welcome to the sidmouth folk festival!

That’s a wrap on 2026, thank you to everyone who took part. Join us next year 30 July–6 August 2027

Sidmouth, Devon. 800+ events. Eight unforgettable days by the sea.

Book 2027 Special advance tickets (this month only and limited numbers) • Donate to the Festival Charity

From world-renowned concerts 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.