There are many Music Festivals 2023 in Australia throughout the year all across the country. Most are in the warmer months of summer but music festivals are available in all seasons. Music Festivals 2023 Australia. Also, check the Gig Guide for the gigs not elsewhere on the website. All images have links to tour dates and ticket links, just click the dates in the image or the chain icon while in gallery mode.
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Music Festivals 2023 January
Field Day 2023 JAN 1 SYD NSW
Back to start the new year off in style, Field Day 2023 is on at the Domain Sydney on January 1st 2023 with a bunch of acts announced. The New Year’s Day music festival has announced a stack of artists already to headline the event. Denzel Curry, the self-proclaimed best rapper in the world, British rapper and Splendour crowd favourite Aitch bringing his bag of bangers, Electro duo from Belfast Bicep, producer DJ extraordinaire Diplo, and Charlotte De Witte are all on the bill plus a heap more. Check the Field Day 2023 page for the full lineup and ticket links.
Sun 1 January 12 pm-11 pm – The Domain: Gadigal Land, Sydney NSW 18+
You can register using Spotify or email through Field Day here before 7 pm AEST on 16th August Tickets for the general public will be available at Moshtix.
Falls Festival DEC 2022 – JAN 2023
The Falls festival 2022 – 2023 has a massive lineup for Byron Bay and new venues for Vic and WA. Lil Nas X, Artic Monkeys, Jamie xx, and Ocean Alley to name a few of the headline artists.
Tickets are available at Moshitix.
Check out the full Falls Festival lineup here.
Dates and Locations
Pennyroyal Plains, Colac, VIC – 29, 30 & 31 December 2022
North Byron Parklands, Yelgun, NSW – 31 December 2022, 01 & 02 January 2023
Fremantle Park, Fremantle, WA – 07 & 08 January 2023
Check out the full Falls Festival lineup here.
Wildlands Festival 2022/23 PER ADE BRI
Wildlands Festival 2022/23 is set for three locations starting with Optus Stadium Perth on Friday 30 December, and then Ellis Park Adelaide on Monday 2 January. Finally, the music festival will finish at the Brisbane showgrounds on Saturday 7 January 2023. Headlining is Aitch, Diplo, the electronic duo from Belfast performing a live set Bicep, Yung Lean, Charlotte De Witte, and heaps more. Full lineup and ticket links on the Wildlands Festival 2022/23 page.
Wildlands Festival 2022/23 Dates & Locations
30 December – Optus Stadium (Perth)
2 January – Ellis Park (Adelaide)
7 January – Brisbane Showgrounds
Heaps Good Festival 2023 Jan 6 – ADL
Heaps Good Festival 2023 is a new one-day festival at the Adelaide Showgrounds. Arctic Monkeys and Peggy Gou are headlining with heaps of other acts already announced. The music festival will take place on Friday, January 6th 2023.
Friday 6 January 2023 – Adelaide Showgrounds: Kaurna, Adelaide SA
Depending on which release, tickets are between $120 and $170, and VIP tix are going for around $220 at Moshtix. Check out the full lineup and ticket links here.
Music Festivals 2023 February
Pangaea 2023 FEB – TAS
Pangaea 2023 is back for another year with a massive lineup for the boutique music festival in southeast Tasmania. The music festival runs for three days. The festival allows camping and has a stack of other activities for the whole family to enjoy. Headlining the event are Yothu Yindi, Thelma Plum, Holy Holy, Tom Thum, and heaps more. Check the full lineup and ticket links here.
Fri 3 Feb 1 pm – Mon 6 Feb 12pm -Stonehurst Valley, near Campania, TAS
Party in the Paddock 2023 FEB
Party in the Paddock 2023 has a brand-spanking new paddock and a massive lineup for the three-day music festival in northern Tasmania. PITP 2023 is set at Quercus Park about 25 minutes outside Launceston from Friday 10 February to Sunday, February 12. With two additional stages at this year’s event, the Silvertounge Stage, and the Bullpen.
There are camping options or one-day tickets with shuttle buses to and from Launceston. Headling the event is local favourites Gang of Youths, DMAs, The Presets, Genesis Owusu, Peach PRC, and a heap more. Check out the full line up and ticket links here.
Party In The Paddock 2023
Friday 10, Saturday 11, Sunday 12 February 2023
At Quercus Park – 25min from Launceston – lutruwita, Tasmania
Laneway Festival 2023 – FEB
After a few years off due to the pandemic, Laneway Festival 2023 has four new locations and its best lineup ever for the one-day music festival in February. The festival began in Melbourne, but this year, there are one-day events in Brisbane, Adelaide, Sydney, and Perth, and also a festival in Auckland New Zealand. The lineup is stacked with international and local Australian acts. Headlining the event are Hai, Joji, Phoebe Bridges, The Glass Animals, Fred Again, and heaps more.
Jan 30 – Feb 12 at Various locations in NZ & AUS
Tickets are around $200 for general admission or $280 for VIP tickets to each event.
Click here for the full lineup, dates, locations and ticket links
For all the Laneway Sideshows, click here for dates, locations and ticket links.
Now And Again 2023 Festival FEB VIC
Now And Again 2023 is at a new home with two stages of music for the second instalment of the one-day music festival in Werribee on the outskirts of Melbourne. The Main Stage and Dance stage aims to bring a stela lineup for everyone’s taste in music. Headlining will be Empire of the Sun with their first Australian show in more than a decade. Also on the bill are Gang of Youths, Tones & I, Crooked Colours, and heaps more. Check the Now & Again page for the full lineup.
