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Top 10 Music Festivals in Australia 2026
From Byron Bay's Splendour in the Grass to Adelaide's WOMADelaide, Australia's 2026 festival calendar spans indie, blues, electronic, and world music — with world-class lineups for every taste. Browse all ten, then cast your vote for the best Australian music festival of 2026.
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Australian Music Festivals 2026 — Common Questions
### When do these festivals take place? Most run between October 2025 and April 2026. Splendour in the Grass and Golden Plains are exceptions, held in the southern-hemisphere winter (June–July). Check each festival's official website for exact on-sale dates and lineup announcements.
### Are these festivals family-friendly? Caloundra Music Festival and WOMADelaide are the most family-friendly options, with dedicated kids' zones and all-ages programming. Pitch Music & Arts and Golden Plains are adults-only camping events.
### How do I buy tickets? All ten festivals sell tickets through their official websites. Splendour in the Grass and Golden Plains historically sell out within hours of release — sign up to each festival's mailing list for early-access codes.
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