NSW Southern Highlands

22 February '25

Mossvale Showgrounds

Just a 90min drive south of Sydney, you’ll fall in love with the stunning Southern Highlands! Known for its diverse landscapes, charming towns and quaint villages, it sets the perfect backdrop for the inaugural ALIVE Garden Party; imagine sipping wine and eating local foods while listening to an orchestra playing your favourite hits, while you’re surrounded by picturesque pasture lands and wilderness. Doesn’t get more perfect than that!

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Ticketing Info

General Admission Tickets

General Admission tickets start from $89 + booking fees. 

Coming with a group of friends? Access our Five Friends Pack with 5 or more people to get tickets at $79 + booking fee.

VIP Tickets

Elevate your experience with a VIP ticket! You’ll get access to the following benefits;

  • Express entry
  • Exclusive access to the VIP area
  • Access to the VIP bar (with increased offering)
  • Access to the VIP food offering
  • Access to VIP toilets

Getting Here

Train

Trains operate between Sydney and Moss Vale. Simply jump on the train at Central Station and in 2hrs you’ll arrive at Moss Vale Train Station. From there, it’s a 15min stroll or a 3min taxi ride to the venue. For more informations call 131 500 or visit Transport NSW.

Car

The Southern highlands is located less than 2hrs drive south of Sydney and 2 hrs north of Canberra.

From Sydney take the M7 or M5 motorways south to Mittagong.  Mittagong EXIT 11.

From Canberra via the Federal and Hume Highways, then use the Southern Highlands exits to Moss Vale, Berrima or Mittagong.

Bus

Coaches operate between Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra. We will be running a limited bus service from Sydney, with tickets available on our ticketing page. For all other departure locations, bookings should be made directly with coach companies.

Parking

There is plenty of street parking in the surrounding streets. Please check and obey all the parking signs!

Taxi & Ride Share

Taxi’s and ride share companies operate in the area. Please keep an eye on socials for our event map when it gets released closer to the event for information on drop off and pick up location.

What to expect

Australia’s first ever, Alive Garden Party is a captivating 4-stop national music festival which blends a live symphony orchestra with symbolic sounds of dance music. 

Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect:

Club Symphony Australian Debut
Witness UK sensation Club Symphony as they bring their groundbreaking fusion of a live orchestra with pulsating dance music to four stunning locations: Yarra Valley VIC, Perth WA, Southern Highlands NSW, and Adelaide SA. Experience the reimagined dance classics from artists like Fatboy Slim, Faithless, and Swedish House Mafia, reinterpreted with symphonic grandeur.

Surreal Performances
Enjoy dynamic performances curated by Brothers in Rhythm, DJ Dave Seaman, and Steve Anderson, mastered with Cliff Masterson and featuring captivating vocalists including Paulini, Carmen Smith, and Melissa Erpen. To add to the night, special guests such as The Potbelleez and Daft Punk tribute act “Discovery” are sure to leave you wanting more!

Gourmet Delights
Indulge in high-quality local produce and premium beverages, all set against the backdrop of beautiful outdoor venues. Relax on the grass and savour the garden party atmosphere.

Community Vibe
Enjoy a unique blend of festival energy and concert elegance, designed to provide a memorable and comfortable experience for all.

VIP Experience
Upgrade to VIP for enhanced perks including line-free entry, exclusive bars, premium viewing areas, and luxurious lounge spaces.

Alive acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community.
We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today