Music
Acoustic and folk performances from local and interstate artists in intimate Sheffield venues.
Sheffield · lutruwita / Tasmania
Music, movement and community under the mountain.
See you in Sheffield
Until festival weekend
Live music✦
Dancing✦
Workshops✦
Poetry✦
Community
Welcome to Mount Roland Folk Festival
A small festival with a very big heart.
A three-day celebration of music, participation, food and friendship, gathered in the heart of Sheffield beneath Tarinimari / Mount Roland.
Run by a volunteer committee, the festival brings artists, neighbours and visitors together in intimate venues across town. Come to listen, then stay to sing, learn, dance and share a table.
The festival experience
Made to join in.
You don’t need to be a performer. Curiosity is enough.
Dance
Welcoming, caller-led dancing for the whole room. No experience or partner needed.
Learn
Workshops and masterclasses invite you to sing, play, write and learn directly from festival artists.
Eat & Drink
Afghan food created by our wonderful Tasmanian Afghan community, with drinks available from the festival bar.
Festival weekend
Three days in Sheffield.
Arrive and unwind
The first tunes
Welcome from 5pm and the beginning of a weekend among friends.
The full festival
All day, into the night
Concerts, workshops, poetry, Afghan food, sessions and dancing across town.
One more song
A final day together
Starting at 9am is another full day of music, workshops and food before the festival comes to a close around 5pm.
2026 festival lineup
Meet this year’s artists.
Three days of folk music, poetry, dancing, workshops and community performances are coming to Sheffield this November. Explore the lineup now, with the full session times and venue program to follow.
Tickets on sale
Come for a day.
Stay for the weekend.
Weekend
Whole festival
Adult $153 · Concession $135 · Youth 15–17 $45
Day pass
Friday
Adult $45.90
Day pass
Saturday or Sunday
Adult $91.80
Per night
Festival camping
Unpowered $30 · Powered $40
Festival camping
Camp beside Redwater Creek.
Stay close to the music at the Redwater Creek Railway / Sheffield SteamFest site, just 800 metres from Sheffield Town Hall and the town centre.
- Book before you arrive. Camping must be purchased with your festival ticket and shown at the campground gate.
- One vehicle per campsite. Please plan your booking and arrival accordingly.
- Dogs are welcome on leash. Dogs must remain leashed at the campground and cannot enter festival venues.
- Campground facilities. Four showers and six single toilets are available on site.
Plan your visit
Explore Sheffield and beyond.
Festival events are centred around Sheffield Town Hall and nearby venues in the heart of town.
Find the festival
Sheffield Town Hall and surrounds
Sheffield, TAS 7306
Stay nearby
Book festival camping at Redwater Creek with your ticket, or find local accommodation for the weekend.
Festival camping details Find accommodationExplore Sheffield
Discover the murals, local walks and places to visit while you are in town.
Things to do in Sheffield Discover TasmaniaThings to note
- Camping is limited and must be purchased with your festival ticket before arrival.
- Dogs must be kept on leash at the campground and cannot enter festival venues.
- Our venues are licensed; please enjoy food and drinks purchased at the festival inside.
Volunteer with us
Help make the weekend happen.
The festival is powered by generous people who welcome visitors, support artists and help Sheffield shine.
No special experience is needed. Tell us when you are available and what you would enjoy doing, and our volunteer coordinator will be in touch.
Stay in the loop
Festival news,
straight from the team.
Artist announcements, program news, early bird tickets and useful reminders, sent occasionally.
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Our social media
Follow the festival.
Find festival news, announcements and behind-the-scenes updates on Facebook and Instagram.