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An afternoon consisting of; a Young Persons songwriting workshop delivered by The Bridge, Song Circle (open to all abilities) with The Bridge, a Family Friendly Ceilidh with the Turkey Shed Ceilidh Band finishing with an Evening showcase including an acoustic showcase from The Bridge, inviting a select handful of Artists from the local area, followed by a headline performance from Brian McNeill with support from Tin Giants (acoustic) and Jeremy Harmer & The Ad Hoc Strings.

Brian McNeill will also be participating in the afternoon sessions Young Persons Songwriting Workshop and Song Circle.

All sessions are ticketed. 

The evening session includes unreserved seating. The Folk Club Showcase will take place in the Studio at the Centre and will have a combination of standing and unreserved seating.

In 2026, Cambridge Folk Festival expands across the city with an exciting new format. Working with local venues, promoters and folk clubs, organisers will present a programme of events in multiple locations. Highlights include concerts at Cambridge Corn Exchange on 25–26 July and performances in city venues during July.

Cambridgeshire Music will once again host the Summer School from 27–30 July, with a finale performance on 1 August at Cherry Hinton Hall.  This new approach offers more opportunities for existing fans and invites new audiences to discover the festival.

Celebrating all things folk and roots throughout 2025, from gigs, free concerts and family events to a folk dedicated summer school for young musicians, the programme will support the city’s vibrant local folk scene; fostering connections, championing artists and grassroots initiatives, and spotlighting these events.

A celebration of all things Folk across the city of Cambridge and beyond in 2025, highlighting the city’s vibrant local folk scene; fostering connections, championing artists and grassroots initiatives, and spotlighting these events. Check out the Folk events happening across the city and where to buy tickets.

CAMBRIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL – the four-day folk and roots music festival hosted annually on the grounds of Cherry Hinton Hall in Cambridge since 1965 – will return in summer 2026.