Part of the Beamin Festival Outfit Guide. Updated October 2026.
Beyond The Valley is one of Australia's biggest New Year's festivals. Around 40,000 people went over four days for the 2025/26 edition, camping at Barunah Plains, about 1.5 hours west of Melbourne, and counting down to midnight together. BTV outfits are a whole genre on TikTok, and for good reason: four days means four chances to go big.
This is your BTV outfit essentials guide: what to wear each day, what to pack for camping on the plains, and the sunglasses that survive the dust and sun.
- When: 28 December 2026 – 1 January 2027
- Where: Barunah Plains, Victoria (about 1.5 hours west of Melbourne)
- Music: Electronic, dance, hip hop and pop. Dom Dolla played the 2025/26 countdown
- Crowd: Around 40,000 over four days (2025/26)
- Type: Four-day camping festival
BTV outfit essentials
Barunah Plains is open farmland, which means sun, wind and dust. Your BTV essentials are a wide-brimmed or bucket hat, sunglasses that wrap around your face, a bandana or face covering for dusty moments, and a warm layer for the nights. Beyond that, plan one hero look per day and keep the rest simple.
Beyond The Valley outfit ideas
Day 1: arrival
Denim shorts, tank, sneakers and a sturdy everyday wrap like BLK.
Day 2: colour day
Matching two-piece and a colour-mirror wrap like XCXC or KANDI.
Day 3: chrome
Metallic top or silver accessories with SYNTH or a full STROBZ shield.
NYE: the big one
Sequins, glitter and your boldest frame. AKIRA's fire mirror is made for midnight.
Why wraparounds win at BTV
Wind and dust on the plains get into everything. Wraparound and shield frames sit closer to your face, so they block more dust and glare than flat fashion frames. Every Beamin pair has UV400 lenses for full UVA and UVB protection, which matters after four days in the Victorian summer sun.
Best sunglasses for Beyond The Valley
Wraps and shields handle sun, wind and dust on the plains.
AKIRAFire mirror for the NYE countdown$44.44Shop AKIRA
XCXCColour-mirror wrap for colour day$22.22Shop XCXC
SYNTHSilver Y2K wrap for chrome day$22.22Shop SYNTH
BLKEveryday camp pair$22.22Shop BLK
Beyond The Valley packing checklist
- Tent, sleeping gear and a gazebo if your crew has one
- Two pairs of UV400 sunglasses
- Bucket or wide-brim hat
- Bandana for dust
- Warm hoodie for the nights
- Sunscreen, electrolytes and wet wipes
- Head torch and a power bank
Beyond The Valley outfit FAQs
What should I wear to Beyond The Valley?
Plan one hero outfit per day, then add BTV essentials: a hat, wraparound UV400 sunglasses, a bandana for dust and a warm layer for the nights.
What are the BTV 2026/27 dates?
Beyond The Valley 2026/27 runs from 28 December 2026 to 1 January 2027 at Barunah Plains, Victoria.
What sunglasses are best for BTV?
Wraparound or shield sunglasses with UV400 lenses. They block wind, dust and glare better than flat frames. Bring a spare pair for camp.
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Beamin is an independent Australian sunglasses label and isn't affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by Beyond The Valley or its organisers. Dates and details were correct when we published this guide. Always check the official festival website for set times, rules and what you can bring.