The Port Fairy Folk Festival today announced another 17 artists who will join the line-up for the 48th event taking place over the March long weekend in 2025.
Joining the 2025 line-up are American artists Bonny Light Horseman, Cat Power who will sing the songs of Bob Dylan and Prince Edward Island-based English folk singer Lucy Farrell.
Continuing the Festival’s tradition of celebrating local artists and supporting musicians from across the country, the March long weekend will see Briscoe Sisters, Charm of Finches, Checkerboard Lounge, David Arden, Don Walker, Flynn Gurry, Hat Fitz & Cara, Jade Pinnone, Jeff Lang, Jordie Lane and more taking to the Port Fairy stages.
Port Fairy Folk Festival is also renowned for its incredible special events. In 2025 Brian Nankervis will be back with his popular On The Couch series and crowd favourites, South West Victoria’s finest Find your Voice Collective return to sing the songs of Joe Cocker. Festival partners The Boite will also be back for a special Sunday night event featuring music from around the world.
Music lovers are encouraged to snap up tickets for the four-day event honouring seaside and song culture. For almost 50 years, the magical award-winning Port Fairy seaside village has become a destination for travellers, an annual pilgrimage for fans looking to combine the sun and surf of Port Fairy with their favourite or soon to be discovered artist.
Justin Rudge, Program Director for the Port Fairy Folk Festival highlighted the Folkie’s strength and longevity as a major drawcard to audiences.
“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,” said Justin.
Located along the stunning Southwest Victorian coastline, at the start of the famous Great Ocean Road, Port Fairy is a creative seaside village that celebrates art and culture all year long. Port Fairy is accessible via V/Line train (to Warrnambool) and bus or a 3 ½ hour journey by car from Melbourne.
Port Fairy Folk Festival takes place in Port Fairy, Victoria from 7 – 10 March 2025. Kids aged 12 under are free – youth and adult tickets available now. To discover the line-up, explore accommodation options and to book your spot visit portfairyfolkfestival.com
