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Folk & Acoustic Music Festivals 2021

Here's a round-up of some of the best UK festivals for folk, acoustic and roots music being held in 2021. To go to the festivals' own websites, click on the orange text. If you are a festival organiser would like your event featured here, free of charge, please get in touch by using the form on our contact page.
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Friday 30th April - Sunday 2nd May 2021
BRISTOL FOLK FESTIVAL
Bristol

Three venues, several cracking headliners and a wonderful supporting cast too. Kate Rusby, Jon Boden, O'Hooley & Tidow, Stick In The Wheel,
Kitty Macfarlane, Katherine Priddy, Greg Russell & Ciaran Algar and Belshazzar's Feast.
Details bristolfolkfestival.org
Friday 30th April - Monday 3rd May 2021
FILEY FOLK FESTIVAL
Filey, Yorkshire

Details www.fileyfolkfestival.bravesites.com
Friday 30th April - Monday 3rd May 2021
UPTON-UPON-SEVERN
FOLK FESTIVAL

Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire

Details www.uptonfolk.org
Friday 7th - Sunday 9th May 2021
FOLK ON THE PIER
Cromer, Norfolk

2021's line-up includes GerryColvin, Kevin Dempsey, Fairport Convention, Urban Folk Quartet, Demon Barbers XL, Alden, Paterson & Dashwood, Wizz Jones, Ninebarrow and Feast of Fiddles. Details www.folkonthepier.co.uk
Friday 7th - Sunday 9th May 2021
TREDEGAR HOUSE
FOLK FESTIVAL

Tredegar House, Newport, Gwent
www.tredegarhousefestival.org.uk
Friday 7th - Sunday 9th May 2021
HEBDEN BRIDGE
FOLK & ROOTS FESTIVAL

Hebden Bridge

www.hebdenfolkroots.org
May 2021
HOLMFIRTH
FOLK FESTIVAL

Holmfirth, Yorkshire

Details www.holmfirthfestivaloffolk.co.uk
May 2021
TRINITY FOLK
FESTIVAL

Guildford, Surrey

Details www.trinityfolkfestival.co.uk
Friday 21st - Sunday 23rd May 2021
THE ACOUSTIC FESTIVAL OF GREAT BRITAIN
Uttoxeter Racecourse, Staffordshire
Details www.acousticfestival.co.uk
Thursday 27th - Sunday 30th May 2021
ORKNEY FOLK
FESTIVAL

Orkney, Scotland

Artists signed so far include Talisk, Skerryvore, Fara, Edwina hayes, Daim, Siobhan Miller, Kevin Henderson & Neil Pearman and Gnoss.
Details www.orkneyfolkfestival.com
Friday 28th - Monday 31st May 2021
FISHGUARD
FOLK FESTIVAL

Fishguard, Pembrokeshire

www.fishfolkfest.co.uk
Friday 28th - Monday 31st May 2021
BUDE & STRATTON
FOLK FESTIVAL

Bude, Cornwall

Details www.budefolkfest.com
Friday 28th - Monday May 2021
CHESTER
FOLK FESTIVAL

Chester (some events may be online)

Artists signed up for 2021 include Reg Meuross, 
False Lights, Melrose Quarter, Miranda Sykes, Sam Carter, Alden Patterson & Dashwood and more. Details www.chesterfolk.org.uk​
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Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th June 2021
WESSEX FOLK
FESTIVAL

Harbourside, Weymouth

Kicking off on Friday afternoon and evening with singalong folk music sessions in the harbourside pubs, the main festival lasts the whole of Saturday and Sunday. Around thirty Morris sides will be dancing in the streets along the harbourside, fabulous trade stalls, eating, drinking, laughing singing and dancing all weekend long. When the harbour lights go on, the fun and music carries on in the harbourside pubs, way into the night. Mostly free events.
Details www.wessexfolkfestival.com
Friday 11th - Sunday 13th June 2021
WIMBORNE MINSTER
FOLK FESTIVAL

Wimborne, Dorset

Details wimbornefolk.co.uk
Wednesday 16th - Sunday 20th June 2021
30th MIDDLEWICH FOLK
& BOAT FESTIVAL

Middlewich, Cheshire

Details
www.middlewichfabfestival.co.uk
Thursday 17th- Sunday 20th June 2021
THE LONDON FOLK FESTIVAL
Cecil Sharp House, Camden, London

