Just 3 months to go… 🌳 It won’t be long before the music starts, the dancing begins, and Hatfield Park comes to life! We can’t wait 😊
Folk by the Oak Festival
@folkbytheoak.bsky.social
An uplifting, family friendly summer festival of the finest folk, roots and acoustic music in beautiful leafy parkland. Hatfield Park, Hertfordshire, UK Sunday 19 July 2026 www.folkbytheoak.com
✨With her crystalline voice and exquisite songwriting, Olivia Chaney promises a blissful afternoon set at Folk by the Oak, music to envelop and transport you, and our final Main Stage announcement for 2026! 🎶🎪🎉 www.folkbytheoak.com/olivia-chaney/ 🎟️ Early Bird discount ends 31 March!
Announcing 2 MASSIVE names for #FBTO26, both promising 70 minutes of exceptional live music! ✨Black Country, New Road bring their musical brilliance to our Main Stage finale ✨Seasick Steve - the beloved, soulful bluesman is our penultimate Main Stage artist Early Bird Tickets ➡️ folkbytheoak.com
🎪 Watch this space folks - our first line-up announcements are coming your way very soon. We can't wait to share them with you! 😊 #hatfieldpark #fbto26 #festivallineupannouncement
👉 Book now at www.folkbytheoak.com ✨£46.50 until 31 October✨ Supporters, followers & friends of the festival have unlimited access to our best value tickets. Book now for a whole day of back-to-back live music and festival fun and save 30% on the gate price! Can't wait to welcome you back 😃💚
📢 Folk by the Oakers - it's time to tell us what you think! From burgeoning talent to iconic bands & everything in between, let us know who YOU want to see at #FbtO26 🪕🎶🎻 Answers in the comments please 👇 🎟️ PS - Super Early Bird Tickets on sale SOON - watch this space 👀
Folk by the Oak are thrilled to add our new Yoga & Wellbeing Tent curated by The Oak House Studio and Therapies. Based over in the Family Area, why not wander over to stretch, breath and relax!
We know you all love a sensational summer Folk Festival, but don't forget, it's the local folk clubs that keep the scene alive with regular gatherings throughout the year. These fabulous clubs support our festival & bring live folk music to every corner of Herts and beyond all year round. 🎻🪕🙏
Beltane is here in all it’s shining glory & we're celebrating the sun with your shiny happy festival faces! Who's hankering for uplifting music, festival vibes, delicious street food, colourful crafting, family fun & more all nestled in our beautiful tree lined arena? We can’t wait to welcome you😊
Sharing some of our NEW Stalls and Activities with you 😃👏! ✍💌 Personalised Poetry while you wait, written just for you by Jen Feroze of Jackdaw Editorial 💚🥗 Organic homegrown cauliflower popcorn with Wild Rose Kitchen Scroll down for more...
🎵👏 Some wonderful musical offerings from the magnificent MELROSE QUARTET 👏🎵 🎻⭐As well as playing the Main Stage, they will also run their RAISE YOUR VOICE! SINGING WORKSHOP in The Grove Tent. Everyone welcome!🎻⭐ 🕺And... they'll be leading our CEILIDH this year too - can't wait to get dancing! 🕺
🎪 The full 2025 line-up has now landed! And at Folk by the Oak you can see every single set - join us for a day of back-to-back live music and enjoy a summer soundscape of astonishing musical talent. Don't forget 🎟️ Early Bird Tickets available until 31 March! We can’t wait to welcome you 😊
✨ Shining a light on our final Main Stage announcement - Orchestra Baobab! ✨ As exceptional as ever this powerhouse of world music brings to the stage an uplifting blend of Afro-Cuban & traditional griot music, sure to get all you Folk by the Oakers on your feet and dancing to their classic tunes!
✨ Shining a light on our final Acorn Stage announcement – The Deep Blue! ✨ Since they first burst onto the scene in 2021 they have been captivating audiences with hypnotically beautiful harmonies masterfully fused with rebellious lyrics. We love their sound – the perfect fit for our Acorn Stage!
📢 4 more exceptional artists & stand out sets to look forward to! ✨ Protest song powerhouse Grace Petrie ✨ High-energy Scottish neo-trad trio Project Smok ✨ Suntou Susso Music and his 6 piece band ✨Talented trio Holly and the Reivers Early Bird Discount until 31 January! 🎉 🎟️www.folkbytheoak.com
🌟 There's much excitement at FBTO HQ - we are on the cusp of announcing yet more fantastic artists. And Early Bird Tickets are still available until 31 January!🎉 Here's a reminder of the amazing line-up so far. 🎟️ For artist insights, festival fabulousness & tickets ➡️www.folkbytheoak
✨ Announcing Our 2025 Headliners - BEAR'S DEN! ✨ These international legends & Ivor Novello Award nominees are renowned for anthemic songs, accomplished musicianship and emotive live shows. This will be a Folk by the Oak finale to remember! 🎟 Early Bird Tickets until 31 Jan! www.folkbytheoak.com
✨ Wishing all of our wonderful Folk by the Oak family - our audience, artists, craftspeople, entertainers, volunteers and crew - a very merry festive season. See you all in 2025 with our Main Stage HEADLINER ANNOUNCEMENT!!! ✨
📢 Our first line-up announcements for 2025! Main Stage: ✨ ’First Lady of Folk’ #KateRusby ✨ The rip-roaring #FishermansFriends ✨ Exciting new #MelroseQuartet project, ‘Music, Heritage, Place’, co-directed by #NancyKerr 🔊 Sound up to enjoy Kate Rusby – The Fairest of all Yarrow!
So pleased to present this tour from the wonderful Spell Songs. A little gift of light in dark times. Featuring Jackie Morris conjuring creatures with ink and paint. Inspired of course by The Lost Words and The Lost Spells byJackie and @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social
