Sidmouth Folk Festival 2026 - Dates, Tickets & Lineup

Key Info

About

Sidmouth Folk Festival is a week-long folk music and dance festival held across multiple venues in the seaside town of Sidmouth, Devon, welcoming attendees of all ages. It features concerts, ceilidhs, workshops, dance displays, late-night sessions, a…

Website

sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk

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Genres

AmericanaFolk

Date

31 July - 7 August, 2026

Location

Sidmouth, South West

Size

Medium · 5k-20k

Established

1955, Running 71 years

Vibe

It's a relaxed, town-wide gathering where sessions spill out into pubs and open spaces, and it's common to find yourself joining a spontaneous circle of musicians between ticketed events.

Tags

beachcity centresprawlingfamily-friendlymusic nerdsday tripperscome as you arelots of food optionstrain-friendly

LineupUpdated: 5 Apr 2026

Full lineup

Kate Rusby

Lindisfarne

Capercaillie

The Bootleg Beatles

Pre-festival special, 30 July

Fisherman's Friends

Pre-festival special, 31 July

Spooky Men's Chorale

Oysterband

Performing as John Jones, Ray Cooper & Al Scott

Black Umfolosi

Blowzabella

The Young'uns

Steve Knightley

w/ Friends

Gigspanner Big Band

Ashley Hutchings

w/ Blair Dunlop

Blair Dunlop

Kathryn Tickell

w/ The Darkening

The Furrow Collective

Eliza Carthy

Jack RutterCerys Hafana TrioSam CarterThe BismarcksBryony GriffithAlice JonesJali Bakary KontehSarah Deere-JonesJim CausleyJohn KirkpatrickCohen Braithwaite-KilcoyneMalin Lewis TrioMikey KenneyThe Wilderness YetWill Pound

TicketsUpdated: 5 Apr 2026

Prices and availability are indicative. Always confirm on the official ticket page.

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Recent NewsUpdated: 9 Apr 2026

New Opportunity – Sidmouth Folk Festival 2026 - Hands Up for Trad

Ten artists will be selected to perform at next year's event, which takes place from 31st July to 7 August 2026.

projects.handsupfortrad.scot·5 days ago

Steve Knightley: Sidmouth Folk Festival

Festival patron Steve Knightley brings together a stellar lineup for his much-loved Sidmouth Sunday session.

somersetcountygazette.co.uk·6 days ago

Lindisfarne: Sidmouth Folk Festival 2026

LINDISFARNE are back with a classic five-piece line up of long-time members fronted by original founder-member Rod Clements (vocals, mandolin, fiddle,...

somersetcountygazette.co.uk·6 days ago

Fisherman’s Friends set to play a concert at East Devon festival

The Cornish group will perform in Sidmouth on Friday, July 31, as part of the build-up to the Sidmouth Folk Festival, promising an...

midweekherald.co.uk·3 months ago

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First acts announced for 2026 Sidmouth Folk Festival

The first performers have been announced for next year's Sidmouth Folk Festival.

sidmouthherald.co.uk·3 months ago

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