Broadstairs' hugely popular annual folk festival by the sea, every August
Broadstairs Folk Week is like a green-field festival in the middle of a town, set above a beautiful beach...
There are over 400 events spread over one week, across 20+ venues - of which over 160 are FREE!
These include workshops for all abilities in music and song, and parade, plus a full programme of dances and ceilidhs, the Poets’ Breakfast and a daily Craft and Music Fair. The ever-popular official free pub-gig programme takes place every day in pubs around the town.
This annual festival is also family-friendly, with lots of shows, activities, and workshops for younger music-lovers, including family shows at the Bandstand, featuring Kent’s traditional Hooden Horses. Be aware that streets and venues become very crowded and noisy, so may not be suitable for some people or children.
This year's line-up includes big names like Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre, Tankus the Henge, Elephant Sessions, Eliza Carthy and The Men They Couldn’t Hang.
They are joined by artists including Michael McGovern – whose intimate, story‑rich songs have gone viral on social media – Miranda Sykes & Jim Causley, Suntuo Susso & the Gambian All Stars, Barry Kerr, Barb Jungr, Tim Edey, Bridget St John, Nancy Kerr, Banter, Urban Folk Quartet, Honey & the Bear and Peter’s Field by Sean Cooney...plus lots of the big names of the future.
Week, Weekend and Day tickets – with and without camping – plus individual event tickets are on sale now at broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk.
Last year many headline events and campsite places sold out, so early booking is advised.
Address
Broadstairs Folk Week 2026
Venues around the town, Broadstairs, Kent
CT10
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