December 2026 festivals.
December brings Meredith, Woodford Folk, Beyond The Valley, Rhythm and Vines, Rhythm and Alps and Northern Bass. Compare their dates carefully: some finish on New Year’s Eve and others continue into January.
Top picks for December 2026
A single-stage camping festival at the Meredith Supernatural Amphitheatre.
Music, arts and community at Woodfordia across the New Year.
A New Year camping festival at Barunah Plains in Victoria. Electronic music, live acts and summer camping across the final days of December.
Waiohika Estate for the first sunrise of the new year. Late December NZ storms can blow in off the Pacific; it's otherwise a benign weather window.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I check New Year festival travel details?
Follow the official website on each festival page for current venues, arrival times and campsite departures. Event dates and travel or camping dates can differ.