January
LTEC: NYD
1 January 2025
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?
Ocean Sounds
11 January 2025
Part of the ALWAYS LIVE program, Phillip Island hosts this all-day concert headlining great music and sunset coastal views.
Sunset Sounds
19 January 2025
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.
February
Port Fairy Jazz Festival
7 – 9 February 2025
Over 100 bands take to the stage to perform jazz ranging from New Orleans style to swing and classic trad groups.
Riverboats Music Festival
14 – 16 February 2025
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
14 February 2025
Join the cool crowd by the Maribyrnong River for this too-big-for-a-laneway festival featuring local and international acts.
St Kilda Festival
15 – 16 February 2025
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.
Knotfest
28 February 2025
Music, art and culture collides at this music festival dedicated to heavy metal created by American band, Slipknot.
March
Reminisce House
15 March 2025
A house music spectacular at the iconic Sydney Myer Music Bowl. Pack your sunnies and glow sticks.
Brunswick Music Festival
2 – 10 March 2025
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
6 – 10 March 2025
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
7 – 9 March 2025
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
7 – 10 March 2025
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.
Summer Salt
22 March 2025
See names like Missy Higgins and John Butler take the stage at Mornington Racecourse for this year's Summer Salt Festival.
Pitch Festival
7 - 11 March 2025
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
8 - 10 March 2025
Located at the celebrated Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre, the annual Golden Plains rivals its bigger sibling, the famed Meredith Music Festival.
The High Country Hop
22 March 2025
An open-air, family-friendly affair and literal 'Music To Your Beers'. Set in the pleasant surrounds of Beechworth's historic precinct reserve, the High Country Hop is a must on your events calendar.
Sale Music Festival
9 March 2025
A free community event dubbed “picnic on the green” offering eight hours of continuous live music and a family-friendly atmosphere.
Electric Beach
30 March 2025
The Melbourne event of this national series was held in 2024 in seaside St Kilda, featuring iconic DJs Armand van Helden and Roger Sanchez. 2025 details are yet to drop.
April
Ultra
13 April 2025
Flemington Racecourse will host the Ultra EDM and house music festival, featuring Armin Van Buuren, Steve Aoki and Zedd.
October
Melbourne International Jazz Festival
2025 dates TBC
The internationally renowned celebration of jazz music attracts renowned musos from around the world and is a clear highlight of the Melbourne music calendar offering 10 days of live music.
November
ALWAYS LIVE
2025 dates TBC
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.
Maldon Folk Festival
31 October – 3 November 2025
Historic Maldon township provides the venue for folk, bluegrass, jazz, and blues in a gathering that’s been taking place for more than 50 years.
Summer Salt
10 November 2024
Where better for a celebration of the coming summer and Australia’s legendary beach culture than Torquay Common, with Hozier headlining this year’s festivities.
Mountaingrass Festival
14 – 16 November 2025
Bright feels just right for a celebration of bluegrass and old-time music in a festival with a participatory approach, including jam sessions and workshops.
Queenscliff Music Festival
28 – 30 November 2025
The historic port town of Queenscliff rocks out every year to the sound of a varied and eclectic mix of high quality acts from contemporary to dance, blues and folk.
December
Meredith Music Festival
5 - 7 December 2025
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.
Nariel Creek Folk Festival
27 December 2025 – 3 January 2026
With roots going back to 1962, this is the oldest running folk festival in Victoria. Hall dances, kids activities and open-air concerts. Bring a tent and set up camp.
Beyond The Valley
December 2025
Beyond the Valley's annual boutique music festival is once again in Barunah Plains in Western Victoria.
NYE on the Hill
December 2025 – January 2026
NYE on the Hill is a three day, two night boutique music and camping festival for good-vibing, music-loving friends and friends-of-friends.
Heaps Good
December 2025
Ring in the New Year at this single day summer festival at Sidney Myer Music Bowl.
