40+ Artists Across 3 Massive Areas In & Around ENGIE Stadium. A new environment is loading…

KO 2026 LEVEL UP is the Ultimate Festival Experience with the Biggest Ever Production and the Highest Festival Main Stage ever constructed in Australia. Every aspect of Knockout has been LEVELLED UP. Reality will not remain the same.

Knockout Outdoor is the Largest Harder Styles Festival in the Southern Hemisphere‼️

1 – The Stadium (Main Stage): 🎮
Inside ENGIE Stadium. The Biggest Stage ever built in the Southern Hemisphere returns with a fully LEVELLED UP production. Enter a new world featuring INSANE new visual design, NEXT generation LASER SHOWS, and immersive stage technology. HSU Challengers will Rise at the Main Arena. 💜

2 – The MEGA PIT:
The NEW MEGA PIT returns bigger and harder than ever‼️ Back inside the Massive Halls with Upgraded NEXT LEVEL Production + Featuring a Lowered Tent Ceiling, Maximised Bass Pressure, Enhanced Speaker + Sub Systems, 72 lasers, Extra Flames, Sparklers and PYRO 🔥. Built for the Ultimate RAW & CORE Experience. Welcome Back HSU FAM to the MEGA PIT. 💟

3 – The Oasis (Boiler Room Experience):
The Oasis evolves into a fully immersive Boiler Room Style Arena. Beginning with Journey Driven Sets before transitioning into High Intensity Energy, closing once again with the BKJN Uptempo Takeover. Expect a completely reimagined setup with no expense spared. Level Up at The Oasis. 💜

 

General Information

• Knockout Outdoor is an 18+ event
• Pass outs are not permitted
• Sydney Showground is a CASHLESS venue
• Please note that theatrical lighting, pyrotechnics and smoke will be in use during this event.

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Timings

Start time - 2:00pm

*Times are subject to change
*For the wellbeing and safety of our attendees, camping for this show is strictly prohibited. Any patrons queuing / camping will be asked to move on.

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Transport

• Public transport is the best way to get to Sydney Showground. Plan your trip at transportnsw.info and allow extra travel time.

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Driving & Parking

• If you have to drive, travel with your group and pre-book your parking online – available until 11:59pm the night before the event, or until sold out.
• Traffic may be heavier than usual on roads approaching the precinct as attendees travel to and from the event. You can find real-time updates on traffic conditions at livetraffic.com.
• To view road closure details for Sydney Olympic Park, please click here
• Olympic Blvd is the recommended drop off and pick up location for the event

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Quiet Space

• Please visit the peer support team operated by Dancewize in Changeroom 3 in ENGIE stadium (Stage 1) and in Function Room 8 in Hall 5 (stage 3) for a low sensory space

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What Can I Bring? 

• Arrive early and pack light – bags over A4 size and all backpacks are not permitted. For a full list of prohibited items, see below.
• All patrons are subject to venue conditions of entry, found here.

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Prohibited Items