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The River Folk Festival 2026

FRIDAY 2 OCTOBER 2026 | 6:00PM

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The River Folk Festival returns to the Yarra Valley in 2026 - October 2nd-4th, Warburton.

Now in its 6th year, The River Folk Festival will be presenting a stellar program of performing artists across multiple venues, featuring Victorian, interstate and international acts - including acclaimed First Nations Australian duo, Stiff Gins, international string heavyweights Hanneke Cassel and Natalie Haas (USA), Japanese shamisen virtuoso Noriko Tadano, high energy Tasmanian contemporary folk outfit Homebru, as well as the iconic Valley Market, a dedicated Children’s Space, and an extra special Director’s Concert to close the Festival on Sunday.

2nd Round and Day Tickets on sale now.

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