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30/08/2026

KANGAROO VALLEY FOLK FESTIVAL
16–18 October 2026 | Kangaroo Valley
Please spread the words and invite your people to join us!

Music. Dance. Poetry & MORE!

Three glorious days of music, storytelling, dancing, poetry, workshops, kids’ activities and all the wonderful things that make Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival so special.

And just look at this lineup! 😍

🌟 Tuck Shop Ladies
🌟 Mal Webb & Kylie Morrigan
🌟 Monique Clare
🌟 Tim Scanlan & Mana Okubo
🌟 Bobby Alu
🌟 Luke O’Shea
🌟 Andrea Kirwin
🌟 Lucy Gallant
🌟 The Royal High Jinx
🌟 Pirritu
🌟 The Sako Dimension
🌟 Milk Crate Circus
🌟 Glenn Skuthorpe
🌟 Rheinberger & Wilson
🌟 Horse Drawn Cadillac
🌟 The Water Runners
🌟 InspeKtor Gadje

…and that’s only the beginning!

With dozens more incredible artists, bands, choirs, dancers, poets and performers, including Mudjingaal Yangamba, The Bard Band, The Dempsey Brothers, The Cicada Club, Kangaroo Valley Bush Orchestra, Food of Love Choir, Sapphire Tribal, Tai Chi, Strumalong, Singalong, Playalong for Ukes & Others and SO much more!

Plus…
👧 Heaps of kids’ activities
🎻 Loads of workshops
💃 Dance
🪕 Folk music from near and far
🎭 Performance & storytelling
🌿 And that beautiful Kangaroo Valley magic!

So, if you’ve been thinking “Should we go?”…

YES. YES YOU SHOULD! 😂

📅 16–18 October 2026
📍 Kangaroo Valley
🎟️ Get your tickets now!

Come for the music.
Stay for the magic.
Leave with a song in your heart. ❤️🎶

👉 kangaroovalleyfolkfestival.com.au

28/08/2026

THE BARD BAND IS COMING TO KVFF!

Step back in time and let The Bard Band take you on a musical journey through traditional English folk music, some of it reaching all the way back to the time of Shakespeare!

Expect old ballads, theatre songs, bopping dance tunes and plenty of musical magic.

Come along, have a listen, tap your toes, and discover the stories and sounds that have travelled through generations.

And if you’re still thinking, “Hmm… should I get my KVFF ticket?”

👉 WAIT NO LONGER — DO IT NOW! 🎟️

You really don’t want to miss what we’ve got brewing in Kangaroo Valley!

24/08/2026

A LITTLE TASTE OF KVFF IS COMING TO PORT KEMBLA!

Dear folkies, music lovers and curious humans… come and get a taste of what’s coming to Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival!

📍 THE SERVO, PORT KEMBLA , Port Kembla
🎶 Thursday 10 September

We’re bringing you the Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival Youth Competition winners for a special showcase, and trust us, these young folkies are ones to watch!

🎸 Cameron Alcorn Cameron Alcorn
Solo artist, guitarist and singer, bringing us soulful melodies, charming lyrics and plenty of heart.

🏹 Twisted Arrow twistedarrow_
A brilliant bunch of local young talent with their own sound and energy. We reckon we’ll be hearing a LOT more from these guys in the future!

And because our young guns deserve a proper folkie welcome…

🎶 Gray Read & Mark Ballesi will be warming up the stage!

Veteran folkie Gray Read will share songs from his upcoming album Good Medicine, with Mark Ballesi adding his beautiful Dobro slide guitar.

Expect music steeped in Appalachian Blues, Americana and Folk traditions, the perfect soundtrack to get us warmed up before the young stars take over. 🤠🎶

Come support the next generation of folk musicians, discover some seriously good local talent, and get a little sneak peek of what’s waiting for you at KVFF 2026.

Good music. Young talent. Folk veterans. Port Kembla. What’s not to love? ❤️

Bring your mates. Bring your dancing shoes. Bring your folkie spirit!

12/08/2026

SUPER KENNY & MAGNIFICENT MANDA ARE COMING TO KVFF!

This year, we are SO, SO excited to welcome two very special superheroes the Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival! 💥

Super Kenny & Magnificent Manda are a fun, high-energy superhero duo bringing original, silly songs, big laughs and plenty of mischief for the little folk… and the big folk who are kids at heart! 😜

Dressed in colourful superhero costumes, they create an interactive show where kids can join in with percussion, make ridiculous sounds on the microphone and become part of the action.

Expect laughter, imagination, silliness and unforgettable moments because who doesn’t need a little more superhero energy in their life?!

So, have you got your tickets yet?

These seasoned performers are guaranteed to keep the kids and the kid in you, entertained! 🦸‍♂️✨

🎟️ Grab your KVFF tickets and get ready for some SUPER fun!

06/08/2026

THE WATER RUNNERS ARE COMING TO KVFF!

