National Celtic Folk Festival
Highlights
- Experience four days of vibrant live music along Portarlington's picturesque foreshore, igniting your spirit with Celtic magic.
- Savour hearty food and local delicacies at bustling markets, keeping your energy high throughout the festival.
- Immerse yourself in inspiring workshops and toe-tapping dances, enriching your cultural experience in the heart of town.
- Delight in a variety of entertainment, from theatre to caber tossing, ensuring fun for the whole family.
Portarlington is calling.
The Bellarine Peninsula turns up the heat each winter with four days of Folk, Arts and some Celtic magic along the foreshore and through the heart of town.
Get ready for a whirlwind of live music, cosy bars, bustling markets, toe-tapping dances, inspiring workshops, wild sessions, and hearty food to keep you fuelled. Throw in theatre, writers, kids’ entertainment, caber tossing, Irish hurling, and all kinds of Celtic mischief and you’ve got yourself a festival like no other.
Whether you are coming for the day or staying the whole weekend, warm your soul and delight your senses in the spirit of this national celebration.
Save the date and get ready to dive into the fun.
For tickets and information head to the website.
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Dates & times
- Next occurrence: reoccurring
Accreditations
- National Trust
Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Companion Cards are accepted.
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Uses floors/coverings which are slip resistant, firm and smooth
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- Accessible seating areas in theatrette
- Doorways which are easy to open and have lever handles (doorways 850mm or wider when open and not heavy).
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
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