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Back 23rd - 26th July 2026! A festival of the very best in contemporary & traditional folk arts. http://www.warwickfolkfestival.co.uk/

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A weekend festival of the very best in contemporary & traditional folk arts from the UK and beyond. Held in the the heart of the country in the picturesque & historic Warwick town.

15/06/2026

One of the finest live acts on the British Folk music scene, we are thrilled that Sherburn Bartley Sanders are bringing their soul stirring songs, exhilarating tunes, and quick-witted banter to Warwick Folk Festival this July! 🎶
Their performances are filled with warmth, laughter, and exceptional musicianship - it is bound to be a spectacular show!✨

10/06/2026

There’s lots on for big folk and little folk alike at Warwick Folk Festival! Looking forward to more dancing in the sunshine next month! 💃
📸 Neil Mackin

08/06/2026

Contest Five: EUROVISION
In the words of Keith Donnelly…

“The year after our superb Dylan Show was another change of plans by me.
I’d announced that we’d try ‘James Bond Theme Songs’ for our next concert.
Some people loved it, some people hated it.
But I actually changed the theme as soon as I realised that England were actually hosting the Eurovision Song Contest that year.
It was too good an opportunity to miss.
We changed our theme to Eurovision Songs and our competitors really upped their game accordingly!
The costumes, wigs and songs were superbly outrageous.
& amongst all the camp tomfoolery the audience favourite was Steve Andisaw with his trusty singing tadpole doing their surreal rendition of - ‘Love Is’.
Though there was a formal complaint from one entry (an enthusiastically, inebriated and hilarious real live European visitor, who’d entered at the very last minute to the amusement and bemusement of everyone involved) who was convinced that he should have won. (He really shouldn’t!)
How were we going to follow Eurovision!?
Find out in the sixth thrilling instalment of -
Keith Donnelly’s ‘I can’t believe it’s not a folk song’ competition.”

06/06/2026

🚨 COMPETITION TIME 🚨
We wanted to bring your attention to the what3words app ahead of the festival to help make this year’s Warwick Folk Festival even safer, easier… and a little more fun 🎪🎻

📲 YOUR MISSION:
1️⃣ Download the What3Words app
2️⃣ Search for “Warwick Folk Festival”
3️⃣ Explore the festival site OR Warwick town centre
4️⃣ Find the funniest / weirdest / most folky 3-word location
5️⃣ Drop it in the comments 👇

❤️ The comment with the MOST LIKES before festival weekend wins some FREE Warwick Folk Festival merch!
Why are we doing this? Because What3Words is genuinely useful at festivals. Every 3m x 3m square has its own unique 3-word address, making it much easier to:
🎪 Find friends
🚑 Help emergency services locate someone quickly
🔦 Pinpoint tents, stages, cars or campsites
📍 Avoid the classic “I’m by the big tree near the green tent” situation

So get downloading, get exploring, and show us your best three-word discoveries 😄
(And yes… we absolutely expect some brilliantly ridiculous onesAlex James Harveyarvey

04/06/2026

Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of rhythm, soul and sunshine energy as Suntou Susso and the Gambian Superstars come to Warwick Folk Festival 2026!
Rooted in a 700-year-old griot tradition and blending Afro-Manding music with folk, funk, jazz and soul, their live shows are packed with “mind-blowing musicianship, sunshine energy and huge joyful vibes.”
Kora master Suntou Susso last led the party 🎉 through the at Warwick Folk Festival solo in 2023 and the are super excited to welcome him back with his extraordinary all-Gambian ensemble for 2026!
Expect dazzling kora melodies, deep grooves, hypnotic rhythms and a performance full of connection, joy and celebration.
🎶 Coming to Warwick Folk Festival 2026? You won’t want to miss this on the Sunday afternoon on the Kingmaker stage! 🎶
Suntou Susso Music

02/06/2026

The kid zone this year? It’s going to be the absolute best! As usual, keeping our festival as a fantastic space for all ages!
📸 Neil Mackin

31/05/2026

Contest Four: Dylan
In the words of Keith Donnelly…

“…and then along came the dark times - Covid hit!
When we finally escaped Lockdowns and Craziness, Warwick Folk Festival was at its fantastic new home by Warwick Castle.
The plan had been to do Disney Songs for our next concert.
But the theme really didn’t capture the imagination of many performers.
So I changed the theme at the last minute when I realised that the concert pretty much coincided with the 80th birthday of one Robert Zimmerman.
I confess I wasn’t sure. Was Bobby D a tad to close to being ‘Folk’ (with a capital F!) for the nature of the contest?
Who knows?
But I really shouldn’t have worried.
The show was magnificent.
It worked brilliantly in its new home - The Avon Marquee Stage.
I’m proud to say that more than a few of the audience came up afterwards to tell me it was the best show they’d ever seen.
My silly little competition - the best show they’d ever seen!
Allan Richardson’s winning song was ‘Sonnet 18 Babe’ his brilliant mash-up of Dylan and Shakespeare.
How to follow the best show folk had ever seen?
Find out in the next thrilling instalment of -
Keith Donnelly’s ‘I can’t believe it’s not a folk song’ competition.”

29/05/2026

Another brilliant Bands in the Buggy from the brilliant Melrose Quartet at Warwick Folk Festival last summer! It’s less than 2 months away now!

27/05/2026

🎻 We’re delighted to welcome TRIP to Warwick Folk Festival 2026!
Born from Glasgow’s vibrant trad scene, TRIP are one of the most exciting contemporary folk bands around — blending the musical traditions of Scotland, Ireland and the Isle of Man into a sound that’s dynamic, driven and unforgettable.
⭐ “An exciting, invigorating and thoroughly intoxicating slice of Celtic inspiration” — Songlines
⭐ “The music is explosive, head-turning, yet light in the hand” — Irish Music Magazine
⭐ “Their considered tune selection, technical confidence and ambitious, imaginative arrangements displayed arresting promise” — FolkRadioUK
With powerhouse musicianship, bold arrangements and a live show full of energy and camaraderie, TRIP have captivated audiences at festivals including Celtic Connections, and Shetland Folk Festival. Now it’s Warwick’s turn!
Don’t miss the chance to experience one of the brightest bands on the trad scene live at Warwick Folk Festival this summer!

Address

Castle Park
Warwick
CV344

Telephone

+447745991222

Website

https://www.warwickfolkfestival.co.uk/

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