<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="yes"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><title>Festival on Folk Directory</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/event_types/festival/</link><description>Recent content in Festival on Folk Directory</description><image><title>Folk Directory</title><url>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/images/logo/folk-directory-og.png</url><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/images/logo/folk-directory-og.png</link></image><generator>Hugo</generator><language>en-gb</language><atom:link href="https://folkdirectory.co.uk/event_types/festival/index.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title>Acoustic Festival of Britain</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/acoustic-festival-of-britain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/acoustic-festival-of-britain/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Acoustic Music and Ale Weekend</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/acoustic-music-and-ale-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/acoustic-music-and-ale-weekend/</guid><description>&lt;p>It is now in its eighth year. Five or six acts perform each day, and as the timings do not overlap, it is easy to see each act.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Alcester Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/alcester-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/alcester-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Allen Valleys Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/allen-valleys-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/allen-valleys-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>The festival is a small village-based event, booking about a dozen bands and artists for the festival weekend. The village hall and local church serve as the main music venues, each with an audience capacity of about 200. A family ceilidh, free gigs in the local pubs, and open mic sessions at the Forge Studios and Cafe are also organised. The church hall, the library, and the Medway are also used.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Arran Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/arran-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/arran-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>The annual Arran Folk Festival takes place in June on the Isle of Arran, Scotland. The programme includes concerts, ceilidhs, and free open pub sessions.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>The island, known as &amp;lsquo;Scotland in Miniature&amp;rsquo;, is one of the most southerly Scottish islands, with mountains and lochs in the north and rolling hills and meadows in the south, surrounded by a stunning coastline.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>It is less than an hour&amp;rsquo;s ride on the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry from Ardrossan.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Autumn Trad Fest</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/autumn-trad-fest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/autumn-trad-fest/</guid><description>&lt;p>The 4th annual SpringGrass bluegrass festival takes place at The Vault Arts Centre, Newton Stewart, on Friday 15 May 2026 for two days. The programme features bluegrass, americana, and folk. Admission is free.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Banbury Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/banbury-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/banbury-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Banbury Song and Ale Weekend</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/banbury-song-and-ale-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/banbury-song-and-ale-weekend/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Barnsley Acoustic Roots Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/barnsley-acoustic-roots-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/barnsley-acoustic-roots-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Barnsley Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/barnsley-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/barnsley-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>A comeback event at Barnsley Civic and Mandela Gardens. Friday 29th May 2026 for three days. Saturday is free, 11am to 4pm. barnsleycivic.co.uk/barnsley-folk-festival/ Yorkshire, England.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Bath International Music Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/bath-international-music-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/bath-international-music-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Bearded Theory's Spring Gathering</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/bearded-theory-s-spring-gathering/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/bearded-theory-s-spring-gathering/</guid><description>&lt;p>A multi-award winning creative and performing arts festival set in the beautiful grounds of Catton Hall in the heart of the National Forest. The Midlands largest performing and creative arts festival. Includes some folk bands. Winner of several festival awards over recent years.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Beardy Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/beardy-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/beardy-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Beardy Folk Festival is a new Midsummer music weekend featuring a line-up of contemporary, traditional and acoustic indie folk music. The festival site includes children&amp;rsquo;s entertainment, a food court, real ale, cider and cocktail bars, circus workshops, traditional rides, a climbing wall, yoga, and a small trade village.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Beautiful Days</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/beautiful-days/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/beautiful-days/</guid><description>&lt;p>Beautiful Days is the Levellers&amp;rsquo; annual 15,000-capacity family-friendly weekend camping festival at Escot Park, which began in 2003. The festival features a large children&amp;rsquo;s area in its centre, comedy, theatre, family camping, a healing area, licensed real ale bars from Otter Brewery, and carefully selected food and craft stalls. It was named one of the Best Family Festivals in 2013 by the Guardian.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Bedworth Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/bedworth-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/bedworth-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Beggars Fair</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/beggars-fair/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/beggars-fair/</guid><description>&lt;p>In the streets and in venues all around the town, the best of local performers bring folk, jazz, blues and world music, colourful dance displays and children&amp;rsquo;s entertainment. The Beggars Fair has been running since 1993 and is living up to its aims of showcasing local talent in a friendly environment.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Belfast TradFest</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/belfast-tradfest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/belfast-tradfest/</guid><description>&lt;p>A family-friendly celebration of St Patrick and traditional music, song and dance. Events include a festival village, pipe band extravaganza, concerts, ceilis and more. Further details are available on the website.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/belladrum-tartan-heart-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/belladrum-tartan-heart-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival describes itself as quirky, offering a wide variety of musical styles and a large number of acts, including folk groups. Voted the UK&amp;rsquo;s most popular summer music festival on TripAdvisor. Held in Beauly (IV4 7BA) from Thursday 30 July 2026 for three days. Full price £230; two-day and one-day tickets also available.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Bellingham All Acoustic Music Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/bellingham-all-acoustic-music-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/bellingham-all-acoustic-music-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>A weekend of live music set in the grounds of Riverdale Hall Hotel, with fringe events in and around Bellingham, the gateway to the Northumberland National Park.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Between the Trees</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/between-the-trees/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/between-the-trees/</guid><description>&lt;p>Music, natural science and art. An idyllic, new, 100-acre woodland site in South Wales. Between the Trees has a unique theme of music, natural science and art. The festival aims to engage people of all ages with the natural world and to reconnect younger generations with the wonder and restorative qualities that this woodland environment offers.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Beverley Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/beverley-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/beverley-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Beverley Festival is known for its innovative and eclectic mix of dance, comedy, literature, poetry and music, bringing a friendly and relaxed atmosphere to the historic East Yorkshire town.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Beverley Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/beverley-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/beverley-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>There has been a folk festival in the market town of Beverley every year since 1983, hosting performances by hundreds of artists, helping to create the flourishing live music scene in the town, and putting the town very much on the map.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Billingham International Folklore Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/billingham-international-folklore-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/billingham-international-folklore-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Groups and ensembles from the UK and worldwide perform traditional and contemporary music, song, and dance in colourful costumes.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Arena and theatre concerts, street performance, and special events take place at various venues in Billingham, Middlesbrough, and Newcastle over the eight-day festival.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>The festival includes workshops, dance courses, and children&amp;rsquo;s club activities.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Billingham Town Centre was developed in the early 1960s by Billingham Urban District Council as one of the first traffic-free shopping precincts in the UK. It has hosted this festival of fun and friendship each year since 1965, bringing together cultures from around the world in a display of colour, music, and dance.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Blazin' in Beauly</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/blazin-in-beauly/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/blazin-in-beauly/</guid><description>&lt;p>Community Project of the Year 2011 / Event of the Year 2005 (MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards).&lt;/p>
&lt;p>The event features the Blazin&amp;rsquo; Fiddles (Bruce MacGregor, Allan Henderson, Iain MacFarlane, Jenna Reid, Anna Massie and Angus Lyon) alongside Adam Sutherland, Gillian Frame, Rick Taylor and Christine Hanson (TBC), amongst others.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Places can be booked online. Core classes are Fiddle (4 levels) and Guitar (mixed ability). Cello classes with Christine Hanson are also available; enquiries can be directed to the organisers.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Blazin' in Biggar</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/blazin-in-biggar/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/blazin-in-biggar/</guid><description>&lt;p>Recently launched, Blazin&amp;rsquo; Fiddles are a sister fiddle school to the well-established Blazin&amp;rsquo; in Beauly. This summer the band will launch &amp;lsquo;Blazin&amp;rsquo; in Biggar&amp;rsquo;, bringing together fiddlers, guitarists and piano players for a weekend of workshops and music-making.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Blowout</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/blowout/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/blowout/</guid><description>&lt;p>A festival for fans of piping, featuring concerts, dances, workshops, manufacturers, and sessions. Everything the bagpipe fan would want, in one place.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Boomtown Behind the Mask</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/boomtown-behind-the-mask/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/boomtown-behind-the-mask/</guid><description>&lt;p>A large event covering a large variety of music styles, in it&amp;rsquo;s 13th year. The event is spread over several stages, and there is a folk section . Research it and make your own decision on whether it suits you. The line-up includes many well-known acts.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Bournemouth Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/bournemouth-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/bournemouth-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Bradfield Traditional Music Weekend</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/bradfield-traditional-music-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/bradfield-traditional-music-weekend/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Bradford on Avon Green Man Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/bradford-on-avon-green-man-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/bradford-on-avon-green-man-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>The Bradford on Avon Green Man Festival is a family-friendly community gathering featuring traditional dance, music, song, and folklore throughout the town centre on Saturday 10 May 2025 (9.30am to 6pm). The festival is free. Over 50 dance groups, including 500 dancers and 120 musicians, perform Morris dancing and diverse European styles.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Bridport Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/bridport-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/bridport-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>The festival supports several charities. A range of Morris-related sides, workshops, music sessions, headline gigs, ceilidhs and barn dances, performances and storytelling, artisans, and a children&amp;rsquo;s area are already booked.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Bristol Cajun &amp; Zydeco Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/bristol-cajun--zydeco-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/bristol-cajun--zydeco-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>A weekend of Louisiana-style music, dance, food, drink, and meeting people.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Bristol Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/bristol-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/bristol-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Broadstairs Folk Week</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/broadstairs-folk-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/broadstairs-folk-week/</guid><description>&lt;p>Over 500 events in one week, with venues all over Broadstairs, including the Concert Tent, Pavilion on the Sands, Sailing Club, Bandstand, Jetty and many more. A real ale tent sits next to the concert marquee; free music in pubs as well as sessions. Festival campsite available for season ticket holders.