Large Festivals in Australia & New Zealand
10 festivals with 25,000–50,000 attendees
Sarah Pagel · 27 March 2026
Gympie Music Muster
Aug 27, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026
The Gympie Music Muster is an iconic Australian music festival held annually in the Amamoor Creek State Forest, Queensland, celebrated as the country's original bushland music festival. It offers a unique blend of country, blues, folk, roots, and rock music across multiple stages, fostering a strong community spirit and family-friendly camping experience while supporting charitable causes.
BIGSOUND
Sep 1, 2026 - Sep 4, 2026
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.
Harvest Rock
Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Harvest Rock is an annual two-day music festival held in Adelaide, South Australia, combining a diverse lineup of international and Australian musical artists. The festival is also a celebration of South Australia's exceptional food and wine culture, featuring premium dining options, pop-up cellar doors, and a dedicated culinary stage.
Yours and Owls Festival
Oct 3, 2026 - Oct 4, 2026
Yours and Owls Festival is Wollongong, NSW's largest annual two-day music and arts festival, known for its diverse lineup of international and local talent. The event offers multiple stages, local arts, food, and beverages by the beach, and notably was the first music festival in NSW to trial pill testing in 2025.
RNB Fridayz Live Brisbane
Oct 17, 2026
RNB Fridayz Live, now known as Fridayz Live, is an annual multi-city concert tour in Australia dedicated to R&B and hip-hop music, showcasing prominent artists from both classic and contemporary eras. The festival is renowned for delivering a night of dance floor anthems and nostalgia, featuring a blockbuster lineup of international stars.
RNB Fridayz Live Sydney
Oct 18, 2026
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.
RNB Fridayz Live Melbourne
Oct 25, 2026
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. It has grown into one of Australia's largest touring music festivals, known for its high-energy performances and nostalgic anthems.
Good Things Brisbane
Dec 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Good Things Festival is one of Australia's largest travelling music festivals, held annually in major cities including Brisbane, featuring a diverse lineup of international and Australian acts across rock, metal, punk, and emo genres. It has become a staple alternative music event, filling the void left by the Soundwave festival, and is known for its high-energy atmosphere and significant headliners.
Rhythm And Alps
Dec 29, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026
Rhythm and Alps is a premier multi-day New Year's music and camping festival held annually in the scenic Cardrona Valley near Wanaka, New Zealand. The event features a diverse lineup of international and local electronic, hip-hop, and alternative artists across multiple stages in a stunning alpine setting.
Tamworth Country Music Festival
Jan 15, 2027 - Jan 24, 2027
The Tamworth Country Music Festival is Australia's largest music event and one of the world's top country music festivals, held annually over ten days in January. It features thousands of performances across the city and culminates in the prestigious Golden Guitar Awards.
An independent music & festival researcher with 10+ years in the global dance scene.
27 March 2026