Brooklyn Folk Festival

Brooklyn Folk Festival brooklynfolkfest.com Typically, the festival is held at the beautiful historic St. Ann’s Church located at 157 Montague St.

The 3-day festival includes free live-streamed performances, family singalongs, film screenings, the famous Banjo Toss contest (this year as a video game!) and more, plus ticketed music and dance workshops and special events. The Brooklyn Folk Festival will feature the best in old-time string-band music, folk, blues, song writers, jug band, bluegrass, Latin & Balkan music, and much more! between C

linton and Henry in Brooklyn Heights, but this year, because of Covid 19, the event was postponed, and ultimately taken online. Your donations and support are appreciated!

This photo is a little throwback to last years folk fest as we remind you that our early bird sale ends tomorrow! Be sur...
06/30/2026

This photo is a little throwback to last years folk fest as we remind you that our early bird sale ends tomorrow! Be sure to get Brooklyn Folk Festival Tickets now with code ‘early_15_bff2026’ We have an incredible lineup you won’t want to miss! Tickets are available on our website!!
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We are stoaked to announce that will be joining us this year for the Brooklyn Folk Festival!You can catch him on the Ma...
06/26/2026

We are stoaked to announce that will be joining us this year for the Brooklyn Folk Festival!

You can catch him on the Main stage Sunday, November 8th at 8:30 PM.

Bonnie “Prince” Billy is the long-running musical project of Will Oldham, whose music blends folk, country, and experimental sounds with remarkable emotional depth. For over 30 years, his prolific output and singular voice have made him a defining figure in contemporary independent music. Earlier this year he released ‘We Are Together Again’ A wonderfully contemplative album full of incredible instrumentation and an incredible sense of human beauty. We are so excited to see what he will bring to the stage this November!

Early bird tickets are still available, but only until July 1st! So go grab them now with code ‘early_15_bff2026’ and we can’t wait to see you there!

Get ready for the powerhouse that is for over a decade this duo has been winning over audiences with their powerful voi...
06/25/2026

Get ready for the powerhouse that is for over a decade this duo has been winning over audiences with their powerful voices and beautiful musicianship. You can find them on the Mainstage On Friday, November 6th at 9:30 PM!

The Canadian partnership, including Lisa Maria Bates and Amy Lou Keeler, blends folk traditions of Appalachia, Nova Scotia, Ukraine, and the Celtic nations into a haunting, heartwarming sound that feels nostalgic and timeless. Their debut album, Count the Wicked, won them the Canadian Folk Music Award for Ensemble of the Year in 2017. Since then, they haven’t stopped creating incredible music, and you don’t want to miss an opportunity to see them live.

Their music is released through an independent label celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. For two decades, Free Dirt has worked with established legends as well as helped to introduce some of the finest contemporary American roots artists. Stay tuned for more info about how we are celebrating their 20th!!

Early bird tickets for the festival are only available until july 1st so Go grab your tickets now with code ‘early_15_bff2026’! We can’t wait to see you there.

06/24/2026

We are beyond ecstatic to welcome back to the Brooklyn Folk festival!
C**j first graced the jalopy stage last year and we fell in love with his wonderful storytelling, yodeling, and his presence. We just had to invite him back this year.

Catch his set on the mainstage Saturday November 7th at 8:40

Agalisiga grew up in the foothills of the Ozarks in a small traditional Cherokee community. He was immersed in the language, culture, and musical traditions of his family. A gifted singer and songwriter, he is also inspired by traditional country and western music and bridges his worlds with a powerful voice.

Early bird tickets are available until July 1st so grab em while you can. The discount code is ‘early_15_bff2026’ We can’t wait to see you there!!

What a treat to have Come perform this November at the Brooklyn Folk fest. You can find them on the mainstage Friday, N...
06/23/2026

What a treat to have Come perform this November at the Brooklyn Folk fest. You can find them on the mainstage Friday, November 6th at 10:20 PM.

The Deslondes are a five piece band hailing from New Orleans with influences ranging from blues to swamp pop. They recently released an album, featuring covers of songs the band loves, some of them by their heroes and some by their friends. This band brings a special rootsy energy to everything they do and you don’t want to miss the magic they bring to the stage.

Go get your tickets now, and don’t forget, use code ‘early_15_bff2026’ until july 1 for earlybird tickets! 🎟️

We are so beyond honored to share that the legendary Sheila Kay Adams () will be gracing our stage alongside Donna Ray N...
06/22/2026

We are so beyond honored to share that the legendary Sheila Kay Adams () will be gracing our stage alongside Donna Ray Norton () at the 2026 Brooklyn Folk Festival presented by .

Sheila Kay Adams will hit the Main Stage on Sunday, November 8th at St. Ann’s Church in Brooklyn Heights.

A seventh-generation ballad singer, storyteller, and musician, Sheila Kay Adams was born and raised in the S***m Laurel community of Madison County, North Carolina, an area renowned for its unbroken tradition of unaccompanied ballad singing dating back to the early Scottish, Scots/Irish and English settlers in the mid-17th century.

We can’t wait! We’ve been dreaming of having Sheila at this festival since it began. Early bird tickets are live and rolling until July 1st at 12pm EST. Code is: ‘early_15_bff2026’ 🐦‍⬛

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Early bird tickets are now live for the 2026 Brooklyn Folk Fest! Presented by the Jalopy Theatre and School of Music. Li...
06/08/2026

Early bird tickets are now live for the 2026 Brooklyn Folk Fest! Presented by the Jalopy Theatre and School of Music. Link in bio🪿

We’re so ready to do it all again this November 6-8 at St. Ann’s Church in Brooklyn Heights. The lineup is unreal and we have so much magic in store for you all! It’s our biggest event of the year and this one is going to be so very special.

Be sure to follow along here to be in the know for all things folk fest! Special news and artist announcements are coming soon, keep it locked.

Early bird tickets end July 1st at 12pm EST! Code is ‘early_15_bff2026’

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