Electronic music powerhouse set to transform Flemington Racecourse into an immersive sonic wonderland this November.
CORE Festival is finally touching down on Australian soil, bringing its unique blend of cutting-edge electronic music and visual storytelling to Melbourne on Saturday 28 November 2026. The long-awaited debut marks the brand’s expansion to its fifth continent, landing at the open-air haven of The Nursery within Flemington Racecourse.
The festival is a a full sensory experience, pairing world-class acts with a commitment to community impact through a new partnership with local non-profit ticketing platform Humanitix. Pre-sale registration is now open via CORE World, with tickets dropping at 9am on Friday 5 June 2026.
CORE Melbourne 2026
- Mall Grab
- Effy
- Honey Dijon
- Moodymann
- TSHA
- Dino Lenny
- Kobosil
- Daria Kolosova
- HiTMiLØW
- Lola Voss b2b Billy Currie
- fumi
- Noise Mafia b2b Peterblue
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The lineup perfectly captures CORE’s ethos of uniting global heavyweights with forward-thinking local and underground talent. Australian techno favourite Mall Grab will link up with UK star Effy for a not-to-be-missed back-to-back set, while the mainstage boasts Honey Dijon, Moodymann, TSHA and Dino Lenny.
The return of the Mano stage – only its second appearance after debuting in Los Angeles – promises a deeper dive into raw, underground sounds. Expect hypnotic performances from Kobosil, Daria Kolosova, HiTMiLØW, Lola Voss b2b Billy Currie, fumi, and a special Colombian connection with Noise Mafia b2b Peterblue.
After successful editions across Europe, the Americas and Asia, CORE’s Melbourne bow has already shattered early interest records, signalling massive demand for its distinctive atmosphere. Running from 2pm to 11pm at the iconic venue, the 18+ event represents a significant moment for Australian dance music culture.
With tickets expected to move fast, this is one launch that electronic fans won’t want to miss. CORE isn’t just visiting Australia – it’s planting roots in a city that lives and breathes underground music.
For tickets to CORE Melbourne at Flemington Racecourse on 28 November, head here.
