welcome to the sidmouth folk festival!

Welcome to Sidmouth Folk Festival – where tradition meets the moment, and the old ways still make waves. Since 1955, we’ve been championing folk music, dance, and song by the sea – a celebration that’s rooted in tradition, alive with energy, and full of heart.

It’s an immersive, participative week-long gathering of songs, stories, tunes, and shared culture – deeply rooted, ever-evolving, and open to everyone. Come be part of a living tradition that’s still growing, magical, and very much yours.

Attracting tens of thousands of visitors to the East Devon coast every August, the festival’s long and rich history is part of what makes it unique, and so well-loved by so many.

Season, All-in-One & selected event tickets on sale
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‘sidmouth offers an ever-widening palette of the indefinable essence of what folk music contrives to be in 2024.’

At The Barrier, 2024
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‘It’s the folk experience – there’s nothing else quite like it.’

Tradfolk, 2024
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‘The cornerstone of many traditional music fans’ calendars.’

KLOF Mag, 2022
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Q & A with Katherine Priddy
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Q & A with Katherine Priddy

We recently caught up with the brilliant Katherine Priddy for...
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entries open for this year’s jig competition!

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are you a friend of the festival?

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2025 festival map designer shares sidmouth memories

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merch pre-orders open!

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dive into this year’s Bumper youtube playlist!

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Ham Wallspace Celebrates Sidmouth’s Festival Circuit

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limited electric hook-up pitches now available

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bulverton shows on sale!

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ham daytime shows on sale!

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taster programme out now!

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call out for young performers!

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ham evening shows – now on sale!

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Q & A with FAIRPORT CONVENTION

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early bird tickets now available

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super early bird prices ending on sunday

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lovely new footage

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COMMUNITY PORTRAIT EXHIBITION OPENING SOON!

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VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS OPEN!

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Fairport Convention join us in 2025

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