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About the festival
More than 30 classical and contemporary events over the October long weekend in the historic seaside town of Port Fairy on Gunditjmara Country.
The 2026 edition
72artists
8activities
3days
Who played in 2026
72 artists
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Aunty Delmae BartonIndigenous AustralianAunty Delmae Barton is an Aboriginal Australian singer and elder, known for her soulful vocals blending traditional Indigenous storytelling with blues and folk influences. She has collaborated with her son, musician William Barton, on didgeridoo-infused works.
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Emily BennettFiction for Kids
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Hugh StuckeyJazz
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Tom Lee
Activities
8 activities: workshops, family activities, ceremonies and more
Spring Festival WorshipCeremony and Culture
Carnival of the AnimalsFamily and Kids
Schools Concerts: Imagination ExplorationFamily and Kids
The God We MadeTalks and Discussions
Piano Masterclass with Alex RaineriWorkshops
String Masterclass with Camille BarryWorkshops
Vocal Masterclass with Dermot TuttyWorkshops
Woodwind Masterclass with Sally WalkerWorkshops
Set times
2026 set times
Full running order in the festival's local time. Collected by Setline, so the festival's own schedule is the last word.
Friday, 9 October
- 20:00-22:00 Kawai Opening Gala: Superhuman
- 22:00 Saxy Strings
Saturday, 10 October
- 10:00-11:30 Phrygian Gates
- 10:00-11:30 The Sounds of Chow Gar
- 11:30-12:45 Radical Renaissance
- 11:30-12:45 Supernatural
- 12:45-14:00 Food, Glorious Food
- 14:00-15:30 Journey Music
- 14:00-15:30 GK: Rise of Greatness
- 14:00-15:30 Wonderwinds
- 14:00-15:30 Last Flight to Mars
- 15:30-17:30 Swipe Right
- 15:30-17:30 A.WAKE
- 15:30-17:30 The edge of forever
- 17:30-20:00 Supersonics
- 20:00-22:00 Breath of Life
- 20:00-22:00 To Be Human
- 22:00 Beyond Bach
Sunday, 11 October
- 10:00-11:30 Glass Alchemy
- 11:30-12:45 Hallelujah Junction
- 11:30-12:45 Digital Echoes
- 12:45-14:00 Food, Glorious Food
- 14:00-15:30 Bijou Baroque
- 14:00-15:30 Full Flight
- 15:30 Closing Gala: Synergetic
Getting there
Where it happens
LocationPort Fairy, Victoria, Australia
