Australia
Techno Festivals in Australia
43 techno, acid, and psytrance festivals in Australia for 2026.

Reminisce House 2026
Mar 21, 2026 – Mar 21, 2026
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.

Rabbits Eat Lettuce 2026
Apr 2, 2026 – Apr 6, 2026
Rabbits Eat Lettuce is an annual electronic music and arts camping festival held in the Australian wilderness, typically occurring over the Easter long weekend. The event offers an immersive sensory experience featuring diverse musical lineups, workshops, and large-scale art installations within a community-focused environment.

Electric Gardens Festival 2026
Apr 18, 2026 – Apr 19, 2026
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.

Midnight Mafia 2026
May 2, 2026 – May 2, 2026
Midnight Mafia is an iconic indoor hard dance music festival held at Sydney Showground, known for transforming the venue into an immersive, themed underworld with a fictional Mafia concept. The event is celebrated for its mind-blowing production, unparalleled storytelling, and high-energy performances from top-tier hard dance artists.

Bass in the Grass 2026
May 16, 2026 – May 16, 2026
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 2026
Jun 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026
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.

Dark Mofo 2026
Jun 11, 2026 – Jun 22, 2026
Dark Mofo is an annual midwinter arts and culture festival in Hobart, Tasmania, hosted by the Museum of Old and New Art to celebrate the southern winter solstice. The event features provocative art installations, live music, and communal rituals such as the Winter Feast and the Nude Solstice Swim.

NYX Festival 2026
Jun 19, 2026 – Jun 22, 2026
NYX Festival is Australia's up and coming underground arts, music and culture experience, held annually in the tropical paradise of North Queensland on a remote 30,000-acre property near Ravenshoe. It's a five-day Winter Solstice Festival that features electronic beats (psytrance, techno, downbeat, bass and more), art installations, market stalls, performances, and workshops, blending outdoor camping with a rich cultural program.

Unsound Adelaide 2026
Jul 1, 2026 – Jul 19, 2026
Unsound Adelaide is the Australian edition of the renowned experimental music festival from Krakow, Poland, serving as its only Southern Hemisphere event. It offers a unique, multidisciplinary program of cutting-edge electronic music, ambient, post-classical, and experimental sounds, often featuring exclusive international and local artist performances.

Mushroom Valley Festival 2026
Sep 18, 2026 – Sep 20, 2026
Mushroom Valley Festival is a renowned 3-day music, arts, and lifestyle event held annually in Yalboroo, Queensland, Australia, designed as a psychedelic wonderland that emphasizes sustainability, community, and conscious living. It features a diverse lineup of electronic music genres such as psytrance, drum & bass, and tech house, alongside creative workshops, healing spaces, and art installations, fostering connection and personal well-being.

Dragon Dreaming 2026
Sep 25, 2026 – Sep 28, 2026
Dragon Dreaming is a four-day multi-stage music and arts festival held on the shores of Lake Burrinjuck in Wee Jasper, New South Wales. The event features a diverse lineup of electronic music, performance art, and lifestyle workshops with a strong focus on environmental sustainability and community connection.

Earth Frequency Festival 2026
Oct 23, 2026 – Oct 26, 2026
Earth Frequency Festival is a multi-disciplinary arts, music, lifestyle, and environmental event held annually in South-East Queensland, Australia. The gathering features a diverse blend of electronic and live music alongside performance art, educational workshops, and a strong emphasis on community and sustainability.

Interstellar Groove 2026
Oct 30, 2026 – Nov 2, 2026
Interstellar Groove is a boutique electronic music and arts festival held in regional Victoria, Australia, showcasing a blend of progressive, techno, and psychedelic house music. The multi-day camping event emphasizes community and creativity through immersive art installations, workshops, and high-quality soundscapes in a picturesque bush setting.

Strawberry Fields Festival 2026
Nov 20, 2026 – Nov 22, 2026
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.

Meredith Music Festival 2026
Dec 11, 2026 – Dec 13, 2026
Meredith Music Festival is an annual three-day independent music event held at the Supernatural Amphitheatre in Victoria, Australia. It is widely celebrated for its diverse lineups, single-stage format, and its legendary 'No Dickhead Policy' which fosters a unique communal atmosphere.

Tanglewood Festival 2026
Dec 30, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027
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.

Golden Plains Festival 2026
Mar 7, 2026 – Mar 9, 2026
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.

Pitch Music and Arts Festival 2026
Mar 6, 2026 – Mar 10, 2026
Pitch Music & Arts is a premier four-day electronic music and arts festival held annually against the scenic backdrop of the Grampians in Victoria, Australia. The event is renowned for its world-class techno and house lineups, immersive visual art installations, and avant-garde stage architecture.

Port Fairy Folk Festival 2026
Mar 6, 2026 – Mar 9, 2026
The Port Fairy Folk Festival is an annual four-day music event held in Victoria, Australia, featuring a diverse lineup of international and local folk, roots, and world music artists. Since its founding in 1977, it has grown into one of the country's most iconic cultural celebrations, drawing thousands to the historic coastal town every March.

Rainbow Spirit Festival 2026
Mar 6, 2026 – Mar 9, 2026
Rainbow Spirit Festival is a music and arts festival held in Tallarook, Australia. It is distinguished by fostering a community centred on connection, creativity, celebration, and personal growth.

Digi Culture and Music Festival 2026
Feb 28, 2026 – Feb 28, 2026
Digi Culture & Music Festival is a one-day, multi-stage electronic music and arts festival held annually in Canberra, ACT, Australia, celebrating club culture. The event is known for its diverse lineup of local and international electronic artists, immersive audiovisual production, and a community-first approach.

