Who’s ready to jam to all kinds of music? Get ready for this year’s comeback of the hottest music festivals in Australia, featuring a variety of sounds—from soulful music to trendy tunes! We’re giving you everything you need to know about the music festivals happening around the country in 2022, so buckle up!
Here’s a quick rundown of some of this year’s music festivals:
- For The Love
- NinchFest
- Ultra Australia
- Pitch Music & Arts Festival
- Yours & Owls
- Sunset Sounds
- Bluesfest Byron Bay
- Splendour in the Grass
1. For The Love
When and where:
February 26, Saturday - Stuart Park, Wollongong NSW
March 5, Saturday - Catani Gardens, Melbourne VIC
February 19, Saturday - Doug Jennings Park, Gold Coast QLD
FTL 2022 is not just any music festival where artists perform. They give fans and music lovers uplifting experiences—from the tunes to the location, and to the fashion—for memories that will last a lifetime. This year’s lineup will be headlined by Dom Dolla, Crooked Colours, Mallrat, Allday, Running Touch, Boo Seeka, George Maple, Telenova, Ebony Boadun, and more! Get your tickets here before they run out!
Need to relax after days of jamming at For The Love? You can try parasailing to get a gorgeous bird’s eye view of the iconic Gold Coast with your mates!
2. NinchFest
When: March 4, Friday - March 5, Saturday
Where: St. Andrews Beach Rec Club, Mornington Peninsula VIC
This Australian music festival will give you two consecutive days of celebrating music as a community! NinchFest—which will feature Bad//Dreems, Cable Ties, The Meanies, and more—prides itself on nurturing local talent as well as promoting the perfect spot (St. Andrews Beach Rec Club) to blend musical culture and art. You can get your tickets here!
While you’re in the area, make sure you take a day to relax and unwind at Mornington Peninsula Hot Springs and Bathing Boxes for a weekend of fun music and self-care!
3. Ultra Australia
When: March 5, Saturday
Where: Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne VIC
Looking for the ultimate music festival experience in Melbourne? Ultra Australia 2022 is going to give you an ultra-fun night with your favourite artists: Afrojack, Alesso, Oliver Heldens, Steve Aoki, Deborah De Luca, Andrew Rayel, Coone, Frank Walker, Sam Feldt, Will Sparks, and more! What are you waiting for? Book your tickets to this Australian music festival today before they run out!
Coming from Sydney? While you’re on your way to Ultra Australia, check out Klook's guide for the ultimate Sydney-to-Melbourne road trip!
4. Pitch Music & Arts Festival
When: March 11 Friday - March 15, Tuesday
Where: The Grampian Plains, Moyston VIC
Excited to attend more music festivals in Australia? You’re in luck as Pitch Music & Arts Festival will bring you five days’ worth of electronic music, with performances from amazing artists like 30/70, Anastasia Kristensen, Ben Böhmer, and more! Make sure to get your tickets soon so you can experience a haven of house, techno, and disco!
Immerse yourself in the arts and culture of Victoria not only through music but also through food and wine with the Yarra Valley Food and Wine Day Tour from Melbourne.
5. Yours & Owls
When: April 2, Saturday - April 3, Sunday
Where: Stuart Park, Wollongong NSW
Own the night at Yours & Owls 2022, which will be headlined by Hilltop Hoods, Flight Facilities, Peking Duk, and more! Cop your tickets here and get a chance to enjoy hiphop and EDM for one whole weekend!
Extend your stay in the South Coast with our guide to the best things to do in NSW!
6. Sunset Sounds
When: April 9, Saturday; April 23, Saturday
Where: Rochford Wines, Yarra Valley VIC (April 9); Roche Estate, Hunter Valley NSW (April 23)
Sunset Sounds brings the best local artists to you and this year’s lineup won’t disappoint: Xavier Rudd, Pete Murray, Kasey Chambers, Josh Pyke, Ben Lee, The Beautiful Girls, Kyle Lionhart, Charlie Collins, The Whitlams, Busby Marou, and Amber Rose! Don’t forget to book your tickets here so you won’t miss out!
Want to experience another amazing thing in Hunter Valley that also includes the sun? Book this Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride to see picturesque views of various wine regions like Pokolbin, Lovedale, Rothbury, or Broke!
7. Bluesfest Byron Bay
When: April 15, Friday - April 18, Monday
Where: Byron Events Farm Tyagarah, Byron Bay NSW
The Bluesfest Byron Bay music festival in Australia continues to give you soulful music this 2022. Featuring artists such as George Benson (USA), Morcheeba (UK), The Wailers (JAM), Amadou & Mariam (AF), The War & Treaty (USA), Christone “Kingfish” Ingram (USA), Cory Henry (USA), Midnight Oil, Paul Kelly, Jimmy Barnes, John Butler, Xavier Rudd, Pete Murray, and Mark Seymour & The Undertow, there’s no shortage of diverse artists for all ages to enjoy! Book your tickets here.
Make the most of your time in the city and discover some exciting activities to do in Byron Bay such as tandem skydiving to keep that adrenaline going!
8. Splendour in the Grass
When: July 22, Friday - July 24, Sunday
Where: North Byron Parklands, NSW
Wrapping up this list is the iconic Splendour in the Grass festival in Byron Bay which has been giving Aussies 20 years of arts and music celebration. This year, the festival will be headlined by amazing and iconic artists like Gorillaz, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, DMA’S, and many more! Get your tickets below so you won’t miss the fun!
Complete your thrilling music festival experience by enjoying a Jet Boat Ride in Main Beach Gold Coast!