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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
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.
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City Wide Celebration of Folk
27 Nov 2025
In an exciting shake up for 2026 the Cambridge Folk Festival umbrella reaches wider than ever. Organisers will work with local venues, promoters and folk clubs to schedule a variety of events in multiple venues across the city. These will include concerts at Cambridge Corn Exchange on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July and city venues during the week commencing 27th July.
Cambridgeshire Music will host the Summer School again in 2026, 27-30 July, with a finale performance on Saturday 1 August during the Cherry Hinton Hall weekend.
This innovative new approach will provide extra opportunities for existing fans to enjoy more of the music they love and encourage new fans to join the community.
"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.
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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