Latin & Global Festivals in Australia & New Zealand

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.

BASSINTHEGRASS is the Northern Territory's largest music festival, held annually at the scenic Mindil Beach in Darwin. The event showcases a diverse mix of international and Australian artists across various genres, attracting thousands of fans to its iconic tropical setting.

Listen Out Melbourne is an annual Australian music festival held in Melbourne, Victoria, known for its curated blend of hip-hop, indie, and electronic music. This one-day event typically features a diverse lineup of both international and local artists performing across multiple stages.

Peak Festival is an annual winter music festival held in Perisher Valley, NSW, Australia, marking the start of the ski season with free entry. It features live music across seven stages, alongside snow sports and family-friendly activities, creating a vibrant alpine playground.

The Barunga Festival is an annual celebration of remote Indigenous community life, culture, music, art, and sport, held in Barunga, Northern Territory, Australia. It showcases traditional and contemporary Indigenous music, dance, art, and cultural workshops, offering a unique opportunity to engage with Aboriginal culture and also holds historical significance as the home of the 1988 Barunga Statement.

Kilby Block Party is an independent music festival in Salt Lake City, Utah, celebrating the city's longest-running all-ages venue, Kilby Court. Entering its 7th year in 2026, it is known as the largest indie music festival in Salt Lake City, attracting approximately 25,000 attendees daily.

The 35th Townsville Folk Festival, held from 12–14 June 2026 at Foots Hill Station in Reid River, Queensland, is a not-for-profit, family-friendly event celebrating music, arts, culture, and community. It showcases an inspiring mix of folk, acoustic, world, and roots music, alongside workshops, artisan markets, and camping under the stars.

The Desert Harmony Festival is an annual multi-arts and cultural event held in Tennant Creek, Northern Territory, Australia, serving as a platform for the region's diverse population to engage with and present the arts. It features a program combining local and national talent, with a strong focus on celebrating Indigenous culture, music, dance, and community connections in the heart of the Barkly region.

East Arnhem Live is a free community music festival held in Nhulunbuy, Arnhem Land, NT, celebrating Yolŋu (Indigenous) and Balanda (non-Indigenous) music and culture. Recognized as Australia's most remote music festival, it brings together musicians from across Arnhem Land with headline acts for a unique cultural experience.

Wallaby Creek Festival is an annual three-day celebration of music and arts held in the lush wet tropics rainforest of Rossville, Far North Queensland, known for its community-focused, family-friendly, and intimate atmosphere. The festival features live original music across multiple stages, a dedicated Children's Festival, diverse workshops, and a strong environmental focus, with camping included.

Floriade NightFest is Canberra's after-dark extravaganza, transforming Commonwealth Park into an illuminated wonderland with cutting-edge light installations. This ticketed event features a mesmerising program of live music across multiple stages, street theatre, fire shows, and diverse entertainment for all ages, including an adults-only cabaret.

The Nanga Music Festival is an annual weekend event held at Fairbridge Village in Pinjarra, Western Australia, celebrating acoustic music in a rustic setting. It features intimate concerts, workshops, and communal meals, showcasing Australian acoustic, roots, folk, Celtic, indigenous, and world music artists.

The Patchewollock Music Festival is an annual, volunteer-run bush festival held in Patchewollock, Victoria, Australia, known for its unique blend of music, dance, comedy, yarn-spinning, bush tucker, and sheep racing. It offers a diverse lineup of folk, country, blues, rock, and roots music, alongside family-friendly activities and a strong community spirit, with camping being a central part of the rustic outback experience.

The Melbourne International Jazz Festival is an annual ten-day event held in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, showcasing a diverse range of local and international jazz artists across numerous venues. The festival features over 130 performances, including commissioned new works and world premieres, with a commitment to offering free or low-cost programming to ensure accessibility.

Earth Frequency Festival is a multi-disciplinary arts, music, lifestyle, and environmental event held annually in South-East Queensland, Australia. The gathering features a diverse blend of electronic and live music alongside performance art, educational workshops, and a strong emphasis on community and sustainability.

The Tablelands Folk Festival is Queensland's longest-running folk festival, held annually in the scenic Yungaburra Heritage Village, celebrating music, friendship, and cultural understanding. It features over 50 local and national acts across various genres, alongside storytelling, circus, dance, crafts, and family-friendly entertainment, fostering an intimate, community-driven atmosphere.

The Airlie Beach Music Festival is a premier multi-day event in the Whitsundays that transforms the tropical town into a massive stage with dozens of acts across various waterfront venues. It features a diverse lineup of legendary performers and emerging talent, offering a unique "party in paradise" experience against the backdrop of the Coral Sea.

Handpicked Festival is a family-run music and wine event held annually at Lake Breeze Wines in Langhorne Creek, South Australia, known for its intimate atmosphere amidst vineyards and gumtrees. It offers a curated sensory experience featuring award-winning wines, local food trucks, a "Cocktail Forest," and a diverse lineup of Australian musicians.

The Port Noarlunga Blues Festival is a non-profit community incorporated organization held over three Spring days in Port Noarlunga, South Australia, transforming local venues into performance spaces. Established in 2017, it is the largest and longest-running Blues and Roots festival in South Australia, and for 2026, it plans to expand its lineup to include other music genres like Reggae.

The Queenscliff Music Festival is an award-winning annual event on Victoria’s Bellarine Peninsula that features a diverse lineup of contemporary Australian and international music. This family-friendly celebration transforms the historic coastal township into a vibrant hub of live performances, local produce, and community-driven arts across multiple stages.

The Melbourne Pasifika Festival is an annual celebration of Pasifika Culture held on the first Saturday each December at Banjo Paterson Park in Lynbrook, VIC, Australia. The festival offers a day to enjoy Pasifika culture through traditional food stalls, arts and crafts, children's activities, and various dance and live band performances.

Meredith Music Festival is an annual three-day independent music event held at the Supernatural Amphitheatre in Victoria, Australia. It is widely celebrated for its diverse lineups, single-stage format, and its legendary 'No Dickhead Policy' which fosters a unique communal atmosphere.

The Woodford Folk Festival is a renowned six-day cultural event held annually in Queensland, Australia, featuring a vast program of music, arts, and workshops across more than 25 stages. It brings together thousands of performers and attendees over the New Year period, culminating in a spectacular fire ceremony that celebrates community and creative expression.

Beyond The Valley is a premier Australian multi-day music and arts festival held annually over the New Year's Eve period at Barunah Plains, Victoria. It features a diverse lineup of electronic, indie, and hip-hop artists alongside immersive stage designs and boutique camping experiences.

Rhythm and Alps is a premier multi-day New Year's music and camping festival held annually in the scenic Cardrona Valley near Wanaka, New Zealand. The event features a diverse lineup of international and local electronic, hip-hop, and alternative artists across multiple stages in a stunning alpine setting.

Tanglewood is a family-friendly boutique music and arts festival held over New Year's Eve in Thornton, Lake Eildon, Victoria, Australia. It features a diverse range of music genres, art installations, workshops, and a focus on local talent and a community-driven, intimate atmosphere.

The Nannup Music Festival is a four-day music and cultural event held annually in Nannup, Western Australia, known for its intimate atmosphere and commitment to showcasing emerging and Indigenous musicians. It features over 100 acts across eight stages, alongside workshops, talks, poetry, camping, kids' activities, food, and artisan markets, all set within a scenic forest and river backdrop.