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| Events on Friday 22nd May 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 10:15 - 12:15 | Schools' Day workshops | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Chippenham Folk Festival's very popular events for local Key Stage 2 children are by invitation only. Please contact your primary school if you wish your child to attend. Aimed at ages: Key Stage Two Shooting Roots | Event Tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:45 - 14:30 | Schools' Day Ceilidh | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Chippenham Folk Festival's very popular events for local Key Stage 2 children are by invitation only. Please contact your primary school if you wish your child to attend. Aimed at ages: Key Stage Two The Downfielders | Event Tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13:00 - 13:40 | TBC | Island Park: Community Stage | Details to follow | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 - 14:55 | M3G | Island Park: Community Stage | Chippenham's own M3G. A young singer-songwriter with a range of covers and own material. M3G | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:30 - 16:10 | Becky Syson | Island Park: Community Stage | Uplifting positive songs for the soul with Nottinghamshire singer-songwriter Becky Syson. Becky Syson | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16:35 - 17:05 | The Downfielders | Island Park: Community Stage | The Downfielders are staples of the festival. A band based around the Downfield schools, Gloucestershire, With a constant turnover of students in the line up the band has been running for 40 years. The Downfielders | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 17:30 - 18:30 | Wings and Whispers | Island Park: Community Stage | Music inspired by the natural world and magical beings. Join the harp, voice, whistle, and guitar for a journey through English and American folk. Wings and Whispers | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 18:00 - 19:00 | A Chance to Meet... | The Cause: The Cause Cafe | A chance to meet Marilla Homes and Ken Wilson ahead of their performances over the weekend. Marilla Homes, Ken Wilson, Barry Goodman | Weekend or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19:30 - 22:30 | American dance | Town Hall: Neeld | A fun Friday evening of American contras (P) Nicola Scott, Bearded Dragons | Weekend tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19:30 - 22:30 | Mixed/English dance | St Paul's Church | Victoria Yeomans, Matthew Coatsworth, Jacqueline Schwab (US), Ali Messer | Weekend tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19:30 - 22:30 | Mixed/English dance | Town Hall: Town Hall | Liam Binley, Pete & Sue Hall | Weekend tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 - 23:45 | Welcome Ceilidh | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Kick off the festival with a high-energy welcome ceilidh! Dance to Brown Boots Boogie Band with Ian Nichols calling. Fun for all, no experience needed.(P) Brown Boots Boogie Band, Ian Nichols, Liberty Hill North West (North West) | Weekend or Event tickets Only (£15) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 - 22:30 | Bal | Olympiad: Riverbank | An evening of balfolk dancing, interspersing popular balfolk dances (such as bourrees, mazurkas and scottishes) with regional French dances. (A/P) Shivelight, Ravi Sawney | Weekend tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 - 22:30 | Opening Concert | The Halsway Stage @ St Andrews Church | A folk powerhouse! After last year’s roaring success during the festival season, Sāwol kick off our festival in style. Joined by festival veteran Keith Donnelly and the mesmerising Lauren South. Sāwol, Donnelly and South, Sam Hindley | Weekend or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 - 22:00 | Folk Club | The Cause: The Cause Cafe | Festival Folk Club hosted by Lewes Saturday Folk Club's Valmai Goodyear with guest spots from Ken Wilson and Peter & Barbara Snape. Ken Wilson, Peter and Barbara Snape, Spare Parts | Weekend or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 - 23:00 | Trad Night | The Cause: The Cause Auditorium | Join Mossy Christian for a night of traditional music featuring:
Jeff Warner
Jim & Lynette Eldon
Nigel Smith
Megan Wisdom
Dave Webber & Anni Fentiman
Sean Lyons Jeff Warner, Jim & Lynette Eldon, Seán Lyons, Dave Webber and Anni Fentiman, Nigel Smith , Mossy Christian, Megan Wisdom | Weekend or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 - 22:30 | Welcome Sing‑around | Angel Hotel : Angel Front Lounge | Kick off the festival with George Dale and Mike Gibson! Our welcome sing-around is the perfect place to share a song, lead a chorus, or just listen in. All styles and voices are warmly invited. George Dale and Mike Gibson | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 22:30 - 23:30 | Post-Bal Session and Dancing | Olympiad: Riverbank | Weekend tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Events on Saturday 23rd May 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 09:30 - 11:00 | English workshop | Town Hall: Neeld | Orly Krasner (US), John Hymas & Denise Bearon | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 09:30 - 11:00 | American workshop - "Making Waves" | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Contras and squares with waves (G) Geoff Cubitt, Bearded Dragons | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 09:30 - 11:00 | Mixed/English workshop | Town Hall: Town Hall | Victoria Yeomans, JAMB | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 09:30 - 11:00 | Folk Dance Basics and Beyond | Olympiad: Riverbank | Bob Morgan, Linda Game & Gareth Kiddier | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 - 10:25 | Chippenham Male Voice Choir | Island Park: Community Stage | Chippenham Male Voice Choir has performed since 1940 when formed as the Westinghouse Choir. We are excited to welcome to the community stage for their first time at the folk festival Chippenham Male Voice Choir | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 - 10:45 | Baby Bops Pre Walkers | Island Park: Under 5s dome | Songs and rhymes for babies with bubbles and sensory-led fun. Becky Bops | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 - 14:00 | The Magic Lantern | Island Park: The Magic Lantern (Shadow puppet theatre) | Work with our puppeteer and storytellers at the Spectacular Magic Lantern, Make your own shadow puppets and bring your song and stories