When is Ely Folk Festival 2026?

Ely Folk Festival takes place in 10-12 Jul 2026 at Cambridgeshire.

Where is Ely Folk Festival held?

Ely Folk Festival is held at Cambridgeshire, East of England, UK.

Does Ely Folk Festival have camping?

Yes. Ely Folk Festival is a camping festival, so you can stay on site across the weekend.

Festival profile10-12 Jul 2026 · Cambridgeshire

Ely Folk Festival

Q: What kind of music and lineup does Ely Folk Festival have?

Ely Folk Festival leans Folk & roots music. Recent headliners include Steve Knightley (Show of Hands), The Gigspanner Big Band, Merry Hell, Grace Petrie, Boo Hewerdine, Brooks Williams, Ben Savage.

Small, friendly folk and roots weekender with camping near Ely.

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Steve Knightley (Show of Hands)/The Gigspanner Big Band/Merry Hell/Grace Petrie/Boo Hewerdine/Brooks Williams/Ben Savage

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Headliners for Ely Folk Festival 2026 — more acts on the official line-up, subject to change.

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Ely Folk Festival returns in 2026, running 10-12 Jul at Cambridgeshire. With a capacity of around 2,000, it sits at the more intimate end of the UK festival calendar.

Folk & roots music fans will feel right at home, with past lineups featuring Steve Knightley (Show of Hands), The Gigspanner Big Band, Merry Hell, Grace Petrie, Boo Hewerdine, Brooks Williams, Ben Savage.

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