SIDMOUTH FOLK FESTIVAL
A week of music, dance and song
Every summer since 1955, Sidmouth has handed itself over to folk: concerts, ceilidhs, workshops and dance displays, from the seafront to the marquees on the hill.
AT A GLANCE
Next festival: 30 July to 6 August 2027
Details are taken from the official Sidmouth Folk Festival website (checked September 2026). Always check there for the latest programme, prices and ticket news.
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DATES
Friday 30 July to Friday 6 August 2027
The organisers describe 2027 as the 73rd festival. Tickets are already on sale, and the programme is due to be announced in December 2026. The 2026 festival ran from 31 July to 7 August.
Official website
sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk
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WHAT’S ON
More than 800 events across the week
Concerts, ceilidhs, workshops, talks and dance displays, with plenty of free fringe music around town.
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VENUES
Marquees, gardens and the seafront
The main stages include The Ham (a seated concert marquee), The Bulverton (a standing big top), the Manor Pavilion, Blackmore Gardens and Peacock Lawn, plus small stages and fringe venues across the town.
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TICKETS
Season, day and event tickets
Adult, young adult and child tickets are available, as well as season and day options. Season tickets are sold online only, through the official festival website.
Buy tickets
Festival ticket page
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CAMPING
Festival campsite and live-in vehicles
The official Festival Campsite has standard and accessible areas. A dedicated field for live-in vehicles has water points, waste disposal and a limited number of electric hook-ups.
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ACCESS
Getting there and getting around
There’s a festival car park at Bulverton, as well as the town car parks. Accessibility support includes accessible camping, personal assistant tickets, wheelchair positions and Auracast broadcast audio at three of the main venues.
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WHO RUNS IT
A not-for-profit festival
The festival is run by Sidmouth Folk Festival CIC, a not-for-profit community interest company, and any surplus goes back into the festival. A separate charity, Sidmouth FolkWeek Ltd, handles fundraising.
STAYING FOR THE FESTIVAL
Book early, stay local
Festival week is one of the busiest weeks of Sidmouth’s year, so book your accommodation early. Browse places to stay, find somewhere to eat on our town map, and walk it all off on one of our favourite walks.