Port Fairy Folk Festival continues to build its much-anticipated line-up with a rich and wide-ranging fourth artist announcement, adding an inspiring mix of international guests, First Nations voices, beloved Australian songwriters, community collaborations and genre-defying performers to the iconic March long-weekend celebration.
From soul-stirring folk and roots to choral spectacles, experimental sounds and participatory experiences, this latest announcement reinforces Port Fairy Folk Festival’s reputation as one of Australia’s most inclusive, adventurous and deeply human music gatherings.
Newly announced artists include:
Annahstasia (USA)
A mesmerising new voice in contemporary folk and soul, blending vulnerability, depth and poetic power.
Annie & The Caldwells (USA)
A legendary Mississippi gospel family delivering exectrifying, church-shaking soul.
Bumpy
ARIA nominated First Nations artists who fuses neo-soul, hip hop and gospel with fearless honesty.
Charley Castle & the Boys in the Well
High-energy roots and rock with a raw, road-worn edge.
Claymore
The rousing Celtic punk outfit return to Port Fairy, bringing their bagpipes, rebellion and fist-pumping anthems.
The Deserters
Acclaimed musicians Delsinki and Brooke Taylor collaborate in atmospheric folk noir steeped in storytelling, shadows and sonic tension.
Ella Ion
Dreamy indie folk layered with lush harmonies and intimate lyricism.
Emily Wurramara
A powerful Anindilyakwa songwriter whose music carries truth, grace and strength.
Gabby Steel
Bright, heartfelt pop-folk from a rising young storyteller with undeniable charm.
Grigoryan Brothers
World-renowned guitar virtuosos delivering breathtaking precision and emotion.
Hassall
Thoughtful indie folk-pop marked by warmth, wit and finely crafted songwriting.
Irish Mythen (IRE/CAN)
A powerhouse performer with fierce vocals, humour and unfiltered emotion.
Kaitrock (USA)
An Irish dancer with a twist: Florida-based Kaitrock makes her Australian debut this March fresh from Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter tour.
Kaurna Cronin
A deeply personal songwriter weaving roots, rock and raw storytelling.
Lian Husi Timor
A collective of Timor-Leste migrant workers living in Australia, sharing the music and stories of their homeland.
Liz Stringer
One of Australia’s finest songwriters, delivering intimate, literate and moving performances.
Maddie Jackway
A gentle folk voice crafting songs full of tenderness and reflection.
Maggie Carty
Evocative folk with Irish roots and a modern, introspective sensibility.
Nick Charles
Acclaimed blues and roots guitarist with a distinctive fingerstyle mastery.
Queenie & Hank
A modern Nancy & Lee brought into this world by vocal superstar Queenie and Australian country pioneer Henry Wagons.
Sam Evian (USA)
Lush, sun-soaked indie pop with vintage flair and modern polish.
Shane O’Mara & Jac Tonks
Two adventurous musicians collaborating across jazz, folk and experimental soundscapes.
Sons of the East
Beloved roots-folk trio known for soaring harmonies and heartfelt anthems.
Tin Shed Singers
A spirited community choir bringing warmth, humour, collective joy (and sea shanties).
Joining the line-up are festival favourites including beloved broadcaster and champion of Australian music culture Brian Nankervis, the uplifting Find Your Voice Collective showcase and the return of the much-loved Port Fairy tradition of the Festival Choir, uniting voices in a joyful communal singalong. Festival-goers can enjoy Yoga & Live Music on Saturday and Sunday morning to start their weekend with a restorative experience of movement, breath and live sound.
Port Fairy Folk Festival Program Director Justin Rudge said this announcement captures the spirit of Port Fairy.
“World class artists sharing the stage with emerging voices, community choirs and participatory experiences – Port Fairy Folk Festival is about celebrating music as something that brings people together, whether that’s through an intimate song, a shared cultural story, or thousands of voices singing as one. We’re just two months away from our 49th festival and we can’t wait to continue traditions and celebrations in the beautiful village of Port Fairy.”
Port Fairy Folk Festival promises another unforgettable year of music, connection and creativity by the sea for its 49th event taking place at one of Australia’s favourite tiny town, Port Fairy in Victoria.
Port Fairy Folk Festival takes place in Port Fairy, Victoria over the Labour Day long weekend, 6-9 March 2026.
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For tens of thousands of years the Pyipgil Gundidj clan has gathered in ceremony on this country. Since 1977 the Port Fairy Folk Festival has been celebrated each year on the land of the Pyipgil Gundidj clans – on Peek Whurrong country. The Port Fairy Folk Festival pays their respects to elders past, present and emerging and acknowledges that the land we gather on each year for the Festival is the traditional lands of the Peek Whurrong people.
