Hardcore Festivals in Australia

1 upcoming festival·October 2026·1 city

Hardcore in Australia centres on the touring XXL series, which lands in Brisbane, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne.

The run is concentrated in winter. Setline brings Australia's hardcore festivals together with full lineups, so you can see who's playing, preview the artists, and plan with friends.

Upcoming festivals

Knockout Outdoor Music Festival Hardcore festival in Australia

Knockout Outdoor Music Festival

Oct 3, 2026 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Past Hardcore Festivals in Australia

Previous editions whose next year hasn't been announced. Their lineups stay live for reference.

PastAetheria Digital Dawn Hardcore festival in Australia

Aetheria Digital Dawn

Jul 31, 2026 - Aug 2, 2026 Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
PastXXL Melbourne - 7th Series Hardcore festival in Australia

XXL Melbourne - 7th Series

Jun 27, 2026 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
PastXXL Sydney - 2nd Series Hardcore festival in Australia

XXL Sydney - 2nd Series

Jun 26, 2026 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
PastXXL Perth Hardcore festival in Australia

XXL Perth

Jun 20, 2026 Perth, Western Australia, Australia
PastXXL Brisbane Hardcore festival in Australia

XXL Brisbane

Jun 19, 2026 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
PastMidnight Mafia Hardcore festival in Australia

Midnight Mafia

May 2, 2026 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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