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Cornwall Folk Festival

Enjoy contemporary folk from Cornwall Southwest & UK in intimate town setting.

Four nights & three days full of concerts, sessions, folk clubs, dancing, workshops, craft fairs & children's events in the beautiful market town of Wadebridge.

28/05/2026

If you’re looking for a quiet Saturday night… avoid the Town Hall at all costs! 😂🔥
Our Saturday evening double-bill is packed with high-energy, roof-raising folk.
🎻Elizabeth Davidson‑Blythe & Daniel Quayle – A massive, cinematic blend of Manx Celtic tradition, Eurofolk color, and synth‑pop pulse.
🪕 Flats & Sharps – Penzance’s own bluegrass masters! Fast, furious, funny, and irresistible Americana dance-around-the-mic style.
🍻 The Late-Night Sessions: The music doesn’t stop when the concert ends! Head straight over to the Swan, where the legendary late-night sessions carry on past 1:00 AM with superb musicians and main-stage artists jamming together.
⏳ Super Saver Deadline: Tickets are currently £21 (£6 off!)
Don’t wait until the price rises in June!
🎟️ Tap the link bio/comments to claim your £6 discount tonight

26/05/2026

Wadebridge bursts into life on Festival Saturday! ☀️🎶
From noon until 7:00 PM, the entire town will be buzzing with music. Here is your ultimate daytime guide:
🎪 The FAR Stage: A brilliant sweep of Cornish and Southwest talent
🎟️ Bargain Alert: Tickets are just £9, or a massive value £18 for a family (and you define family!).
⚓ Shanty Street: The streets outside the Molesworth Arms and Saltbar will come alive with a free, glorious mix of skiffle, blues, folk, contemporary jazz, and traditional dance from groups like Trigg Morris and Pensans.
🍻 The Pub Sessions: Step inside the Swan and the Ship Inn to catch the legendary, packed traditional music sessions that always draw a huge crowd.
⏳ Super Saver Deadline: Prices rise after midnight this Sunday 31 May. Don’t wait—lock in your best price tonight!
🎟️ Tap the link in the comments/bio for Saturday day pass

22/05/2026

If you prefer your festival nights rich and intimate, the Betjeman Centre is a gorgeous place to settle in this August Bank Holiday:
✨Gavin Fairhall Lever – A breathtaking meeting point of Celtic tunes, jazz spark, and chamber-music finesse.
✨Kings Heathens – A Brummie and a Texan bringing massive transatlantic folk spirit, rousing choruses, and close harmonies.
✨ Detta Kenzie & Chris Cleverley – Captivating, ethereal vocals combined with masterfully crafted contemporary folk.
Top Money-Saver Tip: Planning to catch both of our curated Betjeman Session gigs? Grab the Betjeman Multi-Session Ticket for just £18.50 (Full price £25) and save money straight away!
Reminder: All tickets for 18 and under are half-price.
Don’t wait until the price goes up!
🎟️ Tap the link in the comments to lock in your absolute best price.

21/05/2026

The Town Hall & Goods Shed Spotlight 🎪
Wadebridge comes alive on Festival Friday! Grab your Super Saver ticket ☀️✨
🎭 Afternoon: Rob Barratt (Goods Shed) ~ Our favorite comic poet and professional mischief-maker. Expect brilliant satire, surreal wordplay, and a room full of grins!
🎟️ Super Saver: £9 (Full Price £12)

🎪 Evening: Frontier Friday (Town Hall) ~ A spectacular triple-bill of local Cornwall and Somerset artists stretching folk into exciting new shapes:
Martha Woods – Intimate storytelling meets digital shimmer and loops.
St Fian – Dark, theatrical Celtic roots.
Wake the River – Warm, exploratory alt-folk with stunning, unmistakable vocals.
🎟️ Super Saver: £17 (Full Price £22)
Prices rise after midnight on Sunday 31 May. Grab your passes tonight and lock in that 25% saving!
🔗 Tap the link in comments/bio to secure your Friday tickets:

20/05/2026

Wadebridge this August Bank Holiday! 🎶
🎟️ Save 25% on individual performance Super Saver tickets! The countdown to the 31st May deadline is ticking away, and our main stage lineup is looking incredible. Don’t wait—grab your passes tonight, and save a few quid for the weekend. Here is a taste of who is heading our way:
🎸 Steve Knightley & The Winter Yards Band – Following his hit solo shows, the folk legend shares the stage with a powerhouse ensemble: guitar virtuoso David Delarre, master percussionist Evan Carson, and double bass maestro John Parker. Together, they bring a fresh, dynamic energy and a richly textured live experience that pushes beyond traditional boundaries.
✨ True Foxes – The multi-instrumental duo with those stunning harmonies you love.
🪕 Flats & Sharps – Delivering high-energy, foot-stomping, high-octane bluegrass.
🎻 Elizabeth Davidson-Blythe and Daniel Quayle – Soaring fiddle melodies and driving rhythms that have been taking the folk scene by storm.
🔗 Tap the link in bio/ the comments to lock in your discount

18/05/2026

Martha Woods bubbling over in Kernewek and wowing us all with a song she only wrote a week ago at her Lostfest set yesterday. Can’t wait to wishing get back to the folk fest on Friday 29th August.

15/05/2026

The Archive Hunt 📸✨
Wanted: Your “grainy” festival photos & videos!
For , we’re digging into the Cornwall Folk Festival archives to see where the stars got their start. Check out these throwbacks:
⚡️The Lakeman Brothers (with a 16-year-old Seth!) back in 1993.
⚡️ Martha Woods at just 16, performing as The Woodcarts in 2017 with her sister Rosa.
We love being a launchpad for new talent, but it only happens when you turn up to cheer!
Got a memory? Drop your old photos, shaky phone clips, or “first festival” stories in the comments. We want to see them! 👇
Spot the next star—Super Saver tickets end 31 May!
Link in Bio
FirstFestivalWeek

14/05/2026

The Heart of the Festival: The FAR Stage 🎻🍺
The FAR Stage is where the magic happens all day long. Whether you’re dropping in for a quick pint or staying for the full set, it’s the ultimate festival vibe.
✨ Super Saver Price: Extended to 31 May with no hidden fees. Just £9 per person or £18 for the entire family (and you define “family”—bring the dog and Aunty Flo!).
✨ Flexibility: Come and go as you please throughout the day.
🎟️ Grab your tickets at the link in our bio/comments and save a few quid for a round at the bar! 🍻

13/05/2026

No Hidden Fees. No Surprises. ✨
Our full festival Saver ticket are now available. We swallow all transaction costs—the price you see is the price you pay.
Save up also on:
• Nos Lowen Opening Night
• All evening concerts
• Betjeman Sessions
• FAR Stage
• Rob Barrett
Book early to save a few quid for the bar and help us breathe easier!
🎫 Check the Links in comment

12/05/2026

Pensans Morris are bringing their vibrant black and gold energy (and those iconic top hats!) to the streets of Wadebridge! Whether they’re clashing sticks or high-stepping, you can’t help but join the fun
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Festival Supersaver tickets in Bio.

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