18 Feb 12pm – Werribee Racecourse, Werribee VIC
Music Festivals 2023 March
For The Love 2023 FEB-MAR
After last year’s successful all-Australian lineup, this year’s For The Love 2023 festival has internationals joining for the one-day event in four locations around the country. The dance, pop, fashion, and soul festival starts on Saturday 25 February on the Gold Coast and finishes in Perth on Sunday, March 5. Headlining the event are Charlie XCX, Duke Dumont, Cosmo’s Midnight, plus heaps more. Check out the For The Love 2023 festival page for the full lineup and ticket links.
25 Feb – Mar 5 at various locations around the country.
WOMAdelaide 2023 MARCH – SA
Adelaide Botanic Park from March 10-13 is WOMAdelaide 2023 with a stack of acts to perform at the massive festival. There are acts from all around the world including some homegrown Aussie favourites. Headliners include Genesis Owusu, Bon Iver, Florence & The Machines, Sampa The Great, and heaps more. Check the WOMAdelaide page for the full lineup and ticket links.
Botanic Park – Adelaide, SA – 10-13 March 2023
4Day, 3Day, and 1 Day Tix available.
Golden Plains 2023 MAR – VIC
Held at the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre in Meredith Victoria, is the Golden Plains 2023 music festival over the long weekend of March 11-13. After canceling in 2022, this year aims to make up for lost time with a stack-packed lineup of international and local acts. Headlining includes internationals Bikini Kill, Four Tet, Soul II Soul, Carley Rae Jepsen, and Mdou Moctar. While local acts include Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Methyl Ethyl, plus heaps more. Check the full lineup and ticket links on the Golden Plains 2023 festival page.
11, 12, 13 March – Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre – Victoria
Super Fun Day 2023 MAR – BRIS
After a successful event in 2022, Super Fun Day 2023 aims to be bigger and better for the one-day music festival in Brisbane in March. The day is packed with music and comedy. Headlining the event are The Dune Rats, Ruby Fields, FILDAR, Beach Bunny, and heaps more. Check out the Super Fun Day festival page for the full lineup and ticket links.
18 March – Eaton Hill Outdoors & Bandroom – Brisbane, QLD
Ability Fest 2023 MAR – MEL
Dylan Alcott’s one-day music festival Ability Fest 2023 is set to be a massive day in Melbourne this March. Set in Birrarung Marr, right next to Narm’s Yarra River and about a minute from Flinders Street Station, the festival will be an all-inclusive day of music. Hilltop Hoods, Sampa The Great, Meg Mac, plus a heap more. Check out the full details, lineup and ticket link on the Ability Fest 2023 page.
Saturday 25 March – Birrarung Marr – Naarm (Melbourne) (18+)
25 Years Of Unit – MAR 25 BRIS
Regurgitator are heading up a day of music at Eaton Hills Hotel Brisbane, Queensland. There are stacks of great Australian music throughout the day. An epic lineup, so get in quick and get your tix before they sell out. Get your tix at Oztix for about $100.
March 25 – Eaton Hills Hotel – Meanjin/Brisbane, QLD
Music Festivals 2023 April
Vintage Vibes 2023 APR – ADE
The new two-day music festival, Vintage Vibes 2023 is in the Hills of Adelaide at Tomich Wines on the first two days of April. The Almost all Australian lineup has headlines acts of the Gang of Youths, Tash Sultana, Angus & Julia Stone, plus heaps more. Check the Vintage Vibes 2023 page for the full lineup and ticket links.
1 & 2 April – Tomich Wines: Adelaide Hills, Peramangk Land, SA
Music Festivals 2023
Bluesfest 2023 April NSW – Easter
After havoc from the rone, Bluesfest 2023 is back in fine form with a first announcement of lineup acts to blow your mind. The music festival in Byron Bay NSW opens its gates at 2:00 pm Thursday 6 April and music finishes at 11:59 pm on Monday 10 April at Byron Events Farm Tyagarah Byron Bay. This should make for the perfect Easter long weekend with friends and family.
Headliners include Jackson Browne, Michael Franti with Spearhead, Tash Sultana, and a Hip Hop super group announced The Soul Rebels & Friends with special guests the GZA, Talib Kweli, and Big Freedia so get excited. Check out the full lineup and ticket link on the Bluesfest 2023 page.
2:00 pm Thursday 6 April – 11:59 pm Monday 10 April – Byron Events Farm Tyagarah – Byron Bay NSW
Lazy Mountain NSW APR 8
On April 8 in Berry NSW is the Lazy Mountain music festival. Headlining is Gang of Youths and Tash Sultana, with a heap more. So if you are in country NSW, get some tix and your friends or family for a day of music. It is an all-ages event, however, youths and children must be accompanied at all times by a legal guardian. Camping and bus tickets are also available.
April 8 – Berry Showgrounds – Berry, NSW
Spaced Out Gold Coast QLD Apr 9
Australian indie rock band, The Vanns are headlining a mini festival on the Gold Coast on April 9 called Spaced Out. The event is at the Burleigh Town Hotel, with two stages, 14 bands, and no conflicts. Tickets are between #75 and $90 depending on which release is purchased.
April 8 – Burleigh Town Hotel – Gold Coast, QLD
Music Festivals 2023
Carl Cox’s Pure Mini Electronic Festival
UK producer/DJ is bringing a mini electronic music festival around Australia in April. The annual techno rave is set for massive venues for a day and night of electronic music. The event will be at Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth. All the ticket links are available at the Hardware Group.
April 21-24 – Various locations around Australia
Mini Music Festival Coogee Bay SYD APR 24
Happening at Salinas in Coogee Bay Sydney on April 24 is a night of bands. The Buoys, Eliza and the Delusionals, Teenage Joans, and Stumps will all be playing with a wheel deciding who gets up on stage. The night kicks off at 8 pm and is only $40 to see all the great acts throughout the night. Tickets are available at Oztix.