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Bromsgrove Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/bromsgrove-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/bromsgrove-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Bromyard Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/bromyard-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/bromyard-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Bude &amp; Stratton Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/bude--stratton-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/bude--stratton-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Bungay Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/bungay-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/bungay-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Now in its third year. Poets, writers, artists, musicians and actors all live within close proximity of the town — Bungay has that effect on people. The programme includes sessions and concerts, featuring some well-known names. The festival is all about participation. Visitors are invited to enjoy the ambience, the eclectic and exciting shops, and the excellent food and beer. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own instruments.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Burnham-on-Sea Folkfest</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/burnham-on-sea-folkfest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/burnham-on-sea-folkfest/</guid><description>&lt;p>Free acoustic festival operating across seven venues and an open-air concert, with evening concerts held separately. Now in its seventh year, the festival features over seventy live acoustic acts. Full details are available on the website.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Burnham-on-Sea Free Folkfest</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/burnham-on-sea-free-folkfest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/burnham-on-sea-free-folkfest/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Burton Agnes Jazz &amp; Blues Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/burton-agnes-jazz-blues-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/burton-agnes-jazz-blues-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>An occasional festival that falls outside strict folk policy but includes blues. Set in the award-winning grounds and Great Hall of an Elizabethan stately home surrounded by the Yorkshire Wolds, the festival features UK jazz and blues acts over a weekend.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Bury Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/bury-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/bury-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>The 9th Bury St Edmunds Folk Festival is a one-day event held in the walled garden at Nowton Park this summer. The festival features craft stalls, children&amp;rsquo;s activities, music workshops, hot food, and a bar with local real ales, and is suitable for the whole family.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>BuskFest</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/buskfest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/buskfest/</guid><description>&lt;p>BuskFest is an international busking festival and competition held in Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland. The event, which has been running for over 20 years, attracts 6,000+ people from across the globe to Banbridge Town Centre.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Cafe Drummond</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/cafe-drummond/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/cafe-drummond/</guid><description>&lt;p>Cafe Drummond is an Aberdeen venue that hosts regular acoustic gigs.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Cambridge Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/cambridge-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/cambridge-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>A major folk festival in the UK, featuring a diverse range of folk, blues, country, world, singer-songwriter and acoustic music. Acts have ranged from Martin Carthy to Mumford &amp;amp; Sons and all in between. The festival runs over four days across four stages, with a capacity of 10,000, 8,000 campers, and two campsites. It receives national TV and radio broadcast coverage.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Celtic Connections</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/celtic-connections/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/celtic-connections/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Celtic Festival of Wales</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/celtic-festival-of-wales/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/celtic-festival-of-wales/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Celtic Gathering Isle of Man</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/celtic-gathering-isle-of-man/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/celtic-gathering-isle-of-man/</guid><description>&lt;p>Yn Chruinnaght Celtic Gathering, in its 49th year, is based in Peel. It is a celebration of Manx culture and the relationship between the Isle of Man and the other five Celtic countries (Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Cornwall and Brittany). Musicians, singers and dancers take part in concerts, ceilis, sessions, free events and workshops.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Ceol Cholasa Music Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/ceol-cholasa-music-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/ceol-cholasa-music-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>A small festival held on a remote Atlantic island with a population of 120. About half of tickets are usually pre-booked, so early booking is advisable.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Cheltenham Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/cheltenham-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/cheltenham-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Chester Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/chester-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/chester-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>A full bank holiday weekend of music, song and dance, with events for all the family.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>ChickenStock Music Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/chickenstock-music-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/chickenstock-music-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>A boutique festival with 3,000 tickets available. Headline acts are often major names. Set in Kent, just five minutes from J5 of the M2. All genres of music are represented, with a particular emphasis on folk rock, folk, roots, and acoustic music, which is the main genre of the acts booked.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Chippenham Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/chippenham-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/chippenham-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Cleckheaton Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/cleckheaton-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/cleckheaton-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Clennell Hall Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/clennell-hall-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/clennell-hall-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Clogfest</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/clogfest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/clogfest/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Cork Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/cork-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/cork-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>A folk music festival in Cork City, Ireland, held on 2nd–5th October 2025. The 45th edition includes sessions and the Noel Brazil Song Contest.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Cornwall Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/cornwall-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/cornwall-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Cottingham Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/cottingham-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/cottingham-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Now in its twelfth year, the festival is hosted across various venues in Cottingham, an East Yorkshire village thought to be the largest in the UK, over the first weekend of September. The three-day event features a line-up of artists.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Country 2 Country Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/country-2-country-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/country-2-country-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>A major country and western event in the UK, taking place in London, Glasgow and Belfast. The first event was held in London in 2013. This listing is for the Glasgow event. A large number of artists perform, with a range of ticket prices available. Artists travel between the three cities as part of the festival.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Country on the Eye</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/country-on-the-eye/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/country-on-the-eye/</guid><description>&lt;p>A festival of country, folk, acoustic, bluegrass and roots music, held for the first time. The additional Songwriters Series is on Friday the 12th, and the main music event is on Saturday the 13th.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Crediton Folk Weekend</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/crediton-folk-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/crediton-folk-weekend/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Crossover - Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/crossover-bluegrass-and-old-time-music-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/crossover-bluegrass-and-old-time-music-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>The Crossover Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Festival began in 2017. While not a purely folk event, the festival features American Old-Time and Bluegrass music. It is held at Sherbrooke Scout Camp Site, Calverton, on Friday 1st May. Entry is affordable, particularly for a single-day visit.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Cullerlie Traditional Singing Weekend</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/cullerlie-traditional-singing-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/cullerlie-traditional-singing-weekend/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Dalry Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/dalry-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/dalry-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>A new event, now in its fifth year. The festival takes place in Dalry, Ayrshire, Scotland, over four days from Thursday 9th July 2026. Several events are free, with some ticketed at £12.50.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Dance Around the World</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/dance-around-the-world/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/dance-around-the-world/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Dartmoor Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/dartmoor-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/dartmoor-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Day of Lincolnshire Folk</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/day-of-lincolnshire-folk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/day-of-lincolnshire-folk/</guid><description>&lt;p>Now in its 16th year, the Day of Lincolnshire Folk features music, dance, song, poetry, and storytelling. Admission is free. The event is held at Leadenham House, Leadenham, LN5 0PU, on Sunday 2nd August 2026, in Lincolnshire, England.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Deepdale Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/deepdale-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/deepdale-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>The festival features a strong line-up of live music, spoken word, drum workshops, and street entertainment across a weekend. Day tickets are available at a reasonable price for those with limited time. The atmosphere is relaxed.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Denver Windmill Folk and Acoustic Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/denver-windmill-folk-and-acoustic-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/denver-windmill-folk-and-acoustic-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>The festival features sing-arounds, jam sessions, and an open mic, with all musicians welcome to join in. Performer sets are accompanied by join-in songs and tunes. Dance competitions for all ages and step dance workshops are held alongside a jig doll competition. Tales and poetry readings run throughout the day. A beer festival takes place concurrently. The festival is held in Downham Market on Sunday 23rd August 2026 and is free to attend.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Derby Folk Weekend</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/derby-folk-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/derby-folk-weekend/</guid><description>&lt;p>Concerts, workshops, and sessions. Mainly indoors, so weather is not a concern. Individual concerts take place in Derby Cathedral on Friday evening and Saturday, and at The Old Bell Hotel on Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Derby Traditional Music &amp; Arts Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/derby-traditional-music--arts-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/derby-traditional-music--arts-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Devauden Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/devauden-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/devauden-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>A mixed festival. At previous events there was a strong bias towards folk music on the Friday; check closer to the date to see if this continues. The programme includes workshops, a Battle of the Bands, local brews, and family entertainment. Three stages, with one dedicated to acoustic music.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Devauden Music Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/devauden-music-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/devauden-music-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>The 2012 Devauden Music Fest offers live music and family-friendly entertainment.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Didmarton Bluegrass Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/didmarton-bluegrass-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/didmarton-bluegrass-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>The line-up includes folk artists alongside bluegrass. The festival is run by a new team of familiar faces.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Doncaster Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/doncaster-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/doncaster-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Dulverton Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/dulverton-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/dulverton-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Dulverton Folk Festival is a free event, with every concert and workshop open to all. Camping is available at a reasonable price; funds raised go towards music education within the school whose grounds are used for the campsite. Hot breakfasts are served each morning in the town hall, using as much local produce as possible. The festival aims to offer a wide variety of music, dance and workshops, and relies on sponsorship, donations, and volunteer stewards. Sessions run throughout the festival alongside a range of performances.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Durham Brass</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/durham-brass/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/durham-brass/</guid><description>&lt;p>Something just a bit different. An explosion of bands and performers combining brass with folk, opera, dance and spectacular outdoor theatre descends on County Durham to fill some stunning venues and City streets with music and fantastic visual effects. New collaborations, digital trails, and established and emerging bands bring brass in every genre imaginable.