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Top Half Folk Festival 2026

Sarah Pagel · 28 August 2026

Last edition: 1 May 2026 – 4 May 2026 · next TBA Ross River, Australia

The Top Half Folk Festival is an annual folk music event held at Ross River Resort on Arrernte Country, 80km east of Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia. It features a diverse program including Territory folk stars, bush dances, choirs, workshops, kid's activities, and cabaret, aiming to provide entertainment, education, inclusion, and engagement.

What Top Half Folk Festival offers

FolkCountry Camping available

The sound system will be unforgiving. Loop lets you hear every detail at a safe volume – no ringing on the train home. We love recommending a product we've been using ourselves for years.

For fans

Where you'll be

Ross River Resort/Inteye-Arrkwe

7829 Ross Highway, Hale NT 0872 Australia

Local Currency: AUD

Consider paying in AUD locally. Bring cash or use a payment card that supports this currency to avoid extra fees.

An independent music & festival researcher with 10+ years in the global dance scene.

28 August 2026