Port Fairy Folk Festival 2026 Reveals First Artist Lineup
Iron & Wine, The Swell Season and Emma Donovan are just some of the names performing at next year’s event.
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Returning for its 49th edition in March 2026, the Port Fairy Folk Festival has announced the first lineup of artists set to perform at the four-day event.
Held at the coastal village of Port Fairy in regional Victoria over the Labour Day long weekend (March 6-9, 2026), the first artist reveal is a mix of big-name international acts and renowned local artists.
The overseas drawcards appearing at next year’s Port Fairy Folk Festival, which also happens to be one of the longest-running music fests in Australia, include revered singer-songwriter Iron & Wine, performing at the festival for the first time, beloved folk duo The Swell Season, rising Canadian talent Mia Kelly, Swedish folk singer Åkervinda and US folk group Windborne.
On the Aussie front, expect sets from award-winning singer-songwriter Emma Donovan, Melbourne folk duo Pierce Brothers and local favourites Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham taking to the stage together.
More artists, both national and overseas, will be announced over the coming months.
Early bird tickets are on sale now via portfairyfolkfestival.com.
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Port Fairy Folk Festival 2026 provides a platform for more than 100 artists, with performances taking place across four major stages and in smaller venues scattered throughout Port Fairy village.
“This first line-up truly reflects the spirit of Port Fairy – global, diverse, and deeply rooted in the joy of live music,” said Justin Rudge, Port Fairy Folk Festival Program Director.
“We can’t wait to welcome these incredible artists and music lovers from near and far to Port Fairy. They’ll be joined by hundreds more come March in a gathering of artists spanning genres from traditional to contemporary – and enticing audiences of all ages to enjoy the Folkie and the many activities we have planned for music lovers.”
Port Fairy Folk Festival 2026 takes place at Port Fairy from March 6-9. Early bird tickets are on sale now via portfairyfolkfestival.com.
Port Fairy Folk Festival 2026 Line-Up
Åkervinda
Blair Dunlop
Beoga
Elephant Sessions
Emma Donovan
Felicity Urquhart & Josh Cunningham
Gráinne Hunt
Iron & Wine
Mary Coughlan
Mia Kelly
Nico Paulo
Northern Resonance
Pierce Brothers
Steve Poltz
Svavar Knútur
The Swell Season
Windborne
…more to be announced
