Australia’s iconic music festival, Splendour in the Grass, has announced the cancellation of its 2025 edition, marking the second consecutive year the event will not go ahead. Organisers took to Instagram this morning to share the news, citing the need for more time to “recharge” after a challenging period for large-scale music festivals.
A Message from Organisers
In their statement, festival organisers addressed fans directly, saying:
“Hey gang, sorry it’s been so quiet, but we had a little holiday…finally. The rest of the festival team have still been busy cooking up some awesome new things for music lovers in Australia, but Splendour needs a little more time to recharge and we won’t be back this year.”
They assured festivalgoers that while Splendour won’t take place in 2025, exciting projects are in the works:
“Think of it as a breather so we can come back even bigger and better when the time is right. Lots of other huge events on the horizon so keep an ear to the ground in the coming months – we can’t wait to share what we’ve been working on!”
The 2025 cancellation follows the scrapping of the 2024 event, which was called off due to poor ticket sales. The decision reflects broader challenges within the music festival landscape, with rising costs, shifting audience preferences, and economic uncertainty impacting major events worldwide.
Splendour’s absence raises questions about the future of large-scale, multi-genre festivals in Australia. Once a staple of the music calendar, events like Splendour have faced increasing competition from boutique festivals and single-day events, which often cater to niche audiences.
What’s Next for Splendour in the Grass ?
Despite back-to-back cancellations, the festival team remains optimistic about Splendour’s future. Their statement hints at exciting developments in the works, with fans encouraged to stay tuned for further announcements.
While it’s unclear when Splendour will make its return organisers seem optimistic that the iconic festival will return “bigger and better” when the timing is right.
For now, Splendour fans will have to wait a little longer to dance in the North Byron Parklands, but anticipation is already building for Splendour’s eventual comeback.