Early Bird tickets are now available – see Book Now below. Prices will increase once the Early Bird tickets are sold out.

Dorrigo comes alive with three days of acoustic concerts, workshops, dance, jamming, impromptu performances and children’s entertainment. Featuring some of the very best performers in the Folk, Bluegrass and Old-Time genre.

This year we have Gift Certificates available, view information and booking at the bottom of the page.

The Festival Event Site is drug, alcohol, pet, bicycle and plastic free. The Camping Grounds are pet free and bicycle free. Please contact us if you require a Companion card holder entry pass or need to be accompanied by an assistance animal.

By purchasing a ticket to the Dorrigo Folk & Bluegrass Festival the purchaser agrees to be bound by the Terms & Conditions below. 

Ticket Terms & Conditions

• Tickets can be pre-purchased online through the festival website and will be available at the festival gates. 
• Tickets will be available until sold out.
• Each pre-purchased ticket issued will have the name of the ticket purchaser printed on the ticket. Please either print your tickets or save them on your mobile device to be scanned. You will be issued with a wristband at the festival entry. You may be asked to present a valid photo ID.
• To access the festival site over the weekend you must be wearing a wristband which will be checked at the entry gates. 
• If purchasing a Youth or Child ticket, you may be asked to present ID to verify your age. Under 18’s need to be accompanied by an adult. 
• Lost or damaged wristbands will not be replaced by the festival.
• Tampered with wristbands will not be accepted as a valid ticket
• Patrons are to follow directions where applicable from appropriate volunteers and if necessary from festival security.
• Patrons are asked to follow the instructions on signage at the festival & in camping area. 
• The organisers reserve the right to change the programme as required by circumstances and conditions at any time without notice.
• The festival takes no responsibility for personal belongings lost, damaged or stolen within the festival, camping and parking sites.
• The festival will not be liable for any injury, illness, damage or loss that occurs during the festival.
• Alcohol, prohibited drugs, smoking and vaping are prohibited within the festival area. 
• Weapons or dangerous items are prohibited and will be confiscated by security.
• Loud or intimidating behavior by patrons while in the festival and camping sites will not be tolerated.

The Festival reserves the right to refuse entry to or remove any person who:

•  Behaves in a manner that is illegal, threatens the safety of a person, interferes with others’ enjoyment of the festival or is considered to be inappropriate or offensive by festival management.
• Is unable to produce a valid ticket/wristband.
• Seeks to gain entry to the festival with a duplicate of a ticket that has already been presented at the festival ticket office.
• Produces a ticket purchased or obtained from an unauthorised source or through illegal means.
• Is in possession of and refuses to surrender any prohibited or illegal object.

Youth and Children: 

• It is the responsibility for the responsible parent/guardian to ensure that any ticket holder under 13 remains in their care and control while at the festival. Children are NOT to be left unsupervised. 
• The kids programme is not built on a child care structure. A parent/guardian must remain present during any kids events with their minors.
• The DF&BF highly encourages responsible parents/guardians to write their mobile number on their child’s wristband. The Ticket Office Volunteers can assist with this before placing the wristband on the child.  

Refund Policy:

• Subject to the exceptions set out below the tickets purchased are non-refundable.
• This is an all weather event and the DF&BF reserves the right to adjust the programme as required due to weather circumstances and conditions. No refunds will be made if you choose not to attend due to inclement weather.
• DF&BF may approve a refund or deferral of tickets on compassionate grounds when exceptional circumstances such as injury, illness, family bereavement or misadventure render a person who has pre-purchased a Ticket from attending the festival.
• A person applying for a refund on compassionate grounds should clearly set out the relevant unforeseen circumstances in writing to the DF&BF and provide supporting documentation as relevant. As a general rule, the earlier an application is made after the unforeseen circumstances, the greater the likelihood a refund will be approved. 
• In order for a refund to be processed DF&BF must receive the following items by email to ticketing@dorrigofolkbluegrass.com.au within 30 days of the completion of the relevant festival: – a statement outlining a valid reason for requesting a refund and a copy of the Ticket purchase receipt in the applicant’s name with any relevant supporting documentation.

We hope you enjoy your festival experience!