A Guide to Australia's Best Summer Festivals in 2017–18

The best camping festivals, one-day dance parties and multi-day arts meets hitting the country this year.
Jonathan Ford and Concrete Playground
Published on December 13, 2017

Camping Festivals

Dust off your tent, let go of your day-to-day inhibitions and dance in the dirt for a few days.

One-Day Festivals

No annual leave necessary — these inner-city events are an easy way to get your festival fix.

Multi-Day Arts Festivals

Plan a long weekend around the country's best music, art and theatre.
  • Mona Foma 2018

    This year, MONA's annual summer festival will bring 11 days of art, music and pure creativity to venues across Launceston and Hobart.

  • Sydney Festival 2018

    This time round, the annual fest features a stunning hit ballet, a circus-inspired trampoline playground, a tonne of artists and a karaoke carousel.

  • White Night 2018

    Melbourne's all-night arts festival features virtual dogs, drag queens singing from balconies and two installations from Burning Man.

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