The much-loved Port Fairy Folk Festival is back for its 49th year in 2026! Today the festival has announced a third wave of artists, adding an exciting and diverse collection of local and international talent to the lineup of the much-loved seaside celebration of traditional and contemporary music from across the globe.

Joining the Port Fairy Folk Festival lineup for 2026 are:

Fantastic Negrito (USA) | Hannah Cohen (USA)

Asmâa Hamzaoui & Bnat Timbouktou (MAR) | Dallahan (SCO)

El Pony Pisador (CAT/ESP) | Jim Lauderdale (USA)

Feelds | Caisha Sprout | Crest of Crows

The Ocelots (IRE) | Mountain Grass Unit (USA) | Radical Son

The Southern Ocean Sea Band | The Lost Clog | While & Matthews (ENG)

These acts join a stellar cast of already announced artists:

Åkervinda (SWE) | Basset (CAN) | Beoga (IRE) | Blair Dunlop (ENG)

The Cartridge Family | Chloe Foy (ENG) | Dan Webster & Emily Lawler (ENG)

Darren Hanlon | Emma Donovan | Elephant Sessions (SCO)

Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham | Gráinne Hunt (IRE) | The Gathering

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

Kankawa Nagarra | Kasey Chambers | Kris Mizzi

Lloyd Spiegel Trio | Mary Coughlan (IRE) | Mia Kelly (CAN) | Nico Paulo (PRT/CAN) 

Northern Resonance (SWE) | Pierce Brothers | Rainbow Girls (USA)

Robbie Cavanagh (ENG) | Steve Poltz (CAN) Svavar Knútur (ICE)

The Swell Season (IRE/CZC) | 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 on sale now!

Port Fairy Folk Festival 2026