Discover the Passion. Experience the Culture. Unleash the Spirit.

NATIONAL
CELTIC FOLK
FESTIVAL

6–9 June 2025

That's a Wrap 2024

That's a Wrap 2024

Thank you for joining us at our 20th Festival in Portarlington.

To the Artists, Volunteers & Teams, Stall Holders, Suppliers, Community & Partners - thank you for your support and for helping create the magic at the festival this year.

Our hearts are full and we are looking towards 2025.

The latest news & updates

View fullsize We have a cracking lineup of Irish talent joining us at the Festival this year 🍀 Who is ready for Daoiri Farrell, Sorcha Costello, Conor Connolly, Padraig Ó Dubhghaill, Aifric Boylan, Ciaran O'Grady and The Maggie Carty Band?! 🙋🏻‍♀️ #
View fullsize Volunteering at the National Celtic Folk Festival is an awesome way to be part of the action! You will get to work with great people, listen to lots of amazing live music, and be part of one of Portarlington's biggest and most exciting events! 🎶 +
View fullsize Dust off those dancing shoes, only 23 days until the Festival! 💃🏻 This year's dance program features some of the best dance troupes showcasing a range of dance styles. With workshops programmed across the weekend, you can take your pick and come a
View fullsize You know that the Celtic Festival has kicked off when you hear the subtle beat of pipes and drums throughout the town 🎶 We are excited to for the collaboration of the Geelong Highland Pipe Band and the Burnie Highland Pipe Band, who will come toget
View fullsize Want to be part of the awesome effort towards zero waste AND have a craicing good time along the way? Join the National Celtic Festival volunteer 'green' team as they again create a sustainable event that is good for the planet! You’ll be pa
View fullsize With a sound infused by mandolin, cigar box guitar, piano accordion and ukulele, @tinman_band dance around the genres of folk, Celtic gospel and pop. Fresh off the main stages of festivals around Victoria & the East Coast, this quartet is a drea