![A Summer School by the Seaside
Got a young performer at home? Our progressive workshops are perfect for sparking imagination and confidence - and best of all, they’re free!
For 5-7s: Join the Minims folk band, Mini Singers choir, or Mini Morris dancers.
For 8+: Sing with SongSwell, play with the Sidmouth Seaside Stompers, or dance with Five Rivers Morris, Catseye Morris and Sheffield Steel.
Progressive workshops build to a special Children’s Showcase Performance at the end of the week.
The Seagull and Peacock marquees are home to a wide range of one-off creative workshops, designed to inspire children of all ages, from toddlers (0–4) to early explorers (5–7) and young adventures (8+).
Activities include crafting, dance, singing, and much more. Whether your child is discovering a new passion or simply looking for fun, friendship, and summer seaside memories, they'll find plenty to do.
Explore the Children's Programme over on the website now.
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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.
