Saturday 1st August
Welcome Concert – Open to all
Saturday 1st August – 11.30am
This concert is free and open to all
With Sidmouth Town Band, Halsway Young Folk & festival guests
Saturday 1st August
The Copper Family
+ support
Saturday 1st August – 3.15pm
This concert is included in All In One, Week, Weekend and Saturday season tickets.
A rare chance to experience England’s most celebrated traditional singing family performing the songs and stories passed down through generations for over 400 years.
Sunday 2nd August
martin simpson
+ support
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Sunday 2nd August – 12 noon
This concert is included in All In One, Week, Weekend and Saturday season tickets.
One of Britain’s finest folk musicians delivers an intimate solo performance filled with masterful guitar playing, unforgettable songs and spellbinding storytelling.
Sunday 2nd August – 3.15pm
This concert is included in All In One, Week, Weekend and Sunday season tickets.
Steve Knightley curates a special patron’s Sunday afternoon concert at the Ham Marquee celebrating the music of Bob Dylan and Martin Carthy. Opened by the uplifting vocals and vibrant dance of internationally acclaimed Black Umfolosi.
Monday 3rd August
ashley hutchings & blair dunlop
+ support
Monday 3rd August – 12 noon
This concert is included in All In One, Week, and Monday season tickets
Folk-rock pioneer Ashley Hutchings joins acclaimed singer-songwriter Blair Dunlop for a special father-and-son concert of songs, stories and musical history.
Monday 3rd August
joshua burnside
+ miranda sykes & jim causley
Monday 3th August – 3.15pm
This concert is included in All In One, Week and Monday season tickets
Boundary-pushing contemporary folk from Joshua Burnside + the beautifully matched voices of Miranda Sykes and Jim Causley.
Tuesday 4th August
Adriano Adewale and Friends : Rooted and Rising
+ support
Tuesday 4th August – 12 noon
This concert is included in All In One, Week and Tuesday season tickets
An extraordinary collaboration blending folk and global traditions in a vibrant new performance inspired by nature, heritage and musical connection.
Tuesday 4th August
blowzabella (concert)
+ support
Tuesday 4th August – 3.15pm
This concert is included in All In One, Week and Tuesday season tickets
Driving rhythms, hypnotic melodies and unmistakable soundscapes from legendary folk innovators Blowzabella, in what is likely to be one of their final Sidmouth appearances.
Wednesday 5th August
recovered songs from the crimean war
Wednesday 5th August – 12noon
This concert is included in All In One, Week and Wednesday season tickets.
An all-star folk collaboration reviving forgotten voices from the Crimean War in a moving and deeply resonant new musical performance.
Wednesday 5th August
gigspanner big band
+ support
Wednesday 5th August – 3.15pm
This concert is included in All In One, Week, and Wednesday season tickets
Some of the most celebrated names in British folk music unite for a thrilling, high-energy performance where dazzling musicianship meets bold musical invention. Led by legendary Steeleye Span fiddler Peter Knight and featuring members of Edgelarks and Bellowhead
Thursday 6th August
owen spafford, will Allen & ben filmer-sankey
+ support
Thursday 6th August – 12noon
This concert is included in All In One, Week, and Thursday season tickets
Three exceptional young traditional musicians present English folk music at its most raw, intimate and brilliantly played.
Thursday 6th August
Daoirí Farrell
+ will pound & jenn butterworth
Thursday 6th August – 3.15pm
This concert is included in All In One, Week and Thursday Season tickets
Award-winning Irish folk song and dazzling instrumental flair – an afternoon of passion, energy and world-class musicianship.
Friday 7th August
Festival Workshop Showcase
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Friday 7th August – 12 noon
This concert is Free Entry
A chance to see the fruits of some of the week’s workshops.
Friday 7th August
peter’s field
with sean cooney, eliza carthy & sam carter
Friday 7th August – 3.15pm
This concert is included in All In One, Week and Friday season tickets
A powerful and evocative musical retelling of the Peterloo Massacre through song, spoken word and outstanding folk musicianship.
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All the Ham daytime concerts are covered by the relevant Season Tickets.
£10 tickets for Under 25s available (under 30 for EX10 residents)
Want to go to everything?
Choose an All In One Season ticket for entry to all concerts. Friday Evening Concerts at The Ham are included in the relevant Season ticket types – see further details on this page.
Which Ham Evening Concerts are included in each Season Ticket type?
All-in-One Week Season Ticket
This ticket includes entry to everything at the festival, including all 8 Ham Evening Concerts (Fri 31st – Fri 7th)
All-in-One Weekend Season Ticket
This ticket includes entry to everything at the festival, including all 3 Ham Evening Concerts (Fri 31st – Sun 2nd)
Week Season Ticket
This ticket includes entry to 2 Ham Evening Concerts (Fri 31st and Fri 7th)
Week Season ticket holders get a discount for the other Ham Evening Concerts
Weekend Season Ticket
This ticket includes entry to the Ham Evening Concert on Fri 31st only
Weekend Season ticket holders get a discount for the Ham Evening Concerts on Sat 1st and Sun 2nd
Day Season Ticket
This ticket doesn’t include entry to any Ham Evening Concerts, apart from Day Season ticket holders for Fri 7th who get free entry into the Ham Evening Concert that evening. For all other days, ticket holders get a discount for the Ham Evening Concert on the day of their ticket
About the Ham
The Ham is our centre-piece concert venue. Located at the eastern end of the Esplanade, the large marquee provides a comfortable seated venue for three first class concerts each day – lunchtime, afternoon and evening.
Most concerts feature a headline act playing 60-90 minutes plus a support act playing 30-40 minutes before an interval. There’s a well-stocked Foyer Bar and dedicated toilets for concert patrons including disabled facilities. Outside the venue you’ll find the Ham Lawn which hosts the Festival Merchandise and artists’ CD stall. Circling the lawn, are a range of tasty food and drink outlets and a bar area with picnic benches. A great area to soak up the festival atmosphere!
More information about tickets
Please read our Terms & Conditions which contains essential information including full explanations of tickets. See also the Buy Tickets page where you will find information to help choose the best ticket for you, and a Ticket Comparison Table showing which events are included with each ticket type.
Under 25’s Discount
There are a limited number of Ham Concert tickets are £10 for anyone 25 & Under (aged 12-25). Tickets for Under 11s are free.
Sidmouth Residents Discount
Discounts available to residents who to live within the Sidmouth EX10 postcode area for Pre-Festivals, Ham Daytime concerts, Ham Evening concerts, Bulverton evening and Bulverton Late Night Extra events. These are available online or in person, in advance from Sidmouth Tourist Information Centre (TIC) and the Box Office, with identifying documents. Advance online, not available on the door. EX10 Residents aged 30 and Under can buy selected event tickets for £10.
Personal Assistant tickets
Provided free for those that qualify who require assistance to attend the Festival. For further information including how to apply, please read the relevant section in Terms & Conditions. Please address any accessibility enquiries to access@sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk.
Refunds & exchanges
There are no refunds or exchanges on any tickets and lost tickets cannot be replaced. We advise you to take out appropriate cancellation of holiday insurance that covers the cost of your tickets should you unfortunately need to cancel your attendance at the Festival for any reason.
To Book by Post or Phone
Please download the Booking Form Early Bird here. Tickets can also be purchased in person or by phone at Sidmouth Tourist Information Centre (TIC) on 01395 577952
