welcome to the sidmouth folk festival!

Proudly championing traditional music, dance and song since 1955, our week-long annual festival is a National treasure and major Cultural Institution, 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.

‘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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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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First names announced and tickets now on sale!

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the highlights video is here!

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fabulous new arts & culture map for east devon

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official 2024 photographs now available!

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Jig Competition Results 2024