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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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26 Feb 2021to26 Feb 2021

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RICHARD JONES

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LAWRENCE: AFTER ARABIA WITH DIRECTOR Q&A

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28 minute drive from Sidmouth.
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11 Mar 2021to11 Mar 2021
THE LYME REGIS BIG BEER FESTIVAL

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Festival

LYME REGIS

28 minute drive from Sidmouth.
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2 Apr 2021to3 Apr 2021
THE STRAWBS

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LYME REGIS

28 minute drive from Sidmouth.
Dave Cousin's legendary band originate from the 60s and traverse rock, folk, bluegrass, and prog. Former members include Sandy Denny,…

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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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4 May 2021to4 May 2021

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SCOTT MATTHEWS

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28 minute drive from Sidmouth.
We're delighted to welcome the Ivor Novello award-winning singer songwriter for a very special solo concert.
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20 May 2021to20 May 2021
Brotherhood of Man

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19 minute drive from Sidmouth.
BROTHERHOOD OF MAN at Seaton Tramway BROTHERHOOD OF MAN comes to Seaton Traway 22th May 2021! Food and drink will be avaliable to…

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22 May 2021to22 May 2021
LAU

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Music

LYME REGIS

28 minute drive from Sidmouth.
For the first time in over a decade, Lau present an entirely acoustic tour. The pioneering Scottish folk trio have always experimented…

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18 June 2021to18 June 2021
Countess Wear Evening Cruise

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Exmouth Marina, Exmouth

27 minute drive from Sidmouth
Spend an incredible summer's night relaxing and watching the sunset on the water on our Countess Wear Evening Cruise. There are only a few…

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25 June 2021to25 June 2021

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24 July 2021to24 July 2021

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22 Aug 2021to22 Aug 2021
Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week

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28 minute drive from Sidmouth.
Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week is a week full of fun, from a teddy bears picnic, pavement art to a bathtub race. There will be various displays,…

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24 July 2021to31 July 2021
Sidmouth Folk Festival

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Festival

Sidmouth

Sidmouth Folk Week is a unique week-long seaside celebration of music, dance and song taking place in the charming East Devon regency coastal resort – a must in every…

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30 July 2021to6 Aug 2021
Lyme Regis Regatta & Carnival Week

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Carnival

Lyme Regis

28 minute drive from Sidmouth.
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7 Aug 2021to14 Aug 2021
Lyme Regis Folk Festival

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Lyme Regis

28 minute drive from Sidmouth.
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Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival

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Budleigh Salterton

16 minute drive from Sidmouth.
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Sidmouth and East Devon Walking Festival

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Walking

Sidmouth

Sidmouth has some wonderful scenic walking both coastal and inland.
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18 Sept 2021to24 Sept 2021
Friends of the Byes Community Group

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Community

Sidmouth

Meet on Saturday mornings. 10am - 12 midday. New volunteers welcome. Please call Kati on 07817 041239, email FOTByes@ gmail.com, or find us on Facebook.

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15 Oct 2021to15 Oct 2021
Ottery St Mary - Tar Barrels

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Ottery St Mary

14 minute drive from Sidmouth.
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5 Nov 2021to5 Nov 2021
Curious About Lyme Regis

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Participatory Event

Lyme Regis

28 minute drive from Sidmouth
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Guided Fossil Hunting Walks - Jurassic Gems

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Guided Walk

Lyme Regis

28 minute drive from Sidmouth.
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1 Jan 2021to31 Dec 2021