Ministry of Sound Summer Dance Festival returns in 2026

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The ultimate dance party is set to be unleashed on Australia this December with the return of the Ministry of Sound Summer Dance Festival.

This year’s event is headlined by Classical as performed by the Ministry of Sound Orchestra, led by award-winning conductor Vanessa Perica and backed by legendary DJ Groove Terminator.

The duo will transform classic dance anthems into orchestral celebrations and will be accompanied on stage by an all-star vocalist line-up featuring ARIA Award Nominee Reigan alongside Karina Chavez (Show Me Love), Rudy (TV Rock’s ‘In The Air’), Lady Lyric (CLASSICAL tour favourite) and Luke Antony (The Voice).

Also performing at the festival are iconic international DJs including Roger Sanchez (USA), Seb Fontaine (UK) and Braxe & Falcon (FR), alongside some of Australia’s favourite DJs.

Ministry of Sound Summer Dance Festival kicks off on the Gold Coast at HOTA Parklands on Friday 4 December and continues with events at Sydney’s The Domain on Saturday 5 December, Perth’s Kings Park & Botanic Garden on Friday 11 December and Melbourne’s Sidney Myer Music Bowl on Saturday 12 December, before wrapping with another gig at Perth’s Kings Park & Botanic Garden on Sunday 13 December.

Pre-sale begins at 12pm Tuesday 2 July. Sign up here. General on-sale takes place 12pm Wednesday 3 June via mosfestival.com.au.

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After consecutive record-breaking attendances, Ministry of Sound is celebrating 35 years as the global authority in dance music with its biggest festival experience yet.

Fans will be treated to timeless dance anthems remixed, rearranged and reimagined from the MOS Orchestra, while the supporting DJs will turn the d-floor into a heaving mass of bodies.

Tickets are sure to sell fast, so grab yours via pre-sale to make sure you don’t miss out.

Catch Ministry of Sound Summer Dance Festival across the country this December. Ticketing information is available at mosfestival.com.au.

Ministry of Sound Summer Dance Festival 2026

Friday 4 December – HOTA Parklands, Gold Coast, QLD

Saturday 5 December – The Domain, Sydney, NSW

Friday 11 December – Kings Park & Botanic Garden, Perth, WA

Saturday 12 December – Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne, VIC

Sunday 13 December – Kings Park & Botanic Garden, Perth, WA

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