Mainstage / EDM Festivals in Australia

Golden Plains is an annual boutique music festival held at the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre in Victoria, Australia, known for its eclectic lineup and "No Dickheads" policy. The event features a single stage and a non-commercial ethos, offering a communal camping experience during the Victorian Labour Day long weekend.

Streaky Sounds Music Festival is a community-driven, family-friendly event held annually at Streaky Bay Oval in Streaky Bay, South Australia, celebrating live music, local food, and the relaxed coastal lifestyle. The festival features a diverse lineup of established and emerging Australian artists across various genres, along with free kids' activities and local vendors.

Reminisce House is an annual house music festival held at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl in Melbourne, Australia. It is renowned for its fan-voted "Top 50 Countdown" of house and trance anthems, alongside multiple stages showcasing various house and rave subgenres from the 90s and 00s.

Reminisce Trance is a Melbourne-based electronic music festival renowned for its interactive "Top 50 Trance Countdown," where attendees vote for their favorite trance anthems. The event features international headliners and local artists, delivering a full-scale production across two rooms designed to evoke nostalgia and celebrate classic trance music.

Touch Bass Festival Perth is an annual electronic music festival in Perth, Western Australia, celebrating bass, trap, dubstep, and drum and bass genres. It is distinguished by its meticulously curated lineup of international and local artists, custom-designed sound system, and cutting-edge visual production.

Ultra Australia is a premier electronic dance music festival and part of the global Ultra Music Festival brand, showcasing world-class international DJs across multiple stages. Held in major cities like Melbourne, the event features high-end production and immersive performances that attract thousands of fans annually.

Ultra Beach Gold Coast is a premier single-stage electronic music festival held at Broadwater Parklands, featuring top-tier international DJs and high-end stage production. This boutique seaside event is part of the global Ultra Worldwide brand, offering an immersive outdoor dance experience for electronic music fans in Australia.

Pineapple Club is a uniquely West Australian music festival held at Cottesloe Beach, offering an unforgettable beach party experience with sun, sand, sips, and ocean views. The festival features a main stage with local artists playing dance music, a silent disco, a VIP area, food trucks, and attracts Gen Z and late 90s millennials.

Electric Gardens Festival, also known as Electric Island in Perth, is an open-air electronic music festival held at the iconic Cottesloe Beach in Western Australia. It prides itself on curating world-class house and progressive electronic DJs and producers, offering a one-stage experience that blends the aura of Ibiza and Bali's beach clubs with a stunning coastal backdrop.

Here Comes The Sun Festival is a much-loved music event held at 3 Oceans Winery in Margaret River, Western Australia, coinciding with the Western Australia Margaret River Pro surfing competition. It is known for its relaxed, sun-soaked atmosphere, a curated lineup of Australian artists, and a strong connection to surf culture and coastal communities.

BASSINTHEGRASS is the Northern Territory's largest music festival, held annually at the scenic Mindil Beach in Darwin. The event showcases a diverse mix of international and Australian artists across various genres, attracting thousands of fans to its iconic tropical setting.

Listen Out Melbourne is an annual Australian music festival held in Melbourne, Victoria, known for its curated blend of hip-hop, indie, and electronic music. This one-day event typically features a diverse lineup of both international and local artists performing across multiple stages.

Garrmalang Festival is Darwin's only dedicated First Nations multi-arts event, celebrating the artistic richness of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture in the heart of Larrakia country. It offers a powerful program of storytelling, music, dance, and visual arts, showcasing the depth and beauty of the oldest living culture in the world.

Stonefest is an annual music festival held at the University of Canberra in Bruce, ACT, Australia, celebrating the university's foundation and recognized as Canberra's last surviving music festival. Organized as a not-for-profit event by the University of Canberra Union, it features national headliners and local talent across two stages, with a focus on affordability and student services.

BIGSOUND is the southern hemisphere's largest music industry gathering, held annually in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, Queensland. It serves as a vital platform for influential tastemakers and music lovers to discover the future of music, featuring a daytime conference and nightly showcases of over 120 emerging artists across multiple venues.