Greg Russell & Ciaran Algar, Will Pound, Odette Michell, The Askew Sisters, Nancy Kerr & James Fagan, Katie Spencer, The Shackleton Trio and more TBA - plus workshops and singarounds.
Details www.londonfolkfestival.co.uk
Saturday 26th June 2021
BURY ST EDMUNDS
FOLK FESTIVAL

Nowton Park, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk

Festivcal spread across two stages within the a lovely walled garden. Already signed up for 2021 are Brooks Williams, Granny's Attic, with more performers to be announced.
Details www.buryfolkfestival.co.uk
Wednesday 7th - Sunday 11th July 2021
NEW FOREST
​FOLK FESTIVAL

Romsey, Hampshire

Five days showcasing the talents of some of Britain's finest folk stars, and a full supporting cast. Artists include Show of Hands, Reg Meuross, Sarah McQuaid, Martyn Joseph, Skipinnish, Ranagri, The Phil Beer Band, Louise Jordan and many more. 
Details www.newforestfolkfestival.co.uk
Friday 2nd - Sunday 4th July 2021
CLECKHEATON FOLK FESTIVAL
Cleckheaton, Yorkshire
Line-up to be announced Spring 2021.
Details www.cleckheatonfolkfestival.org
July 2021
BROMSGROVE FOLK FESTIVAL
Bowling Green Inn, Stoke Prior B60 4BH

To be confirmed in Spring 2021.
Details www.bromsgrovefolkclub.co.uk
Friday 9th - Sunday 11th July 2021
PRIDDY FOLK
FESTIVAL

Priddy, Somerset

Headliners for 2021 include Ewan McLennan, The Poozies, Gilmore & Roberts, Rachel McShane & The Cartographers, Jamie Smith's Mabon and Trials of Cato. 
Details www.priddyfolk.org
Friday 9th - Sunday 11th July 2021
ROTHBURY TRADITIONAL
MUSIC FESTIVAL

Rothbury, Northumberland

www.rothburymusicfestival.co.uk
Friday 9th - Sunday 11th July 2021
ELY FOLK
FESTIVAL

Ely, Cambridgeshire

Growing into one of England's foremost festivals, the 2021 line-up includes Show of Hands, Merry Hell, Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage, Rodney Brannigan, The Carrivick Sisters, Midnight Skyracer, Daori Farrell, The Young Uns, Megson, Daphne's Flight and Martyn Joseph. More artists to be confirmed - for latest information please visit the website.
elyfolkfestival.co.uk
Sunday 18th July 2021
FOLK BY THE OAK
HATFIELD

Hatfield House, Hertfordshire
A tremendous line-up for a one day festival: Skinny Lister, Richard Thompson, Kate Rusby,
Sam Sweeney, Kitty Mcfarlane and many more!
Details www.folkbytheoak.com
Thursday 15th - Sunday 18th July 2021
WARWICK
FOLK FESTIVAL

Warwick
Join Show of Hands, Nancy Kerr, Seth Lakeman, Granny's Attic, The Young 'Uns, Will Pound, Les Barker, Reg Meuross and a plethora of talent at one of the Midlands pre-eminent festivals.
Details www.warwickfolkfestival.co.uk
Friday 30th July - Friday 6th August 2021
SIDMOUTH FOLK
FESTIVAL

Sidmouth, Devon

Details sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk
Wed 29th July -  Sat 1st August 2021
CAMBRIDGE 
FOLK FESTIVAL

Cherry Hinton, Cambridge

The big one - will 2021's line up be enough to help the king of festivals keep its crown? See www.cambridgefolkfestival.co.uk
Thursday 5th - Sunday 8th August 2021
WICKHAM
MUSIC FESTIVAL

Near Fareham, Hampshire

​Eddi Reader, Eliza Carthy, Capercaillie, Show of Hands, Van Morrison, Peatbog Faeries, The Dhol Foundation, Leo Sayer, Nick Lowe and many more at this fashionable 'boutique' festival.
Details www.wickhamfestival.co.uk
Friday 6th - Sunday 8th August 2021
DARTMOOR FOLK FESTIVAL
South Zeal, Okehampton, Devon

www.dartmoorfolkfestival.org.uk
Friday 6th - Friday 13th August 2021
BROADSTAIRS FOLK WEEK
Broadstairs, Kent
Details
broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk
Thursday 12th - Saturday 14th August 2021
FAIRPORT'S CROPREDY
CONVENTION

