Ability Fest 2026

This year, Ability Fest turned up the dial with a fresh format, dedicated to celebrating electronic music and the community that makes it so powerful. From start to finish, it was a high energy reminder that live music should be experienced by everyone, without barriers.


To our patrons, partners, artists, crew and volunteers, thank you for showing up and showing what true access and inclusion looks like in live music events. Together, we created a space where people of all abilities could connect, move, and feel completely part of something special.


Because of you, we raised over $400,000 to support young people with disability through the Dylan Alcott Foundation, helping create more opportunities to live the lives they dream and deserve.


Big love to every single legend who came along and made it what it was. Can't wait to do it all again soon. 🧡

Inside a warehouse, a large crowd dances and raised their hands toward the stage where a DJ, PNAU is playing and dancing. Orange spotlights shine from the roof with orange visuals on the main screen behind the DJ and crowd on platform.
Night time photo of a female sitting on a mans shoulders facing the Ability Fest main stage. Both their hands are thrown in the air in celebration. The background shows the stage lit up and fireworks streaming from the top.

Ability Fest History

Ability Fest is proudly Australia's first inclusive and accessible music festival, having completed 6 editions in Melbourne and expanding to Brisbane in 2024. It all began from Dylan’s love of music festivals and the power they have to allow him to feel accepted whilst having an incredible time. 


This day is truly like no other on the music calendar, boasting a range of accessible features and enabling individuals of all abilities to come together in a true celebration of music and togetherness.


Learn more about the history of Ability Fest below.

Night time shot of the Ability Fest main stage, bathed in red stage lights with crowd in front.

2024 Ability Fest After Movie

By Stef Stef • November 26, 2024
Ability Fest 2024 - After Movie
Recipient Cooper DJ's to the Ability Fest crowd on main stage, he has one arm raised.

2023 Ability Fest After Movie

By reZme Admin • September 15, 2023
2023 Ability Fest After Movie
Dylan and recipient Cooper, on stage at Ability Fest looking at Peaking Duck holding a giant cheque above their heads.

2021 Ability Fest After Movie

By reZme Admin • September 15, 2023
2021 Ability Fest After Movie
Night time shot of Ability Fest main stage and the back of the crowds heads.

2019 Ability Fest After Movie

By reZme Admin • September 15, 2023
2019 Ability Fest After Movie
Dylan (right) laughs with female Ability Fest attendee (left) on the viewing platform.

2018 Ability Fest After Movie

By Luke Young • September 15, 2023
2018 Ability Fest After Movie


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