Woodford Folk Festival runs from Sunday 27 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027 at Woodfordia, in the hills north of Brisbane. You can stay on site in a campervan or motorhome with a camping ticket, and season campers can add a powered site. Then carry on to the Sunshine Coast hinterland and Noosa for the new year.
Woodford Folk Festival 2026/27 at a glance
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Dates | 27 December 2026 to 1 January 2027 |
| Where | Woodfordia, Woodford, Queensland |
| Campervans | Allowed on site with a camping ticket; powered sites are an add-on for season campers |
| Nearest pick-up | Brisbane |
| Book ahead | Season camping and powered sites sell out |
Check the official Woodford Folk Festival website for tickets, the program and camping options before you book.
Why go by campervan
Woodford is six days of music, talks and workshops over New Year, and most people stay for several nights. A campervan gives you a real bed, a fridge and somewhere to shelter from summer storms, all a short walk from the stages. When it's over, the Sunshine Coast hinterland, the Glass House Mountains and Noosa are all close by.
Camping at Woodford in a campervan
Anyone staying overnight on site needs a camping ticket, whether you sleep in a tent, a car, a campervan, a motorhome or a caravan. There are no single-night camping tickets. Season campers can add a powered site, in a smaller or larger size, in several of the festival campgrounds, and larger RVs and caravans go in a designated area.
Christmas Day camping is an add-on for season ticket campers, so you can arrive on the 25th and be set up before the gates open.
Getting to Woodford
Woodfordia is about an hour and a quarter north of Brisbane by road. In a campervan, drive straight to your campground. If you're coming for the day, there's a paid day car park with a free shuttle into the festival.
Without a vehicle, the Festival Express Bus runs from Brisbane, Chermside and North Lakes, out on 26 December and back on 2 January.
Plan your week
- 26 or 27 December: pick up the campervan in Brisbane, stock up, and drive to Woodford
- 27 to 30 December: the festival, with the van at your campsite
- 31 December: New Year's Eve at the festival
- 1 January: pack up and head to the Sunshine Coast hinterland
- 2 to 5 January: Maleny, the Glass House Mountains, Eumundi Markets and Noosa
What to pack
- A rain jacket and shoes that can get muddy: summer storms are common
- Sunscreen, a hat and a refillable water bottle
- A torch or head torch for the campground at night
- Easy meals to cook in the van, so you're not buying every meal
- Your festival and camping tickets, and any powered site booking
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When is Woodford Folk Festival 2026/27?
From Sunday 27 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027 at Woodfordia, Woodford, Queensland.
Can you take a campervan to Woodford Folk Festival?
Yes. Anyone staying overnight on site, including in a campervan or motorhome, needs a camping ticket. Season campers can add a powered site.
Are there powered sites at Woodford?
Yes, as an add-on for season ticket campers, in smaller and larger sizes. They're popular, so book early.
How far is Woodford from Brisbane?
About an hour and a quarter by road. The Festival Express Bus also runs from Brisbane, Chermside and North Lakes.
Can I camp at Woodford for just one night?
No. There are no single-night camping tickets, so plan to stay at least two nights.
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