22 - 25 May 2026
22 - 25
May
2026
The Halsway Stage @ St Andrews Church
No Image Yet

(From the Bridge if it does not know your location)

CURRENT PROGRAMME OF EVENTS (Others may follow)

Click on the event name or time to get more detail.

Jump to: Friday Saturday Sunday Monday

Events on Friday 22nd May 2026
TimeWhatWithPrice
20:00 - 22:30Opening Concert
A folk powerhouse! After last year’s roaring success during the festival season, Sāwol kick off our festival in style. Joined by festival veteran Keith Donnelly and the mesmerising Lauren South.
Sāwol (Band) Donnelly and South (Support)Weekend or Event tickets Only
Sam Hindley (MC)

Events on Saturday 23rd May 2026
TimeWhatWithPrice
10:30 - 11:30Meet the Team - Beltane Border
A Chance to Meet Beltane Border Morris. Now in its 25th year with a varied repertoire of mostly self-penned dances Beltane will take you on a journey across England’s last wilderness, Dartmoor. Expect dances inspired by moorland myths, legends and monuments interspersed with songs and background about the side.
Beltane Border (Border)Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only
12:00 - 13:00North West Workshop with Liberty Hill
Butterley: Butterley was written by our Leader, Sheila a few years ago and is now danced by several teams. Named after the original Butterley Brick Company of Derbyshire who built the blue iron girders at the iconic St. Pancras Station. Music is our version of the lively tune, Schottiche du Camion.
Liberty Hill North West (North West)Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only
15:00 - 17:30Saturday Afternoon in St. Andrews
A double-headliner delight! Patakas’ driving brotherly harmonies meet the virtuosic, high-energy trad of Jon Doran & The Northern Assembly. Two of the scene's most exciting young acts.
Jon Doran & The Northern Assembly (Band) Patakas (Band)Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only
Sam Hindley (MC)
20:00 - 22:30Saturday Evening in St. Andrews
Captivating ballads from rising star Holly Clarke set the stage for folk royalty. Jackie Oates & John Spiers bring masterful fiddle and melodeon for an evening of pure English trad.
Jackie Oates & John Spiers (Band) Holly Clarke (Support)Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only
Nancy Potts (MC)

Events on Sunday 24th May 2026
TimeWhatWithPrice
15:00 - 17:30Sunday Afternoon in St. Andrews
Driving tunes from the James Kerry Trio, performing from their new album Tributaries. Backed by the rising talent of Harry Kessell and the soulful sounds of Sheaf.
James Kerry Trio (Band) Harry Kessell (Support)Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only
Sheaf (Support) Nancy Potts (MC)
20:00 - 22:30Sunday Evening in St. Andrews
Concertina and melodeon masters unite! Folk legend John Kirkpatrick and Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne bring a virtuosic, button-box bonanza. Richard Trethewey joins them, bringing songs and tales from Cornwall.
John Kirkpartrick & Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne (Band) Richard Trethewey (Support)Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only
Barry Goodman (MC)

Events on Monday 25th May 2026
TimeWhatWithPrice
10:00 - 11:00Can't Sing, Won't Sing Jess ArrowsmithWeekend or Day tickets Only
11:30 - 12:30Flat Foot with Jenny Rogers
Come along and learn traditional and new style Appalachian and flat footing steps and choreography with some polyrhythms thrown in for fun.
Jenny RogersWeekend, Day or Event tickets Only
15:00 - 17:30Monday Afternoon in St. Andrews
Folk legend Pete Coe brings his stories and songs, joined by festival favourites Dave Webber and Anni Fentimen, with Seán Lyons’ songwriting craftsmanship. A masterclass in tradition close to our festival hearts.
Pete Coe (Band) Dave Webber and Anni Fentiman (Support)Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only
Seán Lyons (Support) Nancy Potts (MC)
20:00 - 22:30Monday Evening in St. Andrews
The stellar Kerr Fagan Van Eyken brings a powerful, sophisticated sound to our final stage, with support from the evocative Marilla Homes. A high-calibre close to our festival.
Kerr Fagan Van Eyken (Band) Marilla Homes (Support)Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only
Sam Hindley (MC)