Falls Music & Arts Festival - Australia
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WHAT: Falls Music & Arts Festival
WHERE: Touring festival across Australia, including Lorne (Victoria), North Byron Parklands (New South Wales), Fremantle (Western Australia), and Marion Bay (Tasmania)
Every summer, the Falls Music & Arts Festival brings together some of Australia's biggest artists alongside international acts for a multi-day celebration of music, comedy, art, and camping. Since its beginnings in 1993, Falls has become one of Australia's most iconic boutique festivals, earning a reputation for carefully curated line-ups and unforgettable New Year's celebrations.
A Summer Festival Tradition
Held between late December and early January, Falls combines world-class live music with a relaxed outdoor atmosphere inspired by Europe's great camping festivals. Spanning multiple days, festivalgoers settle into scenic locations around Australia before welcoming the New Year with live performances beneath the stars.
A Diverse Line-up
Falls has always been known for bringing together an eclectic mix of artists across rock, indie, alternative, electronic, hip hop, blues, roots, folk, and pop. Alongside internationally acclaimed performers, the festival has consistently championed Australian talent, helping launch the careers of many emerging musicians.
Previous line-ups have featured artists including Flume, Fleet Foxes, Liam Gallagher, Foster the People, Glass Animals, The Kooks, Run The Jewels, Angus & Julia Stone, Grinspoon, Ocean Alley, Peking Duk, Jungle, Vince Staples, The Jungle Giants, The Teskey Brothers, Stella Donnelly, Confidence Man, Cosmo's Midnight, Alex Lahey, Camp Cope, San Cisco, and many more.
More Than Music
True to its name, the festival extends well beyond music. Comedy performances, art installations, local food vendors, market stalls, and community spaces create a welcoming atmosphere that has helped Falls become a rite of passage for generations of Australian music lovers.
Across each location, the surrounding landscapes become part of the experience, whether celebrating beside the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, the beaches of Tasmania, or the northern New South Wales coast.
Whether you're discovering emerging Australian artists, watching international headline acts, or welcoming the New Year with thousands of fellow music lovers, Falls delivers one of Australia's most memorable festival experiences. Each place tells a story. Across Australia, Falls tells one through music, creativity, and the shared excitement of summer festival season.