Birdsville Big Red Bash
FAQs
2026 Cancellation FAQs
Following the announcement on 27th March that the 2026 Birdsville Big Red Bash was officially cancelled, ticket holders have three options:
- Request a refund
- Transfer your tickets to the 2027 Big Red Bash (6–8 July 2027) (no action required)
- Transfer your tickets to the 2026 Mundi Mundi Bash (20–22 August 2026) *
* Option 3 is only available until Mundi Mundi Bash tickets sell out. Tickets are currently over 90% sold — if you plan to choose this option, we recommend confirming as soon as possible.
Ticket holders have until Friday 19 June 2026 to choose a refund or transfer to Mundi Mundi Bash (if still available). If no action is taken by 19 June, tickets will automatically transfer to the 2027 Big Red Bash.
Following unprecedented rainfall and flooding across the region in late February and early March 2026, the festival site was inundated. Water levels at the Big Red Bash site will not dry sufficiently by July to allow the event to be held safely. Options for relocating the festival to an alternative site within the Birdsville region were carefully explored but were found to be infeasible.
Yes. A survey was sent to all ticket holders and volunteers to better understand their feelings about a possible relocation. The survey achieved an incredible 95% response rate, and the feedback played an important role in informing the final decision.
The majority of the fantastic line-up of Australian artists originally scheduled for 2026 have committed to the 2027 Birdsville Big Red Bash. Any changes to the 2027 line-up will be communicated by the end of April.
The 2027 Birdsville Big Red Bash will be held 6–8 July 2027 at the same location — near the Big Red dune on the edge of the Simpson Desert, 35km west of Birdsville, Queensland.
The Mundi Mundi Bash is a sister festival held in Broken Hill, New South Wales. The 2026 Mundi Mundi Bash takes place 20–22 August 2026. Ticket holders can transfer their 2026 BRB tickets — but tickets are over 90% sold, so act quickly. Visit mundimundibash.com.au for more information.
Subscribe to our mailing list at bigredbash.com.au/subscribe and follow us on Facebook and Instagram. All ticket holders will also receive direct communications as information becomes available.
Refunds must be requested via the Oztix Refund Portal. Click on the link in your Oztix email and follow the prompts.
No. The refund option applies to the entire order. If you wish to split your order, select the refund option and purchase the tickets you need in a new transaction.
Oztix processes refund requests weekly — within 7 business days of submission. Once processed, allow an additional 3–10 business days for the funds to appear in your account.
You will receive the full ticket price paid, less any non-refundable booking, handling or delivery fees, in line with the ticket terms and conditions.
Refunds are processed back to the original card. In most cases, if your card has been replaced or expired, your bank will automatically redirect the refund. If not, we will contact you to arrange an alternative method such as a bank transfer.
Yes. Refund requests must be submitted by 19 June 2026. After this date, tickets will automatically transfer to the 2027 Big Red Bash.
Nothing at all. If no action is taken before 19 June 2026, your tickets will automatically transfer to the 2027 Big Red Bash (6–8 July 2027).
Your remaining instalments will be paused and rescheduled for 2027. No further payments will be taken in 2026. The three remaining instalments will be charged on 23 March, 20 April and 18 May 2027. You will receive email reminders ahead of each instalment.
Complete the Oztix Transfer Request Form (link in your Oztix email). You will need your Order ID, Booking Name and Booking Email. Tickets must be paid in full before transferring. Act quickly — tickets are over 90% sold.
You will receive the equivalent ticket type to your 2026 BRB tickets — including general admission, vehicle entry passes, Blue Day tickets, and Mundi Undi Run tickets (replacing Bashville Drags tickets).
Yes. You must submit your transfer by 19 June 2026, or before Mundi Mundi Bash tickets sell out — whichever comes first.
If no action is taken by 19 June 2026, your tickets will automatically transfer to the 2027 Big Red Bash.
Refund requests must be submitted by 19 June 2026. After this date, standard Terms & Conditions apply.
Volunteers have the option to either roll over their current volunteer shifts to the 2027 Big Red Bash (6–8 July 2027) or cancel their volunteer position.
All volunteers should have received an email from Bash Volunteers with details on how to review your shifts for the 2027 Big Red Bash.
