# Event Details - **Event Name**: Geelong Folk Festival returns with a full day of live music - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am - **Event Description**: More than 30 years after the city's last folk festival, Geelong is once again set to celebrate one of the world's most enduring musical traditions with the return of the Geelong Folk Festival. Presented by the Geelong Folk Music Club, the festival will fill the Geelong West Town Hall with music from 11:00am until 9:30pm on Sunday 6 September 2026. Audiences can enjoy an eclectic mix of traditional folk, acoustic, Celtic, blues, roots and contemporary performances from artists representing Australia and cultures from around the world. Leading the program are celebrated Australian acoustic blues guitarist Nick Charles, acclaimed singer-songwriter Suzette Herft and Scottish traditional vocalist Fiona Ross. Festival-goers can also take part in workshops and informal music sessions, adding an interactive element to the day's entertainment. The festival proudly showcases local performers alongside nationally recognised artists, with Carl Dickens, The Ch00ks, Bellarine Banshees and Seal Prince and the Roof Rats among the home-grown acts joining the program. Festival secretary Merri Winter said the lineup had been carefully selected to reflect the remarkable diversity of folk music, offering audiences an opportunity to experience everything from timeless traditional songs to modern interpretations of the genre. Featuring 16 outstanding performers The 2026 lineup includes Nick Charles, Fiona Ross, Apolline, Carl Dickens, The Ch00ks, Bellarine Banshees, Shona Williams, Possums on the Porch, Jacob Boots, Velvet Sledgehammer, Suzette Herft, Seal Prince and the Roof Rats, Mickey & Michelle, Milk, The Drongo and The Crow, and Jill Meehan and Family. The Geelong Folk Festival takes place on Sunday 6 September 2026 at the Geelong West Town Hall. With more than ten hours of live music, workshops and community performances, the festival marks the welcome return of a much-loved event to Geelong's cultural calendar. Tickets and further information are available from the Geelong Folk Music Club. Sunday 6th September 2026 @ Geelong West Town Hall ? Official Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1563594 ? Follow Things To Do in for first alerts on shows - many sell out fast Heads Up https://www.onlygeelong.com.au/geelong-folk-festival - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/geelong/geelong-folk-festival-returns-with-a-full-day-of-live-music/200030550728140 - **Event Categories**: Festivals, Music, Entertainment, performances, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Geelong - **state**: VI - **country**: Australia - **location**: Geelong West Town Hall - **lat**: -38.14096 - **long**: 144.34762 - **full address**: Geelong West Town Hall, 153 Pakington St,Geelong,VIC,Australia ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Geelong Folk Festival returns with a full day of live music - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/1f5ad6c436bba987df60b3ef9949cde02b24abf908fed8c887e0c34f4d765167-rimg-w553-h434-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1788578288 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Geelong Folk Festival returns with a full day of live music being held? - **A:** Geelong Folk Festival returns with a full day of live music takes place on Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 06 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am at Geelong West Town Hall, 153 Pakington St,Geelong,VIC,Australia. - **Q**: Who is organizing Geelong Folk Festival returns with a full day of live music? - **A:** Geelong Folk Festival returns with a full day of live music is organized by Things to do in Geelong. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Geelong Folk Festival returns with a full day of live music is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Geelong, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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