Cornwall Folk Festival

Name: Cornwall Folk Festival
Start: 2026-08-27
End: 2026-08-31
Location: Wadebridge

The Cornwall Folk Festival is a long-standing five-day celebration of music and heritage held in Wadebridge. The event showcases a blend of regional and national folk artists, featuring live concerts, traditional Cornish dance displays, and various community workshops.

Date: Aug 27-31, 2026
Location: Wadebridge

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Event summary

Highlights

Headline concerts at the Goods Shed and Betjeman Centre
Nos Lowen traditional Cornish dance sessions
The FAR Stage featuring nearly 30 regional acts
Free community events, pub sessions, and workshops

Dating back to 1973, the Cornwall Folk Festival returns to Wadebridge for a multi-day celebration of South West culture and music. The 2026 edition features a diverse lineup ranging from contemporary folk and Americana to traditional Cornish sounds. Performances are staged at several local venues, including the Goods Shed and the Betjeman Centre, while the outdoor FAR Stage hosts dozens of acts from across the region.

The festival typically opens with a 'Nos Lowen' dance event and continues with a schedule that includes pub sessions, song workshops, and headline concerts. Notable elements of the program include performances by award-winning songwriters and rising stars in the folk scene, alongside free community activities such as street dance displays and shared musical experiences.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Wadebridge; www.thepost.uk.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Wadebridge

Before attending

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