The First Nation & Yorta Yorta Ballot is now closed and we are no longer accepting new applications.
If you applied for the First Nation & Yorta Yorta Ballot:
You don't need to do anything further at this stage. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application on 25 June.
If you are successful in the First Nation & Yorta Yorta Ballot and have also registered for the General Ballot, please cancel your General Ballot registration if you no longer require it.
If you were unsuccessful or didn't apply for the First Nation & Yorta Yorta Ballot:
If you missed out on the Ballot your next available chance to secure a ticket is the Limited Public Sale 8 July, 9am AEST where there will be Festival Tickets, Vehicle Passes and SF Bus Tickets available.
First Nation & Yorta Yorta tickets for Strawberry Fields 2026 will first be released via a ballot waitlist to create a fairer, less-stressful, and more secure experience for all.
The land on which the festival occurs forms a sacred part of the territories of the Yorta Yorta Nation. As part of our commitment, we offer free Tickets to Yorta Yorta people and half-priced Tickets ($209+ booking fee) to non-Yorta Yorta First Nations people. Tickets are limited to one per applicant and are offered via an application process.
Read more about the eligibility criteria on the First Nations & Yorta Yorta Application page and how to apply.
You can register on the waitlist for your opportunity to purchase tickets by selecting one of two options:
Auto-purchase - Pre-register your card details for an immediate purchase once tickets are released
Email notification - You'll be notified via email and will need to complete your purchase manually by Monday 29th June.
The First Nation & Yorta Yorta Ballot is now closed for applications.
The First Nation & Yorta Yorta Ballot will be drawn on June 25th.
Tickets are limited. Entering the ballot does not guarantee you tickets.
How the First Nation & Yorta Yorta Ballot works
You'll need to register on the First Nation & Yorta Yorta ballot waitlist. The First Nation & Yorta Yorta ballot will be drawn on June 25th.
Select either a First Nations or Yorta Yorta ticket type (1 per person)
Remember, tickets are subject to availability and demand. There is no guarantee you will receive any of the tickets requested.Complete registration questions
Choose your payment method
Pre-authorise your card for an immediate purchase, OR
Receive a notification that tickets are available and complete your purchase manually.Note: Yorta Yorta tickets are free and payment details are not required.
The First Nation & Yorta Yorta Ballot is drawn on June 25th
You will be notified via email if you have been selected, either by confirmation of your auto-purchase or notification to purchase tickets.
This allows us to offer First Nation & Yorta Yorta Tickets to successful applicants + notify anyone who has not been successful so they can still enter the General Ballot if they so choose to.
Tips to maximise your chances
Opt-in for auto-purchase - Don't miss out by missing an email notification. Pre-register your payment method to ensure offered tickets are automatically purchased.
Ensure your payment method is valid and have sufficient funds - Your auto-purchase won't go through if your card is blocked, expired, or you don't have money in your account.
Sign up ASAP - Even if you miss out on the ballot, your place in the waitlist will be retained, meaning you'll be first in line for resale tickets.
WHAT RESTRICTIONS APPLY TO THE FIRST NATION & YORTA YORTA BALLOT? (Terms & conditions)
Only one application per person. No couples or group applications.
You may not submit an application on behalf of another person.
Your full legal name must be used on the application form.
Maximum 1 Ticket granted per successful application.
Due to the extensive application process, and to ensure these tickets only go to those that truly need them, all First Nation and Yorta Yorta tickets are 100% non-transferrable.
No exceptions will be made to these policies.
Applications for the First Nation and Yorta Yorta Ballot are now closed.