Australian electronic music festival Hypersonic has officially announced its 2026 return, and it's shaping up to be the biggest edition yet. Taking place across two massive events, the festival will kick off on Friday, 20th November, 2026 at Melbourne Showgrounds, before heading to Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney on Saturday, 21st November, 2026. Notably, the Sydney event marks a significant milestone for the festival as it moves to a fully outdoor format, a move the organisers say was driven directly by fan feedback.

Both events will feature three distinct stages catering to a wide spectrum of electronic music. The main Hypersonic Stage promises a state-of-the-art production setup complete with time-coded fireworks and an upgraded sound system, delivering EDM anthems and hands-in-the-air moments throughout the day. The Hyperave Stage is designed for those chasing pure rave energy, packing heavy kicks, distorted basslines, pyrotechnics, CO2 cannons, and an immersive lighting rig into one relentless experience. For fans of more underground sounds, the Hyperspace Stage offers a sanctuary of deeper grooves, progressive house, and melodic techno.

The 2026 lineup has been described by organisers as the most stacked in Hypersonic's short but impressive history, spanning EDM, trance, techno, and hardstyle across all three stages. Ticket presale opens on Tuesday, 25th August, 2026 at 12pm, with general sale following on Wednesday, 26th August, 2026 at 12pm.

Having established itself as a rising force in Australia's dance music calendar since launching in 2025, Hypersonic is clearly setting its sights on becoming a staple summer event for electronic music fans across the country. With two major cities, three stages, and outdoor settings locked in for November, this is one to mark on the calendar early and secure tickets for as soon as presale opens.