Folk & Acoustic Music Festivals 2023
Here's a round-up of some of the best UK festivals for folk, acoustic and roots music being held in 2023. 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.
Please note: as making a living from music is now a bit of a struggle (to say the least!) we will endeavour to promote and give priority to events where performing artists are receiving an appropriate fee or mutually agreed arrangement for their services. Rates are obviously private negotiations between the parties involved, but if you need guidelines on appropriate payment, you may find that the Musicians Union website is helpful.
https://musiciansunion.org.uk/working-performing/gigs-and-live-performances/live-engagement-rates-of-pay
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.
Please note: as making a living from music is now a bit of a struggle (to say the least!) we will endeavour to promote and give priority to events where performing artists are receiving an appropriate fee or mutually agreed arrangement for their services. Rates are obviously private negotiations between the parties involved, but if you need guidelines on appropriate payment, you may find that the Musicians Union website is helpful.
https://musiciansunion.org.uk/working-performing/gigs-and-live-performances/live-engagement-rates-of-pay
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Friday 22nd - Sunday 24th September 2023
SOUTHDOWNS FOLK FESTIVAL Bognor Regis, Sussex Music, dance and much more at the sunny Bognor Regis seaside. Marquee and other events, plus a Ukulele Festival Details southdownsfolkfest.co.uk Thursday 5th - Sunday 8th October 2023
TENTERDEN FOLK FESTIVAL Tenterden, Kent Celebrating its thritieth birthday, Tenterden Folk Festival offers four days of music, song, dance and traditional events. Artists performing include Pete Coe, Sound Tradition, Swing The Bridge and Ceol Na Mara. More details from www.tenterdenfolkfestival.com Friday 6th - Sunday 8th October 2023
HARTLEPOOL FOLK FESTIVAL Hartlepool Highlights this year will include performances from Altan, Spiers & Boden, O'Hooley & Tidow, Martin Simpson, John Kirkpatrick, Angeline Morrison, Jim Moray, Melrose Quartet and The Ciderhouse Rebellion. There are also pub sessions, late night singing and a free family outdoor festival. Ticketed and further information www.hartlepoolfolkfest.co.uk |
Thursday 19th - Saturday 21st October 2023
MANCHESTER FOLK FESTIVAL The Northern Quarter, Manchester A multi-venue festival in this vibrant city. Performers this year include Martin Carthy, Maddy Prior & Forgotten Lands, Oysterband, Blackbeard's Tea Party, John Smith, Merry Hell, Bryony Griffith & Alice Jones, Will Pound & Jen Butterworth, Michele Stodart, Suntou Susso, Chris Cleverley, Chris Fox, Ranagri, Katie Spencer, Rosie Hood Band...the list goes on! More information manchesterfolk.com |