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Durham Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/durham-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/durham-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Hartlepool Folk Festival has a new home and a new name. The festival features a lineup of leading artists on the UK folk scene, paying special tribute to the rich culture and traditions of Teesside and the wider North East.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Durham Gathering</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/durham-gathering/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/durham-gathering/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Eastbourne International Folk Dance Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/eastbourne-international-folk-dance-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/eastbourne-international-folk-dance-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Edgworth Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/edgworth-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/edgworth-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>The Edgworth Folk Festival is held at The Barlow, Edgworth, Bolton. The festival promotes folk music and supports a local community centre. Details are available on the festival&amp;rsquo;s Facebook page or at folkatthebarlow.com.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Edinburgh International Harp Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/edinburgh-international-harp-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/edinburgh-international-harp-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>A festival for harp enthusiasts, featuring courses, concerts, workshops, a harp exhibition, sessions, and a ceilidh.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Edinburgh Tradfest Dun Eideann</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/edinburgh-tradfest-dun-eideann/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/edinburgh-tradfest-dun-eideann/</guid><description>&lt;p>Edinburgh TradFest – Dun Eideann is Edinburgh&amp;rsquo;s only multi-arts festival dedicated to traditional culture and folk arts. The programme includes music, song, storytelling, dance, folk drama, arts and crafts, literature, architecture, film, and multimedia. It features traditional music from Scotland and around the world.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>EdleFest</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/edlefest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/edlefest/</guid><description>&lt;p>The festival features live music and local brew in a stunning location. It is run by volunteers, and money raised is used to improve facilities and features in the venue. The church is no longer used for worship but is used by the community for events and music.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Eilean Dorcha Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/eilean-dorcha-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/eilean-dorcha-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>The festival works in conjunction with charitable and educational bodies to identify emerging talent on the island and give them a platform to perform. There are also opportunities to learn about digital media and the Gaelic language, and to listen to local and visiting musicians. The festival encompasses more than music; it also showcases &amp;lsquo;Made in the Hebrides&amp;rsquo; products. The festival is held in Lini.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Ely Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/ely-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/ely-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>England's Medieval Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/england-s-medieval-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/england-s-medieval-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>A medieval event featuring stage shows, jousting, music and dance, with activities for children. The festival offers a full lineup of folk music and is family-friendly, with a particular emphasis on older and traditional music.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Exile Music Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/exile-music-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/exile-music-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>20th anniversary A weekend event showcasing 15 to 20 local and independent music&amp;rsquo;s best bands. Our goal is to create a reasonably priced, small summer music festival that provides an overwhelmingly positive, comfortable and fun, family experience for both attendees and musicians in a beautiful countryside setting for around 500 people.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Fairport's Cropredy Convention</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/fairports-cropredy-convention/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/fairports-cropredy-convention/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Falmouth International Sea Shanty Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/falmouth-international-sea-shanty-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/falmouth-international-sea-shanty-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Faversham Hop Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/faversham-hop-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/faversham-hop-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Multiple locations in the town, mainly around the market place. Features a variety of styles - Morris dance, acoustic and folk, and some rock-ish. There is also a fringe festival. And it&amp;rsquo;s along the M2, close to Canterbury.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>February Folk Day</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/february-folk-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/february-folk-day/</guid><description>&lt;p>A small, friendly one-day event with an afternoon concert, an evening ceilidh and a folk club. Sessions, singarounds, etc. from 12 noon.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Feile an Phobail</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/feile-an-phobail/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/feile-an-phobail/</guid><description>&lt;p>Ireland&amp;rsquo;s largest community festival, featuring music, comedy, talks, tours, theatre, debate, and family-oriented events. The programme offers a wide variety of activities, some of which will appeal to folk fans.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Festival at the Edge</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/festival-at-the-edge/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/festival-at-the-edge/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Fiddle Festival of Britain</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/fiddle-festival-of-britain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/fiddle-festival-of-britain/</guid><description>&lt;p>On the edge of the Cotswolds, minutes from the M40, Manor Farm is ideally situated for convenience in an environment for learning and enjoying the company of fellow fiddlers.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Workshops, masterclasses, concerts and a ceilidh. One-to-one tuition also available from some tutors.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Camping available for attendees and family - advance booking required.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Filey Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/filey-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/filey-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Filey Folk Festival is one of the mainstays of this North Yorkshire seaside town&amp;rsquo;s musical year. It is a free-entry independent folk festival on the North Yorkshire Coast, with ticketed evening concerts also available. Over 100 musicians perform Traditional and Contemporary Folk, Americana, Country, Blues, and everything in between. The festival also features Singarounds/Sessions.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Fire in the Mountain</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/fire-in-the-mountain/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/fire-in-the-mountain/</guid><description>&lt;p>Spurred on by a love of folk music and outdoor activity, and seeing potential in a farm not used to its full potential, 20–30 volunteers came together to begin a big tidy-up and clear-out. Through the efforts of countless volunteers and five festivals, the aim to renovate and maintain the farm has been a success. There is still work to be done.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Fishguard Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/fishguard-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/fishguard-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/fleadh-cheoil-na-heireann/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/fleadh-cheoil-na-heireann/</guid><description>&lt;p>Started in 1951 ! A week long event, featuring concerts, competitions, singing, walking tours, and lots more.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>FluteFling</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/flutefling/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/flutefling/</guid><description>&lt;p>Traditional flutes and whistles in Scotland. FluteFling classes, workshops and weekends provide opportunities for people to learn and develop traditional skills on the whistle and flute in a Scottish setting. Not quite a festival, but a significant event for those interested in traditional flute music.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Focus Wales</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/focus-wales/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/focus-wales/</guid><description>&lt;p>Not specifically a folk festival. This regular event was established to provide the annual new music showcase event for the Welsh Music Industry. Its core work centres on the delivery of an international multi-venue showcase festival taking place in Wrexham each year, which places the music industry spotlight firmly on the emerging talent that Wales has to offer the world.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Folk at the Hall</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/folk-at-the-hall/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/folk-at-the-hall/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Folk by the Oak</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/folk-by-the-oak/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/folk-by-the-oak/</guid><description>&lt;p>A festival of folk&amp;rsquo;s finest acts gathered in beautiful leafy parkland for one uplifting summer day of music.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Folk in a Field</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/folk-in-a-field/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/folk-in-a-field/</guid><description>&lt;p>Real Music, Real Ale, Real Field. Taking place in the heart of Norfolk near to the village of West Acre, the &amp;ldquo;Folk in a Field Festival&amp;rdquo; brings together a diverse mix of performers from the acoustic, folk and roots music scene.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Folk on the Farm</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/folk-on-the-farm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/folk-on-the-farm/</guid><description>&lt;p>Established in 2013, the Folk on the Farm festival has grown to attract hundreds of visitors each year, featuring folk artists from around the UK. The festival includes real ale from The Great Orme Brewery Company, festival food, stalls, a fringe programme in the café, singarounds, and sessions.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Folk on the Lawn</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/folk-on-the-lawn/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/folk-on-the-lawn/</guid><description>&lt;p>Coming from near and - very - far. Some with countless &amp;lsquo;hits&amp;rsquo; or &amp;lsquo;views&amp;rsquo; or &amp;lsquo;followers&amp;rsquo; on various media platforms; some with few. Some with record company deals; others producing self-released albums. All did wonderfully.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Folk on the Pier</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/folk-on-the-pier/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/folk-on-the-pier/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Folk Station</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/folk-station/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/folk-station/</guid><description/></item><item><title>FolkEast</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/folkeast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/folkeast/</guid><description>&lt;p>Note the NEW LOCATION for this, the 14th event. This event has been going for around ten years now, in East Anglia (hence the name). A fresh approach to a timeless tradition with an eclectic mix of contemporary and traditional music.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>FolkStation</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/folkstation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/folkstation/</guid><description>&lt;p>We are a small 3-day festival based in a rural location on the Isle of Wight. FolkStation features music, song and dance as its programme offering a great family friendly and relaxed festival with great camping and something for everyone to enjoy. We endeavour to provide a wide range of folk music from traditional to contemporary.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>We provide a full range of on-site facilities including car parking, food, a real ale bar, local craft, 2 sound stages, a club tent and a range of entertainments for children as well.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Folkworks Fiddles on Fire</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/folkworks-fiddles-on-fire/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/folkworks-fiddles-on-fire/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Forgotten Lands</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/forgotten-lands/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/forgotten-lands/</guid><description>&lt;p>New to the directory this year. The festival has been around since 2019, as far as is known, but the pandemic meant it disappeared for a couple of years before returning in 2023. It describes itself as a folk-rock festival and has featured well-known names at previous events.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Found Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/found-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/found-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>New to us. It replaces the Towersey Festival Describes itself as a micro festival. A festival of discovery with music, dance, arts, crafts and wellness. Head turners from the world of Americana, Folk, Country, Blues, World and Roots Music. A festival with space to breathe and relax, to discover and learn, to create and share. Your first and forever festival, inspiring the best you.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Fresh Ayr Folk Fest</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/fresh-ayr-folk-fest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/fresh-ayr-folk-fest/</guid><description>&lt;p>A new one for our lists. It will bring established artists in the Folk, World and Roots scene to perform alongside new and emerging acts, both locally and from around the country. Not only will the festival have some of Scotland�s finest artists, it will showcase some of the best acts from the rest of the UK and overseas.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Frittenden Old Fashioned Night Out</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/frittenden-old-fashioned-night-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/frittenden-old-fashioned-night-out/</guid><description>&lt;p>The evening will see the multi-talented Rosie Davis calling to music provided by the Horsmonden Traditional Music Class and friends, with songs from a variety of invited guests and the odd party game.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>The event takes place in the Bell &amp;amp; Jorrocks function room, and formal attire is encouraged (but optional).