Winner of Best Regional Festival in the 2022 and 2023 Music Victoria Awards
From humble beginnings in 1977, Port Fairy Folk Festival has become one of Australia’s largest and most loved festivals. Featuring a multi venue main arena, free entertainment within the township, exhibitions, community market, interactive workshops, forums, themed concerts and showcases, theatre, film, writers program, roving performances, handmade crafts, great food and family friendly entertainment.
The picturesque, historic seaside township of Port Fairy is the place to be during the Victorian Labour Day long weekend in March, as we present the finest Artists from around the World in a four-day celebration of music, community and culture.
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PORT FAIRY FOLK FESTIVAL REVEALS FIRST ARTIST LINE-UP FOR 2026
PORT FAIRY FOLK FESTIVAL REVEALS FIRST ARTIST LINE-UP FOR 2026 A GLOBAL GATHERING OF FOLK LUMINARIES SET TO LIGHT UP PORT FAIRY The much-loved Port Fairy Folk Festival is back for its 49th year in 2026 and today unveiled the first wave of artists set to descend on...
SUBSCRIBER TICKETS NOW ON SALE!
Port Fairy Folk Festival, Australia’s favourite folk music celebration returns in March, taking place over the long weekend in the stunning seaside village of Port Fairy, by the mighty Southern Ocean. Port Fairy Folk Festival today released the first allocation of...
THE COUNT DOWN TO FOLKIE BEGINS, WITH MORE ARTISTS ANNOUNCED!
Port Fairy Folk Festival extends its line-up with another 15 artists joining the seaside celebration, taking place in two months’ time across the March long weekend. Audiences will be seeing the light at the Festival’s 48th event when legendary 1970s US star TODD...