April 24 – Salinas – Coogee Bay, Sydney, NSW
The Long Sunset Mini Festival – APR GOLD COAST QLD
Starting at 12:30 pm on April 29 is the Long Sunset Mini Music Festival at Elisian Fields, Canungra in the Scenic Rim Region of rural Queensland. Headlining are Lime Cordiale, Winston Surfshirt, Sycco, Hatchie, plus heaps more. It is an all-ages event, with camping available. Tickets are at Moshtix.
April 29 – Elysian Fields, 3042 Beaudesert Nerang Rd, Canungra QLD
The World is A Vampire 2023 Festival APR
A new music festival is hitting Aussie shores in April, The World is a Vampire 2023. Headlined by none other than the Smashing Pumpkins, the festival also includes Janes’s Addiction, and a heap more already announced. Along with the music, a bout of professional wrestling will take place between the bands. There are several events across the country, including some regional shows. Check out the full line up, dates and locations on the World is a Vampire 2023 festival page.
April 15-30 at various locations across Australia
Daydream Indie Rock Mini Music Festival APR MEL/SYD/BRIS
A new indie rock mini-touring festival is set for three dates in 2023 with dates in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane. The mini music festival begins on April 22 in Melbourne and finishes on April 30 in Brisbane, with a date also in Sydney on April 29. Headlining is Modest Mouse, Slowdrive, and heaps more.
Check out all the deets and ticket links at Destroy All Lines.
April 22-30 – Melbourne/Sydney/Brisbane
Music Festivals 2023 May
April 31 – May 2 – Meadow Music Festival – Bambra, Victoria
Meadow is a two-night music festival in Bambra inrural Victoria with camping and bus tickets also available. The festival begins on April 31 and finishes on May 2. The headlines are Kurt Vile and the Violators, Black Midi, Jen Cloher, and heaps more. Check out the full lineup and ticket links on the Meadow website.
April 31 – May 2 – Meadow Music Festival – Bambra, Victoria
Groovin The Moo 2023 APR-MAY
Groovin The Moo 2023 is set to be massive, with a stack of international and Australian artists announced for a series of festivals across the country in April and May. The one-day music festival has announced headline acts including Alt-J, Fatboy Slim, Denzel Curry, Skepta, Omar Appolo, The Chats, and a stack more. Check the GTM page for the full lineup and ticket links.
Apr 21 – May 6 at various regional towns around the country
Music Festivals 2023
Bass In The Grass MAY 20 Darwin NT
A day of music is set for Darwin on May 20 at an all-ages music festival starting at 1 pm. Tickets are between $80 and $140 at Moshtix depending on the release. VIP tix are also available at around $285, which includes separate areas and a few perks like 3 free drinks. Acts include Amy Shark, Hooligan Hefs, Baker Boy, San Cisco, and heaps more.
20 May 1 pm – Bass In The Grass – Darwin, NT
The Push All Ages Tour Festival MAY
After a successful festival season last time, The Push All Ages Tour is back with a stela lineup for the one-day Victorian touring festival. Most of the events are in regional towns in Victoria with some closer to a city. On the bill are acts such as Cub Sport, Mallrat, Jacotene, King Stingray, Teen Jesus, the Jean Teasers, and heaps more.
Tickets for each event are available at Moshtix.
May 5-27 – Various places in Victoria
Pastime Mini Music Festival – MAY – QLD
Sandstone Point Hotel in Brisbane Queensland has a day of music set for May 27 starting at 12:30 pm. Headlining is Six60, The Rubens, Coterie, plus heaps more. Tickets are available at Ticketek. Ticket prices are about $125 for general admission or between $200 and $300 for VIP tix. Tickets are available at Ticketek.
May 27 – Pastime Mini Festival – Sandstone Point Hotel, WA
Music Festivals 2023 June
Springloaded Festival – JUN 3 – QLD
Happening on June 3 at Sandstone Point Hotel, Brisbane Queensland is the Springloaded Music Festival. Tickets are about $100 for GA or VIPs are $270. The day is filled with 90’s Australian rock bands including Spiderbait, Eskimo Joe, Bodyjar, Frenzel Rhomb, and heaps more. Tickets are available from Ticketmaster.
June 3 – Springloaded – Sandstone Point Hotel – Brisbane, QLD
Music Festivals 2023
Be Social Fest JUN QLD
One day boutique music festival in far north Queensland town on Mackay, Be Social Fest 2023 is set for June 24 with a stack of Australian acts. The event is at Harrup Park in Yuwi / Mackay, Queensland. Headlining is Australian rockers Grinspoon which is their first time to Mackay for 10 years. Hip hop artists 360, and Lisi, along with San Cisco, and heaps more. Check the Be Social Fest 2023 page for the details including lineup and official ticket link.
24 June Be Social Fest – Harrup Park, Yuwi/ Mackay, QLD
Music Festivals 2023 July
Cambridge Hotel Farewell Festivals
The Cambridge Hotel in Newcastle NSW is closing its doors after 50 years of service to the Australian music industry. There is a weekend of celebrations with stacks of Australian bands over the whole weekend. Passes are available for each of the three days and nights of music starting Friday 23 July 2023, then Saturday 24 July and their final night which will surely go out with a bang on Sunday 25 July. Tix are limited and will go quick, so be fast. New Saturday tickets released today. If you missed out, check out a mixtape of the artist playing. Head to Oztix for tickets for Friday.
