Australia’s Biggest Outback Music Festival Is Back
Set against the iconic Big Red sand dune near Birdsville, the Big Red Bash is Australia’s biggest outback music festival – and in 2026, we’re heading back to the red dirt.
After a gap year, the return of the Big Red Bash promises something truly special. Thousands of music lovers will once again come together in one of the most remote and breathtaking locations in the country for an unforgettable outback experience filled with Aussie music, camaraderie and wide open skies.
WHAT IS THE BIG RED BASH?
The Big Red Bash is more than a music festival, it’s a bucket list outback adventure for every Australian.
It’s about the journey as much as the destination.
It’s camping under the stars, watching the sun set over the dune, and enjoying world-class Australian music in a place unlike anywhere else.
Designed to be relaxed, welcoming and inclusive, the Bash is enjoyed by:
First-timers and long-time Bashers
Couples, groups of mates and families
Caravanners, campers and travellers
You don’t need to be an experienced outback traveller – many people attend their first Big Red Bash every year.
THE JOURNEY IS PART OF THE EXPERIENCE
For many Bashers, the adventure begins well before the first band hits the stage.
The drive west, the road trip playlists, spotting other Bashers at roadhouses and servos — it all adds to the sense of community that makes the Big Red Bash so special.
Whether you choose to self-drive, caravan, or travel with an official Big Red Bash tour operator, the journey is a big part of the magic.
Tour operator options are available for those who prefer a fully organised, stress-free way to travel.
MUSIC, ACTIVITIES & COMMUNITY
While the music is front and centre, there’s much more to enjoy at the Big Red Bash.
Across the event, you can expect:
Iconic Australian artists and live performances
Daytime activities and special moments unique to the Bash
A family-friendly, relaxed atmosphere
A strong sense of community and shared experience
More details about the 2026 program will be announced closer to the event.
FAMILY FIRENDLY FUN
The Big Red Bash is proudly family friendly, welcoming rockers of all ages for a shared outback adventure.
With wide open spaces, a relaxed pace and a welcoming community, it’s an easy festival for families to enjoy together. Kids can take part in a range of fun activities — from creative workshops and games on the dune to family-friendly movies, camel rides and interactive shows — all designed to be dropped in and out of at your own pace.
More family activities and kid-friendly experiences will be announced closer to the event.
PLANNING FOR BIG RED BASH 2026
Planning ahead is part of the fun.
Key information, including event guides, roll in and roll out details, schedules and transport options, will be released closer to the event.
In the meantime, previous event guides can be used as a helpful reference to understand how the Big Red Bash typically works.
The official Big Red Bash 2026 guides are coming soon.
WHY BIG RED IS SO SPECIAL
There’s a reason so many people return year after year.
It’s the scale.
It’s the location.
It’s the people.
And it’s the feeling of being part of something truly unique, Australia’s biggest outback music festival, right in the heart of the desert.
