Festivals in Australia in November

Hopkins Creek Festival is a beloved intimate electronic music and camping festival held on Taungurung Country, Victoria, Australia. It is known for its eclectically programmed lineup featuring diverse local and international artists, emphasizing music and mateship in a unique setting.

The Majors Creek Festival is an annual three-day folk and roots music celebration held in the beautiful old gold mining village of Majors Creek, New South Wales, Australia, known for its intimate and family-friendly atmosphere. It features a diverse lineup of folk, roots, and Americana artists across multiple stages, alongside instrumental, singing, and dance workshops, sessions, and bush dances.

Blues at Bridgetown is a long-running annual music festival held in Bridgetown, Western Australia, celebrating blues, roots, and associated genres. The event is known for its community atmosphere, diverse lineup of established and emerging artists, and a popular Saturday street party.

Mountaingrass is the official festival of the Australasian Bluegrass and Old Time Music Association of Australia (ABOTMA), held in Bright, Victoria. It showcases bluegrass and traditional old-time music from Australia, New Zealand, and international acts, featuring concerts, workshops, and jam sessions for all skill levels. The event is known for its participative nature, offering opportunities for attendees to learn, share, and play with fellow music lovers.

Wild Horses Festival is an electronic music, arts, and culture festival held in Carapooee West, Victoria, Australia, known for its psychedelic gathering and intimate community atmosphere. The event emphasizes sustainability and features a curated lineup of international and local electronic artists, alongside immersive visual arts and workshops.

Handpicked Festival is a family-run music and wine event held annually at Lake Breeze Wines in Langhorne Creek, South Australia, known for its intimate atmosphere amidst vineyards and gumtrees. It offers a curated sensory experience featuring award-winning wines, local food trucks, a "Cocktail Forest," and a diverse lineup of Australian musicians.

Tunes On The Turf is an annual music festival held at the Dunedoo Sports Club in New South Wales, Australia, showcasing live performances of original Australian music. It is known for its community-driven, "backyard party" atmosphere, attracting both local and wider Australian talent and music lovers.

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 Port Noarlunga Blues Festival is a non-profit community incorporated organization held over three Spring days in Port Noarlunga, South Australia, transforming local venues into performance spaces. Established in 2017, it is the largest and longest-running Blues and Roots festival in South Australia, and for 2026, it plans to expand its lineup to include other music genres like Reggae.

Strawberry Fields is an annual electronic music and arts festival held on the banks of the Murray River in Tocumwal, Australia. The event features a diverse lineup of local and international artists alongside immersive art installations, wellness workshops, and a strong commitment to sustainability.

Harbourlife is a premier house music festival held annually at Sydney's Fleet Steps, offering a world-class electronic lineup with iconic views of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House. Renowned as the city's quintessential summer-opening party, it provides a boutique waterside dance floor experience for both international and local artists.

Adl 500 - Bands on Track is a music festival held in Adelaide, South Australia, as part of the larger Adelaide 500 motor racing event. It is distinctive for showcasing local contemporary South Australian musicians who perform alongside international headliners.

The Queenscliff Music Festival is an award-winning annual event on Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula that features a diverse lineup of contemporary Australian and international music. This family-friendly celebration transforms the historic coastal township into a vibrant hub of live performances, local produce, and community-driven arts across multiple stages.

Transmission Melbourne is a large indoor trance music event held at the Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Australia. It is known for its combination of technology, special effects, live acts and stage design, creating an immersive experience with lights, lasers and sound systems.