Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival

16 minute drive from Sidmouth. For 2020 the festival will be a mix of virtual and live events,…

Sidmouth Folk Festival

Sidmouth Folk Festival is a week long celebration of traditional music and dance that takes place every year in the heart of Sidmouth. It has been held in the first week of August since the 1950s and has become a real national treasure championing folk traditions with over 700 events, activities and workshops to suit everyone – no matter their age or knowledge of folk music.

An incredible week of fun

Sidmouth Folk Festival regularly attracts tens of thousands of visitors every year with top name entertainment, children’s activities and colourful dance displays taking place at a variety of locations around the town. Each year the line up shows the unique and broad appeal of the festival, so whether you’re just joining in for the day, or planning to stay for the whole week, there really is something for everyone.

The Festival holds several dedicated children’s events making it the perfect family friendly activity. Head to Blackmore Gardens where you’ll find workshops covering music, crafts, circus skills, theatre, story telling and games in beautiful surroundings. Or simply stay in the town centre where you can catch regular performances, both big and small as well as Morris Dancing, parades and more! The festival ends in spectacular fashion with the traditional Torchlight Procession making its way down the Esplanade from Peak Hill and an awe inspiring Firework Display which brings the week to a close.

The Sidmouth Folk Festival has its own designated campsite, a dedicated festival carpark and their own festival bus service so you never miss out on your favourite performers! Many of the hotels and other accommodation providers in the town also offer special rates for guests who are coming for the festival, so make sure to speak to them when making your booking. The official festival campsite can be found on Bulverton Road, just under two miles from the seafront. The site has its own box office and food areas, as well as running hot and cold water and a designated family area which is quieter. Located in the heart of the Sid Valley, the site has incredible views and the bus service runs at regular intervals from here to the town centre.

A piece of Sidmouth’s history

Not only is Sidmouth Folk Festival the oldest of its kind in Britain, but the 2017 festival in particular has made its mark on history. This particular edition of the festival was when the Festival was awarded its own Blue Plaque in recognition of its continuous cultural contributions to the town – live on BBC Radio Devon! The station broadcast the unveiling of the plaque live from Connaught Gardens in Sidmouth as part of the BBC’s Music Day celebrations. The setting of Connaught Gardens was particularly poignant as that was the venue for the first evert festival.

The plaque can be found at the Ham, where the Festival sets up its central hub each year.

Information and advanced tickets for the next Sidmouth Folk Festival is available from the Information Centre on 01395 578627 or via email ticinfo@sidmouth.gov.uk Alternatively, they can be booked online at sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk

Want to find out more about what’s on in and around Sidmouth? You can find details of other festivals and events here.

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Curious About Lyme Regis

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Lyme Regis

28 minute drive from Sidmouth
Have fun discovering Lyme Regis with two, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt. Buy in booklet or instant download format.…

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29 Mar 2020to24 Oct 2020

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Exeter Canal Cruise

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Exmouth Marina, Exmouth

27 minute drive from Sidmouth.
Join us travelling at a relaxing pace as we sail along Exeter Canal, sit back and soak up the scenery, watch the locks come to life, the…

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19 Sept 2020to19 Sept 2020

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25 Sept 2020to25 Sept 2020

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First Concert since Lockdown at Sidmouth Parish Church

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Sidmouth

Sidmouth Parish Church. 3pm. Piano Recital by Dr Brian Golding, playing Beethoven, Schubert, Grovlez and Chopin. Tickets from www.ticketsource.co.uk: £10 Single and £16…

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19 Sept 2020to19 Sept 2020
Apple Presses & Cider Making Workshop

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Food and Drink

Whimple

24 minute drive from Sidmouth
Visit Devon to try the very best of the autumn harvest with a Cider Making Workshop with lunch at the Courtney's Orchards. Courtney's make…

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20 Sept 2020to20 Sept 2020

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8 Oct 2020to8 Oct 2020
Exeter Canal Cruise

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Exmouth

27 minute drive from Sidmouth.
Join us travelling at a relaxing pace as we sail along Exeter Canal, sit back and soak up the scenery, watch the locks come to life, the…

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25 Sept 2020to25 Sept 2020

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25 Sept 2020to25 Sept 2020
Day Trip to Sidmouth