23-25 July, The Cambridge Hotel, Mulubinba / Newcastle, NSW
Spin Off JUL ADE
Boutique one-day music festival, Spin Off 2023 is back for another year at the Adelaide Showgrounds on Friday, July 21. The music festival focuses on quality rather than quantity, with a handful of top acts for the event. Headlines include international acts Benee, Miley’s younger sister Noah Cyrus, and Tove Lo. Stela Australian acts include PNAU and the Hilltop Hoods. Tickets go on sale at 9 am on May 2 and start at 99 bucks. Check the SPin Off 2023 festival page for the full lineup and ticket links.
21 July 2023 – Adelaide Showgrounds – Kaurna/Adelaide, South Australia
Splendour in the Grass 2023 JUL Byron Bay NSW
Australia’s favourite music festival, Splendour 2023 SITG, is back for another year at North Byron Parkland on July 21-23. The first announcement is for Lizzo to headline the event. Other announced acts include international and local big names like 070 Shake, Flume, Mumford & Sons, Little Simz, PNAU, Hooligan Hefs, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, 100 gecs, and heaps more. Check below for the full announced lineup and days each act is playing One to three-day tickets, VIP tickets, camping tickets, and single or return bus tickets are all available. Check the full lineup and ticket link on the Splendour 2023 SITG page. For Splendour in the Grass 2023 Sideshows click here.
21-23 July – Splendour in the Grass 2023 – North Byron Parkland, Byron Bay, NSW
Music Festivals 2023
Music Festivals 2023 August
Gympie Music Muster AUG QLD
Back for another year is Australian iconic All Ages country, roots, blues, folk, and rick music festival. Gympie Music Muster 2023. It is situated in Amamoor Creek State Forest Queensland, just 40km SW of Gympie or two hour drive north from Brisbane. There are over 100 artists playing 6 venues over four days of music, plus a bunch of other stuff. Artists include Troy Cassar-Daily, Adam Brand, Wolfmother, Busby Marou, Ash Grunwald, The Angels, Jeff Lang, and a stack more. Check out the full lineup on the Gympie Music Muster 2023 page.
24-27 AUG – Gympie Music Muster – Amamoor State Forest, Kabi Kabi / Gympie, QLD
Music Festivals 2023 September
Springtime 2023 SEP QLD
Springtime 2023, back for its second year. The three day festival starts on Friday September 1 which is the Gold Coast Show day, and runs the entire weekend. There are demonstrations by the Vans Skate Team at the newly renovated Vans Skate Plaza. Plus there is a stack of music is also set for the weekend including Matt Corby, Benne, Eliza & The Delusionals, Bag Raiders, and heaps more. Check the Springtime 2023 Festival page for the full lineup.
September 1-3: Yugambeh-Bundjalung Country, Surfers Paradise, Kombumerri/ Gold Coast – Free event at the beach and surrounds.
Light It Up 2023 SEP AUS-NZ
New one day touring hip hop music festival, Light It Up 2023 is set to tour in September around Australia and a show in New Zealand. Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne, and Auckland will all get a day with some US new school heavyweights. Lola Brookes from Brooklyn NY, Pop star and hip hop artist Wizz Khalifa, and trap duo from North Dakota Rae Sremmurd will headline each event. Check out all the details and ticket links on the Light It Up 2023 festival page.
Sep 2-10 Various locations around Australia plus Auckland.
Music Festivals 2023
Sweet Relief QLD
Groove Armada DJ Set and The Avalanches Live headline Sweet Relief Festival. There is also Ladyhawke, Cut Copy, Nina Los Vegas, Larifa Tee and many more. The festival is at the Maritime Green Northshore Meanjin / Brisbane, QLD. Get your tickets for a day in the sun. The event is between $100 and $130 depending on which release and group discounts also available. Click here for the Sweet Relief lineup on their website. Or tickets are available at Moshtix.
16 September Maritime Green Northshore, Meanjin / Brisbane, QLD
Listen Out 2023 SEP
Listen Out 2023 has five locations set in September with a star-studded lineup announced. The one-day music festival begins in Adelaide on Friday 22 September and finishes in Sydney on Saturday 30 September. Names include Ice Spice, Coi Loray, Skrillex, 070 Shake, Young Franco, and heaps more. Check the Listen Out page for all the locations, dates, and lineups.
Tickets are around $220 but @50 cheaper for the Adelaide event.
22-30 September – Listen Out Festival – Various Locations
Music Festivals 2023
Promiseland 2023 QLD SEP 30 + OCT 1
Promiseland 2023 music festival is back at Doug Jennings Park in the Gold Coast. The afrobeat, reggae, RnB, amapiano music festival has a stack of names from Australia and around the world that are of the highest calibre. Headline acts include Lauryn Hill, Davido, Tems, Ayra Starr, Maleek Berry, The 046, OneFour, and a heap more, and this is just the first round of artist announcements. Tickets are on sale but won’t last long. Check out the full lineup and ticket links on the Promisland 2023 page.
Caloundra Music Festival QLD
Caloundra Music Festival 2023 is back again for another year of music on the beach in south east Queensland. The music festival begins on Friday September 29 and runs through to Sunday October 1 on Kings Beach Caloundra Sunshine Coast / Kabi Kabi Queensland. Camping is available all weekend or for selected nights for an extra charge. A stack of top tier Australian artists along with some internationals have already been announced. These include Sampa The Great, Spiderbait, L.A.B., Illy, Vera Blue, and heaps more. The music festival is a family friendly event. Check out the lineup and tickcet links on the Caloundra Music Festival 2023 page.
