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big nights Out at the bulverton

More information and tickets below, including a £10 rate for Under 25s.

Standing Concerts & Late Night Ceilidhs (LNE)
Doors open at 7pm with sessions, support acts 8:15pm, headliners on stage 9:05pm (unless otherwise stated).
Late Night Extra (LNE) runs 11:15pm to 1:15am, with dance displays at midnight.
Evening Event Tickets include the Late Night Extra (LNE) events, Betsy’s and Campfire Sessions.

Friday 1st August

Elephant sessions + Družba

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this concert is included in All In One, Bulverton-in-One, Week, Weekend Season Tickets.

Elephant Sessions blend Scottish trad folk with funk and electronica, creating an electrifying sound that’s earned them multiple BBC Scots Trad Music Awards and global acclaim.

LNE Ceilidh Band: Juniper. Caller Aiden Hammond

Genre-bending, energising, and rooted in folk traditions, Juniper deliver bold, intricate dance music with mesmerising flair.

Saturday 2nd August

grace petrie + dan sealey

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this concert is included in All In One, Bulverton-in-One, Week, Weekend Season Tickets.

Folk singer, songwriter and activist Grace Petrie’s razor sharp lyricism and full-hearted modern folk anthems make for a powerful, warm & witty live show that’s won over audiences everywhere. With Ben Moss (fiddle), Amy Thatcher (accordion/keys), Jasmine Kennedy (bass) and Francesca Knowles (drums)

LNE Ceilidh Band: Banter. Caller Barry Goodman

A mighty four-piece “smallest big band” fusing English folk roots with funk, jazz and brass for foot-stomping, genre defying ceilidhs.

Sunday 3rd August

3 daft monkeys + juniper

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this concert is included in All In One, Bulverton-in-One, Week, Weekend Season Tickets.

Known for their vibrant mix of world folk, Celtic rhythms, and quirky charm, 3 Daft Monkeys deliver electrifying live shows with their unique blend of genres and contagious energy. “Brilliantly bonkers world-folk festival favourites.” The Sunday Times

LNE Ceilidh Band: Relentless, Caller Gordon Potts

Melodeons, fiddles and full throttle energy! Relentless fuse traditional dance tunes with serious musical adrenaline

Monday 4th August

talisk + re:vulva

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this concert is included in All In One, Bulverton-in-One, Week & Monday Season Tickets.

Celebrating 10 years of boundary-pushing folk, Talisk have redefined the genre with their explosive energy and unique sound. With over 15 million streams, sell-out shows across five continents, and major awards, the Scottish trio continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

LNE Ceilidh Band: Lasair. Caller Martin Clarke

Supercharged fiddle, mandolin and melodeon-led lineup, backed by a roasting rhythm section of drums, bass and guitars.

Tuesday 5th August

seth lakeman band + madalitso band

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this concert is included in All In One, Bulverton-in-One, Week & Tuesday Season Tickets.

Mercury Prize-nominated folk trailblazer Seth Lakeman returns with The Granite Way – a powerful new album rooted in West Country lore. Joined by longtime collaborators, he continues to captivate with rich storytelling, stirring melodies, and his unmistakable energy

LNE Ceilidh Band: Whapweasel. Caller Fee Lock

Turbo-charged folk rock dance legends, Whapweasel have been packing dancefloors for over 25 years with their seven-piece powerhouse sound.

wednesday 6th august

peatbog faeries  + patakas

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this concert is included in All In One, Bulverton-in-One, Week & Wednesday Season Tickets.

From the Isle of Skye, Peatbog Faeries fuse traditional Scottish music with dance-floor grooves, creating a trademark hypnotic and high-energy sound that has made them global favourites.

LNE Ceilidh: Queer Ceilidh Party Night. Callers: Sophie Crawford & Lisa Heywood

Everyone is welcome at this inclusive, high-energy celebration of queer joy and dance.

Thursday 7th August

The Demon barbers + brown wimpenny

Collage of the Demon Barbers

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this concert is included in All In One, Bulverton-in-One, Week & Thursday Season Tickets.

Fusing folk and Hip Hop like no one else, The Demon Barbers return with a genre-defying spectacle of live music and dance – featuring world-class clog, breakin’ and beats in a high-energy celebration of 25 groundbreaking years

LNE Ceilidh Band: Brown Boots Boogie Band. Caller: Erin Mansfield 

Launching their debut album, this mischievous, high octane band blend traditional tunes with driving piano and drums, for great dancing.

Friday 8th August

Final LNE ceilidh with Crowdy-Kit

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this concert is included in All In One, Bulverton-in-One, Week & Friday Season Tickets.

Three of the West country’s finest dance musicians make for an energetic, uplifting and foot-stomping ceilidh.. Caller : Lisa Heywood

Bulverton-in-One Tickets 

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The Bulverton-in-One (BiO) tickets cover all 8 days of everything at The Bulverton including evening events, LNEs, workshops plus full Week Festival Camping  for just £31.50 a day (£22.50 for Under 25s)

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Choose an All In One Season ticket for entry to all events across the Festival. Big night’s Out at the Bulverton are also included in Week & Day Season ticket types. Visit the tickets page for more info

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About the Bulverton

The Bulverton, and Betsy’s is the hub for high energy festival action through ‘til the early hours.

A standing marquee venue, next to the Festival Car Park and up from Campsite, features dynamic evening roots shows, energetic & welcoming LNE ceilidhs, early doors sessions at Betsy’s overlooking the Valley, craft & dance workshops during daylight hours, campfire sessions and a post-Late Night Extra (LNE) Betsy’s Lounge, a social space dedicated to relaxation and late-night playing and singing.

Doors and Sessions 7pm, Support acts 8.15pm. Headliners on stage approx. 9.05pm unless otherwise stated.

LNE starts 11.15pm. LNE dance displays at midnight. LNE ends 01.15am. After last orders, Betsy’s remains open as a space for sessions.
Tickets include Late Night Extra (LNE) events, Betsy’s and Campfire sessions.

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 Bulverton Evening tickets are £10 for anyone 25 & Under (aged 12-25). Tickets for Under 11s are free, under 16s most be accompanied by an adult.

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.

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