Port Fairy Folk Festival

Performances

Gold Winner of the 2024 Victourian Tourism Awards.
Roving Performers with the crowd
A child on the shoulder of an adult is watching music in a crowd.
Young people sing along to music against a fence inside a tent. Two people have their arms up.
Large crowd watching artists on stage four
Ruthie Foster performing on stage
Little Quirks Band performing on stage
A child on shoulders of an adult at Port Fairy Folk Festival. The sky is very blue.
Family standing in front of our photo wall getting their photo taken at the enrty of the arena.
Little Quirks band member standing at microphone with her instrument performing on stage
Many people sit on a grassed area in the town of Port Fairy to watch music.
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, a community market, interactive workshops, forums, themed concerts and showcases, 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.

For information on this year's line-up and ticket sales, please visit the website.

Information

Website

portfairyfolkfestival.com

Address

37 Campbell Street, Port Fairy, Victoria, 3284

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