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Cambridge Folk Festival Presents…
In an exciting new chapter for 2026, the Cambridge Folk Festival, presented by Cambridge City Council, will reach further than ever before.
2026 Headliners
Frank Turner, Suzanne Vega and Richard Thompson with Zara Phillips will take to the Main Stage in 2026 bringing two full days of incredible live music plus the option to camp for three nights if you’d like to make a full weekend of it.
As always, you can expect Cambridge’s signature mix of roots music in all its forms — folk, Americana, country, blues, world music, and so much more.
Frank Turner
Suzanne Vega
Richard Thompson with Zara Phillips
New Partnership with University Arms Hotel
As the Official Accommodation Partner, the hotel will host artists, guests, and festivalgoers, offering a stylish and comfortable base right in the heart of the city. Music, culture, and community—what more could you want?
Cherry Hinton Hall
We’re proud to continue the Festival’s long tradition of showcasing world-class headliners alongside rising stars from the folk scene. You’ll find an expertly curated line-up across two main stages, a vibrant street performance area filled with talented buskers and roving acts, and a welcoming Club Corner, created in partnership with our local folk clubs and promoters.
This year we are keeping the Festival as affordable and accessible as possible, without compromising on the magic that makes Cambridge Folk Festival so special. Tickets start from £45 with kids going FREE!
Come celebrate music, community, and creativity with us — it wouldn’t be the same without you.
Camping and Accommodation
Accessibility
FAQ's
"I have a lot of early memories of being here. It was an altogether joyous experience.”
About Us
At Cambridge, you’ll hear global superstars alongside exciting new voices, all pushing the boundaries of what “folk” means today. But more than the music, it’s the atmosphere that makes the festival special – a place where everyone is welcome, and strangers quickly become friends.
Folk Events Across The City
Ceilidh Night at Cambridge Biomedical Campus
- The Green & The Gardens, Cambridge Biomedical Campus
- Mon 29 Jun 2026
- 18:00
- Tickets from £10.00
Katherine Priddy
- Great St Mary's
- Fri 31 Jul 2026
- 19:00
- Tickets from £30.94
The Spell Songs Scratch Choir
- The Guildhall
- Sat 25 Jul 2026
- 14:00
- Tickets from £27.50
Useful Information for the 2026 Festival
“It’s a landmark, that festival, everyone wants to play Cambridge Folk Festival, and I’m right in there with ’em.”
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