Top 5 Must Attend Music Festivals in Australia in 2026

Australia’s 2026 festival season has officially commenced and will include some of the country’s most loved artists across pop, electronic, country and rock. These events stand out for their scale, audience demand, and confirmed lineups.

 

1. Laneway Festival

Date: February 2026
Location: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth

Laneway Festival 2026 is headlined by Chappell Roan, one of the most in-demand pop artists touring globally. Her headline slot reinforces Laneway’s reputation for booking culturally relevant artists with strong streaming momentum and a rapidly growing fanbase.

 

2. Ultra Australia and Ultra Beach


Date: March 2026
Location: Melbourne

Ultra Australia and Ultra Beach return in 2026 as a combined electronic music weekend in Melbourne. Officially announced headline acts The Chainsmokers and DJ Snake lead Ultra Australia, delivering global chart-topping electronic and crossover hits on the mainstage.
Ultra Beach complements the main festival with a daytime experience focused on house-driven and melodic electronic sets in a relaxed, beach-style setting.

 

3. CMC Rocks


Date: March 2026
Location: Ipswich, Queensland

CMC Rocks QLD 2026 features headline acts Jordan Davis, Old Dominion, and Riley Green, bringing some of the biggest names in modern country music to Australia. The lineup also includes Carly Pearce and Tucker Wetmore, reinforcing CMC Rocks’ position as Australia’s leading country music festival.

 

4. Red Hot Summer Tour


Date: January 2026
Location: Touring across Australia

The Red Hot Summer Tour 2026 is headlined by Australian music icon Paul Kelly, delivering a nationwide outdoor concert series across metro and regional locations. The tour continues to attract large crowds with its focus on legendary Australian performers and timeless live music.

 

5. SummerSalt


Date: January 2026
Location: Coastal and regional locations across Australia

SummerSalt has announced a major 2026 lineup featuring Ocean Alley, Skeggs, and additional Australian favourites. Set in scenic coastal and regional venues, the festival offers a relaxed summer atmosphere paired with high-demand live performances.

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