to life. Ian Douglas, Jo Douglas, Gacko, Professor Pumpernickel | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:30 - 13:30 | Dance Displays | Olympiad: Outside Olympiad | A variety of Morris traditions being performed throughout the day. Chalice Morris Men (Cotswold Morris), Hips and Haws (North Wiltshire), Hereburgh Morris (Cotswold), Old Palace Clog (North West), Dawnswyr Tipyn O Bopeth (Welsh Folk Dance), Mr Wilkins Shilling (North West Clog), Rockhopper Morris (Cotswold), Englands Glory (Cotswold), Kittiwake Border Morris (Border), Radstock Morris (Mixed Cotswold) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:30 - 13:30 | Dance Displays | The Three Crowns | A variety of Morris traditions being performed throughout the day. Rockhopper Morris (Cotswold), Cry Havoc (Cotswold), The Tattered Court (Border), Beltane Border (Border), Summertown Morris (Cotswold), Icknield Way (Cotswold), Treacle Eater Clog (Northwest), Sweyn’s Ey (Cotswold Morris) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:30 - 13:30 | Dance Displays | Borough Parade | A variety of Morris traditions being performed throughout the day. Dawnswyr Tipyn O Bopeth (Welsh Folk Dance), Wickham Morris (Cotswold & Border), Englands Glory (Cotswold), Moonlight Morris (Border), Sweyn’s Ey (Cotswold Morris), Chalice Morris Men (Cotswold Morris), New Moon Morris (Mixed Morris), Stafford Morris (Cotswold), Bow Brook Border Morris (Border), Old Palace Clog (North West), Mary Rose And Royal George (Non traditional style) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:30 - 13:30 | Dance Displays | Middle High Street | A variety of Morris traditions being performed throughout the day. Morena Slovak Dance Co. (International, Slovakian), New Moon Morris (Mixed Morris), Mish Mash Morris (Mixed), Bow Brook Border Morris (Border), Steampunk morris (Border), Chippenham Town Morrismen (Cotswold), Hips and Haws (North Wiltshire), Cardiff Morris (Cotswold / Welsh), Chiltern Hundreds Clog Morris (North West), Hereburgh Morris (Cotswold) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:30 - 13:30 | Dance Displays | The Buttercross | A variety of Morris traditions being performed throughout the day. Heaps Morris (Cotswold), Mr Wilkins Shilling (North West Clog), Stafford Morris (Cotswold), Chiltern Hundreds Clog Morris (North West), Kittiwake Border Morris (Border), Wild Thyme (Border), Steampunk morris (Border), Forest of Dean Morris (Cotswold) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:30 - 13:30 | Dance Displays | St Andrews (Outside) | A variety of Morris traditions being performed throughout the day. Chippenham Town Morrismen (Cotswold), Icknield Way (Cotswold), Forest of Dean Morris (Cotswold), Radstock Morris (Mixed Cotswold), Heaps Morris (Cotswold), Mish Mash Morris (Mixed), Moonlight Morris (Border), Liberty Hill North West (North West), New Esperance (Cotswold) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:30 - 13:30 | Dance Displays | Rose and Crown | A variety of Morris traditions being performed throughout the day. Morena Slovak Dance Co. (International, Slovakian), Summertown Morris (Cotswold), Cardiff Morris (Cotswold / Welsh), Treacle Eater Clog (Northwest), Mary Rose And Royal George (Non traditional style), Wickham Morris (Cotswold & Border), Cry Havoc (Cotswold), The Tattered Court (Border) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:30 - 13:30 | Dance Displays | Island Park: Island Park Stage | A variety of Appalachian and step clog traditions being performed throughout the day. Rose Hips (Belly dance), Crooked Moon (Appalachian), Sahara Sisters Bellydancing group (Bellydance), City Clickers (Clog step dance) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:30 - 13:30 | Dance Displays | Cousin Normans | A variety of Appalachian and step clog traditions being performed throughout the day. Knickerbocker Glory (Appalachian), City Clickers (Clog step dance), Rose Hips (Belly dance) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:30 - 12:00 | NYFTE Rapper Workshop | Masonic Centre | Learn some fast-paced dance moves and tie yourselves in knots with swords with the exuberant National Youth Folk Troupe of England (NYFTE). Exclusively for 11-17s. Aimed at ages: 11-17 NYFTE (National Youth Folk Troupe of England) (Youth) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:45 - 11:20 | Bristol Youth Folk | Island Park: Community Stage | A brand new group for kids in the Bristol area, aged 6-16, who are interested in learning about all types of folk - from Cotswold to Molly, Rapper to Border. Bristol Youth Folk | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:00 - 11:45 | Children's Ceilidh Workshop | Island Park: Make and Do tent | Can't wait till the children's ceilidh on Monday? Naomi from Fairy Tale Family Folk Dance will have you spinning in no time with games designed to introduce key ceilidh calls and moves. FairyTale Family Folk Dance | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:10 - 11:50 | Toddle Bops Pre Walkers | Island Park: Under 5s dome | Music mayhem for little folk with parachute play, shaky eggs, sensory scarves, bubbles and more! Becky Bops | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:15 - 12:45 | English workshop | Town Hall: Neeld | Liam Binley, John Hymas & Denise Bearon | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:15 - 12:40 | American workshop | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Diane Silver (US), Bearded Dragons | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:15 - 12:45 | Mixed workshop - "A Trip to Scotland" | Town Hall: Town Hall | Scottish dances for English country dancers, learn some new figures from Scottish dances interpreted for an ECD style (G) Nicola Scott, JAMB | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:15 - 12:45 | Callers' workshop - "The Walkthrough" | Olympiad: Riverbank | Often overlooked, a solid walkthrough can set your dancers up for success and let the caller drop out more quickly. Walkthroughs can also be opportunities to remind people about points of convention, style, and safety. In this workshop, we’ll share different strategies, including different calling styles, and best practices using practical examples, discuss how to prepare successful walkthroughs for new-to-you dances, and more. Louise Siddons | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:40 - 12:10 | Wiltshire Young Musicians | Island Park: Community Stage | Wiltshire Young Musicians draw school-age musicians from across the county, playing in a variety