The Top Half Folk Festival is back in the Top End in 2025! We have some exciting new changes to share this year, with the festival to take place on a different weekend at a new venue.
When is the festival?
The festival will be held from Fri 1 – Mon 4 August 2025.
Where is the festival?
This year’s festival will be held on Warrai Country at Mt Bundy Station, just outside of Adelaide River (approximately 1.5 hours south of Darwin).
Where can I book tickets and accommodation?
Tickets and camping for this year’s festival are now available here. Cabin accommodation at the venue is now fully booked. If you would prefer to stay in a motel/cabin, we recommend booking with Adelaide River Inn, 5 minutes drive down the road.
Are there day tickets available?
Yes, there are day & evening tickets available.
Is there day parking?
Yes, there is a dedicated parking space for people who are not camping or staying on the festival site.
Will there be a bus to the festival from Darwin?
No, attendees will have to arrange their own travel from Darwin to the festival. We encourage people who don’t have their own mode of transport to reach out to us at festival@topendfolkclub.org and we can put a word out for you. Alternatively, there is a Greyhound bus that runs from Darwin down the Stuart Highway that stops in Adelaide River.
A bus will operate between Mt Bundy Station and Adelaide River Inn for the duration of the weekend.
When are artist applications open until?
Artist applications for this year’s festival are now closed.
When are volunteer applications open until?
Volunteer applications for the festival are now open!
Will there be fires allowed?
Fires are allowed in campsites provided there is no fire ban on the festival weekend. There is also a large communal fire outside the bar.
Is the festival accessible?
Campsite toilets and showers are accessible. While every effort is made to make the THFF venue accessible for all levels of mobility it is recommended for wheelchair users to have assistance. Please contact us for more details or for specific arrangements, including carer’s passes.
Will there be food available?
Yes, there will be a coffee van and food vendors. Attendees are also welcome to bring their own food and use the camp kitchen facilities provided.
Can I swim?
There is a small pool at the venue that will be open during daylight hours, as well as a larger pool at Adelaide River Inn down the road. SWIMMING IN THE RIVER IS PROHIBITED. The Adelaide River is home to a healthy population of estuarine crocodiles, which can cause injury or death. This will be appropriately signed, but attendees are encouraged to stay away from the water’s edge at all times.
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs are permitted provided they are kept on a leash at all time. No dogs are allowed inside accommodation.
What time does the festival open on Friday?
The festival opens to the general public at 4pm. Unpowered camping is first in best dressed, and we kindly ask that you don’t take up more room than you need at your campsite.