Australia has an impressive number of music festivals that caters for all different musical tastes. There is something for everyone that will have you dancing, partying and bopping along to all day and night. 

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Here are the 10 must-see music festivals in Australia:

1. Falls Festival - 29 Dec 2022 - 8 January 2023 (Melbourne, Byron Bay, Fremantle)

New Year’s Eve spent at Falls Festival is one you will never forget. Originally held at Lorne along the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, it has grown to become wildly successful. It is now a multi-day event in various locations, including Byron Bay and Fremantle. Rock, hip hop, indie, electronic, blues, and roots are some music genres you’ll get to hear. Internationally recognized acts headline the festival which has included Kings of Leon, Dizzee Rascal, The Black Keys, and Groove Armada in the past.

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2. Laneway Festival - February 2023 (Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth)

The festival, previously known as St Jerome’s Laneway Festival, started off in Melbourne in 2005. Laneway Festival has now grown bigger and more popular, spreading to other cities in Australia. If you’re into indie music, this is the must-see music festival in Australia.

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3. Bluesfest - 6-10 April 2023 (Byron Bay)

Award-winning Bluesfest is a favourite amongst festival-goers in Australia. For five days over the Easter long weekend, internationally renowned musicians from blues and roots, hip hop, and soul genres perform on various stages in Byron Bay. Previous performers at Bluesfest include Lenny Kravitz, Ben Harper, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Jack Johnson, Lauryn Hill, and Dave Matthews Band.

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4. Splendour In the Grass - July 2023 (Byron Bay)

A popular fixture on the festival calendar in Australia is Splendour In The Grass. One of the most well-known festivals in Australia, it is held in Byron Bay. The 3-day festival attracts an impressive line-up of well-known and emerging musicians, which have included Coldplay, Kanye West and Mark Ronson in the past. 

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5. Groovin’ The Moo - 22-29 April 2023 (Various)

A festival that is held only in regional areas of Australia. Groovin’ The Moo started off in Gloucester, NSW in 2005. The one-day festival features Rock, Alternative Rock, Indie, Hip-hop, Electronic, and Metalcore. In 2023, the festival is expected to be held in six different regions, including Maitland, Bendigo, Townsville, Bunbury, Wayville, and Canberra.

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6. Womadelaide - 10-13 March 2023 (Adelaide)

For a truly cultural festival, the award-winning Womadelaide is the festival you wouldn’t want to miss. Traditional music and multicultural performances are featured in the four-day festival. Since 1992, Womadelaide has showcased global cultures with the best in live music, arts, dance, and food worldwide.

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7. Lost Paradise - 28 Dec 2022 - 1 Jan 2023 (Glenworth Valley NSW)

Lost Paradise is a four-day festival where you can celebrate New Year’s Eve amongst newfound friends. The camping festival is more than just a music festival. Lost Paradise aims to inspire, excite and enrich you. From music, yoga, talks, workshops, healing arts, and indigenous experiences, there are a variety of activities to keep you entertained.Photo by: lostparadiseau

8. Mushroom Valley - 16-18 September 2022 (Near the Whitsundays)

Mushroom Valley is a 3-day music, art, and lifestyle festival between Airlie Beach and Mackay. You’ll hear various music genres, including progressive trance, electro, house, breaks, dub, glitch, and ambient. There are creative activities, dance, sculptures, markets, and healing spaces. The festival focuses on personal growth and nourishment for the mind and soul.Photo by: mushroom_valley_festival

9. Mona Foma - February 2023 (Launceston and Hobart)

Mona Foma is Tasmania's largest contemporary music festival, held over the summer. At various venues in Launceston and Hobart, explore a wide range of art forms, including sound, noise, dance, theatre, visual art, performance, and new media.Photo by: MONA FOMA

10. Rainbow Serpent Festival - January 2023 (Lexton, Victoria)

One of the longest-running festivals in Australia is Rainbow Serpent Festival. Held outside of Melbourne since 1998, it is a four-day music and arts festival that showcases electronic music, psychedelic trance, minimal techno, and chill-out music. Rainbow Serpent Festival is centered on nature, harmony, and community. Relax, heal, and express yourself freely at the festival. Photo by: djmegapixel