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Celebrate 20 Years of Music, Community and Magic at Fleurieu Folk Festival!
by Brett Jensen
TN180 Sep 26
For two decades, Fleurieu Folk Festival has brought musicians, families and friends together in one of Australia’s friendliest festival communities.
Nestled in the picturesque township of Willunga on South Australia’s beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula, the Festival returns for three unforgettable days of outstanding music, creativity, connection and fun from October 9 to 11.
As South Australia’s largest folk music festival, it’s renowned for its welcoming atmosphere, passionate community and exceptional entertainment.
Fleurieu Folk Festival is a family friendly event where all generations can share the joy of live music.
Children can enjoy dedicated entertainment and activities, and the festival’s friendly, welcoming atmosphere makes it the perfect place to introduce young people to the magic of live performance, creativity and community.
This year’s festival features more than 40 artists from Australia and around the world, presenting an exciting mix of Folk, Celtic, Australiana, Country, Blues, Americana, World Music, and more.
We’re proud to present an outstanding line up of headline artists including The Bushwackers (NSW), Edwina Hayes (UK), Austral (VIC), The Sweet Sorrows (Ireland/SA), Gleny Rae Virus (NT), The Cartwheels (VIC), Kris Mizzi (VIC) and Those Folk (USA/QLD).
New for 2026 is our exciting Home Grown Stage, celebrating the incredible talent of local Fleurieu musicians.
The Festival experience extends well beyond the concert stages.
Bring your instrument and become part of the festival with interactive workshops, dance sessions, spontaneous jam circles and relaxed blackboard concerts.
Enjoy musical theatre, poetry, children’s entertainment and countless informal performances, as music fills every corner of the festival grounds.
When it’s time to relax, you can browse a vibrant collection of artisan market stalls, including the popular Quarry Market, and indulge in delicious local food and beverages while soaking up the festival atmosphere.
Why not make a weekend of it?
Convenient on site camping lets you immerse yourself in the full festival experience from sunrise to late night jam sessions.
Wake to the sounds of musicians tuning up, enjoy leisurely mornings with new friends, and never miss a moment of the music.
Whether you’re camping with family, friends or fellow festival-goers, it’s all part of the unique Fleurieu Folk Festival experience.
Fleurieu Folk Festival offers a level of comfort that sets it apart.
Every performance venue is either indoors or under a marquee, with seating provided and paved pathways throughout the site.
There’s no need to carry chairs or worry about muddy grounds, just settle in and enjoy the music, whatever the weather.
The festival is also committed to being welcoming and accessible, with disability access across the site, accessible parking, and facilities designed to help everyone enjoy the festival experience.
Proudly run entirely by volunteers, the festival has been recognised with the City of Onkaparinga Community Event of the Year Award on five occasions.
This is a testament to the dedication and passion of the people who make it happen.
So come join the celebration!
Whether you’re returning for another year or discovering Fleurieu Folk Festival for the first time, you’ll find unforgettable performances, new friendships and memories that will stay with you long after the final encore.
Join us as we celebrate 20 years of bringing world class music to the Fleurieu.
Grab your tickets today and be part of South Australia’s warmest and most welcoming folk festival!
Fleurieu Folk Festival presents 12 hours of spectacular live music
by Val Corfield
TN173 Oct 25
The Fleurieu Folk Festival in South Australia is proud to present 12 Hours of Spectacular Live Music, a special one-day event showcasing some of South Australia’s most acclaimed and beloved folk, blues, acoustic and roots artists.
Taking place on Saturday 25 October 2025, from 11:00am to 11:00pm (doors open 10.30) in the Festival Hall at Willunga Recreation Park, the program will feature an outstanding line-up drawn exclusively from across the state.
The list includes A Blanket of Stars, Axe & The Ivory, Hot For Joe, Kaurna Cronin, Jen Lush & The Field, Rob Edwards, Siobhan Owen, Tin Town, The Beggars, The Bennetts, and The Timbers.
These performers represent the heart of South Australia’s vibrant live music community, and the Fleurieu Folk Festival is delighted to celebrate and share their artistry with audiences in this unique format.
In addition to twelve hours of continuous performances, the event will include three interactive workshops under the theme “Look, Listen, Learn”, designed to engage audiences of all ages with song writing, history of skiffle and open tuning workshops.
The festival is usually longer than a one day event, but two significant external factors have required organisers to alter the format of Fleurieu Folk Festival for 2025.
The first issue is that the Willunga Oval will be unavailable for our scheduled weekend due to the installation of a new underground watering system, with no camping or venues on the oval and restricted access to the entire park due to large equipment on-site.
The second issue is that their major sponsor, the City of Onkaparinga, has paused its Grants program for 2025.
As a result of having only partial access to the Recreation Park and significantly reduced funding, the Festival Committee has assessed how they can continue to bring a festival experience to you, their dedicated patrons, in 2025.
