Folk Festival Events Across the UK
17 upcoming folk festival events in 11 towns and cities
As of August 2026, EventsList.co.uk lists 17 upcoming folk festival events across the UK, spanning 11 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 17 of 17 events
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Cottingham Folk Festival: Elles Bailey + True Strays + Steady Habits
£25
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Shrewsbury Folk Festival
The Foolhardy Folk Festival at Nottingham Arboretum 🌳
📍 Arboretum
The Foolhardy Folk Festival 2026
📍 Arboretum Garden Bar and Bandstand
£40.38
3 Daft Monkeys at The Foolhardy Folk Festival
📍 Arboretum Nottingham
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
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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
📍 Ickworth Estate
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many folk festival events are on in the UK?
There are currently 17 upcoming folk festival events listed across 11 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, Nottingham, Hull, Leicester, Bury St Edmunds. 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.