Illawarra Folk Festival
Highlights
- Experience vibrant sounds of folk, indie, and bluegrass music from over 100 acts across eight venues.
- Savour a diverse selection of international cuisine from colourful food stalls, perfect for refuelling between performances.
- Join family-friendly activities and workshops, ensuring entertainment for all ages from morning till night.
- Camp onsite or choose quality nearby accommodation, making your festival experience comfortable and convenient.
Join us for a huge rambunctious 40th ruby celebration of the Illawarra Folk Festival in January 2027!
The festival will include the sounds of folk, indie, world, roots, bluegrass, Balkan and Celtic music, as well as poetry, comedy and dance.
Set in the spectacular northern Illawarra Escarpment in Bulli Showground, the 2027 festival may have eight onsite venues with over 100 acts over three days and be a family-friendly village with action from early morning to late night.
With superb music from international, national and local artists performing in concerts, workshops, sessions, and dances there will be also a colourful array of international food stalls, craft stalls and the festival bar.
You can also camp onsite or stay in top-quality accommodation nearby. There is plenty of onsite car parking and Bulli train station is a short walk away.
The festival commences on Friday afternoon, and concludes on Sunday evening with a finale with special guests.
The festival does not have any major grants or funding and will be relying on the limited funds the Illawarra Folk Club has and ticket sales to survive.
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