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Have Your Say – Access & Inclusion
Help Shape the Future of Accessibility at Live Events. At Sidmouth Folk Festival, we know how important accessibility is for many of our customers, artists and volunteers, and we are always looking at ways we can improve the festival experience for everyone. Attitude is Everything (AiE), the UK charity championing access and inclusion across live […]
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Special birthday premiere – an interview with Martin carthy
‘Remember Me To One Who Lives There‘ is a special premiere to mark the 85th birthday of Grandmaster of Folk – Martin Carthy MBE. This is a never-before-aired interview with Jon Wilks that was recorded at The Ham in 2023. In this special and wonderful trip down memory lane, Martin recounts many of his anecdotes […]
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Auditions & OPEN DAYS – National Youth Folk Ensemble
We’re always delighted to see the National Youth Folk Ensemble at Sidmouth Folk Festival, it’s exciting to see the new generation of talented young musicians. With Exeter right on our doorstep, this is a fantastic opportunity for young folk musicians across the South West to get involved. The National Youth Folk Ensemble has announced its […]
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Congrats To The New Roots Finalists!
In April, we had the privilege of being at the New Roots finals – what a brilliant day of music, song… and even a bit of dance! Huge congratulations to all the 2026 finalists – listed below. Keep an eye out for them at a festival or folk club near you later this year. Watch […]
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Ham daytime Concerts Now On Sale!
Tickets are now on sale for these seated matinee concerts in our beautiful Ham Marquee beside the sea. World-class folk music. A welcoming festival atmosphere. Great food and drink – and home in time for tea. A day at the Ham is a chance to soak up the full festival atmosphere, from dance displays on […]
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Ham Evening Concerts Now On Sale!
A superb line-up awaits in our seated marquee by the sea, and whether you’re booking an All-in One ticket or picking individual evenings, it’s time to start planning your week of world-class folk music and seaside moments. Take a look at this year’s Ham Evening Concert line-up.
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Volunteer Applications now open
Be part of making Sidmouth Folk festival happen! Over 500 volunteers give their time over the festival week (and in advance) in exchange for a ticket & camping, and you could join them! Applications are now open – see the Wicked Events site for more info and to apply.
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First lineup announcements & tickets on sale
Super Early Bird tickets will be on sale from Tuesday 9th December. Don’t miss any of these updates, sign up to our newsletter now 🎻
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2026 Dates and Season Tickets
Join us next year 31st July – 7 August 2026. A limited number of season tickets are now on sale (online only) at 2025 Super Early bird rates. This is the lowest these tickets will be: https://sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk/tickets/
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Q & A with Festival Volunteer – July 2025
This week we talk to one of the festival volunteers about their role during the week and what they get out of it. We’re hugely grateful to all the volunteers that make the festival possible. 500 volunteers keep the festival going, and we’re always looking for new faces! Tell us a bit about yourself – […]