Peter Garrett & The Alter Egos ProfileThe Woodford Folk Festival returns for its 39th edition from 27 December 2026 to 1 January 2027 at Woodfordia, Moreton Bay.
Over the weekend, festival organisers unveiled the full program for the upcoming event, and it’s stacked. The beloved annual event continues to celebrate music, art, crafts and community, starting with the music line-up.
Punters can see homegrown legends such as Peter Garrett & The Alter Egos, Kate Miller-Heidke, The Dreggs, Pierce Brothers, Stiff Gins, Kim Churchill, The Maes, and many others on the bill. The festival will also feature an abundance of special sets.
Australian hip-hop icons The Herd will commemorate the 20th anniversary of their album, The Sun Never Sets; Emma Donovan and her band present Take Me to the River; Tim Freedman will reimagine The Whitlams’ songs as Moonlit Deck, and Australian Idol winner Dylan Wright will perform with his country outfit, Sons of Atticus, and revive his party-starting act, the Hot Potato Band, at the Woodford Folk Festival.
International stars include Flook – returning to Australia after more than 20 years; Aotearoa alt-pop artist Theia; Scotland’s bluegrass duo Rain of Animals; Canadian outfit The East Pointers; and more.
First Nations voices are significant throughout the program, starring Jem Cassar-Daley, Jess Hitchcock, Charlie Needs Braces, Jinibara Dance Group, Gubbi Gubbi Dance, Mayi Wunba, and much more throughout the bill.
Some acts making their Woodford debut in the 2026/27 program include Playlunch, Elsy Wameyo, DEVAURA, DZ Deathrays, Stella Bridie, Jamaica Moana, Birdland, Sons of the East, and Reuben Kaye.
The 2026/27 edition of Woodford Folk Festival features more than 2,800 artists and presenters across more than 1,500 programmed shows, workshops, and presentations. Check out the full program here and buy tickets here.
Over 100,000 attendees are expected to explore everything Woodfordia has to offer across six days, with approximately 20,000 campers, glampers, and day visitors heading to the festival site each day.
“Woodford is a town you come to live in and create daily rituals, exploring our village and all its creative offerings,” Festival Director Amanda Jackes said. “For six days it becomes a world of music and art, and everyone who walks through the gate helps to make it special.”
Woodford Folk Festival Head of Programming, Chloe Goodyear, added, “It is a beautiful challenge to annually put together a programme that celebrates art, culture and connection in which we can welcome back old friends and introduce fantastic new artists and presenters.
“Our whole team works hard to create something that feels fresh, celebratory and immersive with 65% new content each year while still having it recognisably Woodfordian. This year’s programme is a roaring torrent of talent.”
Queensland’s Minister for Education and the Arts John-Paul Langbroek said, “The Woodford Folk Festival is a cultural calendar highlight of our subtropical summer – with almost 108,000 attendances across six days of the festival last year.
“Each year, the festival engages thousands of Queensland creatives and arts workers, while providing significant, seasonal opportunities for small businesses, including more than 160 Queensland vendors in 2025-26.
“Now in its 39th year, the festival is continuing to grow the state’s experience economy, delivering dynamic programming and attracting new audiences while championing emerging artists.
“The Crisafulli Government, through Arts Queensland, is providing $1 million towards this year’s festival, aligned with the priorities of our Queensland’s Time to Shine strategy, including boosting the impact of uniquely Queensland arts experiences.”
