Folk (Festivals)

Folk Sites:

Chippenham Folk Festival Chippenham Folk Festival: Details of the annual festival in May; includes photo gallery, artist list, and ticket information. (Folk) http://www.chippfolk.co.uk/ Broadstairs Folk Week Broadstairs Folk Week: Programme of events for the annual August festival, plus information about local accommodation. (Folk) http://www.broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk/ Ceilidh Culture 2004 - Edinburgh, Celebration Traditional Arts Ceilidh Culture 2004 - Edinburgh, Celebration Traditional Arts: Ceilidh Culture is an annual programme of events in Edinburgh that celebrate traditional arts. (Folk) http://www.ceilidhculture.co.uk The Home Of The Folk On The Pier Festival The Home Of The Folk On The Pier Festival: Information about the festival (Folk) http://www.deckchairproductions.co.uk Gatehouse of Fleet Festival Gatehouse of Fleet Festival: A 10 day celebration of folk, country, bluegrass, traditional music and arts -crafts show. Normally held in March. (Folk) http://www.gatehouse-festival.co.uk Beverley and East Riding Folk Festival Beverley and East Riding Folk Festival: Details of artists, programme, street shows, and craft fair. Also information on workshops and sessions running through the year. (in June, annually) (Folk) http://www.adastey.demon.co.uk/ Shetland Folk Festival Shetland Folk Festival: Society that holds an annual festival of folk music from around the world. Information on past and future festival events. (Folk) http://www.sffs.shetland.co.uk/ The Border Gaitherin The Border Gaitherin: Held annually in May, in Coldstream. Programme, accommodation, and booking details, with profiles of artists involved as tutors. (Folk) http://www.bordergaitherin.com/ Fylde Folk Festival Fylde Folk Festival: Annual weekend event, NW England, late August. Part of a larger folk-related site. Schedule of events, ticket prices, venue details, related links, brief notes on performers. (Folk) http://www.fyldefolk.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/ Association of Festival Organisers Association of Festival Organisers: Provides a channel of communication between festivals/events of all kinds. Information on conferences, services offered, and membership. (Folk) http://www.afouk.org/ Wimborne Folk Festival Wimborne Folk Festival: Annual event of Traditional Folk Dance and Song. Lists programme, performers and contact details. (Folk) http://www.wimbornefolkfestival.co.uk/ Milnathort Folk Festival Milnathort Folk Festival: Information about the artists appearing, venues, and tickets. Includes pictures and biographies. (Annual, in March) (Folk) http://hometown.aol.co.uk/crackinceilidh/Milnathort.html Wath Upon Dearne Festival Wath Upon Dearne Festival: Annual event in Yorkshire. Provides a listing of events, and ticket information. (Folk) http://www.realukmusic.co.uk/syfestival/text/home.html Ely Folk Weekend Ely Folk Weekend: Provides event listings, local maps, artist profiles, and ticket information for this annual festival in Ely, Cambridgeshire. (Folk) http://www.elyfolk.co.uk/ Back in Ballygawley Back in Ballygawley: Held annually in Co Tyrone; includes entry form and details of the upcoming event. Aims in 2003 to be the biggest street ceili in the world. (Folk) http://www.streetceili.com/ Billingham International Folklore Festival Billingham International Folklore Festival: Annual festival (since 1965), NE England, early August. International folk music and dance. Founder member CIOFF, organisers of folklore festivals. Ticket prices, events, venues. Website also hosts official CIOFF UK site and folklore festivals directory. (Folk) http://www.billinghamfestival.co.uk Wheaton Aston Festival Wheaton Aston Festival: A rural Staffordshire celebration of music, song and dance. Includes dates, programme, and details of facilities. (Annual) (Folk) http://www.wheatonastonfestival.supanet.com/ Upton Folk Festival Upton Folk Festival: Annual event held in May. Traditional and modern music and dance: profile, programme, ticket and joining details. (Folk) http://www.upton.uk.net/uptonfolk/ Knockengorroch Festival Knockengorroch Festival: Celtic roots music event held twice yearly in Dumfriesshire. Details of line-up, tickets and for contact. (Folk) http://www.knockengorroch.org.uk/ Arran Folk Festival Arran Folk Festival: Annual folk music festival held on the Isle of Arran, in June. Programme, artist information, and contact details. (Folk) http://www.arranfolkfestival.org/ Lomond Folk Festival Lomond Folk Festival: Held annually during July at Balloch, on the shores of Loch Lomond. Includes programme, contact details, and previous years' programmes. (Folk) http://www.lomondfolkfestival.com/ Strathspey in May Strathspey in May: Annual festival in Grantown-on-Spey focussing on instrumental, song-writing, voice and performance workshops. Programme and session listings. (Folk) http://www.strathspeyinmay.com/ Bromyard Folk Festival Bromyard Folk Festival: Weekend of traditional song and dance in Herefordshire. Includes programme, ticketing and contact