Festival profile2-5 Jul 2026 · Nottinghamshire

Gate to Southwell Festival

Roots, folk and Americana festival at Kirklington Lakes, Nottinghamshire (July 2-5, 2026). 19th edition featuring 60+ acts across folk, country, world, ska, punk and jazz on lakeside setting.

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★ ON THE BILL2-5 Jul 2026
The Proclaimers/Richard Thompson OBE/Zara Phillips/Peat & Diesel

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

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Gate to Southwell Festival returns in 2026, running 2-5 Jul at Nottinghamshire. With a capacity of around 3,000, it sits at the more intimate end of the UK festival calendar.

Expect a folk & dance feel. Roots, folk & dance fans will feel right at home, with past lineups featuring The Proclaimers, Richard Thompson OBE, Zara Phillips, Peat & Diesel.

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Capacity3,000
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