The National Folk Festival will be held in Canberra over the Easter long weekend from the 17th to 21st April 2025. Explore the full program of 350+ events at www.folkfestival.org.au. Check out our ticket types and prices here!

Thursday Highlights

Music: David Francey; Chris Stout and Catriona McKay; Kid Hank and his Ockerstra ; The High Street Drifters

Dance: Super Mande Percussion; The Kameruka Bush Orchestra; Amaidí

More: Sassi Spirit; Richie Allan – Welcome to Country

AND SO MUCH MORE!

Friday Highlights

Music: Ruth Moody; Stiff Gins; David Francey; James Taylor Show

Dance: Bridgerton Ball; Scandi Dance Party; Scottish Cèilidh

More: Jingulu Children’s Songs; Bush Music Session

AND SO MUCH MORE!

Saturday Highlights

Music: Josh Pyke; Stuart Joel Nuggett; Resonant Heart Collective; Daoirí Farrell

Dance: Queer Céilí ; Yankadi African Party; Trad Rave

More: Afghan Embroidery; Shanty Singing

AND SO MUCH MORE!

Sunday Highlights

Music: Josh Pyke; Irish Mythen; Charlie Needs Braces; Dalai Lama concert with Tenzin

Dance: Masked Heritage Ball; Latin Fiesta; Cajun Dancing

More: The Great Poetry Debate; Adults Only Cabaret; How to Folk in the Dark

AND SO MUCH MORE!

Monday Highlights

Music: Tuck Shop Ladies; Joel Havea; Will Pound and Jenn Butterworth; Tim & Jonnic

Dance: Contra Dance; Kids Rave

More: Festival Parade; Infinite Rolling Stones Final; Tibetan Singing Workshop

AND SO MUCH MORE!

Recurring Events

Music: Young Folk Showcases; Infinite Rolling Stones; Live at the National

Ensembles: Irish Dancing; Choir; Mariachi Band; Contra Band; Ukulele Singalong; Restrung; Pipes

More: Ngunnawal Culture; Poets’ Breakfast; The Pitts Family Circus; The Gameshow

AND SO MUCH MORE!

Contact the host of National Folk Festival 2025