Sep 29 – Oct 1 Kings Beach, Caloundra, Sunshine Coast / Kabi Kabi, QLD
Wanderer NSW Sep 29 – Oct 1
Three day music festival, Wanderer Festival 2023 is back for another year with a massive lineup. The festival is at Pambula Beach on the south NSW coast from Friday September 29 to Sunday October 1. Organisers are the same founders and former owners of the Falls Festival, so you know it’ll be good. Headlines from the first festival announcement include the Jungle Giants, Spiderbait, Art v Science, C.W. Stoneking, Babe Rainbow, Son Little, Django Django and a heap more. Check the Wanderer Festival page for the full lineup.
Sep 29 – Oct 1 – Pambula Beach, Yuin / Sapphire Coast, NSW
Off The Rails Sep 30 – Oct 1 NSW
New one day music festival, Off The Rails 2023 in NSW for the long weekend in Newcastle and Sydney. It is at the Forecourt at Bar on the Hill Newcastle Saturday 30 September, then Railway Parade in Marrickville Sydney on Sunday October 1. Headlining is Amyl & The Sniffers, the Mark of Cain, Private Function, RVG and heaps more punk and rock artists. Check out the full lineup and all the deets on the Off The Rails Festival page.
Saturday 30 September – Bar On The Hill (Forecourt): Mulubinba / Newcastle, NSW
Sunday 1 October – Railway Parade: Marrickville, Eora / Sydney, NSW
Music Festivals 2023 October
Now And Forever 2023 OCT VIC
This October, a stacked packed lineup of Australian artists is converging on regional Victoria for Now and Forever 2023 festival. Unlike last year’s First & Forever concert at Hanging Rock, Now & Forever is a distinct celebration with a profound message. While the former event was dedicated to showcasing Blak excellence. The latter unites Australian music icons in solidarity for the Aboriginal Voice To Parliament Referendum.
A stellar cast of Australia’s favorite artists, including A.B. Original, Baker Boy, Barkaa, Emma Donovan, Hilltop Hoods, Jimmy Barnes, Mo’Ju, and Paul Kelly. Adding to the excitement, comedian Sam Pang will take on hosting duties. Check the Now and Forever 2023 festival page for all the details and ticket links.
06 October Friday, Now Forever 2023 Music Festival, Shepparton Showgrounds, Yorta Yorta / Shepparton, VIC.
Yours & Owls OCT NSW
Wollongong music festival, Yours & Owls 2023 is at a new location with a jam packed lineup of impressive names. The event will be at the Wollongong University campus for the next three years on Dharawal country. This year is on Saturday 14 October and Saturday 15 October 12pm (noon) to 10pm. International headlines include Baker, Hobo Johnson, Lil Tjay, Masego, Oliver Tree, and heaps more. Check out the full lineup on the Yours & Owls Festival page.
14-15 Oct, Yours & Owls Festival – University Of Wollongong, Dharawal / Wollongong, NSW
Music Festivals 2023
South By Inner West 2023 OCT: Sydney’s Premier Day Party
Sydney, October 2023 – Get ready for the ultimate day party experience as Handsome Tours presents South By Inner West 2023. An event that brings the excitement of SXSW Sydney to Marrickville’s Factory Theatre. With over 10 incredible bands performing on both outdoor and indoor stages, the music festival promises to be a music celebration like no other. Headliners include October Beaver, Los Bitchos, These New South Wales, and heaps more. Check the South By Inner West 2023 page for the full lineup and RSPV link for the free event.
21 October 2023, Saturday 12pm-6pm – Factory Theatre, Marrickville, Eora / Sydney, NSW – Free event RSPV
Someday Soon SYD OCT
One day mini music festival, Someday Soon 2023 has locked in some big names from October 21 at Manning House University of Sydney in Eora / Sydney. The music festival starts at 3pm and is strictly 18+ event. Headlines are Peach PRC, and What So Not, 1300, Northeast Party House, Royel Otis, Sly Withers, and heaps more. Check the Someday Soon Festival page for the full lineup and ticket link.
Someday Soon Mini Festival Saturday, 21 October 2023 3:00 PM Manning House (University Of Sydney, Eora, NSW)
Boiler Room 2023 OCT MEL
The Boiler Room 2023 party sold out in 15 minutes for the Naarm / Melbourne show on Saturday 28 October at the Port Melbourne Industrial Centre for the Arts. Headlines include Bakey B2B Breaka, CaucasianOpportunities, Marlon Hoffstadt, and more. Check the Boiler Room 2023 page for all the details and ticket links.
28 October Saturday Port Melbourne Industrial Centre for the Arts, Naarm / Melbourne, VIC (SOLD OUT)
Harvest Rock II ADE
Boutique music festival, Harvest Rock II 2023 is back for another year in Kaurna / Adelaide with a couple of massive names already announced to headline the two day event. British acid jazz funk old school outfit Jamiroquire is headlining the first night of festivities n Saturday October 28. The Sunday night sees American Beck playing an exclusive set at the Adelaide music festival. Check out the full lineup and ticket links on the Harvest Rock II Festival page.
28-29 Oct – Murlawirrapurka / Rymill (Park 14) & Ityamai-Itpina / King Rodney (Park 15), East Terrace, Kaurna / Adelaide, SA
Harvest Rock 2023 Sideshows
The Harvest Rock 2023 Sideshows are here, and there is something for everyone. There are shows around the country for Santigold, Chromeo, The Lemon Twigs, and Sparks, as well as Flight Facilities which had previously been announced. Check the Harvest Rock II 2023 Sideshows page for all the dates and ticket links.
