n’ roll music festival. Bring your tent, trackies and tequila for a weekend you won’t forget. For more info visit Splendour In The Grass.

Parklife
Parklife

Parklife – Australia’s Major Cities, September

Worship the new spring sun at this high-energy dance and funk festival. It hits all of Australia’s major cities. For more info visit Park Life.

Homebake
Homebake

Homebake, Sydney, New South Wales, December

The festival that proves homemade is all that matters, rock out to Australia’s greatest bands as they bring musical mayhem to Sydney for one fine day. For more info visit Homebake.

The Falls Festival
The Falls Festival

The Falls Festival, Victoria & Tasmania, January

Celebrate the New Year in the beautiful natural surrounds of Lorne in Victoria and Marion Bay in Tasmania while catching some cutting-edge tunes. For more info visit Falls Festival.

Big Day Out
Big Day Out

The Big Day Out, Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, Adelaide & Perth, January

Live the endless summer as international supergroups join with home-grown heroes for the touring rock show of the year. Get to the Gold Coast, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide or Perth. For more info visit Big Day Out.

Good Vibrations
Good Vibrations

Good Vibrations, Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast & Perth, February

Catch the last rays of summer in Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast and Perth as a bunch of big-name bands play out the sun. For more info visit Good Vibrations Festival.

Bluesfest
Bluesfest

East Coast Blues and Roots Festival, Byron Bay, Easter Weekend April

The Bluesfest combines great music with a dreamy location. The atmosphere around the concert is invigorating. There is constantly chatter and excitement oozing out from the crowds. For more info visit Bluesfest.