Festivals in Australia in April

Pineapple Club is a uniquely West Australian music festival held at Cottesloe Beach, offering an unforgettable beach party experience with sun, sand, sips, and ocean views. The festival features a main stage with local artists playing dance music, a silent disco, a VIP area, food trucks, and attracts Gen Z and late 90s millennials.

Dirt n Dust Festival is an outback event held annually in Julia Creek, Queensland. It is known for its unique events, such as the Dirt n Dust Rodeo and Australia's Best Butt competition, embodying the spirit of the outback.

Arockalypse Now is an annual rock music festival held at The Westernport Hotel in San Remo, Victoria, Australia, showcasing an explosive lineup of independent bands from Gippsland and Naarm. The festival aims to amplify live music in regional towns, offering a platform for emerging artists across two stages.

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.

The Red Hot Summer Tour Hervey Bay 2026 is an outdoor music festival in Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia, showcasing a scorching all-Australian lineup headlined by iconic singer/songwriter Paul Kelly. The event is known for bringing legendary homegrown talent to picturesque outdoor venues, offering a relaxed yet vibrant atmosphere for fans of all ages.

In the Pines is Western Australia's original and longest-running boutique music festival, held annually in the idyllic surrounds of UWA's Somerville Auditorium in Perth. The festival showcases 20 of WA's best local artists across two stages and serves as a vital fundraiser for community radio station RTRFM, also featuring a dedicated sensory zone for neurodivergent attendees.

The Undara Outback Rock and Blues is a three-day music festival held at Discovery Resorts – Undara in North Queensland, offering a unique blend of rock and blues acts in a distinctive outback setting. Known as the 'biggest little festival in the outback,' it fosters a laid-back atmosphere where attendees can mingle with musicians and enjoy a mix of local and interstate talent.

The Gum Ball is an intimate, family-friendly boutique music and arts festival held annually at the Dashville bushland estate in Australia's Hunter Valley. The event features a diverse lineup of live music, camping, and creative workshops within a relaxed and inclusive community setting.

BruteFest is a heavy metal festival held at The Tote in Collingwood, Melbourne, known for its "Heavy Metal Chaos" across two stages. The event features international headliners, such as Warbringer in 2026, alongside a lineup of Australia's finest heavy acts and a continuous BBQ.

Here Comes The Sun Festival is a much-loved music event held at 3 Oceans Winery in Margaret River, Western Australia, coinciding with the Western Australia Margaret River Pro surfing competition. It is known for its relaxed, sun-soaked atmosphere, a curated lineup of Australian artists, and a strong connection to surf culture and coastal communities.

The Weethalle Country Music Muster is a six-day country music festival held in Weethalle, New South Wales, Australia, featuring a full lineup of country music artists. The event offers on-site camping, is family-friendly, and includes bush poetry and a dedicated party night.