Canberra turns it up for Folk Festival

More than 200 acts will perform at our nation’s capital over the long weekend as part of a five day celebration of music, song and dance (plus circus, spoken word, street theatre, talks, master classes and community arts!).

Acclaimed artists from around the globe are joining the jam-packed program that includes a diverse range of styles from acoustic to blues, roots, world, traditional and contemporary folk, bluegrass, Celtic, indie and country.

Artist highlights include Andy Irvine and Luke Plumb, Afro Moses and The Good Lovelies.

And festival goers will have more than 900 hours of entertainment across 20 stages to choose from.

The fun kicks off on March 29, when Canberra’s Exhibition Park is transformed into a purpose-built village with themed bars, food and market stalls, and roving circus performers and street musicians.

Ticket options include one-day and season passes and there are on-site camping options available.