Please follow the instructions in that email to confirm or cancel your volunteer position when you're ready. If you need to get in touch, please email [email protected]
Please follow the instructions in that email to confirm or cancel your volunteer position when you're ready. If you need to get in touch, please email [email protected]
Koolaz is offering the same three options as festival ticket holders:
- Refund your order
- Transfer your order to the 2027 Big Red Bash (6–8 July 2027)
- Transfer your order to the 2026 Mundi Mundi Bash (20–22 August 2026)
Koolaz's website is expected to be updated early next week. We will share further details as soon as they are available.
General
Check out the First Timer's Guide to the Bash.
The Bash is in the Aussie outback. See the Gear Guide for tips on what to bring (and what to leave at home).
Yes, the Big Red Bash is a family-friendly event with a range of activities on offer to suit the kids. Each child needs a ticket:
- Youth 5–17 years
- Child 0–4 years
The Big Red Bash is a dog-friendly event. If you are bringing your dog, make sure you display a Dog Friendly Campsite sticker on your windscreen when you roll into Bashville. You can collect this at the Ticket Office when you exchange your e-tickets — no further dog registration is required. See Dog Attendance Rules for further details.
Our popular and extensive range of festival merchandise will be available to purchase from the Merchandise Tent at the Big Red Bash. EFTPOS and cash are accepted. Some items sell fast, so get in early!
The weather is usually mild with temperatures averaging between 6–21°C. Temperatures can range from near zero at night to 30°C during the day. Come prepared for both extremes. See Weather and the Gear Guide for more details.
Tickets
All tickets are available as Protection Plan (extra flexibility if plans change) or Standard Tickets (no additional protection).
General Admission (required for every person) — includes access to all three days and camping at Bashville. Available as Adult (18+), Youth (5–17), Child (0–4).
Vehicle Entry Passes (required for all vehicles) — covers the vehicle and any trailers/caravans. Arrival options: 3 Day, 2 Day, 1 Day Early Entry or Standard Vehicle Pass.
Optional extras: Early Exit Pass, Rock'n'Roll Bus Package, Rent a Tent.
General Admission (required for every person) — includes access to all three days and camping at Bashville. Available as Adult (18+), Youth (5–17), Child (0–4).
Vehicle Entry Passes (required for all vehicles) — covers the vehicle and any trailers/caravans. Arrival options: 3 Day, 2 Day, 1 Day Early Entry or Standard Vehicle Pass.
Optional extras: Early Exit Pass, Rock'n'Roll Bus Package, Rent a Tent.
Yes — EVERY vehicle arriving at the Bash requires a Vehicle Entry Pass. Early Entry Vehicle Passes tend to sell quickly, so book early!
Early Entry passes allow 1, 2 or 3 extra nights camping at Bashville before the music starts. Activities and entertainment are scheduled from the 2 Day Early Entry onwards. See Early Entry Vehicle Pass for full details.
An optional pass allowing you to exit the campground early on Thursday afternoon. Passes cost $15 and 100% of this fee is donated to RFDS. Limited quantity available. See Early Exit Pass for details.
Your wristband allows unlimited entry and exit from the concert area and Bashville site. Passouts are not required. Note: strict restrictions apply to vehicle movements inside the campground — your car must remain at your campsite until roll out. See Camping Overview for full details.
No, groups can book in separate orders — this has no bearing on camping together. To camp as a group, you must arrive in convoy to be allocated adjacent campsites.
You must exchange your e-ticket for vehicle passes and wristbands at Birdsville Town before heading to Bashville. See Ticket Collection for further info.
Yes, anyone can exchange a valid e-ticket for a wristband on your behalf. E-tickets can only be scanned once, and wristbands are not replaceable if lost or stolen — only pass your e-ticket to someone you trust.
No. We are unable to reissue or replace wristbands — please treat it like cash.
Standard Tickets are non-refundable unless otherwise outlined in the standard terms and conditions. Protection Plan Tickets enable a refund if you are unable to attend due to certain unforeseen and unavoidable circumstances. See the Protection Plan T&Cs for qualifying circumstances.
As per terms and conditions, tickets may not be resold unless at the point of sell out via an official Oztix resale facility.
Oztix is the only authorised ticket seller. Tickets purchased from any other source are not guaranteed to be genuine. We recommend purchasing only through Oztix or our authorised ticket reseller.
Relocated: The Big Red Bash reserves the right to change the venue to alternative sites within the Birdsville area at any time due to adverse weather conditions.
