CREATIVE CUTS - Woodford Folk Festival

Australia’s largest gathering of music, art and ideas, Woodford Folk Festival, has unveiled its 38th edition program and announced tickets are now on sale. Running from December 27, 2025 to January 1, 2026, the six-day festival will transform Woodfordia, in the Moreton Bay region, into a vibrant village of music, culture and community. 

The 2025/26 line-up features Electric Fields, fresh from representing Australia at Eurovision 2024, alongside Troy Cassar-Daley, Sarah Blasko, Budjerah, Hollow Coves BARKAA, Lior, KUČKA, Birdz and Fred Leone, San Cisco, Briggs, Mama Kin Spender, Gordi, Dizzy Days, Beddy Rays, and C.W. Stoneking. 

International artists include South Africa’s Msaki, Canada’s Richard Wood, Kenyan percussionist Kasiva Matua, and Scotland’s Talisk. 

Beyond the main stages, the programme spans more than 1,500 performances and workshops, including trapeze by The Stunned Mullets, comedy from Otto & Astrid, and traditional rhythms from Papua New Guinea’s Ambum Cultural Group. The Tinlids Children’s Festival returns with dirtgirlworld and an expanded program of play and discovery. While the lake will be open for those wanting to cool off in between dancing.  

Around 100,000 people are expected to attend across six days, with 25,000 campers and glampers staying on-site at Tent City and Pitch Luxury’s bell tent village.  The Festival culminates on New Year’s Eve before continuing through New Year’s Day with the Renewal Ceremony. 

“Woodford is a village of play, curiosity and renewal,” said Festival Director Amanda Jackes. “In a world that can feel divided, the Festival reminds us that joy is never frivolous - it’s transformative.” 

The Woodford Folk Festival, held in Jinibara Country, is supported by the Queensland Government, through Tourism and Events Queensland and Arts Queensland.  Tickets, including single-day and multi-day passes with payment plans, are on sale now at woodfordfolkfestival.com.