of different ensembles - including orchestras, windbands, choirs and bands. Wiltshire Young Musicians | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Dance Workshop with the Bristol Youth Project | Island Park: Make and Do tent | Bristol Youth Folk | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:00 - 12:30 | Wilts and Berks Canal Trust Talk | Angel Function Room | Wilts and Berks Canal Trust, Tom Guest | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:25 - 12:50 | Maypole Performance with Langley Fitzhurse C of E Primary School | Island Park: Community Stage | A local primary school whose maypole team are regulars to the festival. Don't forget to stick around to have a go with Let us Dance after this afternoons parade! Langley Fitzhurse C of E Primary | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:30 - 14:00 | Coffee Concert | The Cause: The Cause Cafe | Some of the finest songwriters on the folk scene perform and discuss their approach to songwriting, chaired by Megan Wisdom. Megan Wisdom, Sandra Kerr, Dave Webber, Roger Watson | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:30 - 14:30 | Acoustic Afternoon Concert: Songs from Our Native Lands | The Cause: The Cause Auditorium | Acoustic afternoon concert with sets from Sean Lyons, Jeff Warner and James Fagan. Jeff Warner, Seán Lyons, James Fagan | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:30 - 13:30 | NYFTE & WYM lunchtime ceilidh | Masonic Centre | A ceilidh given by youth musicians, but for everyone who fancies a lunchtime whirl. NYFTE are joining forces with locals Wiltshire Young Musicians for a one-off dance extravaganza. NYFTE (National Youth Folk Troupe of England) (Youth), Wiltshire Young Musicians | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13:00 - 13:40 | Callers' round | Olympiad: Riverbank | Fee Lock | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Canal Songs | Angel Function Room | Towpath Singers, Tom Guest | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13:15 - 13:50 | The Magicians Nephew | Island Park: Community Stage | A lively ceilidh band, made up of members from The Bristol Folk House Choir, performing their concert set with ceilidh tune as well as 4 part harmony singing. The Magician’s Nephew | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13:30 - 16:30 | Scrap Attack: | Island Park: Make and Do tent | Craft session with Wiltshire Scrapstore All donated scrap that would have gone into landfill. The Wiltshire Scrapstore | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13:30 - 15:15 | Afternoon Sing | The Three Crowns | Join Kitty Vernon for a relaxed afternoon sing at The Three Crowns, offering an intimate and cosy venue for a big sing. Kitty Vernon | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13:50 - 14:10 | The Bristol Folk House Choir | Island Park: Community Stage | A lively community choir covering a wide range of folk songs Bristol Folk House Choir | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 - 15:30 | English workshop | Town Hall: Neeld | Orly Krasner (US), Matthew Coatsworth, Jacqueline Schwab (US), Ali Messer | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 - 15:30 | American workshop - "What the Hey" | Olympiad: Sports Hall | All the heys, with a focus on shape, timing, and flow. Contras, squares, maybe even a triplet! (P) Louise Siddons | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 - 15:30 | Irish set dance workshop | Town Hall: Town Hall | Kevin & Carol Monaghan | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 - 15:30 | Bal workshop | Olympiad: Riverbank | Lucy Huzzard, Shivelight | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 - 15:00 | Shooting Roots: Drama workshop | Masonic Centre | Create and devise scenes, skits and vignettes with other young people under the guidance of youth folk arts specialists Shooting Roots. The zanier the better. Aimed at ages: 11-17 Shooting Roots | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 - 15:00 | Parade | The Buttercross, Middle High Street, Island Park: Island Park Stage | A parade of all our wonderful dance teams; this will start at Market Square and process down the High Street to end at the Island Park Stage. Morena Slovak Dance Co. (International, Slovakian), Beltane Border (Border), Liberty Hill North West (North West), New Esperance (Cotswold), Crooked Moon (Appalachian), Chippenham Town Morrismen (Cotswold), Hips and Haws (North Wiltshire), Bow Brook Border Morris (Border), Cardiff Morris (Cotswold / Welsh), Chiltern Hundreds Clog Morris (North West), Dawnswyr Tipyn O Bopeth (Welsh Folk Dance), Chalice Morris Men (Cotswold Morris), Kittiwake Border Morris (Border), Treacle Eater Clog (Northwest), Rockhopper Morris (Cotswold), Wild Thyme (Border), Englands Glory (Cotswold), Moonlight Morris (Border), Wickham Morris (Cotswold & Border), New Moon Morris (Mixed Morris), Sweyn’s Ey (Cotswold Morris), The Tattered Court (Border), Rose Hips (Belly dance), Mr Wilkins Shilling (North West Clog), Hereburgh Morris (Cotswold), Old Palace Clog (North West), Stafford Morris (Cotswold), Steampunk morris (Border), Summertown Morris (Cotswold), Mary Rose And Royal George (Non traditional style), NYFTE (National Youth Folk Troupe of England) (Youth) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:15 - 14:30 | Parade Passes the Community Stage | Island Park: Community Stage | The stage will pause as the Parade passes the stage : Please make way and stay off the path, allowing the parade to pass to the Island Park Stage Details to follow | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:25 - 15:15 | Singing Hats | Island Park: Under 5s dome | Karen and Phil Morris unique show using self-made animal hats and finger puppets to enhance the music and encourage all to join in the experience. Singing Hats | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:00 - 17:00 | The Magic Lantern | Island Park: The Magic Lantern (Shadow puppet theatre) | Work with our puppeteer and storytellers at the Spectacular Magic Lantern, Make your own shadow puppets and bring your song and stories to life. Ian Douglas, Jo Douglas, Gacko, Professor Pumpernickel | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:00 - 17:30 | Saturday Afternoon in St. Andrews | The Halsway Stage @ St Andrews Church | A double-headliner delight! Patakas’ driving brotherly harmonies meet the virtuosic, high-energy trad of Jon Doran & The Northern Assembly. Two of the scene's most exciting young acts. Jon Doran & The Northern Assembly, Patakas, Sam