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Sidmouth Programme Launch

by Sidmouth Folk Festival • July 25, 2023

It’s almost our favourite time of year! Sidmouth Folk Festival is just around the corner, so it’s time to get planning your exciting week of festive fun by the seaside! The Sidmouth Folk Festival Programme and Children’s Festival programme – chocka with 700+ exciting events – will be arriving on doorsteps any moment now. It’s […]


Display Dance Latest

by Sidmouth Folk Festival • July 11, 2023

Once again, the Festival will be showcasing a diverse range of British dance traditions, performed by some of the very best teams from across the country and this year across an ocean too with Compass Roses bringing us dances and songs from North America. During the week the teams can be seen in Processions, ‘Chance […]


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!


Last Chance For Tier 2 Tickets!

by Sidmouth Folk Festival • May 21, 2023

It’s your final chance to secure Tier 2 Early Bird Tickets for this year’s festival (4-11 August) before prices go up at midnight tonight! Sidmouth is a wonderful location. The 69th festival will see the many venues, streets and Esplanade of our glorious East Devon home burst into vibrant life with the finest in folk […]


2 Days Left On Tier 2 Tickets!

by Sidmouth Folk Festival • May 20, 2023

Don’t miss out. Last two days to bag yourself some discounted tickets before prices go up at midnight on Sunday 21st May. We can’t wait for some sunny days by the seaside. Come for the dancing!


Only 3 Days Left To Book Tier 2 Tickets!

by Sidmouth Folk Festival • May 19, 2023

Who’s got that Friday feeling?! Get moving if you want to secure those cheaper Tier 2 tickets before we switch to full price at midnight on Sunday 21st May. Come for the party!