Bungay Folk Festival

02/06/2026

We are very grateful to the John Ward Trio for playing a fund raiser 'Congress' gig on Wednesday 10th June. Fisher Theatre 7.30pm. This along with other events help to fund much of our festival. Please support this if you can.
Tickets: Or use the QR code.

We are delighted that The John Ward Trio are bringing a special presentation to Bungay taken from John’s book and album ‘Congress’ about Buffalo Bill’s visit to Suffolk with his wild west show in 1903 with songs, spoken word and archive photos.

02/06/2026

Our monthly tune session is on Monday 8th June at The Green Dragon. 7-10pm

02/06/2026

Scouting for musical talent in the heart of Galicia we came across this amazing group of women learning to sing local songs.

12/05/2026

John Ward Trio BFF 2026 fundraiser at the Fisher Theatre. Wednesday June 10th.
Tickets: https://fishertheatre.org/FisherTheatre.dll/WhatsOn?Film=1126142

We are delighted that the John Ward Trio are coming to Bungay in less than a month and bringing John's special show 'Congress' which tells the story of the visit of Buffalo Bill to Lowestoft in 1903. This will be a multimedia presentation underpinned by John's fabulous songs. And you will be supporting the folk festival!

12/05/2026

Last night’s Green Dragon Session in Bungay mastering ‘Watermans’ a 7/8 tune by Michael McGoldrick under the guidance of Paul Gill.

10/05/2026

The Ruritanian Cafe Orkestra in action at one of our new venues for BFF2026 - The Old Bank Cafe next to The Butter Cross. The RCO play here once a month and much drinking, feasting and dancing was to had. Watch out for the next one!

07/05/2026

Will Fergusson opening the Summer Thursday lunchtime recitals on the new piano in St Mary’s Church Bungay.
Impressive as ever and a great crowd to hear the maestro at work.

07/05/2026

Productive meeting with Joe Toll from SAE events ltd last night. We are partnering with Joe to put on sound in several venues this year.
Joe is a good friend of the festival and an excellent sound engineer. We are also working with our regular team of Dave Jewson, Simon Tall, Tom Hardy and Simon Squibb without whom we would not have a festival. We are holding our meeting in The Green dragon of course!

06/05/2026

Embarrassingly creased but I think Will would like that!
If you attended the ‘Marketplace’ recitals that Will performed during the last two BFF you will be familiar with his style. Will is an uncompromising musical genius and he kicks off this season of Thursday lunchtime recitals tomorrow at 1pm. Entry by donation.
Entertainment guaranteed!

06/05/2026

The amazing Sian Croose is bringing her considerable singing talents to Bungay on Saturday. It will be an affirming experience whatever your level of singing confidence.