Hindley | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:00 - 16:00 | What's up Doc? | Angel Function Room | Mossy Christian interviews Doc Rowe Doc Rowe, Mossy Christian | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:00 - 16:00 | Little Concert | The Cause: The Cause Cafe | Join ... and ... for a relaxed afternoon. Barry Goodman | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:00 - 15:40 | Folk Friendzy: A workshop mashup | Island Park: Community Stage | Folk Friendzy are regular performers on the community stage but this year they are inviting you to have ago at their unique style. A high-energy workshop blending traditional dance with popular music. Folk Friendzy (Clog, Morris (northwest/border), Rapper, Irish) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:15 - 16:45 | Dance Displays | Olympiad: Outside Olympiad | A variety of Morris traditions being performed throughout the day. Heaps Morris (Cotswold), Summertown Morris (Cotswold), Chiltern Hundreds Clog Morris (North West), Forest of Dean Morris (Cotswold), Moonlight Morris (Border) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:15 - 16:45 | Dance Displays | The Three Crowns | A variety of Morris traditions being performed throughout the day. Morena Slovak Dance Co. (International, Slovakian), Wickham Morris (Cotswold & Border), New Esperance (Cotswold), Mary Rose And Royal George (Non traditional style), Cardiff Morris (Cotswold / Welsh), Liberty Hill North West (North West) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:15 - 16:45 | Dance Displays | Borough Parade | A variety of Morris traditions being performed throughout the day. Chippenham Town Morrismen (Cotswold), Mr Wilkins Shilling (North West Clog), Steampunk morris (Border), Hereburgh Morris (Cotswold), Kittiwake Border Morris (Border) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:15 - 16:45 | Dance Displays | Middle High Street | A variety of Morris traditions being performed throughout the day. Dawnswyr Tipyn O Bopeth (Welsh Folk Dance), Stafford Morris (Cotswold), Wild Thyme (Border) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:15 - 16:45 | Dance Displays | The Buttercross | A variety of Morris traditions being performed throughout the day. Mish Mash Morris (Mixed), Hips and Haws (North Wiltshire), Bow Brook Border Morris (Border), Englands Glory (Cotswold), Radstock Morris (Mixed Cotswold) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:15 - 16:45 | Dance Displays | St Andrews (Outside) | A variety of Morris traditions being performed throughout the day. Chalice Morris Men (Cotswold Morris), Cry Havoc (Cotswold), The Tattered Court (Border), Treacle Eater Clog (Northwest), Rose Hips (Belly dance), New Moon Morris (Mixed Morris) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:15 - 16:45 | Dance Displays | Rose and Crown | A variety of Morris traditions being performed throughout the day. Rockhopper Morris (Cotswold), Beltane Border (Border), Sweyn’s Ey (Cotswold Morris), Old Palace Clog (North West), Icknield Way (Cotswold) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:15 - 16:45 | Dance Displays | Island Park: Island Park Stage | A variety of Appalachian and step clog traditions being performed throughout the day. NYFTE (National Youth Folk Troupe of England) (Youth), Bristol Youth Folk | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:15 - 16:45 | Dance Displays | Cousin Normans | A variety of Appalachian and step clog traditions being performed throughout the day. City Clickers (Clog step dance), Crooked Moon (Appalachian), Knickerbocker Glory (Appalachian) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:15 - 16:15 | Shooting Roots: Song workshop | Masonic Centre | Sing your heart out and create harmonies with other young people under the guidance of youth folk arts specialists Shooting Roots. Aimed at ages: 11-17 Shooting Roots | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:45 - 17:15 | English workshop | Town Hall: Neeld | Liam Binley, Matthew Coatsworth, Jacqueline Schwab (US), Ali Messer | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:45 - 17:15 | American workshop | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Diane Silver (US) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:45 - 17:15 | Irish set dance workshop | Town Hall: Town Hall | Kevin & Carol Monaghan | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:45 - 17:15 | Bal workshop | Olympiad: Riverbank | Lucy Huzzard, Shivelight | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16:00 - 17:00 | Keith Donnelly Family Fun Show | Island Park: Community Stage | Laughs, songs and stories with the wonderful and mischievous Keith Donnelly Keith Donnelly | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16:00 - 18:00 | Lingmara: World Music Choir | The Cause: The Cause Auditorium | Lingmara: World Music Community Choir sing in a variety of musical genres they have performed in Lithuania, Germany and France. Lingmara: World Music Choir | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16:00 - 17:00 | An Hour With Rob Johnston | The Ruze | Rob Johnston | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16:30 - 17:30 | An hour with Tom Kitching | Angel Function Room | Tom Kitching doing readings and songs and stories about life on Spey. Tom Kitching, Jen Cox | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16:30 - 18:00 | Shooting Roots: Make A Band workshop | Masonic Centre | Bring your instruments and form a brand new band with other young people under the guidance of youth folk arts specialists Shooting Roots. Aimed at ages: 11-17 Shooting Roots | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 17:30 - 18:30 | Wiltshire Concert Band | Island Park: Community Stage | With woodwind, brass and percussion sections, the band repertoire is vast and ranges from traditional marches to big band classics, popular musical shows and arrangements of classical music. Wiltshire Concert Band formerly the Wiltshire Police Band | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 17:30 - 19:25 | Zesty Contra | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Geoff Cubitt, Bearded Dragons | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 18:00 - 19:00 | Dulcimer Mountain | The Ruze | Dulcimer Mountain | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19:30 - 22:30 | Playford Ball | Town Hall: Neeld | Orly Krasner (US), Matthew Coatsworth, Jacqueline Schwab (US), Ali Messer | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19:30 - 22:30 | American dance | St Paul's Church | Diane Silver (US), Linda Game & Gareth Kiddier | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19:30 - 22:30 | Mixed dance | Town Hall: Town Hall | A mixture of Nicola's favourites from ECD, Scottish and American dances (G) Nicola Scott, John Hymas & Denise Bearon | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19:30 - 20:20 | Pre-Bal Session and Dancing | Olympiad: Riverbank | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19:30 - 21:30 | Evening Concert | Masonic Centre | Underground Sun The Underground Sun | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19:30 - 22:00 | Intimate Evenings in The Angel | Angel Function Room | Sally Ironmonger and Brian Carter, Hannah Wood, Bill Crawford | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 - 24:00 | Ceilidh | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Saturday night heats up with Trinculo! Join caller Nick Walden for a high-octane ceilidh that’ll lift the roof.(P) Trinculo, Nick Walden, Beltane Border (Border) | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only (£15) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 - 21:30 | The Magic Lantern: Telling Tales at Twilight | Island Park: The Magic Lantern (Shadow puppet theatre) | The Magic Lantern presents: Telling Tales at Twilight, a magical and spectacular evening of story and shadow puppetry. Ian Douglas, Jo Douglas, Gacko, Professor Pumpernickel | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 - 22:30 | Saturday Evening in St. Andrews | The Halsway Stage @ St Andrews Church | Captivating ballads from rising star Holly Clarke set the stage for folk royalty. Jackie Oates & John Spiers bring masterful fiddle and melodeon for an evening of pure English trad. Jackie Oates & John Spiers, Holly Clarke, Nancy Potts | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 - 22:00 | Folk Club | The Cause: The Cause Cafe | Festival Folk Club hosted by Bob & Gill Berry with guest spots from Brian Peter and Jim & Lynette Eldon. Brian Peters , Jim & Lynette Eldon, Bob and Gill Berry | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 - 23:00 | Trad Night | The Cause: The Cause Auditorium | Join Megan Wisdom for a night of traditional music featuring:
Jill Pidd
Rosie Upton
The Luscombe Sisters
Sandra Kerr
Katie Howson
Belinda Kempson & Fran Foote Katie Howson, Jill Pidd, Belinda Kempster & Fran Foote, Megan Wisdom, Rosie Upton, The Luscombe Sisters , Sandra Kerr | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 - 21:00 | Swingletree - TBC | The Ruze | Swingletree | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 - 22:30 | Forebitter or Worse: Shanties & Songs of the Sea | Angel Hotel : Angel Front Lounge | Join George Dale and Mike Gibson for a maritime sing-around. Raise your voice with authentic shanties and songs of the sea. Lead a verse or join the chorus—all are welcome! George Dale and Mike Gibson | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:30 - 22:40 | Bal | Olympiad: Riverbank | Lucy Huzzard, Nicky McConkey & Richard Scott | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 22:00 - 23:00 | Keith Donnelly | The Ruze | Keith Donnelly presents a classic late night get together. Laughs and larks from one of our festival favourites. Keith Donnelly | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 22:40 - 23:30 | Post-Bal Session and Dancing | Olympiad: Riverbank | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 23:15 - 24:00 | Will Allen & Becci Pamely | The Cause: The Cause Auditorium | Will & Becci perform music from their new organ and fiddle album 'Great & Small'. Will Allen & Becci Pamely | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Events on Sunday 24th May 2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 09:30 - 11:00 | Mixed/English workshop | Town Hall: Neeld | Victoria Yeomans, Pete & Sue Hall | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 09:30 - 11:00 | American workshop | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Diane Silver (US) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 09:30 - 11:00 | Mixed/English workshop | Town Hall: Town Hall | Liam Binley, Matthew Coatsworth, Jacqueline Schwab (US), Ali Messer | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 09:30 - 11:00 | Callers' workshop - squares | Olympiad: Riverbank | Geoff Cubitt, Linda Game & Gareth Kiddier | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 - 10:45 | Bristol Youth Folk | Island Park: Community Stage | A brand new group for kids in the Bristol area, aged 6-16, who are interested in learning about all types of folk - from Cotswold to Molly, Rapper to Border. Bristol Youth Folk | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 - 13:00 | Circus Skills with Clare's Circus | Island Park: Make and Do tent | Run away with the circus! Local artist Clare has all you need to learn the skills of the trade Clare’s Circus | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 - 10:45 | Baby Bops Pre Walkers | Island Park: Under 5s dome | Songs and rhymes for babies with bubbles and sensory-led fun. Becky Bops | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 - 14:00 | The Magic Lantern | Island Park: The Magic Lantern (Shadow puppet theatre) | Work with our puppeteer and storytellers at the Spectacular Magic Lantern, Make your own shadow puppets and bring your song and stories to life. Ian Douglas, Jo Douglas, Gacko, Professor Pumpernickel | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:30 - 13:30 | Dance Displays | Olympiad: Outside Olympiad | A variety of Morris traditions being performed throughout the day. Knights of King Ina (Cotswold Jigs), Malmesbury Morris (Cotswold and Border), Mary Rose And Royal George (Non traditional style), Dawnswyr Tipyn O Bopeth (Welsh Folk Dance), Old Palace Clog (North West), Steampunk morris (Border), Mish Mash Morris (Mixed), Pigsty Morris (Cotswold), Devizes Jubilee Morris (Cotswold), Wickham Morris (Cotswold & Border) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:30 - 13:30 | Dance Displays | The Three Crowns | A variety of Morris traditions being performed throughout the day. Mish Mash Morris (Mixed), Ellington (Cotswold), Devizes Jubilee Morris (Cotswold), Summertown Morris (Cotswold), Moonlight Morris (Border), Mary Rose And Royal George (Non traditional style), Mafficking Border (Border), Sarum (Cotswold), Steampunk morris (Border) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:30 - 13:30 | Dance Displays | Borough Parade | A variety of Morris traditions