2025 Gig Guide: Best Music Festivals in Victoria

Festival season has well and truly kicked off, with 2024 set to be another huge year of music in Victoria.

If you’ve found yourself stuck wallowing in the post-Laneway or Taylor Swift Era’s Tour blues, we’ve put together a list of the best festivals, gigs and tours happening in 2024 in and around Melbourne that will be sure to change your tune.

Gather your crew and get ready to fill up your 2024 live music calendar with the best music festivals in Victoria.

Best Music Festivals in Victoria 2025

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Golden Plains Festival 

A galaxy, far, far at home… that’s Golden Plains Festival, returning for its extra special ‘Sweet 16th’ year to the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre, for a panoramic long weekend in a purpose-built wonderland.

Excpect a few surprises this year to ring in 16 years of Victoria’s best bush doof.

It’s one of the best places to spend time with friends and lovers – and yourself – exploring inner and outer space – and it’s mega-starry musical smorgasbord!

8th to 10th March, 2025

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Meredith, Victoria

Brunswick Music Festival

Back for its seventh run, Brunswick Music Festival is back in March 2025 with the jam-packed full lineup recently announced.

With both local and international acts including Miss Kaninna, Bahamadia, Elsy Wameyo and more, this year is set to be a good one.

Enjoy the epic Sydney Road Street Party and be sure to catch some of the great acts throughout the week-long event.

Multiple events and locations, see program for details

2nd to 10th March, 2025

Brunswick, Victoria

Pitch Music & Arts

Grab your doof stick, because Pitch returns to the foothills of the Grampians in March, for four full days of music, art, creative exploration and self expression.

Crack out your best festival kit, and get ready to get dusty with a couple of thousand new friends. DJs on the lineup include Pegassi, Lady Shaka, Ned Bennett and Osmosis Jones, alongside an electrifying mix of international and local artists set to keep the vibes high all weekend long. With immersive art installations, cutting-edge stage designs, and a like-minded community of music lovers, Pitch is more than just a festival—it’s an experience you’ll never forget.

Limited tickets are still available, but they’re likely to sell out so get in quick to avoid missing out on this year’s huge lineup of international and local acts.

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7th to 11th March, 2025

Moyston, Victoria

ChillOut Festival

Celebrate everything wonderful with the LGBTQIA+ community at the annual ChillOut Festival in Daylesford, with a big 4 days of ‘Boots and Bling’.

One of the best culture and music festivals in Victoria to experience, this particular event has come from humble beginnings and now sees over 30,000 people joining the fabulous fun with the proud queer community.

From dance and cabaret, drag shows and pool parties to gratitude and foodie events, you will never be far from a good time at ChillOut.

6th to 10th March, 2025

Daylesford, Victoria

Ultra Australia

A day dedicated entirely to EDM and house music is coming to Flemington Racecourse in the form of big and bold Ultra Australia.

Your dancing shoes are bound to get a workout (and so are you) as you jump from one buzzing electric set to the next at one of the best music festivals in Victoria.

Big names Martin Garrix, Axwell and Subzero Project are some of the DJs set to headline, bringing with them hits of nostalgia and nothing but banging beats.

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12th April, 2025

Flemington Racecourse, Flemington

Yarra Valley, Victoria

Strawberry Fields

Straweberry Fields is a multi-day festival that’s so much more than music. Held right next to the Murray River, festival goers can go swimming by day and partying at night. This electronic music festival spans a wide range of genres, featuring mostly techno and house but also showcasing some jazz, disco and dub.

Recover during the day at one of the breathwork or yoga sessions held during the festival, or laze by the river and soak up the sun as you debrief the night before with your friends. And while this one is technically in New South Wales, it’s right on the border of Victoria, so we’re claiming joint custody!

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21st to 23rd November

Tocumwal, New South Wales

A3

After a successful debut in 2024, A3 Festival is making a comeback at the end of November. This new electronic music festival is the perfect excuse to book in a long weekend and let loose, especially at this time of year.

Last year’s impressive lineup included Bella Claxton, Chris Stussy, Amelie Lens and Juicy Romance, and 2025 is bound to be equally as stellar. Tickets aren’t available as of yet, but keep your eyes peeled for when the lineup is announced and tickets drop!

28th November to 1st December

Lardner Park, Lardner

Meredith

Meredith is the ultimate bush doof that’s far more relaxed than many other music festivals in Victoria. With no commercial sponsors, no over-the-top production, and a strict one-stage policy, Meredith keeps things simple, letting the music and atmosphere take center stage. Held at the iconic Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre, this festival is all about good vibes, great tunes, and a laid-back crowd that’s there for the love of music. Whether you’re dancing barefoot under the stars or lounging on a picnic rug with a cold drink in hand, Meredith delivers a truly unique and unpretentious festival experience.

Dates to be confirmed

Meredith-Mount Mercer Road, Meredith

Beyond the Valley

Beyond the Valley is Australia’s largest and most anticipated festival. From December 28th to January 1st, you can immerse yourself in an epic lineup featuring chart-toppers and up-and-coming names, rounding off the year in style. Last year’s lineup saw an eclectic mix of global stars including Tinashe and Natasha Bedingfield, plus local heroes like Sammy Virji and Royel Otis, so we’re incredibly excited to see what’s in store for this year. Beyond just incredible music, experience a world of creativity with live podcasts, hidden parties like Red Bull Unforeseen, and a Beach Club to chill out in.

December 28th to January 1st

Barunah Plains, Homestead

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