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We're sorry to say that as a result of circumstances beyond our control we have decided to cancel the ceilidh planned for Saturday 28 March at Ely Bowls Club. We're sorry to disappoint those who have already purchased tickets - thank you for your support and we will...

Very pleased to announce our Friday showcases highlighting local talent. This year we have alt.country and murder folk from Old Man Boom, a real rising country star in Georgia Nevada (featured in pic) and laidback Americana from Joe & Mary. It's going to be a good...

Today we're thrilled to announce that this year's Children’s Area at Ely will celebrate the theme: “Under One Sky”. We’ll be exploring the magic of the skies we all share – the glowing sun, shimmering stars, playful clouds, and joyful rainbows that connect us all as...

We're delighted to say that a spot in our line-up has been found for the amazing Sailor Swift, who bears an uncanny resemblance to a performer whose initials are PM... It'll be a joyful ramble of folk song, music hall, stand up, and popular classics delivered around...

We are delighted to announce more fabulous acts for the 2026 festival. Give a warm welcome to the wonderful Sherburn Bartley Sanders, Alistair Russell & Chris Parkinson, I, Claudia, Soloman Smith Music, Kelly and Woolley and Erin Brown & Barry Watson. Fabulous...

A quick reminder that our band competition closes at the end of the month. If you fancy a slot on our main stage check out what to do on our website and send us your stuff and you could be as happy as Fraser Morgan, one of last year's...

Delighted to announce that Daria Kulesh will be joining us in July to perform The Tale of Sadko as part of our children's programme. Born in Russia but based in the UK for the last 15 years, Daria fearlessly explores her heritage and turbulent family history in...

We have launched our 2026 band competition! There are two slots available to play at this year's festival, one for bands and one for solo acts or duos. All the details are here: https://elyfolkfestival.co.uk/workshops-compettitions/ Good luck and we look forward to...

A throwback to the  the sunshine days of Ely Folk Festival 2025 filled with fabulous music, catching up with friends, good times and fun. It gives a great flavour of what makes Ely Folk Festival special - and you may even spot yourself! Hope you enjoy it. PS It has a...

Ely has always been a big supporter of local artists and we will be delighted to welcome the fab Andy Wall, Brokedown Palace (featuring Nick Barraclough), Causeway, John and Pauline Pearce, Simon George Kelso, String Onion and from a little further afield the...

Delighted to announce that the high energy bluegrass of legendary The Coal Porters, featuring the equally legendary Sid Griffin, the rousing folk of Greenman Rising, the rip-roaring shanties of The Silver Darlings, the fine songs of Olivia Rose Music and the...

Delighted to announce the next wave of artists for our 40th in 2026. Festival favourite Gerry Colvin will be making a welcome return as will those wild rambunctious wilswoodbuoys while The Milk Men - Band will be bringing the rocking blues. In contrast True Foxes...