&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Earlier in the day, the usual Frittenden-style traditional, old-fashioned and entertaining session takes place in the bar, followed by a mixed session and concert on the theme of Sea, Ships and Sailors with weekend guests, who include Frittenden regulars Andy Turner, Annie Dearman and Steve Harrison, and sea-song specialist Chris Roche. Rosie will also contribute a Sailor&amp;rsquo;s Hornpipe.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Frome Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/frome-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/frome-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>A general arts festival, with a variety of types of events, including some folk music. (There&amp;rsquo;s often a separate Folk Festival in February.)&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Furness Tradition</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/furness-tradition/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/furness-tradition/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Fylde Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/fylde-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/fylde-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Gainsborough FOAOTMAD</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/gainsborough-foaotmad/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/gainsborough-foaotmad/</guid><description>&lt;p>I suppose this counts as American folk music, sort of. ? Friends of American Old-Time Music and Dance (FOAOTMAD for short!) was founded in 1993 with the aim of furthering the promotion and performance of traditional old-time music and dance in the UK. We organise regular music camps, residential workshops, dance parties and support for many other formal and informal old-time events.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Gainsborough Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/gainsborough-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/gainsborough-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Gainsborough Old Time Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/gainsborough-old-time-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/gainsborough-old-time-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Galway Folk Festival 2026</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/galway-folk-festival-2026/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/galway-folk-festival-2026/</guid><description>&lt;p>Galway Folk Festival 2026.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Garway Folk Festival Weekend</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/garway-folk-festival-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/garway-folk-festival-weekend/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Gate to Southwell</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/gate-to-southwell/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/gate-to-southwell/</guid><description>&lt;p>2026 marks the 19th Gate to Southwell Festival, taking place in early summer at our beautiful lakeside parkland home in Kirklington, Notts. Over 4 days, with 60+ acts on 3 main stages; with on-site camping and glamping, fantastic music and the most friendly atmosphere you&amp;rsquo;ll find anywhere! Fabulous rural setting near the stunning minster town of Southwell.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Get a Word in Edgeways</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/get-a-word-in-edgeways/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/get-a-word-in-edgeways/</guid><description>&lt;p>We occasionally feature festivals with a difference. And this time it is a veritable feast of interweaving words: stories, poems, rap and songs, from across the Welsh Marches, West Midlands and the whole wide world!&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Girvan Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/girvan-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/girvan-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Scotland&amp;rsquo;s first sustainable event. Music, verse and story telling Concerts - Sessions - Open Stage - Competitions - Workshops - Children&amp;rsquo;s Events- Secure Campsite. Popular Scottish event, promises to be even bigger than last year. In its 50th year of existence and still going strong. With a nice redesigned website too.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Gloucester Cajun and Zydeco Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/gloucester-cajun-and-zydeco-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/gloucester-cajun-and-zydeco-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>32nd anniversary of the longest running Cajun festival in Europe. Featuring the best bands and musicians from around the world for a weekend of non-stop partying, music, dancing, workshops, and authentic Cajun cuisine.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Gloucester Cajun Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/gloucester-cajun-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/gloucester-cajun-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Gloucester Folk Trail</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/gloucester-folk-trail/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/gloucester-folk-trail/</guid><description>&lt;p>The festival features performances from many acts across 16 venues, along with storytelling, arts and crafts, talks, morris dancing, open mics and folk music sessions. The event will mainly be streamed, with workshops held in person. Further details are expected to follow.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Gobefest</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/gobefest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/gobefest/</guid><description>&lt;p>Gobefest, Manchester&amp;rsquo;s original urban folk music and dance festival with strong Central and Eastern European leanings, is back. Established in 2017, Gobefest has its roots firmly in Transylvania and Hungary, but over the years has expanded its reach to cherry-pick some of the finest performing artists from around the Carpathian Basin and beyond.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Gower Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/gower-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/gower-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Gower Wassail</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/gower-wassail/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/gower-wassail/</guid><description>&lt;p>Not quite a folk festival, but includes traditional music. Revive this ancient tradition with the Mari Lwyd, Food, Music, Noise, Dance, Cider, Apples and plenty of laughter! Gower Wassail Festival will be a Gastronomic Wassail Festival event. Wassailing is an ancient Welsh tradition to promote a good apple harvest the following autumn.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Green Man</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/green-man/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/green-man/</guid><description>&lt;p>A large independent event, with a wide range of artists, and genres, more than 100 acts playing indie, psychedelia, Americana, and folk across 5 stages. Food stalls and a bar will be open in the evening. Many different themes. Check to see if it matches your tastes. Supports the Bevan Foundation as well.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Greenbelt</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/greenbelt/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/greenbelt/</guid><description>&lt;p>Greenbelt is an arts, faith and justice festival with a history of over 50 years. It covers a variety of musical styles, along with guest speakers, comedy and other entertainment.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Greensleeves Morris Ring Meeting</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/greensleeves-morris-ring-meeting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/greensleeves-morris-ring-meeting/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Guiting Music Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/guiting-music-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/guiting-music-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>For half a century the Guiting Music Festival has been a highlight of the Cotswolds summer calendar, bringing an exciting variety of highly talented performances of Classical, Jazz, Blues and Folk music by artists from around the world. In that time it has built up a strong band of very loyal supporters. Check through their programme to see what parts you like.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Gwyl Werin y Bont Folk Music Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/gwyl-werin-y-bont-folk-music-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/gwyl-werin-y-bont-folk-music-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>An afternoon and evening event featuring Welsh musicians.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Haddenham Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/haddenham-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/haddenham-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Halsway Manor</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/halsway-manor/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/halsway-manor/</guid><description>&lt;p>A popular winter break of folk dancing and music for all abilities, led by a friendly and experienced team. Daily activities include music and dance workshops, bell ringing, singing, and afternoon walks.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Harwich International Sea Shanty Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/harwich-international-sea-shanty-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/harwich-international-sea-shanty-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>A full weekend of shanties, sea songs and other events at various venues throughout Harwich. Ticketed concerts and free street entertainment. Thames barge cruises, workshops, maritime crafts, Napoleonic displays, pub sessions and more.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Hastings Jack in the Green</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/hastings-jack-in-the-green/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/hastings-jack-in-the-green/</guid><description>&lt;p>The Jack in the Green Festival is an annual event that takes place in various parts of the gorgeous seaside resort that is Hastings. It&amp;rsquo;s a three day event and attracts thousands every year. This is a true British May Day celebration not to be missed.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Hawick Reivers Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/hawick-reivers-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/hawick-reivers-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Hawick steps back in time to the 16th century and, through drama, song, poetry and re-enactments, invites visitors and townspeople alike to experience life in this turbulent, often violent, but very colourful period of local history.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Headland Folkfest</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/headland-folkfest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/headland-folkfest/</guid><description>&lt;p>New Event! Replaces the old Hartlepool Folk Festival Multiple locations within Hartlepool. So help this new event by turning up!&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Hebridean Celtic Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/hebridean-celtic-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/hebridean-celtic-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>This is not a single venue event so you cannot buy one ticket that covers all events. Please choose carefully to make sure you make the most of your festival experience.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Hexham Gathering</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/hexham-gathering/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/hexham-gathering/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Holmfirth Festival of Folk</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/holmfirth-festival-of-folk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/holmfirth-festival-of-folk/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Hop Farm Music Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/hop-farm-music-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/hop-farm-music-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>The Hop Farm Music Festival is truly a unique experience, exclusively themed as an event free of ticket registration, with no VIP’s, no Sponsorship or Branding and with the main concentration being on the music and the avid festival go-ers.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>HowTheLightgetsIn Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/howthelightgetsin-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/howthelightgetsin-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>The world&amp;rsquo;s largest festival of philosophy and music is back - HowTheLightGetsIn returns to Hay-On-Wye Amongst the beautiful Black Mountains, you&amp;rsquo;ll find the world&amp;rsquo;s leading thinkers debating today&amp;rsquo;s biggest ideas, as well as a spectacular array of musicians and performers.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Hurdy Gurdy Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/hurdy-gurdy-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/hurdy-gurdy-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>IMBOLC</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/imbolc/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/imbolc/</guid><description>&lt;p>Not much info available just now. Multi-media, multi-genre event. A celebration of music reflecting the diversity of the contemporary Irish music scene. Alongside longstanding masters of the tradition, we will be showcasing music at the cutting edge of genres.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Ingleton Folk Weekend</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/ingleton-folk-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/ingleton-folk-weekend/</guid><description>&lt;p>Live music, workshops, street entertainment,concerts, ceilidh, sessions, Comic Song Competition, Folk Songs of Praise and so much more&amp;hellip;&amp;hellip;in a range of venues in and around the village.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Innerleithen Music Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/innerleithen-music-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/innerleithen-music-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Annual festival in a beautifully situated small town, featuring high-profile concerts from the world of Scottish/Celtic music, workshops, and informal music-making. Further details are available on the website.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Inter-Varsity Folk Dance Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/inter-varsity-folk-dance-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/inter-varsity-folk-dance-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Aberdeen, UK – The Inter-Varsity Folk Dance Festival is the UK&amp;rsquo;&amp;rsquo;s&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Aberdeen, UK – The Inter-Varsity Folk Dance Festival is the UK&amp;rsquo;s national student folk dance festival, and the country&amp;rsquo;s longest running folk festival. IVFDF has been held at a different university each year since the first one in Leeds in 1951.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>The Inter-Varsity Folk Dance Festival is the country&amp;rsquo;s longest continually running folk dance festival, aimed at students and anyone who feels they can keep up. Each year, a different university has the honour (and heavy task) to run it. IVFDF is a non-stop weekend based (fairly broadly) around traditional forms of music and dance. It is an exciting and dynamic festival held at a different university each year. IVFDF has been running since 1951. The tour so far spans over 20 locations as far apart as Exeter in the south and Glasgow in the north. We&amp;rsquo;re now pushing the boundary up to Aberdeen.