Cropredy, Oxfordshire

With Clannad, Steve Hackett, Turin Brakes, Sharon Shannon, Emily Barker, Richard Thompson, Matthews Sourhern Comfort plus, of course, Fairport and many more friends.
Details www.fairportconvention.com
Friday 20th - Sunday 21st August 2021
FOLK EAST
FESTIVAL

Glemham Hall, Suffolk

Line up to be announced early 2021. See
www.folkeast.co.uk
Friday 20th - Sunday 21st August 2021
MOIRA FURNACE
FOLK FESTIVAL

Moira, Leicestershire

Line-up includes Kim Lowings & The Greenwood, Winter Wilson, Dave Gibb, Anthony John Clarkre Trio, Hicks & Goulnbourn, Alter Ego and Steve & Julie Wigley.
Details www.moirafurnacefolkfestival.co.uk
Saturday 21st - Friday 27th August 2021
WHITBY
FOLK WEEK

Whitby, Yorkshire
A week of traditional music and folk events in this atmospheric little coastal town.
Details 
www.whitbyfolk.co.uk

Friday 27th - Monday 30th August 2021
TOWERSEY
FESTIVAL

Claydon Estate, Buckinghamshire

Artists booked for 2021 include Bill Bailey,  Show of Hands, Kate Rusby, Steeleye Span, Grace Petrie, Talisk, Jackie Oates & John Spiers, and This is the Kit. Others to be confirmed.
Details www.towerseyfestival.com
Friday 27th - Monday 30th August 2021
SHREWSBURY
FOLK FESTIVAL

Shrewsbury, Shropshire

A hugely impressive line-up for 2021 includes
Judy Collins, Carlos Nunez, Lindisfarne, Show of Hands, Oysterband, The Young 'Uns, Seikou Keita Quartet...with more still to be unveiled! 
Details www.shrewsburyfolkfestival.co.uk
Friday 27th - Monday 30th August 2021
CORNWALL FOLK FESTIVAL
Wadebridge, Cornwall

Dougie MacClean, O'Hooley & Tidow, Granny's Attic,  Merry Hell, Geoff Lakeman & Rob Merch and Mike Silver are already lined-up for 2021.
Details www.cornwallfolkfestival.com

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Friday 3rd - Sunday 5th September 2021
MOSELEY FOLK & ARTS FESTIVAL
Moseley Park, Birmingham

Trendy festival which pushes the boundaries of the folk genre, but always delivers. Headliners this year include The Waterboys, The Wonder Stuff, Blair Dunlop, Gruff Rhys, Richard Hawley, Emily Barker, Maz O' Connor, Chris Cleverley and Stick in the Wheel. More artists to be announced.
Details www.moseleyfolk.co.uk
Thursday 2nd - Sunday 5th September 2021
GATE TO SOUTHWELL FESTIVAL
Southwell, Nottinghamshire

International world music festival with headliners including Gigspanner Big Band, Chris Wood, Winter Wilson, Talisk and others to be confirmed. Details www.gtsf.uk
Thursday 9th - Sunday 12th September 2021
BROMYARD FOLK FESTIVAL
Bromyard, Herefordshire
Headliners include Breabach, The Young Uns, Alden, Patterson & Dashwood - plus dance, ceilidhs, workshops and more events to be announced. A great little Autumn festival.
Details www.bromyardfolkfestival.co.uk
Friday 10th - Sunday 12th September 2021
SWANAGE
FOLK FESTIVAL

Swanage, Dorset

Heading for this quaint Dorset seaside town are Jon Boden, Granny's Attic, Ninebarrow, Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys, Harbottle & Jonas,  ​The Churchfitters, Threepenny Bit and more to be announced. Music and Dance Workshops add to the festival fun. For tickets and more details visit swanagefolkfestival.com
September 2021
LLANWDYDD FOLK
AND ACOUSTIC
WEEKEND
Lake Vyrnwy, Wales

Fine folk and acoustic music in a beautiful lakeside setting in mid-Wales.
For more details, dates and  the latest about the 2021 line-up, please visit the website
www.llanwddynevents.co.uk
Thursday 16th - Sunday 19th September 2021
SOUTHDOWNS
FOLK FESTIVAL

Bognor Regis, Sussex

Line-up includes Steve Knighley, The Strawbs, Steve Harley Acoustic Band, Gilmore & Roberts, Steve Tilston & Jez Lowe, Gerry Colvin, Goat Roper Rodeo Band and The Jigantics.
Details
www.southdownsfolkfest.co.uk
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No information on 2021 winter festivals as yet - to promote your event here free of charge email armandalegmusic@gmail.com