welcome to the sidmouth folk festival!

31 July–7 August • Sidmouth, Devon • 800+ events. Eight unforgettable days by the sea.

From Lindisfarne, Capercaillie, Kate Rusby and Talisk to free dance displays, family activities, workshops, ceilidhs and late-night sessions.

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.