Aloha Festival: Sydney launches surf and music festival
A new Australian festival is being launched: Aloha Festival will hold its first edition on Saturday, March 6, 2027 in Dee Why Beach, on Sydney's Northern Beaches. Wolfmother, Ball Park Music and Yothu Yindi lead a poster that combines rock, surfing and ocean culture.
"Come for the entertainment. Stay for the connection." The motto sets the tone: founded by Luke Campbell and presented by Perfect Wave Travel, Aloha Festival wants to bring together a whole community around the ocean. Capacity announced: 15,000 people — the largest festival ever on Sydney's Northern Beaches.
Three Generations of Australian Rock
Wolfmother, Ball Park Music and legendary Yothu Yindi — the Aboriginal band from "Treaty", who entered the ARIA Hall of Fame — are leading the line. Dune Rats, The Terrys, The Beautiful Girls, Mid Drift and The Beefs complete a 100% Australian program.
Surfing, in the same program
Between the concerts, the main scene will project surf films gathered by the Australian Surf Film Festival: John Florence, The September Sessions of Jack Johnson re-masted in 4K, Stacy Peralta... The festival will pay tribute to Duke Kahanamoku, who introduced surf to Australia in 1914 at Freshwater Beach — and will deploy education on ocean safety, First Nations cultures and Bush to Beach program for young people.
Practical information
Aloha Festival — First Edition · Saturday, March 6, 2027 · Dee Why Beach (James Meehan Reserve), Northern Beaches, Sydney (Australia)
Ticket: presale on Friday 23 October 2026 via the official website; general sale on Monday 26 October 2026 at 10 am ( Sydney time)
Event all ages · Announced capacity: 15,000 people
— Moïse 1er, the Festival Explorer