After investigating many possibilities, they have determined that the best option will be a spectacular 12-hour one-day Fleurieu Folk Day on Saturday, 25th October 2025.
Patrons will also enjoy: Bar facilities featuring regional beer, wine and gin; Food stalls offering a wide range of meals and snacks throughout the day; and, A warm and inclusive festival atmosphere in the historic township of Willunga
The 12 Hours of Spectacular Live Music event underscores the Fleurieu Folk Festival’s commitment to nurturing South Australian talent, supporting the state’s cultural sector, and presenting high-quality live music experiences for all.
Tickets are on sale now.
Further details, including the full artist line-up, can be found at:
🌐 www.fleurieufolkfestival.com.au
Over 50 acts to look forward to at Fleurieu this year
by Valerie Corfield
TN158 – P36
The Fleurieu Folk Festival, South Australia’s largest celebration of folk culture, is ready to charge full steam ahead with a weekend of vibrant music and festivities.
It takes place in picturesque Willunga, just 45 minutes south of Adelaide, from October 27 -29.
2023 is celebrating 17 years of the Festival, promoting South Australian, Interstate, and even International artists.
The Festival embraces local businesses, schools, organisations, and events within South Australia and Interstate, contributing to continued sustainability and growth for the Folk Music industry.
Once again, we are excited for 2023.
Our headliners are The Pigs (Vic), Ella and Sienna (SA), Rob Barratt (UK), Siobhan Owen (SA), Khristian Mizzi (Vic), plus The Humbuckin Pickups, Goldheist, Skiffle Party, The Royal High Jinx, Anna Smyrk, and the Water Runners just to name a few.
Promoting young South Australian musicians has always been a significant priority for the Fleurieu Folk Festival.
The Festival’s designated young performers Space Jams marquee has been made possible through the Festival’s reception of the Music SA See It Live Grant.
Run by youth entrepreneur and musician, Josh Morphett, the Space Jams marquee will be rocking with young bands and artists.
Festival Director, Valerie Corfield, says she’s excited for festival goers to fill up their schedule across the action-packed weekend.
“The Pigs from Victoria are guaranteed to put a smile on your face and bring out your inner hillbilly and we are so excited to offer a diverse range of acts, workshops, sessions, dance and open mic this year.
“Remember to bring along your instruments and join in the lead sessions in Pete’s Bar, or put your name down on the board for a spot on the open mic stage in Café AcousticA. “The kids activities and entertainment throughout the weekend will keep them engaged and amused,” Valerie said.
There are over 50 acts to look forward to this year, featuring a vast range of music from genres including Indie-pop, Celtic, Blues, Americana, Roots, Blue Grass and many more.
With 10 venues including workshops, dance, children’s activities and entertainment, spoken word, open mic and Space Jams, we have something for everyone.
See you in October!
Fleurieu Folk Festival 2022 is primed to party
by Val Corfield
Published in T&N151 November 2022
The Fleurieu Folk Festival is ready to charge full steam ahead with a weekend of vibrant music and festivities taking place in picturesque Willunga, just 45 minutes from Adelaide, from October 21 – 23.
2022 is celebrating 16 years of the Festival, promoting South Australian, Interstate, and even International artists, now that borders have reopened.
The festival embraces collaboration with local businesses, schools, organisations, and events within South Australia and Interstate, contributing to continued sustainability and growth for the Folk Music industry.
The Festival also epitomises community and collaboration, this year featuring exciting unprogrammed venues, such as Café AcousticA, with spontaneous collaboration sessions for musicians from the Festival and community to jam together.
Here, talent who have been separated by COVID can come together again to play, and Festival goers can enjoy listening to the collaboration.
Promoting young South Australian musicians has always been a significant priority for the Fleurieu Folk Festival and tickets include an opportunity for young people to be included in the Festival’s designated Space Jams marquee, made possible through the Festival’s reception of the Music SA See It Live Grant.
Run by youth entrepreneur and musician, Josh Morphett, the Space Jams marquee will host young bands and artists as they collaborate and create new musical projects all weekend.
After a number of years of COVID-related impacts, event organisers are excited to again grow the Festival in 2022 and attract strong support from attendees to support participating artists and musicians.
There are over 50 acts to look forward to this year, featuring a vast range of music from genres including indie-pop, Celtic, blues, Americana, roots, and much more.
Fleurieu Folk Festival is South Australia’s largest folk music festival, completely organised by volunteers.
Established in 2007, the festival is an annual three-day celebration held in the glorious Fleurieu wine region of Willunga.
The award-winning festival is aimed at supporting live performance, folk music, dance and poetry and generates an estimated $2million dollars of economic benefit to the region.
The workshops, sessions, dancers, blackboard concerts, musical theatre, poetry and children’s entertainment, as well as local food, wine and market stalls, ensure that there is truly something for everyone!
Camping available onsite. Tickets available online.
