🪗 British Folk Events

New Forest Folk Festival

1st – 5th July 2026

Small and friendly festival with a single stage in an unspoilt farm setting. Headliners are Fisherman’s Friends, Skerryvore & Seth Lakeman

https://www.newforestfolkfestival.co.uk

Shrewsbury Folk Festival

28th – 31st August 2026

Where the best in folk, Americana and world music meets top-notch production and the friendliest atmosphere on the festival circuit.
https://www.gigantic.com/shrewsbury-folk-festival-tickets

The Gate to Southwell Festival

2nd – 5th July 2026

Probably the best small folk and roots festival in the UK" said our 2023 audience.
https://www.gtsf.uk

Halsway Manor

Events throughout the year.

Enjoy residential folk music, dance, craft, and wellbeing courses, in the stunning surroundings of Halsway Manor. Book now!
https://www.halswaymanor.org.uk/whats-on

Warwick Folk Festival

23 – 26 July 2026

Spacious green field site adjacent to Warwick Castle. Venues on site and around the historic town. See website for more.
https://www.warwickfolkfestival.co.uk

Ely Folk Festival

10 – 12 July 2026

Join us in celebrating 40 years of Ely Folk Festival with three days of great music and family entertainment.
https://elyfolkfestival.co.uk/tickets/

Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

20 – 23 August 2026

Four days of the best folk music from around the world, family fun, workshops, crafts, comedy and camping on the beautiful Dorset coast.
https://www.purbeckvalleyfolkfestival.co.uk/shop/tickets/