Raglan Folk Festival 1-3 May 2026

Join us for the Raglan Folk Festival 2026, May 1st - 3rd

This is a three day event filled with soul-stirring music, captivating performances, and a warm community atmosphere in the vibrant coastal town of Raglan. Whether you're a lifelong folk enthusiast or new to the genre, there's something for everyone—workshops, jam sessions, live shows and ceili dance sessions.

This year, we're thrilled to showcase a talented lineup of musicians featuring some of the country’s top folk artists; Rough Town, Gumboot Tango, Moon Goose, Wai Tai, WilkieMac, Penni Feather, Swabs, Ceol Te Awa, Helen Capes and Fiona Murdoch (Dance Folkus) alongside other local talent.

Weekend passes are only available on this online site. However, passes for individual events can be purchased from the Raglan iHUB on Wainui Rd and the Church Green Tent Village on 3 Stewart Str on the festival weekend.

So, don’t miss out on this unique celebration of music, culture, and connection. Grab your friends and family and let’s make memories together at the Raglan Folk Festival!

Friday 1st May:

Growers Market- May Pole and Freedom2fly Aerial - Church Green Stewart Street 5-7pm

Irish Tunes Session - Wyld Cafe 5-10pm

Ceol Te Awa & Gumboot Tango - Harbourview Hotel 7-9.30pm

Saturday 2nd May: CHURCH on Stewart Street

Helen Capes Piper, 12.30 - 1.30pm,

Moon Goose, 3 - 4pm,

Wai Tai, 3.30 - 4.30pm,

WilkieMac & Penni Feather, 6 - 7.30pm,

Jamming, Tunes, Eating and Relaxing etc, etc. Church Green 10am - 8pm

CHURCH HALL on Stewart Street

Blackboard Concert, 10 - 11.30am

Circle Dance, 11.30 - 1pm

Blackboard Concert, 1 - 2,30pm

Ceilidh Dance, 2.30 - 4.30pm,

Trad Singing, 7 - 10pm,

HARBOURVIEW HOTEL

Swabs, Rough Town, 7 - 9.30pm, Harbourview Hotel

Sunday

Harbourview 11am - 1pm. Breakfast and invited artists performing.