National Celtic Festival 6 – 9 June, 2025

Portarlington will come alive this winter with the National Celtic Festival, a weekend packed with live music, Irish dance, and maybe even a Guinness or two!

Gather your friends and family for this unmissable celebration of Celtic music, arts, and culture.

From 6–9 June 2025, this iconic event will transform the town with the best Folk and Celtic artists, sensational performances, and plenty of craic. Enjoy live music, markets, workshops, delicious food, bars, children’s entertainment, and more as the Celtic spirit takes over the foreshore and beyond.

Drop by the Portarlington Grand Hotel during the festival for a hearty meal or a drink—we’d love to see you!

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Live Music & Folk Performances

Workshops & Masterclasses

Dance, Pipes & Drums

Storytelling & Choir Performances

Arts & Installations

Highland Cattle & Hurling Demonstrations

Markets & Food Vans

Children’s Entertainment

PRICE

$125+

Per Adult

How To Book

Book your tickets at: National Celtic Festival

Other Events

Experience a mini music festival on a steam train as you travel along the scenic heritage Bellarine Railway. Enjoy a fresh blues inspired meal as you prepare to journey through the carriages and party the night away with 4 amazing live blues and roots entertainers.

Get your team together for Tuesday Night Trivia. Tuesday night trivia begins at 7pm and is free for your team to enter, plus all our delicious pizzas on the menu are $20 for dinner.

Wine and dine in style with The Q Train.
We’re inviting locals and visitors alike to come aboard our restored carriages and enjoy a gastronomical journey unlike anything else you have experienced. We are serving local produce on every journey from the comfort of our refurbished dining cars; providing every customer with a delicious rail journey, and unique views of Swan Bay and the Bellarine.

Stay in touch with all things grand

Our Boutique Accommodation, Dining Room and Front Bar is now open.

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