The Best Music Festivals in Australia 2026

Australia's festival scene punches well above its weight, from lush Byron Bay hinterlands to urban parks in Melbourne and Sydney. Here are the must-attend Australian music festivals of 2026.

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Splendour in the Grass

Byron Bay, Australia · July

indierockelectronic

$600–$1500

CampingFamilylarge

Byron Bay Bluesfest

Byron Bay, Australia · April

bluesrockfolk

$250–$500

CampingFamilylarge

Rainbow Serpent Festival

Lexton, Australia · January

electronicpsytrancetechno

$200–$400

CampingFamilymedium

Laneway Festival

Multiple Cities, Australia · February

indieelectronicrock

$120–$300

medium

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