The Pitch Festival is a popular art and music festival in a stunning rural location in Victoria.
Held over a weekend in early March, the over-18s event features a dazzling array of artists and unique experiences that will surely make your time memorable.
Pitch Music & Arts Festival 2026 Dates, Music Programme & Ticket Prices
Pitch Music & Arts is a distinct blend of sonic soundscapes & curated art selections that will take place March 8-12.An ode to self-discovery, creativity, and inclusion, People of Pitch will reunite over four indulgent days of music, arts, and camping at our home in the foothills of the Grampian plains.
This instalment will feature a dynamic programme of esteemed international artists and local pioneers across three multi-faceted stages. Experience state-of-the-art sound systems and architecturally designed builds, and immerse yourself in an amalgamation of genres manifested through the ever-evolving manipulation of sounds.
Food & Drink
Pitch Music & Arts bars will open on Friday afternoon and serve cocktails, a range of popular beers, and premix drinks throughout the weekend. Pitch Music & Arts will again be BYO—this is strictly limited to 24 cans OR 1 bottle of spirits per person. Please note that glass is banned. If you are bringing a bottle of spirits, it must be decanted into a reusable water bottle. Free drinking water is available at various sites throughout the event and the camping grounds.
Pitch Music & Arts will have several food vans and stalls operating throughout the day and night. Options will be available to accommodate various dietary requirements, whether vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, or otherwise. If you do not wish to purchase food at the event, you can bring your own. There is no limit to the amount of food and/or non-alcoholic drinks you can bring to Pitch Music & Arts.
There will be a General Store onsite for any items you may have forgotten. The store will have last-minute needs, including toiletries, food and drink items, and basic camping equipment. Please note that items are limited, and it’s highly suggested that you come prepared with everything you need for the weekend.
Camping
A General Admission ticket includes standard camping at the festival; no additional camping ticket is required at Pitch Music & Arts. Campgrounds operate on a first-come, first-served basis and can not be reserved or allocated for patrons before or at the festival.
The site is surrounded by large gum trees with huge branches, often resulting in gum trees dropping their limbs without warning. To ensure you and your friends are situated in a safe location, you should avoid camping under any large trees.
The Campgrounds Team will have a strong presence throughout all campsites this year. Campsites that are littered with waste will be penalised for doing so. Campsite cleanliness will be a major focus, and the Campgrounds Team will enforce this throughout the weekend. Patrons who refuse to take this on board and improve the state of their space after their first warning may be ejected from the festival.
Please note that no campsites will have access to power except for those in glamping.
Main Info Hub
The Main Info Hub is your home base. It’s encouraged that you identify its location when you first make your way into the arena, as this is the main point of contact for lost property and assistance while you are away from your camp.
Conveniently, it’s also a great place to use as a central meeting point for you and your friends. The Main Info Hub will be staffed 24 hours a day with a team of volunteers and staff who will answer any questions you might have throughout your time at Pitch. The Info Boards will be located within the main arena, close to the Info Hub and will be updated daily. You should frequently check the Info Board to stay updated with any important news or information throughout the festival.
Banned Items
To ensure the safety of everyone at Pitch Music & Arts, the following items are banned: glass, glass bottles (whether it be a bottle of alcohol or a reusable water bottle), glass jars (Vegemite, salsa, etc.), any class container used for either food or storage, Fire (throughout the festival, there will be a total fire ban), Flares, fireworks, sparklers, and campfires.
If you are found in possession of these items or a fire has been started at your campsite, you will be immediately ejected from the event. Gas cooking equipment, Gas bottles, Camping stoves and BBQs, Sound systems, Drones, Generators, Professional photography equipment/sound and visual recording equipment, Lasers, Furniture, Couches, Non-demountable tables, Illicit substances, Illegal and/or dangerous weapons, and Whipped cream chargers and canisters (otherwise known as ‘nangs’).
Staff or security will confiscate any items deemed dangerous and may eject you from the festival.
When you arrive at Pitch Music & Arts your vehicle will be searched for any of the above items, if any items are found they will be confiscated. There is no guarantee that the confiscated item/s will be returned to you upon leaving the event.
Getting Here
Patrons driving to Pitch Music & Arts are required to purchase a Vehicle Pass.
General Campsite Vehicle Pass (all vehicles up to 12 seats): The large and small vehicle types have been combined to offer a single vehicle pass for the general campground. Trailer passes are also available as an add-on to this pass.
Premium Campsite Vehicle Pass (all vehicles up to 12 seats): This pass is limited to Premium Camp ticket holders. Trailer add-ons are also available.
Glamping Car Park Pass: This pass is limited to Glamping ticket holders. Please note that vehicles will be parked in a car park external to the Glamping area—patrons are not able to park with their cars.
External Car Park Pass: The external Car Park is a space close to the campground for those who do not need to camp with their vehicle. You can park in this area and walk into the campground with your equipment.
Due to Pitch’s rural location, rideshare services will be limited or nonexistent. If you need to book a taxi, please try to book in advance with Ararat Taxi Services.
Pitch Music & Arts has a strict no-passouts policy. You are permitted to leave the festival early; however, once you leave, you cannot re-enter.
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