General News
21 March, 2025
Folkie 2026 date announced
IN the wake of yet another highly successful Port Fairy Folk Festival, organisers have released the date for 2026.
The next ‘Folkie’ has been scheduled for March 6-9, 2026.
Over the recent long weekend, more than 10,000 people gathered each day for a sun-soaked celebration in the seaside town.
With culture and music from across the globe, this year’s Folkie saw over 500 musicians from around the world perform across four stages in the festival arena, as well as in small halls and venues around Port Fairy.
The new stage layout and size was a success, with audiences enjoying the extra space for dancing, dining and refreshments.
Festival president Bruce Leishman said the weekend was a great success.
“The continued success of our festival indicates that the live music industry must be supported,” Mr Leishman said.
“We benefit from a multi-generational audience that attends the festival year in, year out, and the support that they give to our local community cannot just be calculated financially.
“Everyone enjoys the program and activities that are shown in the festival arena and throughout the street fair.”
Tickets to the 2026 festival will go on sale mid-2025.
