After a year off, Australia's iconic outback music festivals are back with The Teskey Brothers, Missy Higgins, Hoodoo Gurus, and more.

There's no festival experience quite like watching a sunset over the Simpson Desert while The Teskey Brothers play soul music to thousands. The Big Red Bash and Mundi Mundi Bash are returning in 2026, and the lineups are stacked with Australian legends.

Big Red Bash: Birdsville, July 7-9

Set against the iconic Big Red sand dune near Birdsville, Queensland, this festival is a bucket-list experience. The 2026 lineup includes:

  • Missy Higgins – Big Red exclusive, performing her beloved catalogue
  • The Teskey Brothers – Blue-eyed soul at its finest
  • Hoodoo Gurus – Aussie rock royalty
  • John Butler – Ocean vibes in the desert
  • The Living End – Punk rock energy under the stars
  • Birds of Tokyo – Epic anthems for the outback
  • Jessica Mauboy – Powerhouse vocals

Mundi Mundi Bash: Broken Hill, August 20-22

The Mundi Mundi Plains near Broken Hill, NSW, provide another stunning outback backdrop. This one features:

  • Jon Stevens – Mundi Mundi exclusive
  • The Teskey Brothers – Doing double duty
  • Hoodoo Gurus – Because you can't get enough
  • Plus many more legendary Australian acts

More Than Music

These festivals are about community. Thousands of caravans and campers make the pilgrimage to the middle of nowhere, creating temporary towns united by music and the Australian spirit. It's remote, it's dusty, and it's absolutely unforgettable.

Getting There

Plan ahead – these are legitimate outback adventures. But for those who make the trek, the reward is one of Australia's most unique live music experiences.

The outback is calling. Will you answer?