The season for music festivals in Australia is now year-round, speeding towards us to make up for the end of summer 2023/2024 with a healthy list of live music, arts and culture throughout the year.
If last year’s “music festivals 2023” schedule is anything to go by, Australian music festivals will be more boutique in nature in 2024, and lineups will be just as strong across the board. Last year, music festivals dominated Melbourne in 2023 in particular, and Perth also but on a few stunners. But we think Sydney is back to reclaim its spot as party central in 2024.
No matter your musical taste, whether it’s country, blues, RnB, indie, or heavy metal, Australia’s long list of music festivals should have something for you. And you’ll often need to look outside of the big names like Splendour in the Grass and Falls Festival to find those more niche Australian music festivals.
With new music festivals in Australia popping up left, right and centre, it can be tricky to remember what’s happening and when. Don’t worry – we’ve got you.
Below you’ll find a list of every upcoming Australian music festival so you can fire up the group chat and starting getting those plans locked in. We’ve included dates, venues, headline acts and links to buy tickets to these music festivals. This list will also be updated every few months so we’re not missing anything and can bring you the most comprehensive round-up of Australia’s music festivals in 2024.
Australian Music Festivals In March 2024
WOMADELAIDE
Situated on the ancestral lands of the Kaurna People, WOMADelaide stands as a renowned open-air festival that embraces cultural exploration amidst the picturesque Botanic Park in the heart of Adelaide.
Friday March 8th- Monday March 11th, 2024- Adelaide, SA
– Jose Gonzalez
– Yussef Dayes
– Ziggy Marley
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SummerSalt Festivals series
SummerSalt will take place in some of Australia’s most stunning locations, featuring home-grown and international talent. They’ll be back later in the year with another series featuring more amazing lineups, including Hozier and many more to be announced.
Saturday 9th March- Speers Point, NSW
Sunday 10th March- Wollongong, NSW
Saturday 16th March- St Kilda, VIC
Sunday 17th March- Ballarat, VIC
Sunday 24th March- Seppeltsfield, SA
-James Bay
-Matt Corby
-Ziggy Alberts
-Thelma Plum
-Kita Alexander
-Mia Wray
CMC Rocks
Chuck on your cowboy hat and buckle up your boots, because CMC Rocks is back and bigger than ever! With some of the biggest voices in the current Country Music landscape, this one is not to be missed.
Friday March 15th- Sunday March 17th, 2024- Willowbank, QLD
– Chris Young
– Lainey Wilson
– Tyler Hubbard
– Chase Rice
– Oliver Anthony
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Blue Mountains Music Festival
The annual Blue Mountains Music Festival, held in Katoomba, is a vibrant celebration of Folk, Roots, and Blues. Spanning three days in March, the festival begins on a Friday evening and features over 100 performances that continue throughout the weekend until Sunday night.
Friday March 15th- Sunday March 17th, 2024- Katoomba, NSW
– Katherine Priddy
– Gangar
– The Pigs
– Crooked Fiddle Band
– Sharon Shannon
– Lily & King
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New Bloom
NEW BLOOM FEST is making its debut this March and will feature some of the biggest names in alternative rock/metal across Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne. Local talents will also join the lineup, showcasing the modern alternative scene’s strength.
