Folk Festival Events Across the UK
18 upcoming folk festival events in 13 towns and cities
As of September 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 18 upcoming folk festival events across the UK, spanning 13 towns and cities, including free options. Listings are updated three times daily from verified UK ticketing sources and each event includes the date, venue, price and a direct booking link.
Showing 18 of 18 events
Wyrd Folk Festival 2026
📍 The Fleece Inn, Bretforton (National Trust)
Free - £35.00
FARA
📍 McKillop Institute
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Lincoln Folk Festival 2026
📍 The Jolly Brewer
£0.00
Queensferry Folk Festival
📍 The Priory Church The Priory Church Hopetoun Road , South Queensferry EH30 9RB
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Common Folk Festival
📍 Regent Sports And Social Club
£15.00
FREEThe Allen Valleys Folk Festival - A walk in the East Allen Valley
📍 Isaac's Well in the centre of Allendale
FREECommon Folk Festival
📍 Victoria Park
FREEThe Allen Valleys Folk Festival - The craft of storytelling
📍 Allendale Village Hall
FREEThe Allen Valleys Folk festival - Needle felting with Ann Sheppard
📍 The Medway Building
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Stranger Folk
📍 Wimpole Estate
Dhol Baje Garba & Dandiya Night on Oct 16th @ Wren School
📍 The Wren School
£8.00
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BOLLY GARBA 2026
📍 Square One Bar & Entertainment Venue
£5.00
Dhol Baje Garba & Dandiya Night on Oct 23rd @ Wren School
📍 The Wren School
£8.00
Beverley Folk Festival's Christmas Ceilidh Dance Party
📍 The Armstrong Centre
£16.96
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Manchester Folk Festival
FREE—
Beardy Folk Festival
📍 Hopton Court
Ely Folk Festival 2027
📍 Stuntney Estate
The Foolhardy Folk Festival 2027
📍 Arboretum Garden Bar and Bandstand
£40.38
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many folk festival events are on in the UK?
There are currently 18 upcoming folk festival events listed across 13 UK towns and cities on EventsList.co.uk. New events are added daily — browse by city or date to find what's near you.
Where are the most folk festival events happening?
The most active places for folk festival events right now are Newcastle upon Tyne, Cambridge, Leicester, Reading, Coventry. Pick your city below to see local listings.
Are there free folk festival events?
Yes — several of the current folk festival listings are free to attend. Open any city page and use the free events filter to see them.
How do I book tickets for folk festival events?
Every listing on EventsList.co.uk includes a direct booking link to the official ticket seller. Open any event for full details, pricing and the "Book Tickets" button.