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Tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/top-half-folk-festival-2025
The Top End Folk Club is thrilled to present the 53rd Top Half Folk Festival, held for the very first time on Warrai Country at Mt Bundy Station on the Picnic Day long weekend (1-4 August). Situated just outside the township of Adelaide River, Mt Bundy is an iconic Territory venue on the banks of the mighty Adelaide River, 1.5 hours drive south from Darwin. Set underneath the shade of mango trees and monsoon forest, the festival will bring together over 30 artists from the Top End, Red Centre, interstate and beyond, including showcase performances, workshops, dances, music sessions, poet’s breakfasts and more. Get ya tickets now!
Accommodation is very limited at the venue, with cabin accommodation reserved for those who are unable to camp. If this is you, send us an email at festival@topendfolkclub.org
If you’re not up for camping, we recommend getting in touch with our friends down the road at Adelaide River Inn, who have a selection of cabins and motel rooms available.
Email us at festival@topendfolkclub.org with any questions
Winter Night Market @ Queen Victoria Market
Free Event - Playing from 5:45pm - 9pm.
Tickets: https://www.folkbythesea.com.au/tickets
Alex Randles (ACT), Ally Row (VIC), Balkan Boogie, Charles Maimarosia VIC, Chloe and Jason Roweth, Darren Coggan, Fly Little Sparrow (QLD/NSW), Grace Barr, Graeme The Scotman McColgan, Hand Over Hammer (VIC), Good Tunes, Humbuckin' Pickups (QLD/VIC), Jessie Lloyds Sing on Country, Kane Calcite, Karen Law (QLD), Kiama Blowhole Buskers, Kiama Pipe Band, Kiama Sea Shanty, Louzco Fouzco, Marco and Rusty, Noel Gardner and Alex Bridge (QLD), Oceanique (VIC), Oliver Roweth, Robyn Sykes, Rhys Crimmin (VIC), Russell Hannah, Sam Fletcher Trio, Scupriri, Slippery John Sausage and his Bayou Boys, Southern Cross Band, Square Pegs, Stonybroke, The Butter Trackers, The Con Artists, The Lofty Mountain Band (SA), The Water Runners, The Weeping Willows (VIC) , Whistle, Wood & Hide
ABOUT THE Festival
Folk by the Sea is an intimate folk festival style event featuring the sounds of folk, world, roots, Celtic and bluegrass music in the picturesque seaside town of Kiama, famous for its blowhole.
The event will be with ticket only entry and will feature around 40 folk music artists from around Australia in 10 venues at the Kiama Showground Pavillion and surrounds.
Onsite camping is not available at the showground. There are a number of nearby caravan parks as well as other quality accommodation in and around Kiama. Click for more information on local locations.
The festival is presented by volunteers from the Illawarra Folk Club Inc. who present regular folk music concerts in the Illawarra region and the world famous Illawarra Folk Festival.
Join the email list (on right) to receive regular information about Illawarra Folk Club concerts and the Illawarra Folk Festival.
Kiama is about a 2 hour drive from Sydney on the South Coast of New South Wales. Motel and hotel accommodation online enquiries to be directed through the Destination Kiama website or telephone them on 1300 654 262.
Ferstival Website: https://www.patchewollockmusicfestival.com.au/
Rhys playing Sat 18 Oct - 4pm and Sun 19 Oct - 10am
Summer Night Market @ Queen Victoria Market
Free Event - Rhys on Live Music Stage
https://geelongbeerfestival.com.au/
The iconic festival celebrates the region’s best in food/drink, arts, and entertainment combining a stellar list of world-class breweries, cideries, distilleries, cocktail specialists, vineyards and local gourmet street food, complemented by a dynamic program of live entertainment and curated activities.
Fringe Zone Stage - 5pm - Free Show!
Fringe Zone Stage - 5pm - Free Show!
https://events.humanitix.com/live-on-the-lawn-2026
https://www.winterfestbiloela.com.au/
Come hang out with us for a fun weekend on a local farm in Biloela! Bring your camping gear and supplies for three awesome nights of live music. It's a great time for families and friends to kick back and make some cool memories together. Get to relax under the stars and enjoy awesome live music and good vibes!
https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/d0219baa-949f-44b2-8a86-faf112273f12