Ely Folk Festival

Ely Folk Festival A bijou & perfectly formed folk & roots music festival in the cathedral city of Ely. Offering great music & atmosphere in a family friendly environment.

Hello Ely Folk!  A reminder that it's not long before the fab gig we're helping put on as part of Ely Arts Festival.  Fr...
01/06/2026

Hello Ely Folk! A reminder that it's not long before the fab gig we're helping put on as part of Ely Arts Festival. Friday 19th June is the day with Jon Boden Lizzy Hardingham and Cliff n Prue More info and ticket link here: https://www.elyartsfestival.org/whats-on-2026-full-programme/jon-boden We'll have a stand too so come and say hello. Visit Ely Ben’s Yard Ely

Hello Ely Folk!  We've highlighted all the lovely traders we'll have on site but don't forget that 5 minutes away is the...
28/05/2026

Hello Ely Folk! We've highlighted all the lovely traders we'll have on site but don't forget that 5 minutes away is the fabulous Ben’s Yard Ely with lots of wonderful shops including a lovely cafe. There's even an adventure playground for kids! Do make time to have a wander up to it. Visit Ely

Hello Ely Folk!  It's more Morris day and we're delighted to add Pig D**e Molly Dancers Peterborough Morris Fenstanton M...
26/05/2026

Hello Ely Folk! It's more Morris day and we're delighted to add Pig D**e Molly Dancers Peterborough Morris Fenstanton Morris and Rockingham Rapper to this year's sides. As well as the Saturday parade through Ely our sides will be dancing on site from 4.30pm on Saturday and 3.00pm on Sunday and there will be two workshops on Sunday morning at the festival. Dancing shoes time! Ben’s Yard Ely Visit Ely

Hello Ely Folk!  Today we can show you our 2026 site plan.  It's got a few changes: Day ticket holders and Emerald campe...
23/05/2026

Hello Ely Folk! Today we can show you our 2026 site plan. It's got a few changes: Day ticket holders and Emerald campers will park in Lavender field. The rest of the camping will be in Apricot which has it's own car park at the top of the field. Should be less walking for everyone. Hope you like it! Ben’s Yard Ely Visit Ely

Hello Ely Folk!  Today we complete our trader line-up with our non-food people who have lots of fabulous things for you ...
21/05/2026

Hello Ely Folk! Today we complete our trader line-up with our non-food people who have lots of fabulous things for you to look at and buy! We welcome Guga Handlooms, As You Like It Design Heart of Oak Fiddles Thrive Wellness Liquorice Textiles Maddogg Designs Groovy Sue's P J Music.co.uk Sense of Wonder and Greenhouse. Visit Ely Ben’s Yard Ely

Hello Ely Folk!  Today we're delighted to announce our food traders for this year.  A mix of old favourites and new name...
18/05/2026

Hello Ely Folk! Today we're delighted to announce our food traders for this year. A mix of old favourites and new names, we will be welcoming All wood fired Maya Rainbow Cuisine Moor & Coast Catering Whitby Tibetflavour Hunkydory East Coast Gelato Blackbirds Nest mobile coffee shop Gluttony Fudge Leon Lewis Your Burger Zone, Crepe Expectations and Will’s Bakes. Choices. choices! Visit Ely Ben’s Yard Ely

Hello Ely Folk, and particularly musicians coming to the festival!  We're running our Nightingale marquee competition as...
15/05/2026

Hello Ely Folk, and particularly musicians coming to the festival! We're running our Nightingale marquee competition as usual with the prize being playing on the main Peregrine stage on Sunday evening like last year's winners Woodwards Duo. Sign-up is at the Information Tent from mid-day on Saturday, competition starts at 5pm on Saturday. Don't wait too long to sign up, it's popular! Good luck to everyone. Photo by Neil King of Fatea Magazine Visit Ely Ben’s Yard Ely

Hello Ely Folk!  We'll have three Meet & Greet sessions this year with Georgia Shackleton, Sherburn Bartley Sanders and ...
11/05/2026

Hello Ely Folk! We'll have three Meet & Greet sessions this year with Georgia Shackleton, Sherburn Bartley Sanders and Gerry Colvin giving you an opportunity to ask questions and find out more about the artists and their music in the small intimate setting of our Nightingale marquee. Not to be missed! Visit Ely Ben’s Yard Ely

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Stuntney Estate, Soham Road, Cambs
Ely
CB75TR

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