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.