Port Fairy Folk Festival has unveiled even more artists for its 2025 edition, cementing its reputation as a major highlight on Australia’s music calendar.
Taking place over the long weekend from 7 to 10 March 2025, the festival will transform Port Fairy into a vibrant hub of folk music, welcoming renowned international and Australian acts.
New additions to the lineup
The latest lineup drop brings an exciting mix of global and local talent to Port Fairy, including:
- Bonny Light Horseman (USA)
- Cat Power, performing songs by Bob Dylan
- Lucy Farrell, English folk singer from Prince Edward Island
These artists join an already stellar lineup headlined by Missy Higgins, Peter Garrett and the Alter Egos, Kutcha Edwards, and The Brother Brothers.
Full 2025 Port Fairy Folk Festival lineup
- Andrea Kirwin and Claire Evelyn
- Bess Atwell
- Bonny Light Horseman
- Brian Nankervis
- Briscoe Sisters
- The Brother Brothers (USA)
- Cat Power
- Charm of Finches
- Checkerboard Lounge
- Chikchika
- Clare Sands
- David Arden
- Dean Owens & The Sinners (SCO)
- Don Walker
- The East Pointers (CAN)
- Find Your Voice Collective sing Joe Cocker
- Flynn Gurry
- Grassy Strings
- Gusto Gusto
- Hana & Jessie-Lee’s Bad Habits
- Hannah Aldridge (USA)
- Hat Fitz & Cara
- Jad Pinnone
- Jeff Lang
- Jenny Mitchell
- John Smith (ENG)
- Jon Muq
- Jordie Lane
- Katie Spencer (ENG)
- Kristin Hersh (USA)
- Kutcha Edwards
- La Mauvaise Réputation
- Lian Husi Timor
- Lindigo
- Little Quirks
- Lucy Farrell
- Meghan Maike & The Cactus Flowers
- Mick Thomas’ Roving Commission
- Missy Higgins
- Muireann Bradley
- Niamh Bury (IRE)
- Nick Charles
- Old Man Luedecke
- Peter Garrett and the Alter Egos
- Ruthie Foster
- Simon Joyner
- Síomha (IRE)
- Skerryvore (SCO)
- Talisk
Special events and family appeal
Port Fairy Folk Festival is known for its unique special events, and 2025 is no exception. Highlights include:
- On The Couch, hosted by Rockwiz legend Brian Nankervis, offering intimate conversations and performances.
- A performance by the Find Your Voice Collective, celebrating the music of Joe Cocker.
- A Sunday night showcase by The Boite, featuring music from around the world.
The festival’s multi-generational appeal remains a strong drawcard. Program Director Justin Rudge noted, “We have audience members who have been coming to the Folkie since 1977! They brought their kids, and now those children have grown up and are bringing their own kids along. Port Fairy Folk Festival is a beautiful and wide-spanning multi-generational audience, and the 2025 program really celebrates this. From contemporary folk artists to the traditional masters, emerging voices to global touring legends, the next Festival over the March long weekend has something for all ages and music-loving stages of life.”
Event details
- When: 7 – 10 March 2025
- Where: 33 Campbell Street, Port Fairy, Victoria
- Tickets: On sale now at portfairyfolkfestival.com.
Kids aged 12 and under attend free, with youth and adult tickets available. For the full lineup, accommodation options, and to book your spot, visit the Port Fairy Folk Festival website.