Santigold October 27-28
Chromeo October 26-29
The Lemon Twigs October 26-31
Sparks October 26 – November 02
Music Festivals 2023 November
Valley Fiesta NOV BRIS FREE
Get ready for a sonic extravaganza as Valley Fiesta 2023 returns to Meanjin / Brisbane, and it’s going to be bigger and better than ever! Mark your calendars for Friday, November 3, and Saturday, November 4, because you won’t want to miss a moment of this epic two-day music and entertainment festival. Kicking things off in style, the King Street Food Fiesta on November 3 is set to tantalize your taste buds with music to accompany. Then on Saturday, November 4, the Valley precinct will come alive with the electrifying energy of a street party like no other. There are two outdoor stages which will host an incredible lineup of acts. Check out the full lineup and details on the Valley Fiesta 2023 page.
03 November, Valley Food Fiesta, King St, Meanjin / Brisbane, QLD
04 November, Valley Music Fiesta, Fortitude Valley Precinct, Meanjin / Brisbane, QLD
This That Festival NOV Cancelled
After cancelling last year, This That 2023 festival has announced the first lineup announcement for their 2023 event. The one day music festival is at Sandstone Point Hotel in Gubbi Gubbi / Moreton Bay, QLD on Saturday November 4. Then, the festival heads south to Newcastle on 11 November. Headlining the event are Gang of Youths, American Porter Robinson, Peking Duk, and heaps more. Check the This That Festival page for the full lineup and ticket links. UPDATE: This That 2023 festival has been cancelled. This is the second year in a row the music festival has cancelled. Contact ticket seller for refunds.
04 Nov Sat – Sandstone Point Hotel, Gabbi Gabbi, Sandstone Point, QLD – CANCELLED
11 Nov Sat – Wickham Park, Awabakal, Newcastle, NSW – CANCELLED
Strawberry Fields NOV NSW
Strawberry Fields 2023 is back for another year with a massive lineup in November. Friday, 17th to Sunday, 19th November 2023, with many genres of music to complement the weekend of electronic music. The location of the music festival is in Tocumwal, New South Wales, (approximately 270k north of Melbourne) near the Murray River. Check the full lineup and deets on the Strawberry Fields 2023 Festival page.
Friday, 17th to Sunday, 19th November – Tocumwal NSW
This is Livin Fest NOV QLD
Rainbow Beach Sports Club is hosting an 18+ limited capacity mini music festival This is Livin Fest 2023 on November 18 at Rainbow Beach Gubbi Gubbi, just north of Sunshine Coast. The festival has some of the biggest names in Australian music with artists including Ian Moss, Diesel, The Black Sorrows, plus plenty more. A great day of Australian music in Queensland. Check the This is Livin Fest page for the full lineup and official ticket link.
18 NOV – Rainbow Beach Sports Club, Gubbi Gubbi / Rainbow Beach, QLD.
Queenscliff Music Festival NOV VIC
Queenscliff 2023 music festival is back for another year. With a stela lineup in country Victoria from Thursday November 23 to Sunday the 26th. The music festival is at Queenscliff Foreshore, Victoria. Headlines include Australian and International acts including G Love & Special Sauce, Aloe Blacc, Boy & Bear. Foy Vance, Something For Kate, Illy, Dan Sultan, Ian Moss, and a heap more. Check the QMF page for all the lineup and ticket link.
23-26 November Princess Park – Queenscliff Foreshore, Wada Wurrung / Queenscliff, Victoria
E4 Hip Hop Festival 2023 & Conference SYD NOV
E4 Hip Hop Festival & Conference 2023 is celebrating 50 Years of Hip Hop with an epic celebration of the vibrant world of Hip Hop as the music festival & conference returns to Blacktown in November. This year, commemorating 50 incredible years since Hip Hop’s birth in the Bronx, New York, USA. Join on November 23 and 24 for the conference and November 25 for a day filled with music and festivities. The E4 Hip Hop Festival boasts a spectacular lineup with over 100 of your favorite artists, music, dance, DJs, live graffiti, competitions, art activations, food stalls, markets, cars, activities, and so much more. The best part? It’s absolutely FREE! Check out all the details and link to reserve your free ticket on the E4 Hi Hop Festival & Conference page.
23-24 November, Music Conference – Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre, Blacktown, Eora / Sydney, NSW ($110-$350). Conference: Catering will be provided for morning and afternoon tea, as well as, lunch.
25 November, Music Festival – Leo Kelly Blacktown Arts Centre, Blacktown, Eora / Sydney, NSW (Free, All Ages)
Music Festivals 2023
Mushroom 50 Live Concert MEL
In a sensational once-in-a-lifetime event, the Mushroom 50 Live Concert with a star-studded lineup of some of Australia’s most renowned music talents. The Australian artists are uniting to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Mushroom, the iconic independent music company. Plans for this extraordinary concert, in celebration of Mushroom’s founding by the legendary Michael Gudinski, were first announced in March. Now, the event’s details are confirmed. The list includes iconic Australian rock legends such as Jimmy Barnes, Hunters & Collectors. Ross Wilson (of Daddy Cool fame), Ian Moss from Cold Chisel, plus stacks more. Check the Mushroom 50 Live festival page for the full lineup and ticket links.
26 November Sunday, Mushroom 50 Live, Rod Laver Arena, Naam / Melbourne, VIC
Spilt Milk 2023 Festival NOV DEC
Touring music festival, Spilt Milk 2023 is back for another year with an impressive lineup. This year will see Perth included into the mix, after events in Canberra, Gold Coast, and Ballarat. The music festival runs for one day from 25 November in Canberra to 3 December in Perth. Gold Coast is on November 26 and Ballarat December 2. Headlining the event is Post Malone, Latto, Dom Dolla, Aitch, Cub Sport, and a heap more. Check the Spilt Milk 2023 2024 page for the full lineup.