Dream State Melbourne 2026
Feb 8, 2026 – Feb 8, 2026
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.

Dream State Sydney 2026
Feb 7, 2026 – Feb 7, 2026
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.

AO Live 2026
Jan 28, 2026 – Feb 1, 2026
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.

Ocean Sounds 2026
Jan 10, 2026 – Jan 10, 2026
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.

Wildlands Perth 2026
Jan 3, 2026 – Jan 3, 2026
Wildlands Festival Perth is a premier one-day summer music event held at HBF Arena, showcasing a curated lineup of global electronic, hip-hop, and indie artists. Known for its world-class stage production and immersive atmosphere, the festival provides a vibrant start to the year for music lovers in Western Australia.

Let Them Eat Cake 2026
Jan 1, 2026 – Jan 1, 2026
Let Them Eat Cake is a premier New Year's Day electronic music and arts festival held in Melbourne, Australia, known for its stylish atmosphere and diverse underground lineups. The boutique event combines cutting-edge sound with immersive art installations and artisan food at iconic heritage locations like Werribee Mansion.

Smalltown 2026
Jan 1, 2026 – Jan 1, 2026
Smalltown is an electronic music event series held in Melbourne, Australia, known for its diverse lineups of international and local artists across genres like house, techno, and trance. The events are hosted in distinctive venues, offering boundary-pushing production and sound.

Field Day Sydney 2026
Jan 1, 2026 – Jan 1, 2026
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.

Hopkins Creek Festival 2026
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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.

Subsonic Music Festival 2026
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Subsonic Music Festival is an immersive electronic music and lifestyle event set in the lush riverside surroundings of Riverwood Downs, New South Wales. The multi-day camping festival features a diverse underground lineup of international and local artists spanning techno, house, bass, and world music.

Spilt Milk Ballarat 2026
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Spilt Milk is a multi-city Australian music festival that originated in Canberra in 2016 and expanded to Ballarat in 2019, known for its vibrant, youth-oriented atmosphere. This one-day event features a diverse lineup of international and local artists across hip-hop, pop, electronic, and indie genres, alongside art installations and food vendors.

Knockout Outdoor Music Festival 2026
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Knockout Outdoor is Australia's largest outdoor music festival, held annually at Sydney Showground in Sydney Olympic Park, and is recognized as the biggest harder styles festival in the Southern Hemisphere. It is renowned for its spectacular production, featuring Australia's largest and highest-ever festival stage, along with over 40 world-class artists across three expansive stages dedicated to hard dance music.

Mode Festival, Cockatoo Island 2026
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Mode Festival is an electronic music and arts festival held on Cockatoo Island in Sydney, Australia, known for its unique blend of innovative music and expansive visual arts experiences. The one-day event features genre-bending DJs, producers, and visual artists across multiple stages, aiming to elevate all forms of creative expression within an iconic industrial setting.

Soft Centre 2026
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Soft Centre is Sydney's leading experimental arts, discourse, and music festival, originating from the city's warehouse rave scene and known for curating genre-bending, cross-disciplinary events within remarkable public architecture. It offers a multi-sensory, choose-your-own-adventure experience featuring live electronic sounds, experimental performance art, and immersive audiovisual installations.

Leaps and Bounds 2026
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Leaps and Bounds Music Festival is the City of Yarra's annual winter music festival in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, celebrating and amplifying the local live music scene across multiple venues. The festival features a community-curated program with diverse lineups, including LGBTIQA+ and First Nations musicians, offering a mix of live shows, experimental pop-ups, raves, and club nights for all ages and budgets.

Listen Out Sydney 2026
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Listen Out Sydney is an annual Australian music festival held in Centennial Park, Sydney, known for its curated lineup of domestic and international hip-hop, indie, and electronic artists. This one-day event attracts tens of thousands of music fans, featuring multiple stages and a commitment to both established and rising local talent.

RTR FM's Fremantle Winter Festival 2026
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RTR FM's Fremantle Winter Festival is an annual music event held in North Fremantle, Western Australia, showcasing a diverse lineup of local and independent artists across multiple venues. It serves as one of RTRFM's key fundraising events, supporting the community radio station and the local music and arts scene.

Spilt Milk Gold Coast 2026
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Spilt Milk Gold Coast is an Australian single-day music festival held in Gold Coast, Queensland, known for showcasing world-class musicians, visual artists, and food vendors. The event delivers cutting-edge entertainment and has become one of Australia's most in-demand festivals, featuring a diverse lineup of international and local talent.

Spilt Milk Canberra 2026
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Spilt Milk is an annual one-day Australian music and arts festival held in Canberra, known for bringing together international and local artists, food vendors, and art installations. The 18+ event is considered one of Australia's most in-demand festivals, consistently selling out and offering a diverse blend of pop, electronic, hip hop, and indie music.

Wide Open Space Festival 2026
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Wide Open Space Festival is a music, arts, and culture festival held at Ross River Resort in the East MacDonnell Ranges, Central Australia, known for its unique remote desert location and celebration of local and Indigenous culture. It features a diverse program of cutting-edge electronic, hip hop, and acoustic music, alongside performance art, workshops, and a strong focus on community and environmentalism.

Ability Fest 2026
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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.

Spilt Milk Perth 2026
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Spilt Milk Perth is an Australian music and arts festival held annually at Claremont Showground, known for its vibrant, youth-oriented atmosphere and diverse lineup of international and local artists. The single-day event combines world-class musicians, visual artists, and food vendors, making it one of Australia's most popular and fastest-selling festivals.





