From a 1977 Original to Global Stars: Festival's Big Reveal for 50th Anniversary

From a 1977 original to global stars: festival's big reveal for 50th anniversary

John Butler, Mia Dyson and global stars lead Port Fairy Folk Festival's 50th anniversary line-up. Discover the full list and why it's 'Folkie at its best.'

Port Fairy Folk Festival Announces 2027 Lineup

Port Fairy Folk Festival has revealed the first group of artists for its 50th anniversary event, confirming a mix of international and Australian performers for the 2027 gathering in regional Victoria. The festival, which will run from 5 to 8 March 2027 over the Labour Day long weekend, marks half a century since the inaugural event was staged in the coastal town of Port Fairy in 1977. The announcement represents the first major programming reve…

Port Fairy Folk Festival Reveals First Artist Announcement For 50th Anniversary Event

The annual Port Fairy Folk Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2027, and today, organisers launch into the festivities by revealing the first batch of artists on the line-up.Port Fairy Folk Festival is a not-for-profit annual event led by a volunteer committee from the local community.From humble beginnings at its launch in 1977, Port Fairy Folk Festival has evolved into one of the world’s most revered annual folk music events. Artists f…