From Kiama NSW on Dharawal Country, The Water Runners bring their brilliant blend of bluegrass-infused Australian folk, powerful storytelling and seriously good musicianship to Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival!

Folk Award finalists in 2021 & 2025 and National Busking Champions in 2020, these legends know how to tell a story. Their songs will make you laugh, make you cry, and before you know it… you’ll be singing along. 🎶

And KVFF is VERY excited to have them joining us this year! 🙌

Their music is already a regular in Jules’ kitchen, usually when she needs a bit more a nice roll and a little less crazy spice. 🌶️😂🎻

So come along for the ride, bring your dancing shoes and catch The Water Runners LIVE at KVFF 2026!

16–18 October 2026 - Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival
Have you got your tickets yet?

Good stories. Great music. Beautiful people.
See you in the Valley! 💛🎶

01/08/2026

🎉 And the winners are… 🎉

A huge congratulations to our amazing 2026 KVFF Youth Competition winners!

🥇 1st Place – Will Gibb
🏆 Winner of $500 and a performance on the Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival Main Stage!

🥈 2nd Place – twistedarrow_

🥉 3rd Place – Cameron

We were absolutely blown away by the talent, passion and originality of all these young artists. These could be you or the young artist in your family next year!

The exciting part is… this is only the beginning!

You’ll soon have the chance to see these incredible young musicians perform at special local showcase gigs before they take to the stage at the Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival.

Keep an eye on our page, we’ll be announcing the showcase dates and venues very soon. We’d love to see you there cheering on these rising stars and celebrating the next generation of Australian music.

Congratulations again, Will Gibb Musician, Twisted Arrow and Cameron Alcorn Music. We can’t wait to see where your musical journey takes you!

🎼 by Will Gibb live show 👌

22/07/2026

The Butter Trackers are bringing the craic to Kangaroo Valley this October, and we couldn’t be more excited!

Hailing from across the Illawarra and Southern Highlands on Dharawal and Gundungurra Country, this collective of talented musicians brings the joy of Irish traditional music wherever they gather. Expect spirited dance tunes, timeless songs, laughter, and the kind of warm welcome that invites everyone to pull up a chair and join the session.

Whether you’re a seasoned musician, a curious beginner, or simply someone who loves great live music, The Butter Trackers remind us that folk music is at its best when it’s shared.

Can’t wait until October? Catch them live this Friday, 24 July, at Jamberoo Pub (Est. 1857) from 6–9 pm and Saturday 25th at Seeker Brewing for a taste of what’s to come.

Join us this October in one of the most beautiful valleys in the world and experience the magic of The Butter Trackers at Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival.

📸 The Fold Illawarra
🎼The Butter Trackers live at Moss Vale

21/07/2026

October is calling, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome PIRRITU to Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival.

PIRRITU’s gentle, honest folk music takes us on a journey through sadness, love, and shimmering hope. A Ngiyampaa songman with two albums released, his songs honour an ongoing reconnection with land, language, family, and culture.

There is a quiet magic in music that speaks straight to the heart, and we know PIRRITU will leave a lasting impression on all who listen.

This October, we’ll gather in one of the most beautiful valleys in the world to celebrate music, stories, and community. We can’t wait to share this experience with you.

Have you got your ticket yet? Don’t leave it too late—October will be here in the blink of an eye.

17/07/2026

Reward yourself this weekend… you’ve earned it.

Swap the to-do list for three days of music, dance, poetry, workshops, laughter and connection in the beautiful Kangaroo Valley.

From 16–18 October 2026, Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival returns with an incredible line-up of artists, performers, storytellers and community makers ready to fill your cup and feed your soul.

Whether you’re coming for the music, discovering a new favourite poet, dancing with friends, or simply soaking up the magic, KVFF is the perfect excuse to press pause and celebrate life.

Grab your tickets, gather your people, and give yourself something wonderful to look forward to.

A huge thank you to Jo Stirling, Lecturer in Visual Communication Design, School of Creative Arts and Humanities at the University of Wollongong, for collaborating with us and creating this year’s beautiful festival posters. Your creativity has captured the spirit of gangagruwan (traditional indigenous name for Kangaroo Valley) and the heart of our festival community.

See you in Kangaroo Valley this October!

13/07/2026

🎙️ Tune in tomorrow!

Want a sneak peek at what’s coming to Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival 2026? Then don’t miss this!

Our Festival Director, Christen Webster, will be joining Karen Forman on Folk in the Bluegrass on 2MNO Community Radio to chat all things KVFF. From this year’s incredible artists to festival highlights and what makes our little festival so special. 💚

🫶Tuesday 14 July
⏰ 5.30–6.30 pm

Whether you’re already counting down the days or still thinking about joining us this October, this is the perfect way to get excited!

Grab a cuppa, tune in from wherever you are, and come share the magic with us.

See you in Kangaroo Valley this October!

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Christen Webster

Address

177 Moss Vale Road
Kangaroo Valley, NSW
2577

Telephone

+61412288923

Website

http://www.kangaroovalleyfolkfestival.com.au/

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