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
Warm welcomes from 4pm 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
Another full day of music, workshops and food before the festival signs off with one last hoe down.
2026 festival program
To be announced
The 2026 lineup, workshops, dances and session times are on the way. Sign up to our newsletter to see the lineup and program first.
Tickets on sale
Come for a day.
Stay for the weekend.
WeekendDiscounted until Aug 31
Whole festival
Adult $153 $139 · 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
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 with your ticket, or find local accommodation for the weekend.
Find accommodationExplore Sheffield
Discover the murals, local walks and places to visit while you are in town.
Things to do in SheffieldThings to note
- Camping spots are limited, so please add camping when you book your festival ticket.
- Dogs are welcome around town, but cannot come inside 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.
Our social media
Follow the festival.
Find festival news, announcements and behind-the-scenes updates on Facebook and Instagram.