Cancelled: If the event is cancelled due to adverse weather conditions, ticket holders will be refunded the amount of their tickets via Oztix. For full details see the ticketing Terms and Conditions.
Cancelled: If the event is cancelled due to adverse weather conditions, ticket holders will be refunded the amount of their tickets via Oztix. For full details see the ticketing Terms and Conditions.
Yes. Please contact us to arrange this. You will be required to show proof of your companion card before being sent a private link to access the complimentary ticket.
Getting There
The Big Red Bash is 35kms west of Birdsville, QLD, on the edge of the Simpson Desert. We call the Big Red Bash site "Bashville".
See Transport Options for information on how to get to Birdsville. Once in Birdsville, head west on Adelaide Street and continue for 35kms to reach Bashville. See Directions to Bashville for more details.
See Rolling In & Out to make sure you come prepared and don't get delayed at the gates.
Birdsville has a range of basic facilities including petrol, groceries, pub, bakery, post office, police, medical clinic and tourist information. See Birdsville Facilities for further details.
Yes, you can stay in Birdsville and commute each day (35kms). You'll be directed to Day Parking near the concert area. You will still need a Vehicle Entry Pass. See Day Tripping for further details.
Yes, there will be a privately operated transfer bus on music days. Bus stops are near the Wirrarri Information Centre in Birdsville, and at the plaza end of Mark Berry Drive at Bashville. See Transfer Bus for pricing and timetables.
You can reach Birdsville and the Big Red Bash by 2WD. If you'd like to explore the desert or sightsee on the way, you'll get further with a 4WD. Use our Travel Guides and Outback Driving Tips to plan your journey.
Yes! Take the stress out of getting to the Bash with the Rock n' Roll Road Trip, hosted by outback specialists Kangaroo Bus Lines. Sit back, relax and take in the great outback countryside.
Camping
Your Vehicle Entry Pass determines when you can camp. General campsite roll out begins from 7am Friday 10th July. An Early Exit Pass allows you to roll out early on Thursday between 2–5pm. Campers may stay an additional night Friday 10th July at no charge — all must roll out by midday Saturday 11th July.
All campsites are at least 100m², larger than sites at your average caravan park. We expect that 99% of setups will fit — a few larger sites are available for big rigs. Read Camping at Bashville for more details.
If you want to camp as a group, you must arrive at the Big Red Bash site together. You won't be able to save a spot for a later arrival. Meet in Birdsville and drive in convoy to Bashville.
Campsites are allocated on arrival and filled from front to back. An Early Entry Vehicle Pass gives you a better chance of securing a site closer to the concert area.
If you need to leave, you can drive out of Bashville campsite during limited hours only: 4–6pm (can't drive back in — must leave car in Day Parking). Come and go from Day Parking 8am–10pm. Bring your car back to camp on Thursday 12.30–1.30pm. There is also a Transfer Bus between Bashville and Birdsville on music days.
Yes! Camp fires are permitted. Bring your own firewood as collection on surrounding private property is prohibited. A limited supply is sold onsite — pre-order now. Keep fires to a reasonable size and put out with water (not sand).
No, all sites at the Bash are unpowered.
Yes, but only between 8am and 8pm. If you need to run medical equipment overnight, ensure it runs off a battery that can be charged during the day.
- Drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
- Kites
- Fireworks
- Chainsaws / Power tools
- Weapons (including firearms and whips)
- Unauthorised selling of goods and services
- Unregistered vehicles
- Glass (must stay in camp kitchen)
Rent a Tent is a great option — arrive at Bashville with a pre-erected tent and camping gear.
Concert & Entertainment
View the 2026 Big Red Bash lineup here. The performance schedule will be announced closer to the event date.
In addition to a jam-packed lineup of iconic Aussie artists, the Big Red Bash has lots of other entertainment. See Activities for further details.
Yes, you can bring your own alcohol and food in. Please drink responsibly — no BBQs, and eskys of a reasonable size only.
- Non-alcoholic drinks & water
- Cans/casks of alcohol (no glass)
- Snacks
- Esky (reasonable size, off-road wheels recommended)
- Chair (no taller than 110cm when seated)
- Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
- Warm clothes and a blanket for night time
- Off-road trolley (optional)
- Glass
- Metal cutlery
- Umbrellas
- Tables, sunshades, tents or anything that will obstruct views of the stage
- Aerosols
- Animals (dogs allowed in allocated area)
No — there's no smoking or vaping anywhere within the concert area. You must go outside and at least 10m from the boundary fence to smoke.
