Hidden away in the Victorian bush just two hours from Melbourne, Tanglewood Music & Arts Festival has been quietly building a cult following as one of the state's most authentic music gatherings.
Tanglewood, the boutique four-day New Year’s Eve event runs just outside of Melbourne, from 30 December to 2 January, featuring over 150 artists across multiple stages in a family-friendly environment.
Melbourne, meet: Tanglewood Music & Arts Festival
- Where: Thornton, Lake Eildon, Victoria
- When: 30 December 2025 – 2 January 2026
- Tickets: here
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Tanglewood Music & Arts Festival operates with capped numbers and reinvests all proceeds back into production and artist fees. Located two hours northeast of Melbourne in Thornton, the festival spans acoustic, electronic, and live band performances alongside art installations, workshops, and roving entertainment.
The event includes dedicated spaces for families, healing areas, jam sessions, and craft markets. Organisers enforce environmental policies including bans on plastic bottles, nangs, and glitter, while encouraging attendees to take all waste home. Food and craft vendors source locally where possible, and the site operates as BYO with a strict no-glass policy.
Between the music program, punters can explore art galleries, catch workshops, or utilise the children’s activity areas. Local craft beers, cider, and wine are available on-site for those not bringing their own refreshments.
For more information, head here.
