Part of the Beamin Festival Outfit Guide. Updated October 2026.
Strawberry Fields is a three-day electronic camping festival on the Murray River at Tocumwal, NSW. It's a classic Aussie bush doof that draws a big Melbourne crowd, with around 14,000 people at the 2024 edition. Expect river swims, sunny days, big sound systems and some of the most creative outfits of the season.
Here's what to wear to Strawberry Fields, what to pack for river days and camping, and the sunglasses that work from the riverbank to the dancefloor.
- When: 20–22 November 2026
- Where: Tocumwal, NSW, on the Murray River (about 3 hours from Melbourne)
- Music: Electronic, house, techno and live acts
- Crowd: Around 14,000 (2024)
- Type: Three-day camping festival
The Strawberry Fields vibe
Strawberry Fields style is bush-doof playful: swimwear by day, costumes and colour at night, crochet, mesh, cowboy hats and lots of glitter. You'll be in and out of the river, so pick pieces that dry quickly and don't mind getting wet.
Strawberry Fields outfit ideas
1. River day
Swimwear, a sarong or shorts, slides and a sturdy everyday wrap like FREQ.
2. Bush doof colour
Bright crochet or mesh, a cowboy hat and a neon wrap like SLYME.
3. Night sets
Metallic layers, a warm jacket and the violet prism of VANTA.
Sunglasses for river days
Water and sand reflect a lot of light, so a mirrored UV400 lens makes a big difference on the riverbank. At Beamin's prices you can bring a river pair and a dancefloor pair without stressing about either.
Best sunglasses for Strawberry Fields
One pair for the river, one for the dancefloor.
SLYMENeon lime for bush doof colour$22.22Shop SLYME
FREQBlack wrap, green-blue mirror$22.22Shop FREQ
VANTAViolet prism for night sets$33.33Shop VANTA
XCXCMoss green, purple mirror$22.22Shop XCXC
Strawberry Fields packing checklist
- Camping gear and shade
- Swimwear and a quick-dry towel
- Two pairs of UV400 sunglasses
- Warm layers for the nights
- Sunscreen, hat and water
- Head torch and power bank
Strawberry Fields outfit FAQs
What do you wear to Strawberry Fields?
Swimwear and shorts for river days, colourful bush-doof costumes for the evenings and warm layers for the night. Bring UV400 sunglasses for the riverbank.
When is Strawberry Fields 2026?
Strawberry Fields 2026 runs from 20 to 22 November in Tocumwal, NSW, on the Murray River.
What sunglasses are best for a river festival?
Mirrored UV400 lenses help with glare off the water. Wraparound frames stay on while you swim and dance. Bring a spare.
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Beamin is an independent Australian sunglasses label and isn't affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by Strawberry Fields 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.