Fri 7 Mar 2025 to Mon 10 Mar 2025

Port Fairy Folk Festival has announced an exciting and global line-up for 2025, with renowned folk musicians from around the world ready to descend upon the stunning seaside destination of Port Fairy over the March long weekend.  

The 48th Port Fairy Folk Festival is shaping up to be an enticing musical fusion of international and local artists, with fresh faces and returning artists destined to bring joy to the festival’s devoted and music-loving audience.  

Justin Rudge, Port Fairy Folk Festival Program Director said this first line-up for the 2025 event covers many genres and styles but is drawn from the festival’s roots. ‘Our audience is the inspiration behind this first artist line-up for 2025. These first 17 artists span many genres, but are united in their passion, creativity and joy - which is what we want to share with our Folkies. From the exquisite fingerpicking style of John Smith to the wonderful ballads of Missy Higgins, we will have a program for everyone. Great music, great experiences and great musicians are at the heart of this festival - book a ticket!’.

Check out Port Fairy Folk Festival’s first line-up announcement below: 

THE BROTHER BROTHERS (USA) | CHIKCHIKA | DEAN OWENS & THE SINNERS (SCO) | THE EAST POINTERS (CAN) | HANA & JESSIE-LEE’S BAD HABITS | HANNAH ALDRIDGE (USA) | JOHN SMITH (ENG) | KATIE SPENCER (ENG) | KRISTIN HERSH (USA) | KUTCHA EDWARDS | LIAN HUSI TIMOR | LITTLE QUIRKS | MICK THOMAS’ ROVING COMMISSION | MISSY HIGGINS | NIAMH BURY (IRE) | SÍOMHA (IRE) | SKERRYVORE (SCO) 

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More information and tickets available here.