What’s better than one day at a festival when you can’t do them all? The answer from the team at the Airlie Beach Festival of Music is to come for two out of the three days from November 6-8.
Festival founder Gavin Butlin says offering a limited number of two-day passes for $250 is the team’s way of catering to music lovers who might be short on money or time. “This year, we have what’s called the ‘Foo Fighters’ ticket,” he explained. “The Foo Fighters are playing in Townsville on the same Saturday as our festival, so for the music buffs that really want to come to both, this means they can.”
Mr Butlin said giving music lovers the added flexibility to choose their preferred combination of days was another bonus. “If you’re travelling to Airlie and can’t get here until the Saturday, just pick the Saturday and Sunday option, or if you need to get home on the Sunday, choose the Friday and Saturday,” he said. “And if you want to duck up the road to see the Fooeys on the Saturday, you can still come to Airlie on the Friday and Sunday – it’s a win-win, but you’ll need to get in quick as numbers are strictly limited.”
In keeping with the theme that two is double the fun, the festival has also appointed both Nathan Cavaleri and 19-Twenty as dual ambassadors for the 2026 event.
In total, the Airlie Beach Festival of Music features 60-plus acts, spread throughout 16 venues, including the iconic, waterfront main stage, at the Whitsunday Sailing Club. Tickets are on sale now HERE
