Folk in the Forest Festival

15/03/2026

This year, Banksia Springs will host Folk in the Forest for its 21st year on Friday 13th - Sunday 15th November 2026. ​Tickets will be launched closer to the event and programme information will be shared as soon as available.

In the meantime…we’re looking for expressions of interest from performers and volunteers, and are keen to hear from you.

We need assistance with...

handling the welcome desk,
moving furniture,
setting up concert venues,
Stage management,
assisting with preparation and serving of food - and more...

The festival starts on Friday evening with a Ceilidh, so you might like to lead the band, call a dance or two or be an MC. Saturday and Sunday we will have several presentations/workshops and concerts. Saturday afternoon the Blackboard concert starts about 3.00pm and the evening concert starts at 7.00pm. The farewell concert on Sunday has traditionally run from midday to 2.00pm but we expect to extend the program to finish as late as 6.00pm.

Let’s have your ideas! Please complete our Expression of Interest form and one of the Little Folk Team will be in touch.

Please click the link to complete this form.

02/11/2025

Saturday at Folk in the Forest starts with ‘Breakfast in the Bush’ between 8-9am which will be followed by morning workshops/presentations with Nick Turner and Brian Langley. After lunch, there will be a workshop/presentation with Espresso Duo (Francesca and Pat Irwin) who are new to Folk in the Forest and described as 'bluesy jazz, country folk and light rock’. Bob’s Blackboard Concert in the Dome starts mid-afternoon so be sure to put your name on the board for a chance to strut your stuff.

The Sundowner follows and continues through dinner time while we set up for the Saturday Night Concert which starts at 7pm sharp. We have a brilliant line up! Enjoy performances by Robert Zielinski and Manuela Centanni; Ciaran O’Sullivan, Donagh and Lucy; Bernard Carney and Peter Bugden; 5 Star Trio; and The Ebb Tide Men followed by the Late Night Session into the wee hours.

There still a few spots left - book your festival tickets and camping tickets here -
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1446675

Stay tuned for more Festival updates!

29/10/2025

Friday at Folk in the Forest!

For those visiting the festival for the first time, look for the signs around Dwellingup pointing out where to find Folk in the Forest. Gates will open at 3.00pm. When you arrive, please visit the Welcome Desk to register your arrival and get information on finding your bed or your camping area, and where to park when you've got yourself set up. Then you'll be free to wander the grounds, make some new friends and meet those you already know. By then, the bar will be set up, thanks to Dion and his crew, so the serious business of enjoying the festival can get under way.

At this point also, dinner will be simmering away due to the hard work of some of our lovely volunteers. Curries are definitely on the menu, along with burgers, chips and salad. They will take care of Friday dinner, Saturday lunch and dinner and Sunday lunch at the same low prices as last year.

Now to the festival itself 😁

It starts with the traditional Ceilidh at 7.30pm with music by the Rose and Wattle Dance band - Russell Johnsen, Dave and Jenny Hoffman et al. Callers Julie Morandini of the Rose and Wattle English Country Dance Group and Martin Williams of Perth International Dance will keep you on your toes. We'll have a few floor spots among the dances to help us catch our breath. After a few hours, it'll be time to gather some chairs in a circle for the popular Late Night Session.

There are only a few tickets left - if you or anyone you know has not got your tickets yet - now is the time. Beds are sold out but there are camping spaces available plus a few rooms are available at the Forest Lodge or Dwellingup pub.

Book your festival tickets and camping tickets here
https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1446675

Stay tuned for more updates on Saturday and Sunday at the Festival.

Any questions, please leave a comment below and we’ll get back to you.

25/10/2025

Have you booked your tickets for this year’s Folk In The Forest Festival? A few spots are still available, but won't last for long! Book today to secure your spot.

https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1446675

This year, we’ve made a few changes to the schedule -

Friday 14th November
Arrive at Banksia Springs Friday afternoon from 3pm, take your time to unpack and settle in. The Festival starts at 7pm with a video then the Ceilidh kicks off - there will be plenty of English Country and International dancing interspersed with singers, reciters and musicians followed by the popular Late Night Session!

Saturday 15th November
Start the day with our traditional ‘Breakfast in the Bush’ followed by a series of presentations and wrapping up with Bob’s Blackboard Concert. Everyone gathers for the Sundowner at 4.30pm and the Evening Concert will start at 7pm sharp!

Sunday 16th November
This year, the Sunday program has been extended to 4.30pm. There are several presentations planned throughout the morning, then a longish break for lunch/pack up followed by the Farewell Concert at 1.30pm, finishing at 4.00pm.

Back by popular demand - a variety of food and drinks will be available to purchase in the Alfresco Area during lunch and dinner breaks on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Stay tuned for more updates on our performers, workshops and presentations.

For enquiries, please drop a comment and Little Folk will get back to you.

21/07/2025

SAVE THE DATE : FOLK IN THE FOREST 2025 🎶
When : 14-16 November 2025
Where : Banksia Springs in Dwellingup

Tickets go on sale 1st August 2025 🩷

Stay tuned for more updates!