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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.

25/06/2026

Hello Ely Folk! We'll be running our photo competition at the festival so if you fancy bagging a pair of tickets for next year's event check out all the details here and give it a go. https://elyfolkfestival.co.uk/workshops-compettitions/ Below are last year's winners from Tea Tiddler and Rebecca East. Good luck! Visit Ely Ben’s Yard Ely

22/06/2026

Hello Ely Folk! A bit of admin for you today. This year we will be scanning all your tickets rather than crossing you off a list so please have your tickets available, either on your phone (preferred as it doesn't waste paper) or printed out. Many thanks. Visit Ely Ben’s Yard Ely

19/06/2026

Hello Ely Folk! Great news, 🐾 Dog Bingo is BACK at Ely Folk Festival!

We're looking for ten friendly dogs to take part in one of our most popular family activities on Festival Saturday (12 July).

Here's how it works: your dog wears a bandana, children collect a bingo card and hunt down all ten dogs to get their names. Completed cards go into a hat and the winner takes home a £25 Amazon voucher. To volunteer your dog they must be:

- Friendly and relaxed around crowds and children
- On site in the arena all day Saturday

Interested? Email [email protected] with the subject line Dog Bingo and tell us your dog's name and breed.

We already have one volunteer -- watch this space! 🐶 N.B. Dog Bingo is subject to weather - if it's too hot it will be cancelled as we did last year. Visit Ely Ben’s Yard Ely

15/06/2026

Hello Ely Folk, we need your help! One of our food traders has had to pull out of the festival so we need a replacement. Ideally someone who does lunchy, snacky, nibbly lighter food. If you know of someone who might be interested please tag them in the comments or get them to email us at [email protected]. Thanks very much! Photo by Neil King of Fatea Magazine Visit Ely Ben’s Yard Ely

11/06/2026

Hello Ely Folk! Today we have another podcast for you courtesy of Sue Marchant's Radio Shows, this time with the lovely Georgia Nevada, who'll be playing the festival on Friday evening. Have a listen here https://shows.acast.com/spotted-in-ely-sue-marchants-podcast/episodes/ely-folk-festival-meet-georgia-nevada

08/06/2026

Hello Ely Folk! Just over a month to go now and if you haven't taken the plunge yet or are not sure about committing to the whole festival why not come for an evening or a day to try it out. On Friday we have no less than eleven acts including Merry Hell Gerry Colvin Lizzy Hardingham Ellie Walker Music and Old Man Boom! Plus a late night ceilidh with Frog on a Bike Ceilidh Band, loads of great food and an amazing bar. All for just £36! Tickets here: https://elyfolkfestival.co.uk/tickets/ See you in the field! Visit Ely Ben’s Yard Ely

04/06/2026

Hello Ely Folk! Today we have a little podcast from Sue Marchant's Radio Shows and with the great Jon Boden. https://shows.acast.com/spotted-in-ely-sue-marchants-podcast/episodes Fascinating chat and of course you can see Jon at Ely Maltings on Friday June 19th. Tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/elyartsfestival/2141500

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

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

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

Address

Stuntney Estate, Soham Road, Cambs
Ely
CB75TR

Website

http://elyfolkfestival.co.uk/contact/

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