Laura Hill

Dougstock is South Australia's favourite hilltop musical experience, a fiercely independent, grass-roots festival held high in the stunning Willunga Hills on the Fleurieu Peninsula.

Born from founder Doug's 40th birthday celebration and a long-held dream of creating a festival inspired by the spirit of the 1969 Woodstock, Dougstock has grown since 2020 into one of South Australia's most loved independent music festivals. Each December, music lovers gather on a breathtaking private hilltop overlooking McLaren Vale and the sparkling Gulf St Vincent for a weekend of live music, open skies, rolling hills and unforgettable sunsets - the kind of place and experience that stays with you long after the last song ends.

Now heading into its seventh year - Dougstock SEVEN - the festival remains proudly independent and community-driven. Built from the ground up each year by a passionate team of volunteers, creatives and locals, Dougstock was created with one clear purpose: to champion original South Australian music in a regional setting where experiences like this are increasingly rare.