details. (Annual, in September) (Folk) http://www.bromyard-folk-festival.org.uk/ Feis Latharna Feis Latharna: Annual Gaelic Arts Youth Tuition Festival in Oban, Argyll. Information on tutors, programme, and venue. (Folk) http://www.feislatharna.com/ Traditions Traditions: Free annual street festival of music, dance and performance. Provides news, photos, and a schedule of events. (Folk) http://halifaxtraditions.tripod.com/index.html The Portpatrick Folk Festival The Portpatrick Folk Festival: Annual event, in September, held near Stranraer, Scotland. Includes information on schedule, venues, and booking. (Folk) http://www.stranraer.org/portfest/ Cornwall Folk Festival Cornwall Folk Festival: Four day festival held in Wadebridge, with major and local artists. Includes ticket and camping information. Annual event held on the August Bank Holiday weekend. (Folk) http://www.wadebridgefolkfestival.co.uk/ Droylsden Folk Festival Droylsden Folk Festival: Programme details of a weekend folk festival in Manchester. (Folk) http://www.droylsdenfolkfestival.org/ Cambridge Folk Festival Cambridge Folk Festival: BBC Radio 2 at the 2002 event, featuring reviews, pictures and exclusive live webcast. (Folk) http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/folk/cambridge_2002/ Isle of Jura Music Festival 2003 Isle of Jura Music Festival 2003: A pictorial record of the festival in 2003 with Calisaig and Docias. (Folk) http://mysite.wanadoo-members.co.uk/iojmf2003 AberFest Cornish and Breton Folk Festival AberFest Cornish and Breton Folk Festival: Biennial celebration of Cornish and Breton culture in music and dance. Archive of the 2004 event. Site will give event and booking details six months prior to the next festival. (Folk) http://www.aberfest.org.uk Keith Festival Keith Festival: Programme of this annual festival in Moray, keeping the traditions of the area alive. Includes information about competitions, and practical details of tickets, booking and accommodation. (Folk) http://www.keithfestival.btinternet.co.uk/ Towersey Village Festival Towersey Village Festival: Well established traditional music and dance event which takes place in Oxfordshire. Outlines the participating artists, events schedule, travel and accommodation arrangements and ticketing policy. (Folk) http://www.towerseyfestival.com/ Feis an Eilein Feis an Eilein: Skye Festival of traditional music, song, dance, storytelling, theatre and film from the Gaelic and other traditions and beyond. Programme, artist profiles, and ticket details. In July. (Folk) http://www.feisaneilein.com/ Lichfield Folk Festival Lichfield Folk Festival: Includes programme, and information about artists, dance diaplays, and booking details. (Annual, in June) (Folk) http://www.btinternet.com/~radical/lichfolk/ Pontardawe Festival Pontardawe Festival: Celebration of world music, held annually in the Swansea Valley, South Wales. Programme and artist information, with contact details. (Folk) http://www.pontardawefestival.org.uk/ Bishops Castle Folk Weekend (Shropshire) Bishops Castle Folk Weekend (Shropshire): Sessions ceilidh and concerts. Campsite with facilities including showers. (Annual) (Folk) http://www.bcfolkweekend.co.uk/ Alnwick International Music Festival Alnwick International Music Festival: Annual festival (since 1976), NE England, early August. Traditional folk music and dance from around the world. Free-entry daytime open-air concerts; low-cost evening theatre performances. Details of past and forthcoming festivals. Friends' and Performers (Folk) http://www.alnwickfestival.com Tredegar House Folk Festival Tredegar House Folk Festival: Includes programme of festival and associated events, archive of previous festivals, and contact details. (Folk) http://www.cwmcaddon.demon.co.uk/festival.html Bridgnorth Folk Festival Bridgnorth Folk Festival: Programme, performing artists and booking information for this Shrophire event. Includes reports and pictures from past years. (Annual, in August) (Folk) http://www.virtual-shropshire.co.uk/bridgnorth-folk-festival/ Burntwood Folk Festival Burntwood Folk Festival: Contains location details, what's on, and booking form. In Staffordshire. (Folk) http://www.burntwoodfolkfestival.co.uk/ Otley Folk Festival Otley Folk Festival: Details of artists, programme and facilities. Includes reports and photos of previous year's festival. (in September, annually) (Folk) http://www.otleyfolkfestival.com/ Edinbane Community Music Festival Edinbane Community Music Festival: Held on Skye in July to promote and extend the musical culture of the township. Programme, profiles of artists, with details for contact, tickets and accommodation. (Folk) http://edinbane-festival.com/ Sidmouth International Festival Sidmouth International Festival: Week-long annual folk festival, SW England, early August. Concerts, ceilidhs, workshops, top bands, late-night dancing, camp site. Details of ticket prices and all events. (Folk) http://www.sidmouthfestival.com Beyond the Border International Storytelling Festival Beyond the Border International Storytelling