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Inverness Fiddlers Rally</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/inverness-fiddlers-rally/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/inverness-fiddlers-rally/</guid><description>&lt;p>The clue&amp;rsquo;s in the name - it features fiddlers. As always, the Inverness Fiddlers will be joined by special guests for the event. Not sure if it is folky or just fiddlers, but you can always contact them and ask.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Inverness Music Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/inverness-music-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/inverness-music-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Inverness Music Festival is a competitive music festival open to all ages and abilities. Performers are adjudicated on their performance. It takes place at Inverness Methodist Church. So if you can play and want to show the world how help, enter the festival.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Ireby Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/ireby-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/ireby-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Irish Cultural Centre</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/irish-cultural-centre/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/irish-cultural-centre/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Jura Music Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/jura-music-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/jura-music-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>32nd Anniversary ! 6000 deer. 200 people. 1 Jura Music Festival. A music festival with a leaning towards traditional music, but other genres as well. A well-established favourite for lovers of the traditional music scene. PS No need to bring your own deer.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Just So Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/just-so-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/just-so-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>A not-for-profit family music and arts festival. Although not branded as a folk festival, the majority of the musical programming is folk. The festival is very family-focused, featuring circus acts, music, films, and children&amp;rsquo;s entertainment.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Keith Summers Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/keith-summers-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/keith-summers-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Keith TMSA Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/keith-tmsa-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/keith-tmsa-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>51st Event! Not many festivals can say that. There are concerts, a dance, competitions, informal sessions and various other events during the weekend. This page will provide more details as events are finalised. (Site incomplete just now.)&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Kelso Country &amp; Western Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/kelso-country-western-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/kelso-country-western-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>A country and western festival in Scotland. Details are available on a Facebook page. An October event is also held most years.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Keynsham Music Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/keynsham-music-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/keynsham-music-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Part of a seven day music festival, with Saturday being the folk day. Rated as one of the top three UK free summer events. Back with a June date again.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Killin Music Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/killin-music-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/killin-music-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>30th event! So they have a special t-shirt! What more could you want? Killin Music Fest is a three day event held in the heart of Scotland in June, celebrating Scottish music, culture and tradition.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Kimpton Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/kimpton-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/kimpton-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>A new festival in 2016, it&amp;rsquo;s back for July yet again. Spend a chilled-out day enjoying the nation&amp;rsquo;s favourite folk artists in the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside. This is a one-day event with 4 separate venues including free events on the village green. Main stage has 3 ticketed concerts and there are workshops and a continuous concert in the 13th century church.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Kirtlington Lamb Ale Morris Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/kirtlington-lamb-ale-morris-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/kirtlington-lamb-ale-morris-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Knockengorroch World Ceilidh</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/knockengorroch-world-ceilidh/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/knockengorroch-world-ceilidh/</guid><description>&lt;p>The World Ceilidh melds together the most ancient roots music with the latest cutting edge sounds. This first truly backwoods upland music fest in Scotland hosts some of the best musicians and performers from across the world.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Larmer Tree Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/larmer-tree-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/larmer-tree-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Late Spring Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/late-spring-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/late-spring-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Back for its second year. In addition to another 12 hours of back-to-back folk music starting at 11am across multiple stages on the May bank holiday weekend, the festival will feature beer from the farm brewery, multiple food outlets, camping, arts and crafts, and a new soapbox stage for established and aspiring musicians alike. The lineup will be announced in full in April. The festival takes place at Dummer Down Farm.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Leadenham Folk Day</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/leadenham-folk-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/leadenham-folk-day/</guid><description>&lt;p>Free Day of Lincolnshire Folk Music Dance &amp;amp; Song&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Lewes Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/lewes-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/lewes-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Organised by the two Lewes folk clubs, The Royal Oak and The Lewes Saturday Folk Club, in conjunction with The Union Music Store.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Lichfield Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/lichfield-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/lichfield-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>A weekend of dance and music in this lovely cathedral city.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Llangollen Fringe Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/llangollen-fringe-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/llangollen-fringe-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>A mixture of various media, including folk music, celebrating its 21st anniversary. Individual event tickets allow attendees to choose their favourite artists to suit their taste in music and entertainment. The Fringe is a not-for-profit organisation run entirely by volunteers. As well as attracting visitors from all over the UK, the Fringe continues to grow its local following.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/llangollen-international-musical-eisteddfod/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/llangollen-international-musical-eisteddfod/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Lochwinnoch Mini Arts Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/lochwinnoch-mini-arts-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/lochwinnoch-mini-arts-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>A long running Festival of Music, Drama, Literature, Creative &amp;amp; Visual Arts in Lochwinnoch, Renfrewshire. Not a folk festival, it&amp;rsquo;s a festival of Music, Drama, Literature, Creative and Visual Arts. But it includes Celtic instrument workshops and Scottish singers. So some of you may be interested. Not a huge amount of info on line, so check with the organisers. Slight name change for this year.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Lowender Peran Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/lowender-peran-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/lowender-peran-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Lyme Folk Weekend</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/lyme-folk-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/lyme-folk-weekend/</guid><description>&lt;p>The line-up for this relatively new event has been star-studded, and this year&amp;rsquo;s is expected to be similarly strong. Activities include singing, sessions, a Morris parade, a shanty festival, storytelling, and more. Free daily concerts take place on the Seafront Stage from noon to 5pm, with Morris dancing and a parade throughout the town.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Lymm Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/lymm-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/lymm-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Around 50 events take place in the village of Lymm, including dance, drama, music, comedy and literature. During the Festival, Lymm celebrates the wealth and diversity of talents to be found amongst the members of the community, and provides plenty of opportunities for exploring and enjoying the local environment.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Lymm Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/lymm-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/lymm-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Malmesbury Folk &amp; Roots</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/malmesbury-folk-roots/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/malmesbury-folk-roots/</guid><description>&lt;p>A one-day festival in the beautiful grounds of the historic Malmesbury Abbey, featuring folk and roots music from the UK and beyond. All proceeds go to the Malmesbury Mayoral Charities.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Malton and Norton Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/malton-and-norton-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/malton-and-norton-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Whether you&amp;rsquo;re interested in music, dance, song or just want an enjoyable day out, the Malton &amp;amp; Norton Folk Festival is packed with a variety of concerts, workshops and displays designed to bring a colourful and joyful start to the festival season.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>There&amp;rsquo;s a &amp;quot;Meet and Greet&amp;quot; session and sessions for singers and musicians. We also have workshops and have sensational display teams to give astunning show in the Market Place.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Manchester Irish Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/manchester-irish-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/manchester-irish-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Maui Waui</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/maui-waui/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/maui-waui/</guid><description>&lt;p>Not strictly a folk event. A mixture of styles and events, described as similar to Breaded Theory.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>May Heydays</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/may-heydays/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/may-heydays/</guid><description>&lt;p>Closely following the long-established Eastbourne format, May Heydays offers an enjoyable bank holiday weekend mix of different folk dance traditions from many parts of the world.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Medieval Music in the Dales</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/medieval-music-in-the-dales/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/medieval-music-in-the-dales/</guid><description>&lt;p>An annual medieval music festival wholly dedicated to medieval music-making. It&amp;rsquo;s unique in the UK. A major event in the early music calendar - a weekend dedicated solely to the music of the middle ages.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Mellor Brook Fiddle Day</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/mellor-brook-fiddle-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/mellor-brook-fiddle-day/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Melodeons and More</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/melodeons-and-more/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/melodeons-and-more/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Melton Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/melton-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/melton-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>A festival set in the ancient market town of Melton Mowbray. With Craft fair, local market, Morris Dancing, sing-arounds, music session, outdoor market stage and 13 venues collected around its atmospheric center. Two days of music and mayhem so if you fancy playing or just want to eat the pie - come to Melton Folk Festival.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Melton Winter Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/melton-winter-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/melton-winter-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Also known as The Melton Mowbray Christmas Folk Trail, the festival consists of many acts hosted across many venues in the town of Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, UK. An additional welcoming singaround takes place on the evening of Friday 9th December. The festival usually takes place in different local venues.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Mendip Autumn Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/mendip-autumn-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/mendip-autumn-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Middlesbrough Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/middlesbrough-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/middlesbrough-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Middlewich Folk &amp; Boat Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/middlewich-folk--boat-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/middlewich-folk--boat-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Mitcheldean Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/mitcheldean-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/mitcheldean-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>A village-based festival in the Forest of Dean with concerts, Morris dancing, a village fete, busking, poetry and storytelling, ceilidh dance, a songwriting competition, live comedy, and a folk walk on the Sunday. Held annually on the third Saturday in July. The 17th is acoustic only; the 18th includes PA systems.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Moira Furnace Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/moira-furnace-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/moira-furnace-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Moonbeams Wold Top Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/moonbeams-wold-top-folk-festival-/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/moonbeams-wold-top-folk-festival-/</guid><description>&lt;p>Moonbeams Summer Festival at The Wold Top Brewery..
perched on top&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Moonbeams Summer Festival at The Wold Top Brewery..
