The Gate to Southwell Folk Festival

The Gate to Southwell Folk Festival (GTSF) is an independent, not-for-profit international roots and acoustic music festival held in a lakeside setting in Nottinghamshire. The 2027 edition, running from 1st to 4th July, marks the festival’s 20th anniversary; there was no festival in 2020, so it is also the 20th event. The festival is organised by volunteers, with any surplus income reinvested into future editions.

The programme features over 60 acts across three main stages (all with audience covers) and intimate venues, spanning folk, Americana, Celtic, blues, world music and beyond. Additional offerings include late-night sessions, workshops, ceilidhs, dance, street theatre and family entertainment. Camping and glamping are available close to the car park. Under-12s attend free, with discounts for under-18s.