Cygnet Folk Festival has developed a reputation as one of the premier cultural events in Tasmania’s arts calendar and one of Australia’s most iconic folk music festivals.
In the second weekend in January every year, the small village of Cygnet in the Huon Valley presents a tremendous variety of music, dance and workshops over three wonderful days. Cygnet has a population of less than 1 000 people, but for a small community, this Festival has lots of punch and is impressive in its size, scope and quality.
The pubs, halls, cafes, parks and streets of Cygnet come alive with music and dance as mainland and international folk performers converge on the town and visitors flock to share in the atmosphere. The Festival is a showcase of eclectic music genres, dance, poetry, masterclasses, kids’ entertainment, instrument maker’s showcase, food, wine, art and local handicrafts market all set in the breathtaking scenery of Tasmania’s Huon Valley.
Past events
Zumpa
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Wallis Bird
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Tim O’Brien
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The Outside Track
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Sands Family Circus
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Ruby and the Red Spinners
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Montz Matsumoto
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Monique Brumby
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Mission Songs Project
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Miss Eileen and King Lear
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Miles and Simone
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Mal Webb and Kylie Morrigan
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Liam Ó’Maonlaí
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Liam Gerner
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Kavisha Mazzella
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John Flanagan Trio
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Jaron Freeman-Fox and The Opposite of Everything
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Horse and Wood
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Hat Fitz and Cara
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Hailey Calvert
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Glenn Skuthorpe
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Diamond Duck
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Davidson Brothers
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Claire Anne Taylor
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Cat Canteri
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Andrew Veivers and Clara Domingo
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aZzBand
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Andy Irvine and Luke Plumb
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AJ Leonard and Jenny Rowlands
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Áine Tyrrell
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A Note in Time
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For the love of the Irish
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25 Mary Street, Cygnet
Journey to the bottom of the song
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25 Mary Street, Cygnet
African drumming with Tara Tucker
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25 Mary Street, Cygnet
Storytelling with Irish Joe Lynch
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25 Mary Street, Cygnet