January
Beyond the Valley
28 December 2022 to 1 January 2023
Beyond the Valley's annual boutique music festival celebrated the last few days of 2022 at its new home at Barunah Plains in Western Victoria. Check the website for NYE 2023/24 updates.
Piknic Electronik Melbourne
1 January to 2 April 2023
A music festival staged as a series of electronica-themed dance parties across a number of city and bayside locations, featuring the likes of Carl Cox and John Digweed.
SunCycle NYD '23
1 January 2023
Get your pedals turning with a New Year's Day blowout at Coburg Velodrome, with electronica and dance music from live acts and DJs across three stages.
LTEC: NYD
1 January 2023
Art, music, dance, culture and culinary delights – who could ask for a better way to start the year than the annual Let Them Eat Cake festival at Werribee Mansion? Check the website for 2024 updates.
Girgarre Moosic Muster
10–14 January 2024
Billed as Victoria's most inclusive music festival, the tiny northern township of Girgarre buzzes to the sounds of a variety of musical styles, plus orchestrated jam sessions.
Ocean Sounds
7 January 2023
Part of the ALWAYS LIVE program, Phillip Island hosts this all-day concert headlining great music and sunset coastal views. Check the website for 2024 info.
So Frenchy So Chic
15 January 2023
Lose yourself at So Frenchy So Chic. The lineup includes a bistronomy menu of French delicacies and the So Frenchy So Chic DJs. It's just as the name suggests: wall-to-wall French-ness.
Sunset Sounds
15 January, 22 January 2023
The City of Stonnington rocks the suburbs with not one but two evenings of free music in Central Park, Malvern East, mixing up soul, funk, food trucks and BYO picnic rugs.
Rainbow Serpent Festival
21 January 2023
Rainbow Serpent Festival traded its usual paddocks in Lexton, western Victoria, for Port Melbourne in 2023. Stay tuned for the 2024 details to catch this one-day alternative lifestyle, music and arts festival.
Interstellar Groove Festival
26–29 January 2024
The grooviest way to camp with mates. An interstellar dance music lineup in East Gippsland.
February
Riverboats Music Festival
16–18 February 2024
Set on the banks of the Murray River in Echuca Moama, Riverboats is the perfect occasion to plonk down on a picnic blanket and tune in to local and international acts.
St Jerome's Laneway Festival
11 February 2023
Join the cool crowd by the Maribyrnong River for this too-big-for-a-laneway festival featuring local and international acts.
St Kilda Festival
18–19 February 2023
It's free, fabulous and on the beach. What more could you ask of a summer festival? Bands typically include new local acts plus established favourites.
Now & Again
18 February 2023
Gang of Youths, Empire of the Sun, and Tones & I headlined this rock and dance festival in 2023, set across two stages at the Werribee Racecourse.
Summer Sounds
25 February 2023
Summer Sounds returns to Bunjil Place, Narre Warren, with its lineup of soulful, funky, upbeat live music from acclaimed local and international artists.
March
For The Love Festival
4 March 2023
Fashion, lifestyle, a summer breeze, good vibes and bangers from the likes of Charli XCX and Duke Dumont, in St Kilda's happening Catani Gardens.
Brunswick Music Festival
5–13 March 2023
Kicking off with the Sydney Road Street Party, this long-running festival sees known-and-loved local acts and artists from around world at indoor and outdoor venues across Brunswick.
Chillout Festival
9–13 March 2023
Get loud and proud in idyllic Daylesford at Australia's largest 'queer country pride' festival, featuring a host of art, culture and music events.
Sandford Bush Music Festival
8–10 March 2024
Bush ballads, folk, gospel, Celtic, reggae, bluegrass and Aussie country music mix with crafts, art, workshops and poetry at Sandford, in south-west Victoria.
Port Fairy Folk Festival
8–11 March 2024
Much more than just a music festival, the Port Fairy Folk Festival is an institution. Four days of top-quality local and international acts take over this charming coastal town.
Pitch Festival
10–14 March 2023
A diverse international program assembles at the foot of the majestic Grampians for a distinct blend of sonic soundscapes and curated art selections.
Golden Plains
11–13 March 2023
Located at the celebrated Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre, the annual Golden Plains rivals its bigger sibling, the famed Meredith Music Festival.
By The Pier
24–25 March 2023
Stunning, sleepy Queenscliff does a great festival every year, so it's ideally placed for this companion event from the same organisers at the same location. Past artists include Thelma Plum and local favourite Alice Ivy.
Reminisce House 2023
25 March 2023
A house music spectacular at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl counting down the 50 best house songs of all time. In 2023, Tiga, Sneaky Sound System and DJ John Course were on the decks.
April
Wine Machine
1 April 2023
Great wine and food paired with the likes of Bliss N Eso, Hot Dub Time Machine and Vera Blue in the Yarra Valley? That's no April Fool's joke.
Groovin the Moo
29 April 2023
Bendigo hosts Groovin the Moo in April with two outdoor stages, a big top tent, and bands and performers from across the world.
June
National Celtic Folk Festival
9–12 June 2023
Celtic music, theatre, culture and even kids' entertainment come together in high-stepping style in the rejuvenated seaside hamlet of Portarlington .
July
Winter Sounds
14–16 July 2023
Enjoy a weekend of intimate performances across Daylesford and the surrounding hills.
Winter Blues Festival
27–30 July 2023
Winter blues take over the streets and venues of the Port of Echuca heritage precinct, in the best possible way.
August
Melbourne Music Week
August 2023
Melbourne Music Week will evolve in 2023 into a new citywide festival focussing on future technologies, innovation and the arts, and champion an experiential approach to engaging with live music.
October
Melbourne International Jazz Festival
20–29 October 2023
A 10-day festival, set to feature the biggest names in international jazz in iconic Melbourne locations.
November
Maldon Folk Festivl
3–6 November
For the 48th time, the National Trust-classified township of Maldon is set to host an eclectic mix of folk, bluegrass, jazz and blues.
ALWAYS LIVE
24 November to 10 December
A statewide celebration of contemporary music, ALWAYS LIVE showcases the talents of rising stars and big names with everything including arena-style shows, intimate performances on rooftops, and in laneways and cosy venues.
Queenscliff Music Festival
24–26 November 2023
Soak up the stunning seaside setting, enjoy excellent local and international artists, and sample fresh food and wine from the Bellarine Peninsula all at once.
December
Meredith Music Festival
8–10 December 2023
Held in the iconic Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre, this December country festival is a favourite on the Victorian music calendar. Be warned: tickets sell out fast.
Falls Festival
29–31 December 2023
In 2022, this iconic bush-style year-ender was set to light up the Sydney Myer Music Bowl. This year, it's back, with headliners including The Arctic Monkeys and Lil Nas X.
Nariel Creek Folk Festival
30 December 2023 to 2 January 2024
With roots going back to 1962, this is the oldest running folk festival in Victoria. There are hall dances, kids activities and open-air concerts galore. Bring the tent and set up camp.
