Welcome

Nestled amongst the beautiful native bush and long-standing apple trees of Brookfield Outdoor Education Centre, the Wellington Folk Festival is an annual gathering of the folk music community of Aotearoa and beyond.

Held every Labour Weekend, our family friendly festival celebrates 61 years in 2026!

experience the family friendly fun, with our dedicated youth programme

Boogie. jig. foot stomp. shimmie.


With celilidhs scheduled throughout the weekend and tunes to get your toes tapping, there’s plenty of opportunities to have a dance!