The much-loved Port Fairy Folk Festival is just around the corner, celebrating its 49th year this March long weekend! The festival continues to build its anticipated lineup with a rich and wide ranging fourth artist announcement, adding an inspiring mix of international guests, First Nations voices, beloved Australian songwriters, community collaborations and genre-defying performers.

Joining the Port Fairy Folk Festival lineup for 2026 are:

Annahstasia (USA) | Annie & The Caldwells (USA) | Bumpy

Charley Castle & the Boys in the Well | Claymore | The Deserters

Ella Ion | Emily Wurramara | Gabby Steel

Grigoryan Brothers | Hassall | Irish Mythen (IRE/CAN)

Kaitrock (USA) | Kaurna Cronin | Lian Husi Timor

Liz Stringer | Maddie Jackway | Maggie Carty

Nick Charles | Queenie & Hank | Sam Evian (USA)

Shane O'Mara & Jac Tonks | Sons of the East | Tin Shed Singers

Joining the lineup are festival favourites including beloved broadcaster and champion of Australian music culture Brian Nankervis, the uplifting Find Your Voice Collective Showcase and the return of the much-loved Port Fairy tradition of the Festival Choir, uniting voices in a joyful communal singalong. Festivalgoers can enjoy Yoga & Live Music on Saturday and Sunday morning to start their weekend with a restorative experience of movement, breath and live sound.

These acts join a stellar cast of already announced artists:

Åkervinda (SWE) | Asmâa Hamzaoui & Bnat Timbouktou (MAR) | Basset (CAN) 

Beoga (IRE)  | Blair Dunlop (ENG) | The Cartridge Family

Chloe Foy (ENG) | Caisha Sprout  | Crest of Crows

Dan Webster & Emily Lawler (ENG) | Darren Hanlon | Dallahan (SCO)

Emma Donovan | Elephant Sessions (SCO) | El Pony Pisador (CAT/ESP)

Fantastic Negrito (USA) | Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham | Feelds

Gráinne Hunt (IRE) | The Gathering | GK | Hannah Cohen (USA)

Inn Echo (CAN) | Iron & Wine (USA) | Jeffrey Martin (USA)

Jim Lauderdale (USA) | Kankawa Nagarra | Kasey Chambers

Kris Mizzi | Lloyd Spiegel Trio | The Lost Clog | Mary Coughlan (IRE)

Mia Kelly (CAN) | Mountain Grass Unit (USA) | Nico Paulo (PRT/CAN) 

Northern Resonance (SWE) | The Ocelots (IRE) | Pierce Brothers

Radical Son| Rainbow Girls (USA) | Robbie Cavanagh (ENG) | Steve Poltz (CAN)

The Southern Ocean Sea Band | Svavar Knútur (ICE) | The Swell Season (IRE/CZC)

While & Matthews (ENG) | Willie Watson (USA) | Windborne (USA)

More than 100 artists will perform across four major stages on the Port Fairy Folk Festival arena, as well as within venues and halls around the Port Fairy village. Celebrated for its charming seaside setting, community warmth and sense of discovery, the Port Fairy Folk Festival continues its tradition as one of Australia's most cherished and adventurous music gatherings.

Tickets are in Final Release - don't miss out and grab yours now!

Port Fairy Folk Festival 2026

Fri 6 Mar - Mon 9 Mar 2026

Southcombe Park, VIC