The Sidmouth Folk Festival has a wide range of smaller venues offering the opportunity to see many festival guests on concerts stages in a more intimate setting.
THE CELLAR BAR
The Cellar Bar is home for intimate concerts including the Cellarful of Folkadelia afternoon sessions, opening the door on a new world of possibilities inspired by tradition, and The EFDSS Presents concerts, showcasing the talents of the established and emerging folk stars of the next generation.
HARBOUR HOTEL
A new venue for 2024, the Connaught Suite at the Harbour Hotel has afternoon and evening concerts with much loved tradition-bearers, Sounds of Modern Scotland shows and some special one-off events.
METHODIST CHURCH
Purely acoustic song-based concerts, and popular Eye on the Future concerts – a chance to see a new generations take on the traditions.
GUIDE HQ
Our new home for Ballad Sessions and Folk Arts Acoustic, the Guide HQ plays hosts to An Hour with… acoustic shows.