Friday 15th March- Brisbane, QLD
Saturday 16th March- Sydney, NSW
Sunday 17th March- Melbourne, VIC
-CITIZEN
-Movements
-Touche Amore
-No Pressure
-Soft Cult
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KNOTFEST
Thursday March 21st, 2024 – Melbourne, VIC
Saturday March 23rd, 2024 – Sydney, NSW
Sunday March 24th, 2024 – Brisbane, QLD
– Pantera
– Disturbed
– Lamb of God
– Halestorm
– Asking Alexandria
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Surflife
Friday March 22nd- Thursday March 23rd, 2024- Gerringong, NSW
– Little Quirks
– The Strides
– The Appointments
– Mac Tango
– Slow Cinema
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Summer Dance
Friday, March 23rd, 2024 – Liberty Hall, Sydney, NSW
– Moktar
– Palms Trax
– Disco Dora
– Carista
– Batu
– DjRUM
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Souled Out
Friday, March 22nd, 2024 – Sydney, NSW
Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 – Gold Coast, QLD
Thursday, March 28th, 2024 – Auckland
Friday, March 29th, 2024 – Melbourne, VIC
Sunday, March 31st, 2024 – Perth, WA
– Summer Walker
– Bryson Tiller
– Partynextdoor
– Tinashe
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Hyperfest
Saturday March 23rd, 2024- Midland, WA
– Pacific Avenue
– Sly Withers
– Sycco
– Teen Jesus & the Jean Teasers
– Ūla
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Homegrown
Saturday March 23rd, 2024 – Melbourne, VIC
– Slowly Slowly
– KISSCHASY
– Teen Jesus & the Jean Teasers
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The Vanns Present: Bring it on Home
Saturday March 23rd, 2024 – Wollongong, NSW
– The Vanns
– Tyne-James Organ
– The Moving Stills
– Surely Shirley
– The Colliflowers
– Gosh
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Chilled Out N Fired Up
Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 – Caltowie, SA
– Beddy Rays
– The Buoys
– West Thebarton
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Ocean Alley mini fest
Saturday March 23rd, 2024- Hobart, TAS
– Ocean Alley
– Hockey Dad
– Seaside
– Bec Stevens
– Great Gable
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Here Comes The Sun
Saturday March 30th, 2024 -Torquay, VIC
Saturday 13th April- Margaret River, WA
– Ocean Alley
– Ball Park Music
– Ruby Fields
– Jack Potts
– South Summit
– Clews
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Bluesfest
Thursday March 28th-Monday April 1st, 2024 Byron Bay, NSW
– Jack Johnson
– Tom Jones
– The Tesky Brothers
– Matt Corby
– Peter Garret & The Alter Egos
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Touch Bass
Thursday March 28th, 2024 – Auckland, NZ
Friday March 29th, 2024 – Melbourne, VIC
Friday March 29th, 2024 – Adelaide, SA
Saturday March 30th, 2024 – Perth, WA
Sunday March 31st, 2024 – Sydney, NSW
Sunday March 31st, 2024 – Brisbane, QLD
– WILKINSON
– Kanine
– Flowdan
– Peekaboo
– INFEKT
– Jessica Audiffred
– Sota
– Ren Zukii
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Rabbits Eat Lettuce
Thursday March 28th- Monday April 1st, 2024 – Warwick, QLD
– Biianco
– Justin Martin
– M.A.N.D.Y
– Shapeless
– VNSSA
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Country Fest
Saturday March 30th & Sunday 31st, 2024- Bloomsbury, QLD
– Morgan Evans
– Lee Kernaghan
– James Johnston
– The Wolfe Brothers
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Electric Gardens
Saturday March 30th, 2024 – Melbourne, VIC
Sunday March 31st, 2024 – Sydney, NSW
Sunday April 7th, 2024 – Perth, WA
– Armand Van Helden
– Franky Wah
– Roger Sanchez
– Sasha
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Australian Music Festival In April 2024
Lookout Festival
Saturday April 6th, 2024 – Sandstone Point, QLD
Sunday April 7th, 2024 – Southport, QLD
Saturday April 13th, 2024 – Mornington, VIC
Saturday April 20th, 2024 – Hillarys, WA
– Incubus
– Birds of Tokyo
– Eskimo Joe
– The Superjesus
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Ultra
Dance enthusiasts shy away from the more generalised music festivals in Australia and prefer niche beasts like Ultra Australia, which attracts some of the biggest names in all things electronica.
Friday April 12th, 2024 – Gold Coast, QLD
Saturday April 13th, 2024 – Melbourne, VIC
– Armin Van Buuren
– Brennan Heart
– Carl Cox
– Steve Aoki
– ZEDD
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Pandemonium
A celebration of rock music featuring some massive names from the 80s, and a couple newbies. With a revised lineup and condensed to a one-stage event, it’s the perfect intimate festival for fans of the genre.
