Cambridge Folk Festival is one of the longest running and most prestigious folk festivals in the world. Established by Cambridge City Council and held each year since 1965, the Festival is renowned for its unique atmosphere and eclectic mix of music. It attracts legendary traditional folk artists along with cutting edge contemporary acts, the finest Americana, blues and roots artists, world music and acclaimed singer songwriters.
Taking place from July 27-30 in the beautiful grounds of Cherry Hinton Hall, they have just announced the artists day splits as they look forward to a sizzling weekend.
Day splits are as follows:
THURSDAY 27 JULY
STAGE 2
Ibibio Sound Machine – Symbio – Flyte – Gnoss
STAGE 3
Jesca Hoop – Nigel Wearne – The Vanguards – Georgie Buchanan Trio
Frog on a Bike
THE DEN
Niall McNamee – me + deboe – Sam Wilkinson – Elsi
FRIDAY 28 JULY
STAGE 1
The Proclaimers – Arrested Development – Lady Blackbird
Eliza Carthy & The Restitution – James Yorkston & Nina Persson
Sharon Shannon – Blue Rose Code
STAGE 2
Stornaway – Daoiri Farrell – Siobhan Miller Band – The Ayoub Sisters
The Longest Johns – Folk Camps Party Band with caller Fee Lock – Jinda Biant Symbio – 3 Sticks Family Ceilidh with caller Mary Panton
Angie Mac Hula Hoop Show
STAGE 3
Brian McNeill – Blood Harmony – Showcase Scotland Expo featuring Amy Laurenson, Beth Malcolm, Chloe Matharu and Michael McGovern
Songlines Interview with Le Vent du Nord – EFEx Artist Mentor Programme featuring Heather Ferrier, Maddie Morris, George Boomsma and Hannah Scott – Guitar Styles Workshop with Nigel Wearne
THE DEN
Eddy Smith & The 507 – Ellie Gowers – Good Habits – MT Jones
Before Breakfast – Etaoin – Milly Upton – ghostgirl – Marie Mathias
Abhainn – Festival Choir with Ben and Dom
SATURDAY 29 JULY
STAGE 1
Niteworks – Rufus Wainwright – Kate Rusby – Gangstagrass
Grace Petrie – Le Vent du Nord – Angeline Morrison & The Sorrow Songs Band
STAGE 2
UFT’s Silent Ceilidh with caller Cate Haynes – The Chair – Baskery – St Lundi Clare Sands – Breabach – Julian Taylor Band – Ferris & Sylvester
Festival Session with Brian McNeill
STAGE 3
Núria Graham – Doug Levitt – New Routes Folk Club featuring Emily Fraser, Max Bianco feat. Sean O’Hanrahan, Simeon Hammond Dallas, Honey & The Bear and The Smith & Brewer Band – Feis Rois – Wales Arts International Showcase featuring Cerys Hafana, Gwilym Bowen Rhys, Lleuwen and Pedair Workshop: Fiddlin’ Around with Mikey Kenney
THE DEN
Imlac – Broadside Hacks – Naala – Owen Spafford & Louis Campbell
Amy Papiransky – Elkyn – Anna Ling – Marie White – Emily Simmons
Festival Choir with Ben and Dom
SUNDAY 30 JULY
STAGE 1
Imelda May – Angelique Kidjo – Elephant Sessions – Kiefer Sutherland
Fisherman’s Friends – Judy Collins presents Wildflowers – Oi Va Voi – William Prince
STAGE 2
Gentleman’s Dub Club – Le Vent du Nord – Catrin Finch and Cimarrón
Hollie Cook – Akram Abdulfattah – The Chair – Maya Delilah
Angeline Morrison & The Sorrow Songs Band – Kids Show with Nick Cope
STAGE 3
Pavey Ark – Granny’s Attic – Faith | Branko – Hub Band Project
Sons of Town Hall – Festival Choir with Ben and Dom – Mikey Kenny
Culture Ireland Showcase featuring Armagh Rhymers, Grainne Hunt, The Henry Girls and Siomha
Workshop: No Time For Genre with Gangstagrass
THE DEN
Rossa Murray – Dominie Hooper – Chris Cleverley – Rob Green – Frankie Archer Hector Shaw – Isabella Coulstock – Jenny Colquitt
The 29th Funktion – Festival Choir with Ben and Dom
In addition to the mouth-watering array of international headliners and hotly tipped rising stars playing the four mainstages, there is also a full programme of activities at the Hub, The Flower Garden, The Duck Pond, The Children’s Area and Coldham’s Common camp site. For aspiring performers, there are open stage slots available to sign up for on Stage 3, The Den and at Coldham’s Common.
The brand-new look Stage 3 for this year (formerly The Club Tent) offers fabulous showcase opportunities for up-and-coming artists from across the UK and Ireland, plus hand-picked musicians from around the globe. Cambridge continues its commitment to nurturing promising young talent with an exciting line-up for The Den, where 18 of the performers will be considered for the prestigious Christian Raphael Prize.
As well as the world-class music, there is so much more to enjoy over the Festival weekend, including dedicated children’s activities; workshops on instrument making and song writing; a silent disco, storytelling, clog dancing, tai-chi, and an incredible selection of mouth-watering food trucks and bars from some of Cambridge’s finest food merchants. The Festival is also proud to have been deemed “Outstanding” at the Greener Festival Awards.
Tickets selling fast. Weekend and Day Tickets are available here:
Book now at:
https://www.cambridgelive.org.uk/folk-festival/tickets
Ticket information:
Full festival ticket: £205, Thursday: £31, Friday: £83, Saturday: £83, Sunday: £83
“a thoroughly good-natured event” The Guardian
“Welcome return as Cambridge Folk Festival becomes one big highlight” Cambridge Independent
“Year on year, it has evolved, staying relevant as the face of the genre has changed over the decades. Whether it’s classic folk or something more contemporary, the festival promises something for every folk fan.” Evening Standard
“For sheer class and integrity, it can’t be beaten.” The Independent
📷 Featured Image Martin Bond