perched on top of the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds!&lt;/p>
&lt;p>The festival provides the perfect weekend away to enjoy world class folk music and award winning ales in the most beautiful surroundings!&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Camping - Session Tent - Peacecake Cafe - Award Winning Ales.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Morland Folk Dance Week</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/morland-folk-dance-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/morland-folk-dance-week/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Morland Scottish Country Dancing Week</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/morland-scottish-country-dancing-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/morland-scottish-country-dancing-week/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Morpeth Northumbrian Gathering</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/morpeth-northumbrian-gathering/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/morpeth-northumbrian-gathering/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Moseley Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/moseley-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/moseley-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Moulton Village Festival &amp; Morris Ring Meeting</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/moulton-village-festival--morris-ring-meeting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/moulton-village-festival--morris-ring-meeting/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Mull Music Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/mull-music-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/mull-music-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Multiple venues, appears to be free. Variety of events and music styles to enjoy over four days of fun in the Inner Hebrides. A weekend of Scottish music featuring folk-rock bands, fiddle, accordion, dance and ceilidh bands. The events aren&amp;rsquo;t ticketted, and most are very crowded!&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Mull of Kintyre Music Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/mull-of-kintyre-music-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/mull-of-kintyre-music-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>The Mull of Kintyre Music Festival or MOK Fest as it is affectionately\&lt;/p>
&lt;p>The Mull of Kintyre Music Festival or MOK Fest as it is affectionately known is a celebration of traditional and contemporary Scottish and Irish music. Based in Campbeltown, Kintyre on the West coast of Scotland the Festival has a great mix of free outdoor events, concerts, ceilidh’s, music sessions, workshops, children’s entertainment, parades, cultural and heritage tours in large venues and intimate halls.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Music on the Marr</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/music-on-the-marr/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/music-on-the-marr/</guid><description>&lt;p>Music on the Marr
Great music, festival of Local Real Ales Camping&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Full&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Music on the Marr
Great music, festival of Local Real Ales Camping&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Full Festival tickets just £45, day/evening tickets from £14, under 12s free !&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Musicport Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/musicport-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/musicport-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>A world music event, many different styles. Check the line up to see if it appeals to your tastes. Musicport was established in 2000 to promote live music and music education in Whitby and the surrounding area. The rather magical winner of the Indoor Festival of the Year 2013 (Fatea Awards)&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Nantwich Roots Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/nantwich-roots-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/nantwich-roots-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>A words and music festival and sister festival to Words &amp;amp; Music, celebrating folk, roots and Americana with international names on the lineup. Start and finish dates are not clearly stated on the website; the tickets section lists the dates.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>National Eisteddfod of Wales</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/national-eisteddfod-of-wales/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/national-eisteddfod-of-wales/</guid><description>&lt;p>The BIG one! Site not fully developed on our last visit. And tricky to navigate. The National Eisteddfod of Wales is one of the great festivals of the world, attracting over 160,000 visitors every year. An eclectic mixture of culture, music, visual arts and all kinds of activities for people of all ages, there&amp;rsquo;s something for everyone on the Maes during the first week of August every year.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>National Forest Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/national-forest-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/national-forest-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>New Forest Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/new-forest-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/new-forest-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>The New Forest Folk Festival is the small festival with the big names. Located to the north of the New Forest National Park near Southampton, it is an ideal venue for campers, with its riverside campsite and unspoilt farm setting. The site opens Thursday lunchtime to allow travel and a chance to relax for the afternoon before the music begins. Additional attractions include local trade and craftsfolk.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Niel Gow Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/niel-gow-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/niel-gow-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>In collaboration with Tunes in the House Annual Scottish fiddle festival. A fun-filled weekend of fiddle music and good craic, this very informal festival kicks off on Friday night and celebrates the life of Perthshire&amp;rsquo;s fiddle legend. The link is to their new website.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Notting Hill Mayfest</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/notting-hill-mayfest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/notting-hill-mayfest/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Oban International Shanty Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/oban-international-shanty-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/oban-international-shanty-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Various locations in Oban. Website looks promising, but no fully updated yet. Prices available soon.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Off the Tracks - Summer Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/off-the-tracks-summer-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/off-the-tracks-summer-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Family festival with live music, real ales and ciders, acoustic sessions, camping, workshops, and a children&amp;rsquo;s play area.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Orkney Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/orkney-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/orkney-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Concerts, ceilidhs, dances, clubs and sessions. The Orkney Folk Festival is widely regarded as one of the most prolific and special throughout Scotland, the UK and further afield. The three venues that are used the most are the Stromness Town Hall, the Stromness Academy Lecture Theatre and the Stromness Hotel&amp;rsquo;s function room. Other events take place in local community centres and village halls.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Otley Black Sheep Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/otley-black-sheep-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/otley-black-sheep-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Oxford Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/oxford-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/oxford-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Oxford Storytelling Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/oxford-storytelling-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/oxford-storytelling-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>The Oxford Storytelling Festival is a family festival held in Waterperry on an August bank holiday, with a theme of magic, myth and mystery.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Pig's Ear Folk Ale</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/pig-s-ear-folk-ale/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/pig-s-ear-folk-ale/</guid><description>&lt;p>On a new site, check website. It&amp;rsquo;s about people coming together to eat, drink and make music. It is not a traditional music festival. Lots of ales and concerts, open mike and sessions in the bar. Even some morris dancing. Small craft fair.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Piping Live!</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/piping-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/piping-live/</guid><description>&lt;p>A very focused festival, on piping. Glasgow become the heart of the Piping world with events happening around the clock. Lots of individual events spread over 7 days and 14 venues.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>POOLE Folk On The Quay</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/poole-folk-on-the-quay/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/poole-folk-on-the-quay/</guid><description>&lt;p>A new free festival for Poole with music and dance on the streets overlooking Poole&amp;rsquo;s lovely harbour. Headliners are Spiers &amp;amp; Boden and The Roving Crows with ceilidh dancing to Dyer:Cumming Band and the Dorset Ceilidh Band. Music will be playing in all the pubs on The Quay.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Porthcawl Interceltic Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/porthcawl-interceltic-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/porthcawl-interceltic-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>A weekend festival of music, song and dance of the Celtic countries.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Priddy Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/priddy-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/priddy-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Priston Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/priston-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/priston-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>The festival offers a friendly and relaxed celebration of live music and culture in the village of Priston, six miles from Bath. A free open-air stage features a line-up spanning traditional, jazz, world, blues, rock, classical, and choral music, alongside kids&amp;rsquo; events, morris dancing, singing and dance workshops, a children&amp;rsquo;s art project, performance poetry, book talk, market stalls, and food and drink. Ticketed events are also staged in local venues over the weekend.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Purbeck Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/purbeck-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/purbeck-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Raunds Music Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/raunds-music-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/raunds-music-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Red Rooster Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/red-rooster-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/red-rooster-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>A mixed styles event covering Cajun, Soul, Rock and Roll, Blues, Roots and Country. The festival has a policy of including some random events with music that could be considered folkish, and several of the above meet its rules. Celebrating its 11th year.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Regal Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/regal-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/regal-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Now in its 3rd year. The events take place inside the Regal Cinema.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Rochester Sweeps Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/rochester-sweeps-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/rochester-sweeps-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Roots North</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/roots-north/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/roots-north/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Rothbury Traditional Music Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/rothbury-traditional-music-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/rothbury-traditional-music-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Rutland Morris Ring Meeting</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/rutland-morris-ring-meeting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/rutland-morris-ring-meeting/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Saltburn International Festival of Folk Music</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/saltburn-international-festival-of-folk-music/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/saltburn-international-festival-of-folk-music/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Sandwich Folk and Ale Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/sandwich-folk-and-ale-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/sandwich-folk-and-ale-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Many Sandwich Pubs will put on Folk music throughout the weekend, there will be street music and dancing. The Pub events will be free to enter with main events at St. Mary&amp;rsquo;s Arts Centre ticketed.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Sark Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/sark-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/sark-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Scandimoot</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/scandimoot/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/scandimoot/</guid><description>&lt;p>We do like to find you something different every now and then.. Scandimoot offers one of the best opportunities you will find in the UK to learn tunes and dances from Scandinavian teachers. Each year we pick exceptional music and dance teachers from Norway and Sweden to come to this small, intimate event in Yorkshire.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Scandimoot Scandinavian Music &amp; Dance</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/scandimoot-scandinavian-music--dance/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/scandimoot-scandinavian-music--dance/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Scots Fiddle Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/scots-fiddle-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/scots-fiddle-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>An exciting weekend of fiddle concerts, recitals, workshops, sessions, talks and ceilidhs. Run by the Scots Fiddle Festival Ltd, the charity that promotes and sustains traditional fiddle music in Scotland.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Scots Fiddle Festival-Fiddle 2013</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/scots-fiddle-festival-fiddle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/scots-fiddle-festival-fiddle/</guid><description>&lt;p>The Scots Fiddle Festival is three days of unforgettable concerts, daytime recitals, workshops, talks, festival clubs, ceilidhs and the Fiddle Walk. There is a programme of free events including ‘Come and try fiddle’ workshops, a ‘Come and try Gaelic’ workshop, the Open Stage, all day music sessions and stalls as well a folk church service on the Sunday morning.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Sea Shanty and Folk Music Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/sea-shanty-and-folk-music-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/sea-shanty-and-folk-music-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Folk music. Shanty singing. Pirates. Food and drink. That should keep a lot of people happy!&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Seafest</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/seafest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/seafest/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Sesiwn Fawr Dolgellau</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/sesiwn-fawr-dolgellau/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/sesiwn-fawr-dolgellau/</guid><description>&lt;p>A Welsh festival of, well, Welsh folk music. One of the biggest Welsh Festivals. If you have a guitar in the attic, or a bodhran in the cupboard, or maybe a fiddle under the bed, then bring them along! There is sure to be a jamming session in a pub or two.