Australia's outback festivals at Birdsville and Broken Hill are returning with Missy Higgins, the Teskey Brothers and more in 2026.
The Birdsville Big Red Bash and Mundi Mundi Bash are coming back in full form, with the Big Red Bash set in the Simpson Desert in July 2026 and Mundi Mundi Bash returning to Broken Hill in August 2026.
Each festival is offering exclusive acts, including:
These outback music festivals represent the cultural pinnacle of Australia’s remote festival circuit, offering experiences that cannot be replicated anywhere else in the country.
Author's summary: Australian outback festivals return in 2026 with top acts.