25 NOV – 03 DEC – Spilt Milk Festival – Various Locations
Music Festivals 2023 December
Boiler Room 2023 SYD DEC
Beginning the world tour earlier this year, Boiler Room 2023 are headed to Eora / Sydney on Saturday 02 December. The electronic dance music festival is at the Sydney Showgrounds and begins at 2pm and finishes at 11pm. Headlines include DJ Seinfeld, Interplanetary Criminals, Prospa, and more. Check the Boiler Room 2023 page for the full lineup and ticket links.
02 December Saturday 2pm-11pm – Munro Warehouse Sydney Showgrounds, Eora / Sydney, NSW
Cosmic Psychos 2023 DEC 40th Anniversary Weekender VIC
Get ready for an electrifying weekend as the legendary Cosmic Psychos 2023, an Australian punk rock institution, celebrate their remarkable 40-year journey! To commemorate their anniversary, the Cosmic Psychos 2023 have organized an epic weekender in the charming town of Dja Dja Wurrung / Castlemaine, regional Victoria. The Cosmic Psychos will deliver a different explosive set each night, and they’ve invited some of their best mates to join the party as super special guest headliners. Headlines for the mini music festival include The Chats, Amyl & The Sniffers, and heaps more. Check the Cosmic Psychos Weekender page for the full lineup and ticket links.
01 FRI – 03 SUN December, Theatre Royal, Dja Dja Wurrung / Castlemaine, VIC
Ice Cream Factory Summer Festival WA
Celebrate the essence of an Australian summer at the Ice Cream Factory Summer Festival 2023 in Northbridge, Boorloo/Perth, WA. From December 01 to New Year’s Eve, this unique festival promises warm nights, open-air live music. Plus a fusion of innovative activations and creative experiences. For four weeks, the festival will be a vibrant melting pot of musical talent, hyper-designed branded activities. Pop-up bars curated by Australia’s leading operators. Building on five years of success, the Ice Cream Factory Summer Festival returns in December 2023. With an exciting lineup of local, national, and international artists.
01-31 December, Ice Cream Factory, Northbridge, Boorloo / Perth, WA
Music Festivals Australia 2023
Forth Pub 151 2023 Birthday Bash
After months of meticulous planning and fine-tuning, the Forth Pub 151 2023 is back! From December 7 to 9, the transformation of the Forth Pub and the adjacent recreation ground into Forth Pub’s very own festival haven. Headlining the all ages camping and music festival is Mallrat, Spiderbait, Tasman Keith, Vera Blue, Winston Surfshirt, and heaps more. Check the Forth Pub 151 Birthday Bash page for the full lineup and ticket links.
07-09 December, FORTH PUB, Forth, TAS (All Ages)
Music Festivals 2023
Meredith Music Festival 2023 DEC VIC
Back for another year is Meredith Music Festival 2023, at Golden Plains, Victoria from Friday 8 December to Sunday 10 December. Set at the Supernatural Amphitheatre, the three day music festival has announced a stack of international acts. German electro pioneers Kraftwerk was the first announcement. Other acts include Caroline Polachek, Alvvays, Souls of Mischief, Moktar, and a heap more. Check the Meredith Music Festival 2023 page for the full lineup and ticket links.
08 Dec Fri – 10 Dec Sun – Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre, Wadawurrung / Meredith, VIC
Changing Tides 2023 DEC NSW
New two day boutique music festival on the south New South Wales coast, is Changing Tides 2023. The music festival is jammed packed with stela Australian artists, as well as some international names, and is set in a picturesque setting with plenty of local produce, beer and wine. Some headline for the event include Spacey Jane, PNAU, G Flip, Royal Blood, and heaps more. Check the Changing Tides 2023 festival page for the full lineup and ticket link.
16-17 December – Changing Tides Festival – Kiama Showgrounds, Kiama/Kiarama (South Coast NSW)
Haydays 2023 DEC TAS
From the creators of Party in the Paddock comes Tasies brand new music festival, Haydays 2023 at Cornelian Bay, Nipaluna / Hobart, Palawa / Tasmania on Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 December. The two day and nights non camping music festival focus is on electronic music, but plenty of other music too. Headlines include PNAU, SBTRK, The Jungle Giants, Foals, and heaps more. Check the Haydays 2023 festival page for the full lineup and ticket links.
27-28 December – Cornelian Bay Oval, Nipaluna / Hobart, Palawa / Tasmania
27-28 December – Cornelian Bay Oval, Nipaluna / Hobart, Palawa / Tasmania
NYE Music Festivals 2023
Beyond The Valley 2023 NYE
Back for another year, is Beyond The Valley 2023 to see in the New Year. The music festival is at Barundah Plains, Wadawurrung & Eastern Marr Lands, in Hesse, Victoria from December 28 until January 1st. Headlining the event are RÜFÜS DU SOL, Central Cee, and Peggy Gou, plus a stack more. Check the Beyond The Valley 2023 festival page for the full lineup and ticket links.
Thursday 28 December 2023 – Monday 1 January 2024: Barundah Plains, Wadawurrung & Eastern Marr Lands, Hesse, VIC
Lost Paradise 2023 NYE NSW
Lost Paradise 2023 music festival in Darkinjung / Glenworth Valley, NSW (just near Gosford) for new year’s eve has announced the first round of artists, and it is stacked packed with electronic music. The music festival starts on December 28 and runs to the early hours of new year’s day. Some of the headlines include Dom Dolla, PNAU, Channel Tres, The Jungle Giants, Bicep, Barry Can’t Swim, Carl Cox, Basement Jaxx DJ Set, and heaps more. Check the Lost Paradise 2023 festival page for the full lineup and ticket links.
