After a successful debut in 2024, Gateway Festival is back for its second year—promising a bigger, bolder edition at one of Naarm/Melbourne’s most scenic outdoor venues. Set to take place on Saturday 6th December, 2025, the one-day electronic music celebration returns to the iconic Sculpture Gardens of the Heide Museum of Modern Art in Bulleen.

With many major announcements focusing on sprawling, multi-day events, Gateway offers a refreshing counterpoint—curated with a community-driven ethos and a sharp ear for underground sounds. The 2025 edition showcases a carefully assembled blend of international artists and local favourites, all in a lush, art-filled open-air setting just a short drive from Melbourne’s CBD.

This year’s global highlights include tINI and her ‘tINI and the Gang’ stage takeover, featuring Uruguay’s Z@p and Brazil’s Lucas. Also joining the international bill are Lena Willikens, GE-OLOGY, Bliss Inc., deep creep, and Jamback—bringing a spectrum of styles from stripped-back minimal to eclectic electro and deep grooves.

Homegrown talent remains central to Gateway’s vision, with 2025 welcoming Séarlait, Poli-Pearl, Solar Suite, Baby G, Dolly, DAWS, Folly Hifi DJs, Kimi, and Radart (live) to the lineup. Tickets go on sale from Monday 4th August, with the event running from 2PM to 11PM. With its fusion of music, art, and landscape, Gateway Festival is quickly becoming a standout date on the Victorian summer calendar.