Ability Fest
Curated by Sarah Pagel · Last verified 16 March 2026
About this festival
Ability Fest is Australia's first all-accessible and inclusive music festival, held in Melbourne, dedicated to normalizing disability through music. All proceeds from the not-for-profit event go to the Dylan Alcott Foundation, empowering young Australians with disabilities through scholarships, mentoring, and grants.
Don't lose your ears at Ability Fest
The sound system will be unforgiving. Loop lets you hear every detail at a safe volume — no ringing on the train home.
Where you'll be
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Birrarung Marr and Alexandra Gardens
Alexandra Gardens and Birrarung Marr, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Local Currency: AUD
Consider paying in AUD locally. Bring cash or use a payment card that supports this currency to avoid extra fees.
An independent electronic music & festival researcher with 10+ years in the global dance scene.
Last verified 16 March 2026
