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National Folk Festival

  • A street performer performs for a crowd at the Festival
  • 6 Morris Dancers perform in Traditional Costume with a big-top tent in the background
  • Uncle Archie Roach and young singer-songwriter Layla Barnett perform on stage
  • 2 young woman dressed in fun outfits play guitars and sing against a sky blue backdrop
  • 7 people dressed in bring colours perform a dance for a crowd
  • Uncle Archie roach sings on stage, wearing a black shirt and red waistcoat
  • 2 woman dressed in traditional Turkish dresses dance for a crowd
  • 3 members of Yothu Yindi perform. There are 2 dancers in the background in traditional dress

The National Folk Festival is Australia’s home and heart of folk culture, creating Five Days in a Perfect World for almost 60 years.

“The National” brings world-class performers, established and emerging artists and music lovers together to discover, share, experience and celebrate the exciting world of folk. It is the longest-standing event of its kind in Australia, and the only event of this nature in Canberra.

Costs

Entry costs for this event have not been provided.

Dates

2 – 6 Apr 2026

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Location

Exhibition Park in Canberra
Flemington Road, Lyneham, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Accessibility

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

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