Discover the Thrilling 2026 Line-Ups at Australia’s Biggest Outback Music Festivals

Australia is preparing for an exhilarating 2026 with its largest Outback music festivals. The Birdsville Big Red Bash and the Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash are set to showcase outstanding musical talent in breathtaking surroundings.

2026 Birdsville Big Red Bash

The Birdsville Big Red Bash is scheduled for July 7 to 9, 2026. This event will be held near the famous Big Red sand dune, located about 35 km west of Birdsville. After a one-year break, this festival returns with an exciting lineup of performers.

Featured Artists

• Missy Higgins
• Hoodoo Gurus
• The Teskey Brothers
• The Living End
• Birds of Tokyo
• Jessica Mauboy
• Shannon Noll
• Kate Ceberano
• The Whitlams
• Tim Finn
• Troy Cassar-Daley
• Chocolate Starfish
• Ross Wilson
• Furnace and the Fundamentals
• 50 Years of Fleetwood Mac
• Jem Cassar-Daley
• Gypsy Lee

2026 Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash

The Broken Hill Mundi Mundi Bash will take place from August 20 to 22, 2026. This festival will be hosted at Belmont Station, just 9 km north of Silverton and 35 km from Broken Hill.

Featured Artists

• The Teskey Brothers
• Jon Stevens
• John Butler
• Boy & Bear
• Baby Animals
• Jessica Mauboy
• The Whitlams
• Leo Sayer
• Tim Finn
• Richard Clapton
• Troy Cassar-Daley
• Chocolate Starfish
• Furnace and the Fundamentals
• Wendy Matthews
• The Radiators
• Fanny Lumsden
• Hot Potato Band

Festival Highlights

Both festivals are renowned for their vibrant atmospheres. The Birdsville Big Red Bash is considered the world’s most remote music festival, while the Mundi Mundi Bash claims the title of Australia’s largest Outback music festival. Alongside the music, festival-goers can participate in various activities, including charity fun runs, camel rides, and outdoor film nights.

Accessibility and Ticket Information

The venues for both festivals are easily reachable by well-maintained roads. Tickets for the Birdsville Big Red Bash will go on sale from October 23, 2025, at 10 AM AEDT. Tickets for the Mundi Mundi Bash will be available the next day at the same time.

Expected Attendance

With their diverse lineups and exciting activities, the 2026 Outback music festivals promise to be unforgettable experiences for all attendees. Whether it’s the thrill of live music or the camaraderie among fellow festival-goers, both events are set to shine.