Thursday, 28th December to Monday, 1st January, Darkinjung / Glenworth Valley, NSW
NYE on the Hill 2023 VIC
South Gippsland music festival, NYE on the Hill 2023 is back for its 10th year in rural Victoria to see in the new year. The three day, two night music festival begins on December 30 and has over thirty bands and includes free camping. While there are bars serving up beers and cocktails, you can also BYO alcohol. There’s plenty more during the festivities, such as late night DJs, chill out areas, food, morning yoga, art instillations, field games, and heaps more. Headlining the festival include Ball Park Music, Alex Lahey, DICE, Beddy Rays, The Vanns, and heaps more. Check the NYE on the Hill 2023 music festival page for the full lineup and ticket links.
Saturday 30 December 2023 – Monday 1 January 2024: Boon Wurrung / South Gippsland, VIC
Great Escape 2023 NYE TAS
Welcome to the Next Adventure with the Great Escape 2023 NYE Edition! For the first time ever, Great Escape is hosting a New Year’s event to bid farewell to 2023. The revamped Great Escape 2023 NYE will be two nights of non-stop festival fun. Featuring all your favorite elements from the last festival, but now during everyone’s beloved time of year. Headlines include Pacific Avenue, Teen Jesus & The Jean Teasers, Old Mervs, and heaps more. Check the Great Escape 2023 NYE ed. page for the full lineup and ticket links.
30 December Saturday – 01 January Monday 9:00 am, Nugent, TAS (18+)
Woodford Folk Festival 2023 NYE NYD QLD
Look no further than the Woodford Folk Festival 2023 for an unforgettable journey into the heart of music, culture, and community. From December 27, 2023, to January 1, 2024, the festival promises to be a celebration like no other. The Woodford Folk Festival 2023 is known for its eclectic and diverse program. While some music festivals demand a strict schedule, Woodford thrives on spontaneity. It’s a place where you can explore, discover, and immerse yourself in an array of experiences that cater to all interests. Expect performances by country legend Kasey Chambers, ’90s alt-rock icons Regurgitator and Custard, art-pop sensation Kate Miller-Heidke, Aussie indie-rock star Ben Lee, and heaps more. Check the Woodford Folk Festival page for the full lineup and ticket links.
27 DEC WED – 01 JAN MON – Woodford Folk Festival, Woodfordia, Kabi Kabi / Sunshine Coast, QLD
Heaps Good 2024 NYE JAN
The Heaps Good 2024 Festival lineup has dropped! Get ready for an electrifying musical journey featuring a stellar cast of artists, both local and international. Leading the charge for Heaps Good 2024 Festival are the local legends Flume and The Avalanches, alongside the UK rock sensation Foals. Prepare to be enthralled with electrifying performances that promise to set the stage on fire. It is an all ages event. Check the Heaps Good 2024 music festival page for the full lineup and ticket links.
31 December 2023 NYE Sunday – Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Naarm / Melbourne, VIC
02 January 2024 Tuesday – Sandstone Point, Yirin / Moreton Bay, QLD
06 January 2024 Saturday – Adelaide Showground, Tarndanya / Adelaide, SA
Wildlands 2023 NYE-JAN
The Wildlands 2023 music festival is back for another year with events in Meanjin / Brisbane, Boorloo / Perth, and Kaurna / Adelaide. The Brisbane event is on New Years Eve and has permission to go beyond the countdown to midnight. The Adelaide event will be slightly smaller than the other two one day music festivals. Headlining this years electronic and hip hop focused music festival are Central Cee, Peggy Gou, A$AP Ferg, RÜFÜS DU SOL, The Jungle Giants, and heaps more. Check out the full lineup and ticket links on the Wildlands 2023 music festival page.
Dates & Locations
Sunday, 31st December – Brisbane Showgrounds, Meanjin / Brisbane, QLD
Saturday, 6th January – Claremont Showgrounds, Boorloo / Perth, WA
Sunday, 7th January – Ellis Park, Kaurna / Adelaide, SA
Music Festivals 2024 January
Field Day 2024 JAN SYD
Music festival on new year’s day in Eora / Sydney, Field Day 2024, is back for another year with the first round of announcements hitting. Set at the Domain, the one day music festival has RÜFÜS DU SOL and Central Cee as the headline acts, plus a heap of Aussie acts including G Flip, Genesis Owusu, LUUDE and heaps more. Check the Field Day 2024 music festival page for the full lineup and ticket links.
Monday 1 January – The Domain, Eora / Sydney, NSW
Fortitude Music Hall Fest 2024 JAN BRIS
Brisbane music lovers, mark your calendars for The Fortitude Music Hall Fest 2024 on January 2nd and 3rd in Meanjin / Brisbnae, QLD. Immerse yourself in the holiday vibrations with two days of back-to-back mini music festivals featuring a stellar lineup of international and Australian artists. Headlines include The Avalanches, SBTRKT, Foals, Holly Humberstone, Sycco, and heaps more. Check the Fortitiude Music Hall Fest page for the full lineup and ticket links.
02 January Tuesday 6pm, Fortitude Music Hall, Meanjin / Brisbane, QLD
03 January Wednesday 6pm, Fortitude Music Hall, Meanjin / Brisbane, QLD
Juicy Fest 2024 JAN RnB & Hip Hop
RnB and Hip Hop music festival, Juicy Fest 2024 is back for its second year with a massive star studded lineup for January. The music festival sold out in its first year, so 2024 should be bigger and better. Showcasing the best of RnB and Hip Hop talent from around the world. Brace yourself for an unforgettable musical journey! Some of the headlines include The Game, Mase, Ashanti, T-Pain, and heaps more. Check the Juicy Fest 2024 page for the full lineup and ticket links.
03-07 January Various Location in New Zealand
12-20 January Various Location in Australia.
Check out all the gigs on the Live Music Australia Gig Calendar.