Top Events To Catch Over The King’s Birthday Long Weekend
The King's Birthday long weekend is almost here, and if you're looking for an excuse to get out of the house, hit the road or spend a few days dancing, sipping and soaking up live music - consider this your sign.
From world-famous festivals lighting up city streets to vineyard sessions on the South Coast and dancefloors going late, we've picked out some of the hottest events happening across Australia this long weekend.
Vivid Sydney
Fri 5 Jun - Mon 8 Jun 2026, Various Venues Sydney
Vivid Sydney is once again transforming the Harbour City into a spectacular playground of light, music, food and ideas.
Across the city, expect massive light installations, immersive 3D projections, live performances and next-level dining experiences as Sydney lights up for one of the country's most iconic winter events.
Whether you're planning a night by the harbour or a full weekend in the city, Vivid Sydney delivers no shortage of unforgettable moments.
Alison Wonderland - Ghost World Tour
Fri 5 Jun 2026, 170 Russell Melbourne
Sun 7 Jun 2026, Hindley St Music Hall Adelaide
Alison Wonderland is bringing her Ghost World Tour home to Australia in 2026, returning with her most powerful and emotionally driven live show yet.
From Sydney club roots to global festival stages, Alison has become one of electronic music's most compelling performers, known for balancing intensity, emotion and full-scale production.
Following major appearances at Coachella, Tomorrowland, Electric Daisy Carnival and Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Ghost World marks a bold new chapter in her live evolution.
Keli Holiday
Fri 5 Jun 2026, Odeon Theatre Hobart
Fresh off the release of breakthrough single Dancing2, Keli Holiday has unveiled his long-awaited new album Capital Fiction.
Now, he's bringing the project live to Hobart for a special headline show, giving fans the chance to experience the record's shimmering blend of indie dance, nostalgia and late-night escapism in full.
Expect euphoric melodies, dancefloor emotion and plenty of moments built for losing yourself in.
Winter Wine Festival 2026
Sat 6 Jun 2026, Crooked River Estate NSW
Crooked River Estate's much-loved Winter Wine Festival returns this King's Birthday long weekend for a huge day of live music, wine and South Coast scenery.
The festival once again brings a stacked lineup to the rolling hills, featuring Lime Cordiale, Matt Corby, Sons Of The East, The Vanns and many more.
Round up your crew, pack the layers and settle in for one of the long weekend's ultimate live music escapes.
Lost Sundays Block Party
Sun 7 Jun 2026, ivy Sydney
Lost Sundays is back for an extra special edition this June long weekend, celebrating half a decade of being your Sunday dance destination.
To mark the milestone, they're throwing a huge Block Party spotlighting 25 Australian artists, from Lost Sundays OGs to local selectors shaping the sound of Eora/Sydney right now.
Expect a huge long weekend session packed with community, connection and the sounds that made Lost Sundays what it is today.
Danny Brown
Sun 7 Jun 2026, Northcote Theatre
Detroit legend and genre-defying rapper Danny Brown returns to Australia this June, bringing his unpredictable, high-energy live show back down under.
One of hip-hop's most fearless innovators, Danny is set to deliver tracks from his latest album Stardust, a bold new chapter that pushes his experimental sound into glitch-driven and genre-warping territory.
Abrasive, unfiltered and impossible to pin down, don't miss Detroit's master of reinvention live.
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