RNB Fridayz Live is an annual multi-city concert tour in Australia dedicated to R&B and hip-hop music, featuring a lineup of prominent artists from classic and contemporary eras. The festival is known for its high-energy performances, nostalgic anthems, and bringing together fans of all ages for a massive party experience.

Beyond The Valley is a premier Australian multi-day music and arts festival held annually over the New Year's Eve period at Barunah Plains, Victoria. It features a diverse lineup of electronic, indie, and hip-hop artists alongside immersive stage designs and boutique camping experiences.

Lost Paradise is an iconic New Year's Eve festival held in Glenworth Valley, Australia, blending a diverse music lineup with arts, wellness, and boutique camping. This eco-conscious celebration features world-class acts and immersive cultural experiences within a scenic hidden valley.

Tanglewood is a family-friendly boutique music and arts festival held over New Year's Eve in Thornton, Lake Eildon, Victoria, Australia. It features a diverse range of music genres, art installations, workshops, and a focus on local talent and a community-driven, intimate atmosphere.

NYE On The Hill is a boutique music and camping festival held in the picturesque rolling hills of South Gippsland, Victoria, Australia, known for its intimate and friendly atmosphere. The three-day event features over 30 bands, DJs, and artists, along with free camping, BYO alcohol, art installations, and morning yoga.

The Great Escape Festival is a multi-day New Year's Eve camping music festival held at Redbanks, Nugent, Tasmania, featuring Australian and local bands and DJs. It is known as Tasmania's second-largest contemporary outdoor music festival, offering three stages, free camping, BYO alcohol, wellness activities like yoga, and a community-driven atmosphere.

Wildlands Festival Brisbane is a premier annual summer music event held at the Brisbane Showgrounds, featuring a world-class lineup of dance, electronic, indie, and hip-hop artists. The festival is renowned for its immersive stage production and high-energy atmosphere, serving as a major highlight of Australia's New Year celebrations.

Field Day is a premier boutique music festival held annually on New Year's Day at The Domain in Sydney, featuring a mix of electronic, hip-hop, and indie music. Known for its high-energy atmosphere and garden party vibe, it has become a staple of Australia's summer music calendar since its inception in 2002.

Snack Festival is Western Australia's largest New Year's Eve festival, held annually at Claremont Showgrounds in Perth. The event features multiple European-style stages with diverse electronic music acts, rides, games, themed bars, and unique attractions like a wedding chapel and tattoo parlor, all culminating in a spectacular midnight fireworks countdown.

Ocean Sounds Festival is a family-friendly, picnic-style music event held annually on the scenic Churchill Island in Victoria, Australia. The festival features live performances from leading Australian acts alongside a curated selection of regional gourmet food, local wines, and cheeses.

AO Live is an extensive music and entertainment festival held at Melbourne Park in conjunction with the Australian Open tennis tournament. The event features a diverse lineup of international and local artists performing live concerts and DJ sets across multiple stages during the Grand Slam.

Party in the Paddock is Tasmania's premier multi-day music and arts festival, featuring a diverse lineup of international and local indie, rock, and electronic artists at Quercus Park. The event offers an immersive cultural experience by combining live performances with art installations, comedy, and a vibrant community atmosphere in a scenic rural setting.

Dreamstate Australia is the country's premier electronic dance music festival dedicated exclusively to the trance genre, held at Sydney Showground in Sydney Olympic Park. It is renowned for its world-class stage design, cutting-edge production, immersive visual storytelling, and a curated lineup of international and Australian trance DJs and producers.

Dreamstate Melbourne is Australia's premier trance experience, a global symbol of pure trance culture held at Flemington Racecourse. The festival unites dreamers to celebrate euphoric melodies and driving rhythms, featuring a world-class roster of international and Australian trance and techno artists across two stages, with cutting-edge production and immersive visual storytelling.

The Nannup Music Festival is a four-day music and cultural event held annually in Nannup, Western Australia, known for its intimate atmosphere and commitment to showcasing emerging and Indigenous musicians. It features over 100 acts across eight stages, alongside workshops, talks, poetry, camping, kids' activities, food, and artisan markets, all set within a scenic forest and river backdrop.