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Hypersonic Festival 2026 to Return to Melbourne and Sydney with Multi-Genre Lineup
Melbourne and Sydney are poised to host the second edition of Hypersonic Festival, a two‑night event that will bring a sweeping array of electronic music to Australia’s spring‑summer season. Scheduled for 20 and 21 November 2026, the festival will unfold at the Melbourne Showgrounds on Friday and the Royal Randwick Racecourse on Saturday, offering audiences in both cities a shared experience that builds on the 2025 single‑city launch.
Symbiotic and Hardware, the experienced organisers behind a roster of successful Australian events, have announced a lineup that blends the world’s most celebrated DJs with emerging talent across seven distinct stages. Dutch trance icon Armin van Buuren will headline the Melbourne date, while the Sydney stage will feature a mix of hard‑style, techno, drum‑and‑bass, dubstep, tech‑house and dance acts. In addition to van Buuren, the festival will showcase Dutch duos W & W and Showtek, Australian trumpet‑based DJ Timmy Trumpet, and UK drum‑and‑bass pair Hybrid Minds.
The full roster also includes Act of Rage, Bassjackers, Bbyclose, Blake.08, Blastoyz, Charlotte Haining, Chris Avantgarde, Cyril, Isoxo, Joris Voorn, Keltek, Maddix, Nifra, Paolo Ferrara, Pendulum (DJ Set), Sunset Bros, Yotto, Youna, and MC Stretch. The latter, known for his work at Tomorrowland and Stereosonic, will serve as the festival’s host across both nights, guiding audiences through the multi‑genre journey.
The Melbourne Showgrounds, a large indoor/outdoor venue in Ascot Vale, has a history of staging major festivals such as Stereosonic, while Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs has long been a versatile space for large crowds. By splitting the event across these iconic sites, organisers aim to bring the same high‑energy atmosphere to two distinct markets.
Ticketing begins on 25 August 2026. Presale registration opens at noon AEST on Tuesday, with presale tickets released immediately. General‑public tickets will go on sale the following day at the same hour. Fans can purchase passes through the festival’s official website.
The 2026 expansion marks a significant scaling of the inaugural 2025 festival, which was held in a single city. By offering two nights in two cities, Hypersonic Festival positions itself as a major player in Australia’s crowded festival calendar, giving both Melbourne and Sydney residents the chance to experience a comprehensive electronic music showcase.
While the announced lineup highlights headline acts, the festival’s multi‑genre format implies additional performers will fill the various stages. Organisers have not confirmed any further names beyond those listed, but the full schedule is available on the Hypersonic Festival website.
In summary, Hypersonic Festival 2026 will deliver a broad spectrum of electronic styles across two iconic venues, featuring a roster that includes some of the genre’s most prominent names. Ticket sales open in late August, and the two‑city format represents a notable expansion from its inaugural year.
For further information, including ticket purchase details and stage schedules, visit the official Hypersonic Festival website at https://symbiotic.net.au/hypersonicfestival/.
Symbiotic and Hardware, the experienced organisers behind a roster of successful Australian events, have announced a lineup that blends the world’s most celebrated DJs with emerging talent across seven distinct stages. Dutch trance icon Armin van Buuren will headline the Melbourne date, while the Sydney stage will feature a mix of hard‑style, techno, drum‑and‑bass, dubstep, tech‑house and dance acts. In addition to van Buuren, the festival will showcase Dutch duos W & W and Showtek, Australian trumpet‑based DJ Timmy Trumpet, and UK drum‑and‑bass pair Hybrid Minds.
The full roster also includes Act of Rage, Bassjackers, Bbyclose, Blake.08, Blastoyz, Charlotte Haining, Chris Avantgarde, Cyril, Isoxo, Joris Voorn, Keltek, Maddix, Nifra, Paolo Ferrara, Pendulum (DJ Set), Sunset Bros, Yotto, Youna, and MC Stretch. The latter, known for his work at Tomorrowland and Stereosonic, will serve as the festival’s host across both nights, guiding audiences through the multi‑genre journey.
The Melbourne Showgrounds, a large indoor/outdoor venue in Ascot Vale, has a history of staging major festivals such as Stereosonic, while Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs has long been a versatile space for large crowds. By splitting the event across these iconic sites, organisers aim to bring the same high‑energy atmosphere to two distinct markets.
Ticketing begins on 25 August 2026. Presale registration opens at noon AEST on Tuesday, with presale tickets released immediately. General‑public tickets will go on sale the following day at the same hour. Fans can purchase passes through the festival’s official website.
The 2026 expansion marks a significant scaling of the inaugural 2025 festival, which was held in a single city. By offering two nights in two cities, Hypersonic Festival positions itself as a major player in Australia’s crowded festival calendar, giving both Melbourne and Sydney residents the chance to experience a comprehensive electronic music showcase.
While the announced lineup highlights headline acts, the festival’s multi‑genre format implies additional performers will fill the various stages. Organisers have not confirmed any further names beyond those listed, but the full schedule is available on the Hypersonic Festival website.
In summary, Hypersonic Festival 2026 will deliver a broad spectrum of electronic styles across two iconic venues, featuring a roster that includes some of the genre’s most prominent names. Ticket sales open in late August, and the two‑city format represents a notable expansion from its inaugural year.
For further information, including ticket purchase details and stage schedules, visit the official Hypersonic Festival website at https://symbiotic.net.au/hypersonicfestival/.
