Our first tickets will go on sale in December - just in time for Christmas shopping!

Absolutely. There will be a range of activities on offer including workshops, concerts, dancing and lots more.

Yes, day/night tickets will be on Sale on 1st May - unless the

festival is sold out.

When you buy your ticket or receive your festival wristband at the ticket marquee you will be given our official full-colour glossy. The program will be on the website in the lead up week of the festival.

At approximately 3pm. It may be the final day, but Monday’s program will still be jam-packed; the markets and food stalls will all be there until the end!

Being a volunteer is not only a great way to see go to the festival, it’s also the opportunity to be part of an amazing team. Applications will be open soon.

Yes, clearly defined around site.

Yes. Feel free to wander around the market stalls and enjoy an array of entertainment throughout the site and the town.

Portarlington and surrounding region provides a large selection of accommodation, from camping grounds and onsite cabins. Bellarine Visitor Information on 1800 755 611. There are plenty of accommodation options to suit all budgets. From deluxe spa retreats and luxury bed and breakfasts, through to holiday rentals and camping.

No, but there are plenty of camping sites at Bellarine Bayside Holiday Park on the Portarlington foreshore.

No, seating is provided and all the venues are heated and undercover. The festival has a range of large and small venues scattered around the town and within walking distance.

No, all our venues are undercover and heated for your comfort. We Celts know a thing or two about managing winter weather.

Simply click on the SIGN UP button at the top of the page and follow the prompts

No, you will need to pre-purchase your drink tickets from a bar ticket booth, then head to the bar to exchange your tickets for drinks. Each ticketed venue with a bar will have a bar ticket booth. There is eftpos facilities available.

Anyone needing a companion card please contact us directly at tickets@nationalcelticfestival.com.

Coming over from Melbourne? Take advantage of our ticket packages with Searoad Ferries and Port Phillip Ferries. Driving ? Portarlington is 1hr 20 mins drive from Melbourne. Buses and Trains also available - Geelong is the closest city to the festival.