Number of music festivals

We counted events that call themselves festivals and where music is the main focus. Each festival counts once, however many days it runs. Only large festivals are scored: those at outdoor sites, in arenas, stadiums or halls, or across several venues. Festivals held in a single club or venue are counted but not scored.

A higher number of festivals does not mean a healthier nightlife culture.

Greater Sydney had 76 music festivals, where 47 were large festivals. Of these large festivals, 14 were held at Sydney Olympic Park. October was the busiest month, with 10 large festivals.

Seven more festivals were planned for 2025 but did not go ahead, among them Listen Out, which was paused for the year.