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Hypersonic Festival has officially revealed its full 2026 lineup, and it is shaping up to be a landmark moment for Australian electronic music. Presented by Symbiotic and Hardware, the second-ever edition of the festival will span two massive outdoor events across Melbourne Showground on Friday, 20th November, 2026, and Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney on Saturday, 21st November, 2026, with MC Stretch, the legendary voice of Tomorrowland and Stereosonic, stepping in as host across both dates.

Headlining the 2026 edition is none other than trance icon Armin van Buuren, one of electronic music's most enduring and beloved performers, whose euphoric mainstage sets have captivated global audiences for decades. Joining him is Dutch powerhouse duo W&W, known for explosive high-energy performances and festival-defining anthems, alongside genre-spanning act Showtek, whose hard-hitting EDM and electro-house legacy stretches back to the early 2000s. Rounding out the top billing are Australian trumpet-wielding showman Timmy Trumpet and celebrated liquid drum and bass duo Hybrid Minds, bringing emotional depth and melodic power to the bill.

Spanning EDM, trance, techno, drum and bass, dubstep, hardstyle, tech-house and dance pop across multiple stages, Hypersonic 2026 promises next-level production, immersive environments and a carefully curated experience that spans everything from euphoric mainstage moments to deeper underground sounds. Organisers have described this as the most ambitious chapter in the festival's short but already impressive history.

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Tickets are expected to move fast, with presale registration already open ahead of the presale going live at 12pm AEST on Tuesday, 25th August, 2026, and general public tickets following at 12pm AEST on Wednesday, 26th August, 2026. With a world-class lineup, two iconic outdoor venues and a multi-genre program built for dance music lovers of every stripe, Hypersonic 2026 is firmly one of the must-attend events on Australia's summer festival calendar.

Armin van Buuren Headlines Hypersonic Festival 2026

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Armin van Buuren, W&W and Timmy Trumpet Confirmed for Hypersonic Festival's Massive 2026 Edition.

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.

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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.

Hypersonic 2026 Dates Confirmed for Melbourne and Sydney

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Hypersonic will take over Melbourne Showgrounds on 20th November and Royal Randwick Racecourse in Sydney on 21st November, 2026.

With just days to go before gates open, Hypersonic Festival has officially dropped its full set times for its highly anticipated debut. Set to electrify Sydney Showground on 29th November and Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne on 30th November, the one-day dance music experience features a stacked lineup of international headliners and local heroes across both cities.

Fans can now plan their festival journey with set times confirmed for trance titan Armin Van Buuren, crowd-favourite Steve Aoki, techno heavyweights Adam Beyer, Bart Skils and Charlie Sparks, and mainstage icons Alesso, MaRLo and Andrew Rayel. Other major sets include blk., Kream, Kaaze, Laura Van Dam, and Aaron Hibell. Jesabel and John O’Callaghan round out the day with energetic blends of progressive and uplifting sounds.

Melbourne punters will also be treated to an exclusive set from Adelaide’s Dimatik, only appearing at the Flemington leg of the festival. In both cities, local support acts will bring an early punch to each stage, with city-specific openers showcasing homegrown talent alongside international powerhouses.

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With MC Stretch hosting both events, Hypersonic’s debut is shaping up as a high-octane celebration of trance, techno, progressive house and big room energy. All ticket tiers are now on final release — fans are encouraged to check set times and arrive early to catch full sets from their favourites.

Hypersonic Festival 2025 Set Times Now Available

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Hypersonic Festival Releases 2025 Set Times Ahead of Debut in Sydney and Melbourne.

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