NEWS

Thanks to the Victorian State Government and the Victorian Entertainment Program, you can receive 25% cash back on dining and entertainment experiences – including your Folkie ticket!

Port Fairy Folk Festival today announced the second artist line-up for its major four-day event by the mighty Southern Ocean running across the Labour Day long weekend, 10-13 March 2023. 

We are now welcoming applications from food vendors, craft makers and creative stall holders for the 2023 Port Fairy Folk Festival.

 After a joyous return of the Port Fairy Folk Festival earlier this year, we are thrilled to reveal the first line-up for our huge festival taking place 10-13 March 2023 over the long weekend. 

Ready for it…? 

Thank you to our Folkies + 2023 dates And that's a wrap! Thank you to you, our loyal and passionate Folkies, who made this incredible weekend happen. The Festival sold out on Friday morning and once gates opened, over 10,000 music-lovers entered the Festival arena for...

Due to a COVID exposure, Liz Stringer is unable to perform this weekend at Port Fairy Folk Festival. We wish Liz and her team a speedy recovery, and hope they can come back in future years.
In good news, festival friends Henry Wagons and Karise Eden have stepped in to fill the breach!

PLAN YOUR FOLKIE: DOWNLOAD THE APP TODAY Plan your four-day Folkie adventure with the Port Fairy Folk Festival app. Schedule, plan, enjoy our playlist and share with your fellow festival goers, all from your phone. Easily downloadable from your favourite app store,...

CONNECTED CIRCUS: FAMILY FUN  Experience our vibrant and colourful Circus space that has been created for families to enjoy together! Come and relax on the grass, listen to the music and play with the kids. The Connected Circus delivers exciting workshops,...

KATE GANE TRIBUTE CONCERT In November 2021, the South-West District lost one of its shining lights and great folk artists, in Kate Gane. Kate had a long and great history with the creative community in the South-West region and beyond, and attended the Folk Festival...