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National Folk Festival

Exhibition Park in Canberra

The National Folk Festival is Australia's home and heart of folk culture, creating Five Days in a Perfect World for 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.
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
When
25 March, 2027
Venue
Exhibition Park in Canberra
Location and DirectionsFlemington Road Lyneham Australian Capital Territory 2602 Australia
Product Types
  • Festivals and Celebrations
Facilities
  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Family Friendly
  • Non Smoking
  • Parents Room
  • Pop Up Wine Bar
  • Public Toilet
  • Shop / Gift Shop
Accreditation
  • Quality Tourism Accreditation
Accessibility
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Accessibility Information
  • Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
  • Caters for people who are deaf or have hearing loss.
  • 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)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
  • Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
  • Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
  • An access and inclusion statement is available on the business website.
Dates
  • Thursday 25 March, 202717:00 - 23:59Confirmed Event
  • Friday 26 March, 202717:00 - 23:59Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 27 March, 202717:00 - 23:59Confirmed Event
  • Sunday 28 March, 202717:00 - 23:59Confirmed Event
  • Monday 29 March, 202717:00 - 23:59Confirmed Event
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