Yes, bins are provided in the plaza and concert area for rubbish, aluminium can and PET plastic bottle recycling. These are for pedestrian use only — no campsite rubbish. See Facilities for more details.
Accessibility
We welcome patrons with a disability and accessibility requirements. The Big Red Bash is held in a remote area but we do our best to provide facilities and assist in any way possible. We are only able to provide special assistance to patrons with a government-issued disability parking permit. See Patrons with a Disability for more information and to register.
To register online you'll need to upload a government-issued mobility permit. If you don't have one, please get in touch via the Contact Us Portal and we'll see what we can do to help.
Yes, get in touch via the Contact Us Portal and we can organise a free companion card ticket for you.
Food, Drinks & Facilities
There'll be a range of food vendors selling hot and cold food, coffee and non-alcoholic beverages. Most campers bring some of their own food too. Food vendors operate from Saturday 4th July to Thursday 9th July. A small number operate for breakfast on Friday 10th (General Roll Out). See Food for further details.
No, it's a BYO event and no alcohol is for sale on-site. The Birdsville Pub is the closest place to buy takeaway alcohol — call in on the way to Bashville.
No — please bring your own. Birdsville town has drinking water available from various locations.
Yes! Aluminium can and PET plastic bottle recycling bins will be available in the Plaza and Concert Area — and this year, we're also recycling pizza boxes. Please separate your cans, bottles, and cardboard. See Facilities for further details.
EFTPOS facilities can be limited at Bashville — we recommend bringing plenty of cash as a back up. The Merchandise Stand will have EFTPOS with a cash out facility. Most food vendors will have EFTPOS, though some may not.
Yes, Queensland Ambulance provides a comprehensive medical facility at Bashville, integrated with the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the Birdsville Primary Health Centre. See Emergency for details on how to get help in Bashville.
No — you'll need to bring all medications you'll need for the duration of the event.
Toilets and greywater disposal will be available until midday Saturday. All other facilities — including food vendors and the Bashville medical centre — will no longer be available. Plan to be self-sufficient if staying Friday night. See Facilities for more details.
Lost property is located at the Info Tent at either Bashville or Birdsville. After the event, any unclaimed lost property will be handed to the Birdsville Police station.
Volunteers
Unfortunately, we cannot provide refunds to ticket holders if they choose to sign on to volunteer.
- Program
- Festival Guide
- Rolling In & Out Guide
- Crew Book
- Transit permit (if relevant)
- Crew wristband
- Volunteer sticker
- T-shirt, hat, tube bandana
Tuesday 30th June – Thursday 2nd July: Volunteers register, get wristbands and merchandise packs at the Birdsville Community Hall.
Friday 3rd July onwards: Pick up wristband at Ticketing outside the Wirrarri Centre in Birdsville, then drive to Bashville to register and collect merch packs at Event Control.
Friday 3rd July onwards: Pick up wristband at Ticketing outside the Wirrarri Centre in Birdsville, then drive to Bashville to register and collect merch packs at Event Control.
Main volunteer roll in: From 8am Friday 3rd July.
Early volunteer roll in: If working a shift at the Bash site on Thursday 2nd July, or before 9am on Friday 3rd July, you can set up camp in Bashville from 2pm on Thursday 2nd July.
Early volunteer roll in: If working a shift at the Bash site on Thursday 2nd July, or before 9am on Friday 3rd July, you can set up camp in Bashville from 2pm on Thursday 2nd July.
Yes, unfortunately. You can avoid this by rolling in on the volunteer-only entry day, Friday 3rd July.
Transit permits can be collected from the Birdsville Community Hall or Event Control in Bashville during volunteer registration hours.
Yes. Early exit passes cost $15 each and all proceeds go to the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
No. If you want to camp next to a friend, meet in Birdsville and roll into the campground together.
Volunteers and anyone travelling in a volunteer's vehicle. Non-volunteer friends or relatives not travelling in a volunteer vehicle must camp in the regular campsite.
You can camp in the dog camping area. You must adhere to the Big Red Bash dog attendance rules.
Every volunteer MUST sign on and off from each shift at Event Control, unless their shift manager specifies otherwise.
- Water (2L minimum per day)
- Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)
- Personal medication
- Crew handbook
- Head-torch and spare batteries
- Snacks
- Warm jacket, rain jacket, beanie and layers