List Of Folk Festivals In The UK

Here is a list of some of the more prominent and well-established folk festivals that have been known up to my last update in January 2022. Keep in mind that for the most current information, it’s best to search for a current folk festival calendar or visit tourism websites.

Here are some of the folk festivals in the UK:

  • Sidmouth Folk Week – Sidmouth, Devon
  • Cambridge Folk Festival – Cambridge, England
  • Celtic Connections – Glasgow, Scotland
  • Shrewsbury Folk Festival – Shrewsbury, England
  • Towersey Festival – Thame, Oxfordshire
  • Wickham Festival – Wickham, Hampshire
  • Cropredy Festival (Fairport’s Cropredy Convention) – Cropredy, Oxfordshire
  • The Broadstairs Folk Week – Broadstairs, Kent
  • Beverley Folk Festival – Beverley, East Yorkshire
  • Orkney Folk Festival – Orkney, Scotland
  • Ely Folk Festival – Ely, Cambridgeshire
  • Warwick Folk Festival – Warwick, England
  • Whitby Folk Week – Whitby, North Yorkshire
  • Folk by the Oak – Hatfield House, Hertfordshire
  • Oxford Folk Festival – Oxford, England
  • Wath Festival – Wath upon Dearne, South Yorkshire
  • Tønder Festival – Tønder, Scotland (though it’s originally a Danish festival, it has a significant following from the UK)
  • The Gate to Southwell Festival – Southwell, Nottinghamshire
  • The Fylde Folk Festival – Fleetwood, Lancashire
  • The Great British Folk Festival – Skegness, Lincolnshire

This list includes a mix of traditional folk, contemporary folk, and Celtic music festivals. Dates, venues, and the status of these festivals can change, so it’s always a good idea to look for the most recent information if you’re planning to attend one.


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