Blackmore & Bulverton Volunteers Bars

by Sidmouth Folk Festival • June 30, 2023

The must-visit bars for great banter and beer, expect a great choice of beers, ciders and gins sourced within a 25 mile radius of Sidmouth at Blackmore Gardens and Betsy’s Lounge at Bulverton. Nearby Exeter Brewery are back as the Festival’s principal brewer, together with Hanlons, Powderkeg and more you’ll find a full range of […]


Travel to Sidmouth by Boat

by Sidmouth Folk Festival • June 29, 2023

Travel to Sidmouth in sustainable style by boat! Stuart Line Cruises will be departing from Exmouth on select dates during the festival and landing in Sidmouth beach, in the heart of the festival. Passengers will be able to spend 3 hours ashore before returning to Exmouth by boat but if you’d prefer to have longer at the […]


Download the Children’s Programme

by Sidmouth Folk Festival • June 22, 2023

A warm welcome back to the beautiful Peacock Lawn The Children’s Festival is back for 2023! Situated at the beautiful Peacock Lawn, this is the perfect place for families of all ages to come and relax and find a space just for them. Throughout the week the Children’s Festival will be playing host to storytelling, […]


Explore a day at Sidmouth Folk Festival

by Sidmouth Folk Festival • June 16, 2023

With so many events, venues and opportunities to dance, sing, play and listen to choose from there’s no typical day at Sidmouth Folk Festival but here are some of our suggestions: Morning Get stuck into one of the many workshops, from American & English dance to the Festival Choir, shape-note singing, tin whistle, ukulele, poetry […]


Explore the Taster Programme

by Sidmouth Folk Festival • June 13, 2023

Now you can get planning in earnest as the 2023 Taster Programme is available to download. The Taster offers an overview of the Festival, with more acts & full event details to follow in July. Download the 2023 Taster Programme here. Head out into the garden, soak up the sunshine and get browsing!