being performed throughout the day. Morena Slovak Dance Co. (International, Slovakian), Moonlight Morris (Border), Liberty Hill North West (North West), Sarum (Cotswold), Rag Morris (Cotswold/Border), Ellington (Cotswold), Malmesbury Morris (Cotswold and Border), Alton Morris (Border), New Esperance (Cotswold) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:30 - 13:30 | Dance Displays | Middle High Street | A variety of Morris traditions being performed throughout the day. Clausentum (Cotswold), Wild Thyme (Border), Alton Morris (Border), Wickham Morris (Cotswold & Border), Folk Friendzy (Clog, Morris (northwest/border), Rapper, Irish), Black Adder Morris (North West), Rag Morris (Cotswold/Border), Summertown Morris (Cotswold) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:30 - 13:30 | Dance Displays | The Buttercross | A variety of Morris traditions being performed throughout the day. Morena Slovak Dance Co. (International, Slovakian), Clausentum (Cotswold), Folk Friendzy (Clog, Morris (northwest/border), Rapper, Irish), Old Meg Morris (North West), Mafficking Border (Border), New Esperance (Cotswold), Kittiwake Border Morris (Border), Bow Brook Border Morris (Border), Old Palace Clog (North West) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:30 - 13:30 | Dance Displays | Rose and Crown | A variety of Morris traditions being performed throughout the day. Kittiwake Border Morris (Border), Black Adder Morris (North West), Pigsty Morris (Cotswold), Bow Brook Border Morris (Border), Stafford Morris (Cotswold), Knights of King Ina (Cotswold Jigs), Old Meg Morris (North West), Dawnswyr Tipyn O Bopeth (Welsh Folk Dance), Beltane Border (Border) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:30 - 13:30 | Dance Displays | Island Park: Island Park Stage | A variety of Appalachian and step clog traditions being performed throughout the day. Sweet Coppin Clog (North West + step clog), Rivelin clog (Clog), Applejacks (Appalachian), Tappalachian (Appalachian), Spank the Planks (Appalachian), Aldbrickham Clog and Step Dancers (clog & step dance) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:30 - 13:30 | Dance Displays | Cousin Normans | A variety of Appalachian and step clog traditions being performed throughout the day. Spank the Planks (Appalachian), Theale Tattoo (Step Clog), Aldbrickham Clog and Step Dancers (clog & step dance), Crooked Moon (Appalachian), Sweet Coppin Clog (North West + step clog), Applejacks (Appalachian) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:00 - 11:45 | NYFTE Workshop | Island Park: Community Stage | The National Youth Folk Troupe of England teach us some traditional dance styles. Suitable for all ages. NYFTE (National Youth Folk Troupe of England) (Youth) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:00 - 12:00 | Sunday Hymn Sing | Angel Hotel : Angel Atrium | Join us in The Angel Hotel for a hymn sing. Hymn books will be provided. Details to follow | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:10 - 11:50 | Toddle Bops Pre Walkers | Island Park: Under 5s dome | Music mayhem for little folk with parachute play, shaky eggs, sensory scarves, bubbles and more! Becky Bops | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:15 - 12:45 | English workshop | Town Hall: Neeld | Liam Binley, Pete & Sue Hall | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:15 - 12:40 | American workshop - "Grid Squares, Exploding Squares etc" | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Squares and contras that move you from set to set (and sometimes back) (G) Geoff Cubitt | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:15 - 12:45 | Musicians workshop | Town Hall: Town Hall | Matthew Coatsworth, Jacqueline Schwab (US), Ali Messer | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:15 - 12:45 | American workshop - "No-Swing Contras" | Olympiad: Riverbank | Zesty dances, hot music, no swings. Are you ready for the Peterborough (New Hampshire) Challenge? (P) Louise Siddons, Linda Game & Gareth Kiddier | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:00 - 12:30 | Show Choir | Island Park: Community Stage | Singing songs from smash hit West End musicals as well as lesser-known off-Broadway gems, all in a cappella, Chippenham & Swindon Show Choirs join forces Chippenham & Swindon Show Choirs | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:15 - 13:15 | Singing Hats | Island Park: Under 5s dome | Karen and Phil Morris unique show using self-made animal hats and finger puppets to enhance the music and encourage all to join in the experience. Singing Hats | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:30 - 14:30 | Acoustic Afternoon Concert | The Cause: The Cause Auditorium | With sets from Sandra & Nancy Kerr, Brian Peters, ..... Brian Peters , Sandra & Nancy Kerr, Nancy Potts | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:30 - 13:30 | Coffee Concert | The Cause: The Cause Cafe | Grab a cup of your favourite brew and join us for a relaxing traditional afternoon, hosted by Barry Goodman. Belinda Kempster & Fran Foote, Barry Goodman | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13:00 - 14:30 | The Afternoon Ceilidh | Island Park: Community Stage | Bring the whole family for a free Sunday ceilidh! Dance to Fraser’s 10th with caller Prue Reilly. A lively afternoon of fun for all ages. (P) Fraser's 10th, Prue Reilly | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13:00 - 13:40 | Callers' round | Olympiad: Riverbank | Diane Silver (US) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13:30 - 16:30 | Scrap Attack: | Island Park: Make and Do tent | Craft session with Wiltshire Scrapstore All donated scrap that would have gone into landfill. The Wiltshire Scrapstore | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13:30 - 14:30 | Young Traditions: New Roots & Rising Stars | Angel Function Room | Joining local rising star M3G is a fabulous entrant from the New Roots competition run by St. Albans Folk Festival. M3G, Sophie Boon | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13:30 - 15:15 | Afternoon Sing | The Three Crowns | Join Kitty Vernon for a relaxed afternoon sing at The Three Crowns, offering an intimate and cosy venue for a big sing. Kitty Vernon | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 - 15:30 | Callers' showcase dance | Town Hall: Neeld | Bob Morgan, John Hymas & Denise Bearon | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 - 15:30 | English workshop | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Orly