Every year, Darwin heralds in a perfect storm of sequins, disco balls and world-class talent for BASSINTHEGRASS – the Northern Territory’s biggest music festival. Now entering its 22nd year, this one-day extravaganza is set to light up Darwin’s famous Mindil Beach on Saturday, May 17, 2025. With the festival selling out in 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, you’ll want to grab your tickets for next year’s event ASAP. Here's everything you need to know about BASSINTHEGRASS 2025.
When is BASSINTHEGRASS 2025?
The one-day festival is happening on Saturday, May 17 in 2025, with live music kicking off at 2pm and continuing late into the night.
Where is BASSINTHEGRASS?
BASSINTHEGRASS is held on the magical Mindil Beach on Larrakia Land in Darwin – likely the only spot in Australia where you can find a beachside festival in a tropical climate, just a few minutes' drive from the city centre. There are always plenty of free buses running to and from the event.
Darwin’s weather is wonderfully predictable, so you can expect somewhere around 32 degrees – perfect for debuting a stylish festival fit. Better yet, Darwin only has two seasons: wet and dry. BASSINTHEGRASS falls in the dry season, so there will be none of those annoying plastic ponchos in sight. Instead, there’ll be palm trees gently waving over you as you revel in the mosh pit.
Who’s performing at BASSINTHEGRASS?
The BASSINTHEGRASS crew always put together a cracker lineup of powerhouse Aussie and international acts, including incredible LGBTQIA+ and Indigenous artists. Recent years have seen performances from the Kid Laroi, Rüfüs du Sol, G Flip, Tones and I, Amy Shark, Peach PRC and Baker Boy.
What else to expect at BASSINTHEGRASS?
Aside from the music, you’ll be treated to blazing sunsets, incredible street food, a whole plethora of parties, silent discos, drag shows and rainbows galore.
How much are tickets for BASSINTHEGRASS?
A limited number of early bird tickets for BASSINTHEGRASS have just been released for $99. You can snap them up via Ticketek here. Once sold out, general admission first-release tickets will be available for $135. Once these disappear, final release tickets will be offered for $155 until sold out. Entry is free for children aged 13 and under when accompanied by a paying adult.
Adults can level up their BASSINTHEGRASS experience with ReFresh tickets for $250, including a private bar, two drink vouchers, express entry and natural shading. For $350, the Oasis package offers all that, plus up-close side-of-stage viewing under the trees. Finally, families can score brand new BASS Camp tickets, complete with kids’ activities for $250 per adult and $50 per child.