Join us on Ngunnawal country this Easter 2-6 April for the 2026 National Folk Festival our annual gathering of the Australian Folk community.
The full Festival schedule is now live! With more than 120 acts, 530 individual events across 14 venues plus lively street events, our 60th year program is brimming with performances, dances, workshops, sessions, special events, collaborations, arts and crafts, all centred around celebrating and connecting our artists and communities. We’re excited to welcome you under the bunting in April!
Discover unique artists including musicians, dancers, poets, circus performers, visual artists and community facilitators who come together to celebrate our rich folk cultures. Alongside concerts and dance events, there are an array of interactive workshops and ensembles you can participate in, plus vibrant jam sessions. Come away enriched, with new skills, and having created transformative experiences together with your fellow folks.