Saturday April 20th, 2024 – Melbourne, VIC
Thursday April 25th, 2024 – Sydney, NSW
Saturday April 27th, 2024 – Gold Coast, QLD
Sunday April 28th, 2024 – Bribie Island, QLD
– Placebo
– Blondie
– Alice Cooper
– Deep Purple
– Wolfmother
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Dream Fields
A dreamy (duh) indie music festival featuring some of Australia’s greatest. Taking place in sunny South Townsville, it’s the perfect way to farewell the warm weather.
Saturday April 20th, 2024- South Townsville, QLD
– Ocean Alley
– Vera Blue
– Winston Surfshirt
– Sons of the East
-Jack River
-Jack Botts
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Lost City
Presented by Good Life, Lost City is back in 2024! With a stellar lineup and attractions such as carnival rides, a glitter bar and a bean bag cinema- it’s a guaranteed good time.
Saturday April 20th, 2024 – Brisbane, QLD
Saturday April 27th, 2024 – Sydney, NSW
– Lil Pump
– Five Foreign
– Joel Corry
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Red Hot Summer Tour
Making it’s way around Australia throughout April and May, it’s the beloved Red Hot Summer Tour. With Jimmy Barnes leading a stellar lineup this festival will grace some of Australia’s most beautiful rural towns and will be one not to be missed.
Saturday April 6th, 2024 – Hunter Valley, NSW
Saturday April 13th, 2024 – Launceston, TAS
Saturday April 27th, 2024 – Bendigo, VIC
Saturday May 18th, 2024 – Noosa, QLD
Saturday May 25th, 2024 – Cairns, QLD
– Jimmy Barnes
– The Living End
– Birds of Tokyo
– Pete Murray
– Kasey Chambers
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Gum Ball
Celebrating it’s twentieth year, Gum Ball is back in full force. Nestled in the beautiful bushland of NSW’s Hunter Valley, Dan Sultan and Tropical F*ckstorm lead this country festival which is widely considered one of the greatest in Australia.
Friday April 26th- Sunday 28th, 2024 – Hunter Valley, NSW
– Dan Sultan
– Tropical F*ckstorm
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Australian Music Festivals In May 2024
Out 2 Lunch
International powerhouse and homegrown hero Fisher leads this stellar lineup, transforming Coolangatta beach into the perfect spot for this ultimate beach bash!
Saturday May 4th, 2024 – Coolangatta, QLD
– Fisher
– Vintage Culture
– Flight Facilities
-Little Fritter
-Shimmy
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BassInTheGrass
Saturday May 18th, 2024- Darwin, NT
– Macklemore
– The Jungle Giants
– Bliss n Eso
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Boiler XXL
Saturday June 22nd, 2024 – Melbourne, VIC
LINEUP TBC
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Australian Music Festivals In July 2024
Big Red Bash
Tuesday July 2nd – Thursday 4th, 2024 – Birdsville, QLD
– Tina Arena
– Jon Stevens
– Ian Moss
– Tim Finn
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Australian Music Festivals In August 2024
Mundi Mundi Bash
Now sold out, Mundi Mundi Bash promises to be an explosive all-ages, family friendly event celebrating some of Australia’s biggest homegrown talent in the outback.
Thursday August 15th- Saturday 17th, 2024 – Broken Hill, NSW
– James Reyne
– Jon Stevens
– The Living End
– Ian Moss
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Australian Music Festivals In October 2024
SXSW Sydney
Monday October 14th – Sunday October 20th – Various venues, Sydney
SXSW Sydney Line Up TBC
Check out Mick Radojkovic’s recap of SXSW Sydney 2023.
Rock The Boat
Wednesday October 23rd- Wednesday 30th, 2024- Departs from Sydney
– The Living End
– Jon Stevens
– Baby Animals
– The Screaming Jets
-Mark Seymour & the Undertow
-Chocolate Starfish
-Boom Crash Opera
-1927
-Dragon
-Bachelor Girl
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