Krasner (US), Pete & Sue Hall | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 - 15:30 | Irish set dance workshop | Town Hall: Town Hall | Kevin & Carol Monaghan | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 - 15:30 | Mixed Workshop - "Dances for odd numbers" | Olympiad: Riverbank | Dances for odd numbers - including dances for 3, 5, 7 dancers, maybe more! (P) Nicola Scott, Bearded Dragons | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 - 15:00 | Wee Folkies: Inclusive Music Making | Island Park: Under 5s dome | Inclusive music-making workshops suitable for all children up to the age of 10, exploring sensory themes and playfulness! Ben Matthews and friends | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 - 15:00 | Shooting Roots: Theatre Workshop | Masonic Centre | Create and devise scenes, skits and vignettes with other young people under the guidance of youth folk arts specialists Shooting Roots. The zanier the better. Aimed at ages: 11-17 Shooting Roots | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:00 - 16:20 | NYFTE Show Case | Island Park: Community Stage | NYFTE (pronounced "nifty") are a team of 10-18 year olds from all over the country, performing a wide range of dance styles, song and musicianship. NYFTE (National Youth Folk Troupe of England) (Youth) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:00 - 17:00 | The Magic Lantern | Island Park: The Magic Lantern (Shadow puppet theatre) | Work with our puppeteer and storytellers at the Spectacular Magic Lantern, Make your own shadow puppets and bring your song and stories to life. Ian Douglas, Jo Douglas, Gacko, Professor Pumpernickel | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:00 - 17:30 | Sunday Afternoon in St. Andrews | The Halsway Stage @ St Andrews Church | Driving tunes from the James Kerry Trio, performing from their new album Tributaries. Backed by the rising talent of Harry Kessell and the soulful sounds of Sheaf. James Kerry Trio, Harry Kessell, Sheaf, Nancy Potts | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:00 - 16:00 | Album Launch | The Cause: The Cause Cafe | Alvar Smith launches his new album A Sailor and His True Love, traditional singing from the Blaxhall Ship, with Veteran Records' Mossy Christian. MC Katie Howson Alvar Smith, Katie Howson, Mossy Christian | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:15 - 16:45 | Dance Displays | Olympiad: Outside Olympiad | A variety of Morris traditions being performed throughout the day. Morena Slovak Dance Co. (International, Slovakian), Clausentum (Cotswold), Ellington (Cotswold), Mary Rose And Royal George (Non traditional style), Bow Brook Border Morris (Border) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:15 - 16:45 | Dance Displays | The Three Crowns | A variety of Morris traditions being performed throughout the day. Kittiwake Border Morris (Border), Wickham Morris (Cotswold & Border), Liberty Hill North West (North West), Alton Morris (Border), Rag Morris (Cotswold/Border) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:15 - 16:45 | Dance Displays | Borough Parade | A variety of Morris traditions being performed throughout the day. Knights of King Ina (Cotswold Jigs), Beltane Border (Border), Dawnswyr Tipyn O Bopeth (Welsh Folk Dance), Summertown Morris (Cotswold) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:15 - 16:45 | Dance Displays | Middle High Street | A variety of Morris traditions being performed throughout the day. Mish Mash Morris (Mixed), Old Meg Morris (North West), Devizes Jubilee Morris (Cotswold), Stafford Morris (Cotswold), Sarum (Cotswold) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:15 - 16:45 | Dance Displays | The Buttercross | A variety of Morris traditions being performed throughout the day. Malmesbury Morris (Cotswold and Border), Pigsty Morris (Cotswold), Wild Thyme (Border) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:15 - 16:45 | Dance Displays | Rose and Crown | A variety of Morris traditions being performed throughout the day. Moonlight Morris (Border), Folk Friendzy (Clog, Morris (northwest/border), Rapper, Irish), Mafficking Border (Border), Old Palace Clog (North West), Black Adder Morris (North West) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:15 - 16:45 | Dance Displays | Island Park: Island Park Stage | A variety of Appalachian and step clog traditions being performed throughout the day. Spank the Planks (Appalachian), Theale Tattoo (Step Clog), Aldbrickham Clog and Step Dancers (clog & step dance) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:15 - 16:45 | Dance Displays | Cousin Normans | A variety of Appalachian and step clog traditions being performed throughout the day. Sweet Coppin Clog (North West + step clog), Rivelin clog (Clog), Applejacks (Appalachian), Tappalachian (Appalachian) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:15 - 16:15 | Shooting Roots: Song workshop | Masonic Centre | Sing your heart out and create harmonies with other young people under the guidance of youth folk arts specialists Shooting Roots. Aimed at ages: 11-17 Shooting Roots | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:30 - 16:30 | Jackie Oates songs with children and parents | Island Park: Under 5s dome | Festival headliner Jackie Oates visits the Under 5's Dome to lead an acoustic song session specifically for children and their parents Jackie Oates | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:45 - 17:00 | Aqueilidh | Olympiad: Swimming Pool | Dive into a pool dance with Dancing Yew and caller Martin Clarke. It’s shore to be a whale of a time—just keep your head above water and go with the flow!(P)
