Festival

A big fringe over four evenings, featuring a strong line-up. All events take place in McBuzz’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.

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 & Cider and the best campfire sing-arounds you’ve ever heard.

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!

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.

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.

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. ...

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.