Saturday 2nd August
Welcome Concert – Open to all
Saturday 2nd August – 11.30am
This concert is free and open to all
With Sidmouth Town Band, Halsway Young Folk & festival guests
Saturday 2nd August – 3.15pm
This concert is included in All In One, Week, Weekend and Day season tickets.
Celebrating 30 years in 2025, this trailblazing Anglo-Irish quartet conjure a mesmerising blend of flutes, whistles, frets and bodhrán that has redefined the folk landscape.
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Sunday 3rd August – 12 noon
This concert is included in All In One, Week, Weekend and Day season tickets.
Award-winning Gaelic singer & composer Kim Carnie is a standout voice in modern Scottish folk. Seen last year with Mànran, she now brings her trio to Sidmouth.
Sunday 3rd August – 3.15pm
This concert is included in All In One, Week, Weekend and Day season tickets.
Festival patron Steve Knightley brings together a stellar lineup for his much-loved Sidmouth Sunday session. With Show of Hands on sabbatical, Steve is joined by his Winter Yards Band mates John Parker & David Delarre, and the soaring harmonies of The Lost Sound – Dartmoor Folk Choir. Also appearing is East Devon’s Chris Hoban, many of whose songs have become Show of Hands standards. Expect solos, duos, spontaneous collaborations and surprise guests in a warm, spirited celebration of music, friendship and the South West’s rich creative scene – the perfect way to spend a Sidmouth Sunday afternoon.
Monday 4th August
john tams
+ narthen
Monday 4th August – 12 noon
Note this concert is included in All In One, Week, Weekend and Day season tickets
One of Britain’s greatest folk voices brings his decades of storytelling, stagecraft and iconic songs to the Sidmouth stage.
Monday 4th August – 3.15pm
Note this concert is included in All In One, Week, Weekend and Day season tickets
Raw, raucous and joyously unrestrained, this Anglo-French supergroup fire up audiences with fiddle, squeezebox and blazing bagpipes.
Tuesday 5th August – 12 noon
Note this concert is included in All In One, Week, Weekend and Day season tickets
The Scottish smallpipes virtuoso weaves mesmerising drones, tradition and ambient experimentalism into a hypnotic sound world rooted in Gaelic culture.
Tuesday 5th August – 3.15pm
Note this concert is included in All In One, Week, Weekend and Day season tickets
A very special set to mark the festival launch the new album from our Festival patron, joined by Eliza Carthy and Sheema Mukherjee.
Wednesday 6th August – 12noon
This concert is included in All In One, Week, Weekend and Day season tickets.
Big band energy meets English folk roots in a sound that reworks tradition with boldness, wit, irresistible groove and thought-provoking songs.
Wednesday 6th August
leveret
+ gadarene
Wednesday 6th August – 3.15pm
Note this concert is included in All In One, Week, Weekend and Day season tickets
Spellbinding, spontaneous and deeply intuitive music, Leveret are three of England’s finest folk instrumentalists.
+ grooves, clogs & inventive arrangements as Gadarene bring new life to old English tunes.
Thursday 7th August
kerr fagan van eyken
Thursday 7th August – 12noon
Note this concert is included in All In One, Week, Weekend and Day season tickets
Three award-winning & passionate performers reunite with rich harmonies and powerful playing, a joyful meeting of long-held traditional music bonds.
Thursday 7th August
gnoss
+ tarren
Thursday 7th August – 3.15pm
Note this concert is included in All In One, Week and Day Season tickets
Triple Scots Trad Music Awards nominees, Gnoss blend outstanding musicianship with deep traditional roots and contemporary flair, crafting richly layered acoustic tunes full of character.
Tarren’s unique sound is captivating audiences across the UK, blending modular hooks and minimalist forms with traditional rhythms.
Friday 8th August
Festival Workshop Showcase
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Friday 8th August – 12 noon
This concert is Free Entry
A chance to see the fruits of some of the week’s workshops.
Friday 8th August
john smith
+ remorae
Friday 8th August – 3.15pm
This concert is included in All In One, Week, Weekend and Day season tickets
Raised by the Devon seaside and steeped in the lineage of British folk, John Smith has earned a reputation as one of the UK’s finest guitarists and songwriters. His transatlantic blend of fingerstyle and slide guitar makes him a spellbinding performer, with over 10 million streams.
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£10 tickets for Under 25s available
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 1st – Fri 8th)
All-in-One Weekend Season Ticket
This ticket includes entry to everything at the festival, including all 3 Ham Evening Concerts (Fri 1st – Sun 3rd)
Week Season Ticket
This ticket includes entry to 2 Ham Evening Concerts (Fri 1st and Fri 8th)
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 1st only
Weekend Season ticket holders get a discount for the Ham Evening Concerts on Sat 2nd and Sun 3th
Day Season Ticket
This ticket doesn’t include entry to any Ham Evening Concerts, apart from Day Season ticket holders for Fri 8th 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.
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
