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Diary dates: 26th - 29th May 2025Next year's dates: 24th - 27th May 2024
Melrose Quartet
From deep roots in their hometown's vibrant music, song and dance scene, to smashing concert appearances in the UK and abroad, Sheffield-based Melrose Quartet have a great reputation.
John Tams
He is a 7 times winner of the BBC Radio 2 Folk award, including for Best Duo, with longtime collaborator Barry Coope. He is the Songwriter for Warhorse and has toured the world.
Breabach
FOLK BAND OF THE YEAR 2022. Scotland’s most skilled and imaginative contemporary folk act, Breabach unite deep roots in Highland and Island tradition with the innovative musical ferment of their Glasgow base.
The 51st May Folk Festival 2024
With over 200 artists and performers from across the UK and beyond we, once again, turned Chippenham town into a blaze of colour, music, dance, fun and laughter. With entertainment happening in the High St, on every town centre street corner, on Island Park alongside the river and in most pubs, it's been a great weekend for every age and family. Thanks for joining us. With another amazing festival behind us, we will soon be preparing for 2025 Festival - May 23rd - 26th. When available, tickets can be purchased via our menu above OR get a FREE TICKET BY SIGNING UP AS A VOLUNTEER - see the Get Involved menu above.
Our 51st provided a rare opportunity to experience huge folk legends including: Breabach, Tim Edey, Bruce Hamilton, The Fay Heild Trio, John Kirkpatrick (our patron), The Medlars, Brian Peters, Melrose Quartet, Lynne Render, Peter & Barbara Snape, Seb Stone, Contra Sutra, John Tams and many more.