@sidmouthfolkfest.bsky.social Thanks to all who came to our book launch of The Shepherds tune book at the Arts Centre today, and for playing their tunes with us. Their spirit lives on!
Sidmouth Folk Festival
@sidmouthfolkfest.bsky.social
A week-long annual folk festival, held in August (31 Jul - 7 Aug 2026), featuring concerts, ceilidhs, workshops, top bands, late-night dancing, sessions & more!
Some Wednesday highlights coming up: Gigspanner Big Band + Jenn Butterworth - 3.15pm at The Ham The Young'uns + Honey & The Bear - 8pm at The Ham Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening + Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterall, LNE with Simon Care Allstars, caller Fee Lock - 8pm at The Bulverton.
Monday night's Gaza Fundraiser with storyteller David Heathfield, Hannah Martin and Min Smart Wild was a wonderful and moving event which raised £533 for Luzan and Menna's family and £100 for Hala.
The Lantern Workshop with Thingumajig Theatre was in full swing yesterday afternoon in Peacock Marquee. We can't wait to see the finished pieces all lit up in the Torchlight Procession on Friday. Well done all.
What a party we had with the mighty Talisk last night up the hill :)
Some Tuesday big hitters for you... Capercaillie + Sian - 8pm at The Ham Talisk + Pressgang Mutiny, LNE with Trinculo, caller Ian Nichols - 8pm at The Bulverton. Tickets available on the door.
Hot Dogs! The festival discourages visitors to the town bringing their dogs on hot days due to the heat of the pavements and other surfaces.
Great to have ITV News West Country with us on Sunday covering the festival: www.itv.com/watch/news/c...
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We've got a gorgeous show lined up for you in The Ham this afternoon from 3.15pm. The brilliant Joshua Burnside makes his debut and Sidmouth favourites Miranda Sykes & Jim Causley return. Not to be missed!
Tonight up at The Bulverton from 8pm we welcome back Steve Knightley this time with his amazing Winter Yards Band plus True Foxes + Project Smok. LNE with the legendary Blowzabella. Midnight Dance spot by The Outside Capering Crew. Tickets available on the door.
We're so looking forward to the return of Mad Dog Mcrea plus Mec Lir tonight up at The Bulverton from 8pm. LNE tonight from Sidmouth favourites Monster Ceilidh Band. Performance by Clausentum Morris. Tickets on the door.
Tonight Maddy Prior & Peter Knight play The Ham evening concert from 8pm. Following their warmly received reunion earlier this year, the former Steeleye Span bandmates are performing together again and working on a new album, due for release in February 2027. Support by The Rosie Hood Band.
Swim From The Wild Shore (today 10am, 4pm + Mon 7pm, 8.30pm). The footpath under the cliff between Sidmouth beach and Jacob's Ladder beach is closed for safety so please allow a bit of extra time for getting to Jacob's Ladder via Peak Hill Road, using the slipway to get down to the beach. Enjoy!
A selection of some of the wonderful tote bag designs from the Community Project Workshop up at The Bulverton yesterday. Well done all!
Gorgeous evening up at The Bulverton last night! If you haven't ventured up the hill yet do go and have a look. Some amazing gigs to come plus dancing, tasty food, fantastic bar and campfire sessions. (Thanks to Steve Ollerton, Wakefield Morris for the image).
Today at The Ham 3.15pm The Copper Family + Patakas 8.00pm Lindisfarne + She Shanties (Last Few Tickets) Go see!
Some gorgeous waltzing in Blackmore this evening!
Lovely atmosphere in Blackmore Gardens today as things have begun to open. Lots of tasty food and some fantastic craft and music stalls. Great for bite to eat and a bit of shopping. Go explore!
The Bulverton opens tonight with a cracking line-up including Frankie Archer Music, We Are The Monsters plus LNE Ceilidh Band: Token Women. Midnight Dance Spot by Kittiwake Border Morris. See you there! Tickets available on the door.
Manor Pavilion Update Just a quick reminder that where events are showing as 'Pay on the door' and 'no advance tickets available' (like Chris Hoban's 1918 show on Sunday) they aren't sold out. It is very likely that tickets will be available on the door around 10 mins before the shows begins.
Tonight at The Ham from 8pm we welcome Oysterband’s John Jones with Ray Cooper & Al Scott. (This concert is included in All In One, Week & Weekend Season Tickets). A few tickets left if you're quick! tickets.sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk/events/sidmo...
Sidmouth Folk Festival is delighted to partner with Showcase Scotland Expo to present a special celebration of Scotland’s contemporary traditional music.
Sidmouth Folk Festival is delighted to partner with Showcase Scotland Expo to present a special celebration of Scotland’s contemporary traditional music.
We’re off! The 2026 Sidmouth Folk Festival has begun! Come join us!
We are looking forward to a busy @sidmouthfolkfest.bsky.social – and hope to see you there! EFDSS Presents... a series of concerts showcasing the talents of established and emerging folk stars hosted by Katy Spicer. Screening of A Basket Full of Eggs Rooted and Rising www.efdss.org/about-us/wha...
EFDSS at Sidmouth 2026
We are looking forward to a busy Sidmouth Folk Festival – and hope to see you there!
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@truefoxes.bsky.social are an acclaimed Folk/Americana cousin duo quickly gaining popularity across the South West and beyond. Catch them up at The Bulverton on Monday 3rd August from 8pm. Tickets via tickets.sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk/events/sidmo...
Here's your Friday morning coffee sorted! Go and see the lovely folks at Froth and Grind (based at The Ham). Independent Exmouth coffee specialists serving organic barista coffee, handcrafted drinks and locally sourced sweet treats from their coffee horsebox. Yum!
Sidmouth Folk Festival is delighted to partner with Showcase Scotland Expo to present a special celebration of Scotland’s contemporary traditional music. Follow link here for more info: sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk/artists/scot...
Really excited about this special event! Join Burn the Curtain for a unique shore side adventure for wild swimmers and lovers of good stories written by author, storyteller, and conjurer of sea-soaked myths, Bernadette Russell. tickets.sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk/events/sidmo...