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Shambala Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/shambala-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/shambala-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>The festival covers many different music styles, including folk, and suits those with a wide range of musical interests. Over 200 diverse acts perform across 12 live stages, spanning comedy, electric, roots, reggae and folk, as well as films and theatre. The location is sometimes kept secret for quite some time. It takes place at Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens, Northampton NN6 9LY, on Thursday 27th August.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Shanty UK</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/shanty-uk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/shanty-uk/</guid><description>&lt;p>A weekend of sea shanties, maritime songs and music.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Shared Airs: Our Thriving Folk Musics</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/shared-airs-our-thriving-folk-musics/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/shared-airs-our-thriving-folk-musics/</guid><description>&lt;p>A bit different - a museum display! The Royal College of Music Museum&amp;rsquo;s special exhibition explores the world of contemporary folk traditions, celebrating how and why folk musics continue to evolve, live and thrive.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Sheffield Folk Sessions</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/sheffield-folk-sessions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/sheffield-folk-sessions/</guid><description>&lt;p>Site not fully updated on our last visit. Hopefully more details will be available soon.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Shennaghys Jiu</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/shennaghys-jiu/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/shennaghys-jiu/</guid><description>&lt;p>Aims to give young, up and coming traditional Musicians and Dancers the chance to perform in a non-competitive environment. The Festival lasts for four days and nights, consisting of Gigs, Concerts, Sessions, Ceilidhs, Workshops and much, much more. (Listed in Ireland as well as Scotland, as it has a Celtic music bias. Besides, we don&amp;rsquo;t have an Isle of Man section.)&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Shepley Spring Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/shepley-spring-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/shepley-spring-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Shetland Accordion &amp; Fiddle Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/shetland-accordion-fiddle-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/shetland-accordion-fiddle-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>The Shetland Accordion and Fiddle Club meets at the Royal British Legion in Lerwick from September to March, fortnightly on Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons. The annual festival in October is a highlight for traditional accordion and fiddle music, with concerts and dances across the isles.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>The festival hub is Islesburgh Community Centre in Lerwick. Rural concerts take place in community halls, the Grand Dance is at Clickimin Centre, and the final concerts are at the Royal British Legion and the Festival Club.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Shetland Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/shetland-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/shetland-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>The UK&amp;rsquo;s most northerly folk festival is run by a voluntary committee, with concerts throughout Shetland. Visiting and local artists share programmes in community halls, Mareel&amp;rsquo;s music auditorium, and Clickimin Leisure Centre in Lerwick.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Festival members have a Festival Club at Islesburgh Community Centre in Lerwick, with daytime concerts, sessions and workshops. The weekend ends with Foy concerts across three venues, where visiting acts play a short set in each hall.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Shrewsbury Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/shrewsbury-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/shrewsbury-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Sidmouth FolkWeek</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/sidmouth-folkweek/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/sidmouth-folkweek/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Sidmouth Fringe Sessions</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/sidmouth-fringe-sessions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/sidmouth-fringe-sessions/</guid><description>&lt;p>A big fringe over four evenings, featuring a strong line-up. All events take place in McBuzz&amp;rsquo;s Barn. The Fringe Sessions feature a mix of emerging talent alongside established favourites from across the UK and internationally. Entry is free for all music lovers, with a donations bucket for the artists. The music is an eclectic mix.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>SingFest</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/singfest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/singfest/</guid><description>&lt;p>Not your normal folk fest. Learn joyous songs from five renowned conductors in fun, relaxed workshops within the beautiful surroundings of Mellow Farm. Singing Workshops Camping, Ceilidh, Open Mic, Saturday Night BBQ, Lantern Making, Junk Samba workshop, Yoga, Family Activities, Local Beer &amp;amp; Cider and the best campfire sing-arounds you&amp;rsquo;ve ever heard.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Skye Live</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/skye-live/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/skye-live/</guid><description>&lt;p>A nice Scottish Festival, which can sell out quickly due to its popularity. The first release of tickets last year had sold out by 7th December!&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>SongFest</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/songfest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/songfest/</guid><description>&lt;p>A micro music festival celebrating really good songs and the folks who write them. A weekend of powerful, poignant, and hilarious songs and stories by these acclaimed songsmiths.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Southdowns Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/southdowns-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/southdowns-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>The revived Southdowns Folk Festival, in and around the town centre of Bognor Regis, brings the very best in folk and acoustic music and dance.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Speyfest</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/speyfest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/speyfest/</guid><description>&lt;p>At the end of July, the playing fields on East Street in the Moray town of Fochabers will be home to the 23rd annual Speyfest, three days of the best in traditional and contemporary Celtic music, featuring concerts, ceilidhs and stomps. The Craft Fair and Festival Clubs are free to enter. The festival showcases some of the biggest names from the world of traditional and contemporary Celtic music. The festival takes place on Friday 24th July.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>St Albans Folk at the Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/st-albans-folk-at-the-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/st-albans-folk-at-the-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>St George's Day</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/st-georges-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/st-georges-day/</guid><description/></item><item><title>St Ives September Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/st-ives-september-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/st-ives-september-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Two weeks of arts and music in September, featuring a wide range of musical genres, usually including folk and acoustic music from some major acts. Arts, literature and film events are also part of the programme. For over 30 years, St Ives Festival has been a key event for those in the Folk, Roots and Acoustic music scene.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>St Neots Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/st-neots-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/st-neots-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Stainsby Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/stainsby-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/stainsby-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>A well-established, intimate and family friendly event in a beautiful rural setting, held in large marquees on a greenfield site in the picturesque hamlet of Stainsby. Great folk and world music in traditional marquees, crafts stalls, children&amp;rsquo;s entertainment, music workshops of every kind, storytelling, a singers competition and walkabout events throughout the weekend with camping thrown in.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Steamboat Folk Weekend</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/steamboat-folk-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/steamboat-folk-weekend/</guid><description>&lt;p>Not so much a festival more a weekend of great music showcasing the amazing amount of really good folk and acoustic music in East Anglia. Admission is usually free although we sometimes have to make a small charge to cover fees for the better known performers.There is no camping on site.Both days kick off with Morris Dancing and the weekend finishes with a Sunday evening survivors session which is free to anyone to join in or just watch.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Straw Bear Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/straw-bear-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/straw-bear-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>The Straw Bear Festival celebrates the old Fenland plough custom of parading straw bears around the town every January. Often the first festival of the year, it features folk tradition, folk music, folk dancing, and the Straw Bear Parade.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Strichen Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/strichen-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/strichen-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Festival of music, song, verse, drama and story, with a strong place for the Doric language and a friendly family atmosphere.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Suffolk Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/suffolk-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/suffolk-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Suffolk folk festival, currently looking for a new venue.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Summer in Nashville</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/summer-in-nashville/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/summer-in-nashville/</guid><description>&lt;p>This is a roadshow that takes place in several locations. A few are listed here; to see the full list, remove the location from the URL to reach the roadshow&amp;rsquo;s own website.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Summertyne Americana Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/summertyne-americana-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/summertyne-americana-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Surrey Mini Bluegrass Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/surrey-mini-bluegrass-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/surrey-mini-bluegrass-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Performers include Chris Moreton, Ivor Ottley, Howard Burton, Joe Tozer, Wood Wire &amp;amp; Words, The Bow-Legged Skeeters, and Ghost Town Showdown. Sunday workshops run from 12.30 to 1.30, covering guitar (Chris Morton), fiddle (Ivor Ottley), and banjo and mandolin. Concerts take place at 7pm on Saturday and 3pm on Sunday.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Swaledale Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/swaledale-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/swaledale-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>An annual celebration of music and arts in the beautiful landscape of the three northernmost Yorkshire Dales - Swaledale, Wensleydale and Arkengarthdale. A music festival that brings a heady mix of concerts to chapels and churches, village halls and pubs, castles and barns in the glorious northern Yorkshire Dales. And talks; and exhibitions; and guided walks&amp;hellip;&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Swanage Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/swanage-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/swanage-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Sweet Sunny South</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/sweet-sunny-south/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/sweet-sunny-south/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Tangled Roots</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/tangled-roots/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/tangled-roots/</guid><description>&lt;p>Acoustic, roots, folk, contemporary and traditional music from around the world. Further acts and details to be announced, including singing, dancing and yoga workshops, and a Sunday lunch acoustic café.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Tees Folk</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/tees-folk/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/tees-folk/</guid><description>&lt;p>In the Stockton Globe Theatre. Not quite a festival, this is a new celebration of folk music. Featuring folk and acoustic music with several acts who feature at festivals.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Teignmouth Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/teignmouth-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/teignmouth-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Not much info on their site when we last checked. But if they need help, they could contact me&amp;hellip; They do have a Facebook page however.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Tenby Blues Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/tenby-blues-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/tenby-blues-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>The Tenby Blues Festival has grown rapidly and is now firmly established as one of the major events in the UK Blues calendar. This intimate and friendly festival has built its reputation on the strength of its line up that just gets better by the year.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Tenterden Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/tenterden-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/tenterden-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>The Big Burfest</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/the-big-burfest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/the-big-burfest/</guid><description>&lt;p>All the performers at the Burfest have kindly performed free of charge in support of the Village Hall centenary fund. Half of the profits and donations on the day will go directly to this fund, helping the Trustees ensure the continued enjoyment and improvement of the hall into the next century. The other half of the profits will go to the nominated charity.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>The Big Green Cardigan</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/the-big-green-cardigan/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/the-big-green-cardigan/</guid><description/></item><item><title>The Dark Gathering</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/the-dark-gathering/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/the-dark-gathering/</guid><description>&lt;p>New to the site, but this is it&amp;rsquo;s 12th event. This is basically a seasonal festival with dynamic performances from Morris dancers, musicians and the all important meeting of the Welsh Mari Lwyds with our Cornish Oss, Penkevyll marking the end of Summer and the beginning of Winter.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>The Eden Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/the-eden-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/the-eden-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>This is very much a mixture of everything you might find at a festival of some sort - circus, jazz, rockabilly, acoustic, dance, folk. brass, swing. Spread over four days, you might find something you like. Not your standard folk festival, but family friendly fun.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>The Gate to Southwell Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/the-gate-to-southwell-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/the-gate-to-southwell-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>The Hardraw Gathering</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/the-hardraw-gathering/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/the-hardraw-gathering/</guid><description/></item><item><title>The Hope Music Fest</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/the-hope-music-fest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/the-hope-music-fest/</guid><description>&lt;p>Inaugural Weekend Winter Folk Festival&lt;/p>