Festival: Takes place every summer in South Wales. Includes programme of music, song and story, with information on tickets, travel and accommodation. (Folk) http://www.beyondtheborder.com/ Women in Tune Women in Tune: Organises an annual Women's Music Festival in West Wales, every August. Information about programme, venue, facilities, fundraising, past festivals, and the organisation. (Folk) http://www.womenintune.org.uk/ Stonehaven Folk Festival Stonehaven Folk Festival: Held annually in July. Includes programme, reporting on previous years, and details for ticket sales and contact. (Folk) http://www.stonehavenfolkfestival.co.uk/ The Celtic Festival of Wales The Celtic Festival of Wales: Festival of music and dance held annually in February, in Porthcawl, South Wales. Details of programme, artists and venue. (Folk) http://www.cwlwmceltaidd.com/ Newcastleton Traditional Music Festival Newcastleton Traditional Music Festival: Details of one of the oldest traditional music festivals in Scotland. Includes programme, contact and ticket details. Held in July. (Folk) http://www.newcastleton.com/ The Pennine Festival of Music and Dance The Pennine Festival of Music and Dance: Holmfirth. Information about artists, programme and facilities. (in May, annually.) (Folk) http://www.holmfirthfestival.co.uk/ fRoots Magazine: Festivals fRoots Magazine: Festivals: A listing by country and month of Folk Festivals in the UK, regularly updated. (Folk) http://www.frootsmag.com/content/festivals/gb/ Lossiemouth Folk Club and Festival Lossiemouth Folk Club and Festival: Folk music festival and folk club information, held annually in July. Programme and contact details. (Folk) http://www.lossiefolkclub.co.uk/ Glenfarg Village Folk Feast Glenfarg Village Folk Feast: Annual in April; information about programme, and the Folk Club who organise it. (Folk) http://www.glenfargvillagefolkclub.freeserve.co.uk/ Hebridean Celtic Festival Hebridean Celtic Festival: Traditional and contemporary music on the Isle of Lewis in July. Programme, competition, and booking details. (Folk) http://www.hebceltfest.com/ The National Folk Festival The National Folk Festival: Covers both the Scottish and English events, with details of the programmes, artists, workshops, venues, facilities, and ticket arrangements. (Folk) http://www.thenationalfolkfestival.co.uk/ Bedworth Folk Festival Bedworth Folk Festival: Includes information on events, venues, ticketing and facilities for this annual winter festival in Warwickshire. (Folk) http://www.bedworth-festival.info/ Eastbourne Lammas Festival Eastbourne Lammas Festival: Festival of traditional music and dance on Eastbourne's seafront, organised for charity by the Eastbourne Pagan Circle. Featuring morris dancers, giants and musicians, a carnival procession and a ceremony on the beach. (Folk) http://www.eastbournepagancircle.co.uk/lammas.html Edinburgh International Harp Festival Edinburgh International Harp Festival: Details of classes, workshops, concerts and events, with profiles of participating artists. Contact and booking information. In April. (Folk) http://www.harpfestival.co.uk/ Mersey Shanty Festival Mersey Shanty Festival: Annual celebration of sea songs and maritime music featuring British and international artists around Liverpool's historic Albert Dock. Includes programme and artist information. (Folk) http://www.merseyshanty.co.uk/ Fishguard Folk Festival Fishguard Folk Festival: Folk music, song and dance festival, held annually in spring. Programme details, and photos of past events. (Folk) http://www.pembrokeshire-folk-music.co.uk/nonprofit/fishguardfolkclub/festival.htm Fiddler's Green International Festival Fiddler's Green International Festival: Annual art and music festival in July, in Rostrevor, Co Down. Includes event programme, local accommodation and contact details. (Folk) http://www.fiddlersgreenfestival.com/ Celtic Fusion Celtic Fusion: Celtic music festival held in Castlewellan and Down District. Includes events programme, booking information and contacts. (Folk) http://www.celticfusion.co.uk/ Plymouth Folk Festival Plymouth Folk Festival: Annual event, held in July. Includes events schedule, and artist, ticket and accommodation details. (Folk) http://www.plymouthfolkfestival.com/ The Scots Fiddle Festival The Scots Fiddle Festival: Annual fiddle festival in Edinburgh, in November. Programme details for concerts, ceilidhs, recitals, workshops and talks. Also contact and ticket information. (Folk) http://www.scotsfiddlefestival.com/ Gig 'n The Bann Gig 'n The Bann: Cross cultural music festival in Co Antrim, in September. Includes events programme, artist profiles, and venue information. (Folk) http://www.gignthebann.com/ Chiddingly Festival Chiddingly Festival: Sussex village arts, music and dance event. Provides an artist line-up and ticket information. (Folk) http://www.chiddinglyfestival.gothere.uk.com/ Highland Festival Highland Festival: Traditional and world music event in Inverness in June. Programme, venue and ticket information. (Folk) http://www.highland-festival.co.uk/