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Explore a day at Sidmouth Folk Festival
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
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!
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!
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!
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!

Only 4 Days Left To Book Tier 2 Tickets!
Not long left to snap up those tickets folks. We can’t wait to see you all in Sidmouth 4-11 August. We move over to Tier 3 (Full Price) tickets at midnight on Sunday 21st May. Come for the learning! 🙂

Only 5 Days Left On Tier 2 Tickets!
Time is running out to book your tickets to the Sidmouth Folk Festival 4-11 August 2023. We switch to full price tickets on Sunday 21st May at midnight.

Manor Pavilion Programme
The Manor Pavilion Theatre plays host to high-calibre workshops and concerts, there are always some very special shows woven into the week, this year is no exception: Sat 5th August : The Undoing of Polly Button by Katherine Fear. Polly Button was a historical figure from the nineteenth century whose story serves as an example of courage in the face of […]

The Ham Daytime Events Now on Sale
Last week we released first names and advance tickets for The Bulverton, this week it’s the turn of The Ham, our Port side marquee nestled between the Sid and the sea. Outside the venue you’ll find the Ham Lawn which hosts a delicious range of tasty food and drink outlets, festival merchandise and the Anchors […]

Young Performers Call Out
Sidmouth Folk Festival’s Children’s Festival is looking for young performers to showcase their talent on a brand new stage for 2023 – The Star Stage. If you are a young folk performer aged 21 or under (singer, musician, band, dancer etc) this may just be your opportunity to be part of the 2023 Young Performers […]