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Local Culture

Exmouth Marina, Exmouth

27 minute drive from Sidmouth.
Have a great day out in Devon by taking a boat trip to enjoy the Regency town of Sidmouth. Sailing from Exmouth Marina take time to relax…

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26 Sept 2020to26 Sept 2020
LINOCUT PRINTMAKING

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Participatory Event

Dunkeswell

21 minute drive from Sidmouth.
With Louise Scammell – website A two day course, both an introduction and exploration of linocut printmaking. We will look at how to…

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28 Sept 2020to29 Sept 2020
MATTHEW BOURNE’S THE RED SHOES

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Screening

LYME REGIS

28 minute drive from Sidmouth.
Winner of two Olivier Awards, The Red Shoes is an ‘utterly enthralling’ (★★★★★ Daily Express) tale of obsession, possession and one…

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4 Oct 2020to4 Oct 2020
Counterfeit Sixties Show

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Concert

Exmouth

27 minute drive from Sidmouth.
Re-live the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain's No. 1 tribute show brings alive the magic of the sixties with their tribute to…

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8 Oct 2020to8 Oct 2020
Counterfeit Sixties Show

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Concert

Exmouth

27 minute drive from Sidmouth.
Re-live the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain's No. 1 tribute show brings alive the magic of the sixties with their tribute to…

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8 Oct 2020to8 Oct 2020
Farmers Market

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LYME REGIS

28 minute drive from Sidmouth.
Launching this August (2020) with both Summer and Winter locations!
Due to the recent lockdown, lots of our LRDT projects had to be…

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9 Oct 2020to9 Oct 2020
Sidmouth Science Festival

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Festival

Sidmouth

Sidmouth Science Festival at Home.
Enjoy the 2020 Sidmouth Science Festival from the comfort of your own home. This year we are unable to put on our usual packed programme…

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9 Oct 2020to18 Oct 2020
EXHIBITION ON SCREEN: FRIDA KAHLO

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Screening

LYME REGIS

This highly engaging film takes us on a journey through the life of one of the most prevalent female icons: Frida Kahlo.
Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and…

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20 Oct 2020to20 Oct 2020
ADAM SWEET - 'SINK OR SWIM' Album Launch

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Music

LYME REGIS

Lyme’s own blues rock guitarist and singer-songwriter Adam Sweet launches his 2020 album ‘Sink or Swim’ at his hometown theatre. Here with his full band he’ll be performing…

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23 Oct 2020to23 Oct 2020
Exeter Pretty Muddy & Pretty Muddy Kids Cancer Research UK

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Family

Exeter

We all have a reason to enter the Race for Life.
Race for Life Pretty Muddy is our brilliant muddy obstacle course. Scramble over the A-frame. Crawl through the mud pit.…

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24 Oct 2020to24 Oct 2020
Exeter Race for Life 5 & 10k Cancer Research UK

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Family

Exeter

35 minute drive from Sidmouth.
We all have a reason to enter the Race for Life. Whether cancer has affected you or someone close to you, you're motivated to beat it –…

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25 Oct 2020to25 Oct 2020
Ottery St Mary - Tar Barrels

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Show/Display

Ottery St Mary

14 minute drive from Sidmouth.
Every year, for reasons lost in antiquity, the Flaming Tar Barrels are carried through the streets of Ottery St Mary to the delight of…

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5 Nov 2020to5 Nov 2020
GENO WASHINGTON AND THE RAM JAM BAND

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Music

LYME REGIS

28 minute drive from Sidmouth.
This R&B and soul legend arrived in the 1960s as part of the US Air Force. He caused a sensation singing with R&B acts Georgie Fame and…

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7 Nov 2020to7 Nov 2020
THE JERSEYS - OH WHAT A NITE!

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Music

LYME REGIS

28 minute drive from Sidmouth.
We celebrate the timeless music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Incredible Falsettos, beautiful acapella singing, and authentic…

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11 Nov 2020to11 Nov 2020
SCOTT MATTHEWS

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Music

LYME REGIS

28 minute drive from Sidmouth.
We're delighted to welcome the Ivor Novello award-winning singer songwriter for a very special solo concert.
If there’s one quality…

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13 Nov 2020to13 Nov 2020

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