&lt;p>16 real ales&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>The Islay Festival - Feis Ile</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/the-islay-festival-feis-ile/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/the-islay-festival-feis-ile/</guid><description>&lt;p>40th Anniversary ! Uses several locations on the island. Has it&amp;rsquo;s own website now (previously we linked to a site which regularly talked about it and the island in general). Mixes folk and whisky on an island well-known for both. And it&amp;rsquo;s a very pretty island. With Concerts and Ceilidhs, usually. Make sure you find your accommodation as it can be a busy event.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>The List</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/the-list/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/the-list/</guid><description/></item><item><title>The Magpies Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/the-magpies-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/the-magpies-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>2022 was the first such event, and it was successful enough to stage its fifth event, for 2026. Transatlantic folk trio, The Magpies, have announced that they will be hosting their first festival - in the stunning parkland of York&amp;rsquo;s stately home, Sutton Park. The line-up is set to include the likes of Sam Kelly &amp;amp; The Lost Boys, Rob Heron &amp;amp; The Tea Pad Orchestra, Blair Dunlop and Katherine Priddy,&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>The Maverick Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/the-maverick-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/the-maverick-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Roots and Americana from both sides of the Atlantic, in a rural English setting.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Tiree Music Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/tiree-music-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/tiree-music-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Think picture-perfect white sands. World-famous surf. Deserted roads lined with lush greenery and wild flowers. Not forgetting more sunshine than practically anywhere else in the UK. It&amp;rsquo;s little wonder that the tiny Hebridean island of Tiree is nicknamed the Hawaii of the North.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Todmorden Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/todmorden-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/todmorden-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>With an interesting line-up, this festival is just 17 miles up the road from Manchester.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Towerfest</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/towerfest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/towerfest/</guid><description>&lt;p>Country music in Yorkshire. We often include something that isn&amp;rsquo;t your traditional folk festival, and country music is sort of folky. So here it is.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Towersey Village Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/towersey-village-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/towersey-village-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Traditional Music Day</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/traditional-music-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/traditional-music-day/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Tredegar House Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/tredegar-house-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/tredegar-house-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>A weekend of dance and music from across the world. Concerts, ceilidhs, music sessions and FREE dance displays.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Trowbridge Village Pump Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/trowbridge-village-pump-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/trowbridge-village-pump-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>UK Sacred Harp Convention</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/uk-sacred-harp-convention/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/uk-sacred-harp-convention/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Unearthed In a Field</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/unearthed-in-a-field/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/unearthed-in-a-field/</guid><description>&lt;p>A 3 day festival for our global community with the stated objective as the expansion of consciousness from the material to the ethereal. Mixed genre, with a fair bit of acoustic and folk music. Check the line up to see if it suits you.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Upton Blues Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/upton-blues-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/upton-blues-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>NOTE: New website address. Festival of the Year in the British Blues Awards 2015 and 2016. Best Blues Festival in UK Blues Awards in 2018 and 2023 Since the formation of the Blues Committee in 2001 there has been two aims, to produce a festival to promote Blues Music in Upton Upon Severn, and to support the local community.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Upton Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/upton-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/upton-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Wales Harp Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/wales-harp-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/wales-harp-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>The Wales Harp Festival offers an excellent opportunity to learn, participate and enjoy Harp music in one of the most beautiful regions of the UK where nature and historic architecture provide the best experiences for any tourist. Why not combine this opportunity to visit the harp festival with exploring our region?&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Wallingford Bunkfest</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/wallingford-bunkfest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/wallingford-bunkfest/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Warwick Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/warwick-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/warwick-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Singers and musicians, street entertainers and Morris dancers - it seems that anybody and everybody who enjoys folk music heads for Warwick in July each year. Since its humble beginnings in 1979, the annual Warwick Folk Festival has developed into one of the most highly regarded folk events on the national and international scene, attracting fans from all over Britain and as far afield as the USA&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Wath Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/wath-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/wath-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Since 1972, Wath Festival has been all about great music, community spirit and having a good time. Now in its 54th year, the festival has hosted some of the biggest names in roots music. It hosts various events, with the weekend being the highlight. Wath Festival won &amp;lsquo;Best Village Festival 2013&amp;rsquo; in Feata Magazine and was runner-up for &amp;lsquo;Festival of the Year 2010&amp;rsquo; in Feata Magazine. The festival takes place in Wath upon Dearne, near Rotherham, on Friday 1st May.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>WAVES</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/waves/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/waves/</guid><description>&lt;p>For the 72nd Time ! Sidmouth Folk Festival is a unique week-long seaside celebration of music, dance and song taking place in the charming East Devon regency coastal resort. A must in every festival goer&amp;rsquo;s annual diary.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Wee Fife Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/wee-fife-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/wee-fife-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>An evening only event. The Wee Fife Folk Festival was originally planned in 2020, but we all know what happened then! 2 years later and with a smaller scope, the inaugural event took place. It may have been wee, but it was such fun, we decided to do it all again. And it&amp;rsquo;s back for 2026 as well.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Wessex Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/wessex-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/wessex-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>West Coast Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/west-coast-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/west-coast-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Spanning three days and three stages, the festival features 33 acts. It is one of the first folk festivals of the year.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>West Somerset Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/west-somerset-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/west-somerset-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Festival including Friday Singaround, Saturday Workshops, Folk Club, and Concert, and Sunday Holy Joe, and Singaround.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>Festival raises money for Charity, and remains good value for money, costing W/e £10 plus camping at £5.00 a night.&lt;/p>
&lt;p>For full details se the website.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Whitby Folk Week</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/whitby-folk-week/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/whitby-folk-week/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Whitby Spring Session</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/whitby-spring-session/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/whitby-spring-session/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Whitchurch Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/whitchurch-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/whitchurch-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>A festival of traditional music and dance taking place on May 09th in the picturesque town of Whitchurch, Hampshire. Spread across a dozen local venues Includes a free fringe music stage and free events and family activities which are open to all (no festival ticket required).&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>White Horse Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/white-horse-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/white-horse-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Wickham Easter Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/wickham-easter-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/wickham-easter-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>A four-day, family-friendly folk festival held in the historic and picturesque village of Wickham, near Fareham in Hampshire. Concerts, workshops, sessions, dance displays, a traditional crafts fair, real ales and more. Comfortable indoor venues, free camping and car parking. See the website for artists and day/weekend ticket prices.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Wickham Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/wickham-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/wickham-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Wickham Summer Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/wickham-summer-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/wickham-summer-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>A 4-day family-friendly Festival held in a stunningly beautiful rural setting near the historic village of Wickham in Hampshire.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Wigan Day of Folk'n'Verse</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/wigan-day-of-folknverse/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/wigan-day-of-folknverse/</guid><description>&lt;p>Big Singaround/Poemaround 2pm till 11pm. Open music policy, anything goes as long as it&amp;rsquo;s acoustic &amp;amp; unplugged. Singers, Songwriters, Musicians, Poets, Monologuers &amp;amp; Audience Welcome. Free admission. Upstairs function room (lift available). Food available until early evening.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Wilderness</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/wilderness/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/wilderness/</guid><description>&lt;p>A place where art, intellectualism and fantastic gastronomy share equal billing with music. A festival covering many different media - music, film, talks - all on a variety of genres. The London Folk Guild brings the very best in folk, blues, acoustic, Americana, bluegrass, roots and country from the UK and around the world. Winner of several Festival awards.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Wimborne Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/wimborne-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/wimborne-folk-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Wimborne Minster Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/wimborne-minster-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/wimborne-minster-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>A new group of Wimborne residents and business folk have come together to proceed with the mammoth task of organising the next festival, and so far it is full steam ahead with plans to continue the legendary festival! Traditional English and Celtic music and dance. Celidhs, Dance displays, children&amp;rsquo;s entertainers, Market stalls. Three days of folk, family &amp;amp; fun last weekend in the summer sunshine!&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Wirral Folk on the Coast Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/wirral-folk-on-the-coast-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/wirral-folk-on-the-coast-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>The festival has been running for 8 years. Discounted weekend tickets (and camping) are available via We Got Tickets or by calling.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Wolverton Folk and Blues Fair</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/wolverton-folk-and-blues-fair/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/wolverton-folk-and-blues-fair/</guid><description>&lt;p>Now in its 14th year. In aid of Teenage &amp;amp; Young Adult Cancer Care and Brighstone School. The live music stage will provide a full programme, featuring the best of the Island&amp;rsquo;s Folk &amp;amp; Blues musicians. A family friendly event including BBQ, Tea Tent, children&amp;rsquo;s activities and Circus Skills.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>WOMAD</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/womad/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/womad/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Wood</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/wood/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/wood/</guid><description>&lt;p>Wood is an award-winning festival of music and nature held in the beautiful Chiltern Hills, Oxfordshire. Alongside a full programme of musical artists on two stages, Wood hosts two days of talks and interviews in Kindling, and runs over 50 workshops and activities across the Workshop Village, the Teen Tent, and the Kids Tent.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Worcester Music Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/worcester-music-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/worcester-music-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>A mixed genre event, with a folk element for you to enjoy. More than 25 venues and 250 artists (!) to enjoy. Worcester Music Festival are pleased to announce we will be working alongside Acorns Children&amp;rsquo;s Hospice this year, with the money raised by the festival going towards Acorns&amp;rsquo; music therapy scheme.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Worthy Earth Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/worthy-earth-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/worthy-earth-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>For the fourth time. Celebrate the summer&amp;rsquo;s harvest with three days of community revelry: garden-to-table feasts, renowned guest speakers, and a rich lineup of artists from the folk and global dance music tradition. Only 500 tickets! Don&amp;rsquo;t miss out on this one by leaving things to the last minute.&lt;/p></description></item><item><title>Wychwood Music Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/wychwood-music-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/wychwood-music-festival/</guid><description/></item><item><title>Wyrd Folk Festival</title><link>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/wyrd-folk-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://folkdirectory.co.uk/listings/wyrd-folk-festival/</guid><description>&lt;p>Join Wyrd Folk for a folk moot, morris dances, author talks, films, makers market and brilliant bands.&lt;/p></description></item></channel></rss>