Oxford Folk Festival

11/06/2026

We're thrilled to announce that our 2027 voyage will set sail on Friday 16 April! ⚓

We look forward to seeing you then for another three magical days of dancing, music and community joy in the City of Dreaming Spires.

Music

📸: Roger Close

29/05/2026

Looking back again to April's festival, with Erin Mansfield playing here at the sold out Saturday evening concert at New Road Baptist Church.

Video credit Naomi Morris

28/04/2026

A glimpse of Owl Light Trio's magical set from the Friday concert the New Road Baptist Church.

Video credit Naomi Morris

24/04/2026

Who recognises this piece of music?
John Kirkpatrick and Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne - wizzard concertina players at this year's Festival.

Video credit Naomi Morris

21/04/2026

A look back at the wonderful Friday night ceilidh with The Oakstone Trio and caller Erin Mansfield.

Video credit Naomi Morris

19/04/2026

Hot on the heals of a s0ld 0ut Sunday bal at the Festival, there is another chance balfolk dancing on Sun 26 April, this time to fantastic French band Cosmos Chocolat . And the wonderful Kerry Fletcher is teaching a balfolk session for the first hour. Joyful and compelling tunes and songs played on hurdy gurdy, French bagpipes, fiddle, clarinet, accordion and some home-made instruments.
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Organised by Balfolk Oxford and - the team behind our balfolk dances

18/04/2026

We were ever so pleased to have singer and songwriter Ellie Gowers with us for our first headline concert of the Festival. What a great evening!

Video credit Naomi Morris

16/04/2026

Super photographs and coverage from Oxford Clarion - thank you so much!

16/04/2026

Thanks to Oxford Mail and photographer Ed Nix for a great feature on the Festival!

Oxford Folk Festival Morris dancers and musicians filled the city centre with energetic performances at the weekend

12/04/2026

Here's the schedule for the final day of the 2026 Oxford Folk Festival! Lots on, including our famed 7-hour English Sesssion Relay at the Wig and Pen. It’ll be a wonderful day, come along! 🪈