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    Illawarra Folk Festival

    3-day Festival with live music, workshops, markets & dancing for all ages.

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    Experience the magic of the Illawarra Folk Festival,  16 - 18 January, 2026!

    Located at Bulli Showground, the festival is held over 3 days, with 80 acts over multiple stages. The festival will include the sounds of folk, indie, world, roots, bluegrass, Balkan and Celtic music, as well as poetry, comedy and dance.

    The festival commences on Friday afternoon at 3pm and concludes on Sunday evening with a finale with special guests.

    Enjoy the intimate, vibrant, community & family-friendly atmosphere the festival has become renowned for.

    As well as performances by some of the best national and international folk acts, the program features the intensive folk school workshops, sessions, dancing, the Youth Folk Traditions awards, instrument makers, poet’s breakfasts, and an array of beautiful international cuisines and craft stalls. Click here to view the Illawarra Folk Festival Program and Lineup.

    Get in quick to secure your tickets on sale now.

    Single day tickets, full 3-day tickets and ticket & camping packages available here. Kids U12 are FREE - perfect, festival FUN for the January School Holidays!


    Camping at the Illawarra Folk Festival

    Camping at the Illawarra Folk Festival adds another level of enjoyment to the event. It is a great way to meet like-minded music enthusiasts and very handy to have a tent nearby if you get tired at the late-night sessions. You can camp for the weekend or visit for a day. The IFF has a limited camping area and therefore you are encouraged to book your camping spot early - click here for more information.


    Folk School

    The Folk School aims to increase awareness of folk music traditions and provide opportunities for musicians of all ages to build on their skills & open new musical doors.

    Folk school 2026 is held at the Northern Illawarra Uniting Church, the beautiful sandstone church opposite the grounds of the Illawarra Folk Festival.

    Folk School is for all ages and abilities. The school aims to increase awareness of folk music traditions and provide opportunities for musicians of all ages to build on their skills & open new musical doors.

    Learn more here about booking and prices for these workshops.


    Tickets

    Tickets available with or without Camping - purchase here now

    Kids tickets also available here - Kids U12 are FREE!

    All other tickets available online for purchase here now

    Don't miss out on this incredible vibe! Get your folk on and grab your tickets now!

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    • Bulli Showground Grevillea Park Road Bulli New South Wales 2516, Australia
    • Cost: Single day tickets, full 3-day tickets and ticket & camping packages available here. Kids U12 are FREE - perfect, festival FUN for the January School Holidays!
    • Age: All ages, family-friendly event.
    • For General Enquiries & Ticket Sales: 1300 887 034
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    Event Dates
    • January 16, 2026 10:00 am - January 18, 2026 10:00 am Add to iCalendar Upcoming
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    • Bulli Showground Grevillea Park Road Bulli New South Wales 2516, Australia

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