The Port Fairy Folk Festival is set to light up the beautiful seaside village with a star-studded line-up for its 48th edition.
This year’s festival promises to be one of the most exciting yet, with an eclectic mix of legendary artists and rising stars, all coming together to celebrate music and culture by the stunning Southwest Victorian coastline.
Port Fairy Folk Festival
- When: 7 – 10 March
- Where: Southcombe Caravan Park, Port Fairy
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A true highlight for music fans, the legendary Todd Rundgren, known for his iconic 1970s hits like ‘Hello It’s Me’ and ‘Can We Still Be Friends’, will grace the stage and share his timeless songs with fans of all ages. Rundgren’s performance is set to be a standout moment in a packed weekend of musical performances.
Alongside Rundgren’s headlining appearance, the festival will feature an impressive roster of Australian music icons. Vika and Linda, the powerhouse vocal duo, will take the stage alongside the one and only Troy Cassar-Daley, both of whom are stalwarts in the Australian music scene. Festival-goers can also look forward to performances from Missy Higgins, Peter Garrett, Kutcha Edwards, and Don Walker, all bringing their unique sounds to the festival stages.
For those looking for fresh new voices and experiences, this year’s festival is welcoming a diverse mix of debut artists to Port Fairy.
Watty Thompson, beloved for his Australiana storytelling, will make his debut with his band, while Kenyan-born Elsy Wameyo will bring her soulful R&B vibes to the festival. Felicity Dowd, a country-folk troubadour, will also grace the stage, as will the joyful bluegrass ensemble The High Street Drifters.
Ray Dimakarri Dixon will perform in Mudburra, one of the world’s oldest languages, and Mulga Bore Hard Rock, a six-piece band from the remote central Australian desert community of Akaye, will showcase their hard-hitting rock sounds.
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A few favourites also make their return to the festival, including Kee’ahn, the neo-soul pop star, blues legend Jimi Hocking, and Leah Senior, a surf coast-based folk artist known for her spellbinding performances. David Francey, the popular Canadian folk singer-songwriter, will once again bring his captivating tunes to the event.
In addition to the stellar music lineup, the festival will feature special events, including the return of the Festival Choir, the Find Your Voice performance group with their production ‘Sonder’, and The Southern Ocean Sea Band. These performances promise to add an extra layer of magic and creativity to the weekend.
General Release tickets are selling fast, and with the four-day event quickly approaching, music lovers and festival-goers are encouraged to secure their tickets soon. The Port Fairy Folk Festival has long been a destination for travellers—offering not just world-class music, but a chance to experience the sun, surf, and relaxed atmosphere of the picturesque coastal village.
The festival is family-friendly, with children aged 12 and under free, and tickets for youth and adults available now. To discover more about the full line-up, explore accommodation options, and secure your tickets, head here.
Join us in Port Fairy this March for an unforgettable weekend celebrating music, culture, and community at one of Australia’s most beloved festivals!
