Cottingham Folk Festival

03/06/2026

Confirmed for 2026 - The Wellermen

Music is storytelling, and some of the best stories have been told through centuries-old traditional folk songs. On their new album Northern Sky, The Wellermen have given this rich traditional musical history a new sound, hoping to continue to captivate millions of fans around the world.

The Wellermen’s history is well-known: having been the originators of the sea shanty trend on Tiktok. Their versions of ‘Misty Mountains’ and Ed Sheeran’s ‘Nancy Mulligan’, along with their spine-tingling rendition of ‘Hoist The Colours’ have racked up billions of views.

01/06/2026

01/06/2026

*** FINAL LINEUP ANNOUNCED - TICKETS ON SALE NOW ***

With just three months until Cottingham Folk Festival kicks off, we are very pleased to reveal our full and final lineup... bringing you a total of 12 concerts over 4 days across 3 venues in the heart of Cottingham in East Yorkshire.

Our final headliners are Romeo Stodart of The Magic Numbers teaming up with Ren Harvieu for a intimate show at The Back Room, and Tiktok sensations The Wellermen, bringing their traditional sea shanties to The Civic Hall for our all seated Sunday afternoon concert.

They join a packed lineup including smoky voiced Blues Award winning Elles Bailey, Scottish electronic folk rock band Elephant Sessions, acclaimed singer-songwriter Will Varley, Nashville duo Striking Matches, daughter of country legend Glen - Ashley Campbell, and 'Rock and Roll's Greatest Failure' John Otway!

Tickets and more information via
https://cottinghamfolkfestival.co.uk

20/05/2026

☀️ Announcing our 2026 Summer Shows ☀️

Almost as soon as we get back from Germany, we're diving head-first into festival season, our favourite time of year 🏕 🍻

Catch us at some amazing venues and festivals all summer long. We're getting (some of) our amazing band back together for one special show, too ❤️

Will we see you this summer? 🌾 Details and tickets in the comments.

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Friends of the Church on the Hill, Edlesborough
Next Door Records
Battersea Park London
Maverick Festival
Petworth Festival
Broadstairs Folkweek
Cottingham Folk Festival
BunkFest

17/05/2026

Confirmed for 2026 - Callum Beattie

Callum Beattie is a Scottish singer-songwriter known for his heartfelt lyrics and anthemic pop-rock sound. He was born in Edinburgh and grew up in the working-class suburb of Musselburgh. Beattie began writing songs at a young age, drawing inspiration from both personal experiences and the world around him.

Recent Top 5 record INDI captures his rawest and most personal songwriting to date, pairing heartfelt lyrics with unfiltered honesty, offering a deeply intimate portrait of Callum’s journey- being lost in thought, searching for clarity, and ultimately finding strength through vulnerability.

15/05/2026

Confirmed for 2026 - Elephant Sessions

Over the past decade and more, Elephant Sessions have grown from grassroots beginnings to become one of the most prominent acts in contemporary folk music, performing around the world.

Creating a progressive blend of intricate tunes, with a bass and drum heavy backline, their music combines the very best of folk, funk and electronica, resulting in a new and exciting sound, with four studio albums and renowned energetic live shows earning them a loyal international fanbase and critical acclaim.

13/05/2026

Confirmed for 2026 - Will Varley

Acclaimed Kent singer-songwriter Will Varley is widely regarded as one of the finest songwriters of his generation. A relentless touring artist, Varley has played everywhere from South London open mics to The Albert Hall, selling out shows across Europe and America, and opening for Frank Turner, Valerie June and The Proclaimers.

His latest album Machines Will Never Learn to Make Mistakes Like Me was released in 2025 to rave reviews, reaching No. 4 in the UK Americana charts and featuring guest vocals from Billy Bragg and Dan Smith from Bastille.

10/05/2026

Michael Weston King & Lou Dalgleish are outstanding songwriters and singers individually, who between them have worked with such diverse artists as Nick Cave, Bryan Ferry, The Brodsky Quartet, Steve Earle, Nils Lofgren, Ron Sexsmith, & Graham Parker, but together they create harmonious magic and are a formidable musical force

Since coming togther in 2011 they have released 6 albums, and won numerous awards in the UK, Scandinavia and N. America. Their songs have been covered by over 50 different artists and featured in various films and TV shows. Lou's song 'No Matter What Tammy Said' was placed in the top 25 country songs of the 21st Century by Country Music People magazine, while Michael's song 'Riding The Range' was recorded by the late, great Townes Van Zandt

The current My Darling Clementine live show is a trip through their extensive back-catalogue, including songs from their 2021 album Country Darkness, a collection of Elvis Costello songs re-interpreted.

Book here >>>
https://www.seetickets.com/event/my-darling-clementine/the-back-room/3606424

06/05/2026

Festival season is SO close and honestly… I can’t wait 🤠🔥

Buzzing to get back out on the road again for another huge year of shows, festivals and new adventures — including my first ever trips to France and Norway in 2026 🇫🇷🇳🇴

Absolutely ready to hit the road, play some new stages and make more memories. LFG 😎🎶

Who’s coming out to a show this year… and where am I seeing you? 👀

🎟️ Tour dates:
www.garyjpquinn.co.uk/tour

03/05/2026

Confirmed for 2026 - Striking Matches

Sarah Zimmermann and Justin Davis combine harmony-rich hooks and raw, guitar-driven sound to create Striking Matches. Blending rock, blues, and Americana with modern edge and soulful storytelling, the spellbinding Nashville duo has carved out a space where grit meets groove.

After breaking out with multiple songs featured on the hit show Nashville, Striking Matches toured extensively across the US, UK, and Europe, building a loyal grassroots following. They’ve shared stages with artists like Ashley Monroe, Sierra Hull, and Train, and their work has earned praise for its emotional firepower and dynamic live energy.

Now independent and fiercely self-driven, Striking Matches continues to grow their audience through unforgettable performances, international touring, and a deep connection with fans. With new music rolling out soon, the duo is ushering in their boldest and most authentic chapter yet.