Cambridge Folk Festival 2026

Aug 1, 2026 Aug 2, 2026

Curated by Sarah Pagel · Last verified 21 February 2026

About this festival

The Cambridge Folk Festival is one of the world's longest-running and most prestigious folk music events, held annually since 1965 at Cherry Hinton Hall in Cambridge. It features a diverse blend of traditional folk, contemporary acoustic music, and roots genres, attracting international stars and thousands of enthusiasts each summer.

What this festival offers

Camping available

Don't lose your ears at Cambridge Folk Festival

The sound system will be unforgiving. Loop lets you hear every detail at a safe volume — no ringing on the train home.

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Cherry Hinton Hall

Cherry Hinton Rd, Cherry Hinton, Cambridge CB1 8DW, United Kingdom

Local Currency: GBP

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Last verified 21 February 2026