Important: Numbers are limited, please collect (free to season ticket holders) tickets from the box office on a first-come first-served basis to secure your space to splash! | Event Tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:45 - 17:15 | Harriet Willes Ball | Town Hall: Neeld | Miss Harriet Willes invites you to attend an afternoon of her favourite dances, as documented in her own hand. Fans of Jane Austen and her milieu will learn a bit of local history and some authentic, accessible social dances in this workshop organised in collaboration with the 'Music, Heritage, Place' research project. (G) Louise Siddons, John Hymas & Denise Bearon | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:45 - 17:15 | American workshop - "4 Square" | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Squares and double contras (G) Geoff Cubitt, JAMB | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:45 - 17:15 | Irish set dance workshop | Town Hall: Town Hall | Kevin & Carol Monaghan | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16:00 - 17:30 | An Eclectic Afternoon | Angel Function Room | Join John and Di Cullen for a rich, varied set supported by Bill Crawford. A delightful mix of song and style, bringing a unique, curated energy to our festival. Bill Crawford, John and Di Cullen | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16:30 - 18:00 | Ghost of a Sailor's Talking Blues | The Cause: The Cause Auditorium | Pete Morton, Sophie Boon | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16:30 - 17:30 | Songs, Stories and Step | The Cause: The Cause Cafe | A good humoured hour of traditional songs, stories and step dancing. Jim & Lynette Eldon, Ken Langsbury & Bernie Cherry | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16:30 - 18:00 | Shooting Roots: Make A Band workshop | Masonic Centre | Bring your instruments and form a brand new band with other young people under the guidance of youth folk arts specialists Shooting Roots. Aimed at ages: 11-17 Shooting Roots | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16:45 - 17:15 | The Cause Community Choir | Island Park: Community Stage | A collective of singers and musicians performing a wide variety of songs based at the Cause Music Centre Chippenham. Cause Community Choir | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 17:30 - 18:30 | Keith Donnelly The Keith Donnelly Comedy Hour | Island Park: Community Stage | Fun for all the family with Keith Donnelly Keith Donnelly | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 17:30 - 19:25 | Zesty Playford | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Dances published between 1651 and 1730 that reward energy and musicality. Some familiar favourites and perhaps some surprises! (P) Louise Siddons, JAMB | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19:30 - 22:30 | American dance | Town Hall: Neeld | Geoff Cubitt, Definitely Contraband | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19:30 - 22:30 | English dance | St Paul's Church | Orly Krasner (US), John Hymas & Denise Bearon | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19:30 - 22:30 | Irish ceili | Town Hall: Town Hall | Kevin & Carol Monaghan, WillPower | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19:30 - 21:00 | Shooting Roots: Tunes, Games and Songs | Masonic Centre | Evening fun with Shooting Roots, with games, songs, tunes and fun aimed at an exclusive young people session. Aimed at ages: 11-17 Shooting Roots | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19:45 - 22:45 | Techno Contra | Olympiad: Riverbank | This one’s about the vibes and the flow — and don’t forget your glow necklace. (P) Louise Siddons, Bearded Dragons | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 - 23:45 | Ceilidh | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Experience the explosive, high-octane energy of Lasair paired with Hannah Moore’s expert calling. A powerhouse evening of music and dance that you won't want to miss. (P) Lasair, Hannah Moore, New Esperance (Cotswold) | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only (£15) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 - 21:30 | The Magic Lantern: Telling Tales at Twilight | Island Park: The Magic Lantern (Shadow puppet theatre) | The Magic Lantern presents: Telling Tales at Twilight, a magical and spectacular evening of story and shadow puppetry. Ian Douglas, Jo Douglas, Gacko, Professor Pumpernickel | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 - 22:30 | Sunday Evening in St. Andrews | The Halsway Stage @ St Andrews Church | Concertina and melodeon masters unite! Folk legend John Kirkpatrick and Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne bring a virtuosic, button-box bonanza. Richard Trethewey joins them, bringing songs and tales from Cornwall. John Kirkpartrick & Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne, Richard Trethewey, Barry Goodman | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 - 22:00 | Bitter and Mild - Tom Kitching and Jen Reid | Angel Function Room | Tom and Jen present their show. Tom Kitching and Jen Reid, Keith Donnelly | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 - 22:00 | Folk Club | The Cause: The Cause Cafe | Festival Folk Club hosted by Bodmin Folk Club's Sylvia Watts, with guest spots from Pete Coe and Belinda Kempster & Fran Foote. Pete Coe, Belinda Kempster & Fran Foote, Sylvia Watts | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 - 23:00 | Trad Night | The Cause: The Cause Auditorium | Join Mossy Christian and Megan Wisdom for a night of traditional music featuring:
Peter & Barbara Snape
Sean Lyons
Ken Wilson
Jim & Lynette Eldon
Alvar Smith
Bennami Swift Jim & Lynette Eldon, Peter and Barbara Snape, Alvar Smith, Bennami Swift, Mossy Christian, Seán Lyons, Ken Wilson | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 - 22:30 | The Big Sing | Angel Hotel : Angel Front Lounge | Join George Dale and Mike Gibson for The Big Sing! Our flagship communal event invites everyone to raise the roof. Bring your finest voice for a powerful, shared celebration of song. Don't miss it! George Dale and Mike Gibson | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 23:15 - 24:00 | Surprise Concert | The Cause: The Cause Auditorium | Details to follow | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 09:30 - 11:00 | American workshop - "Me and My Shadow" | Town Hall: Neeld | American contra dances where you interact with your partner, neighbour and a friendly shadow (or two!) who follows you through the dance. (P) Nicola Scott | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 09:30 - 11:00 | Mixed/English workshop | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Victoria Yeomans, JAMB | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 09:30 - 11:00 | Mixed/English workshop | Town Hall: Town Hall | Liam Binley, Pete & Sue Hall | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 09:30 - 11:00 | Callers' workshop - squares | Olympiad: Riverbank | Geoff Cubitt, Linda Game & Gareth Kiddier | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 09:40 - 10:00 | SOUNDCHECK - Hot Club of Folk Town | Island Park: Community Stage | Hot Club of Folk Town , Jenny Rogers | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 - 11:00 | Hot Club of Folk Town | Island Park: Community Stage | Regulars in the local folk scene, Margaret on Fiddle and Ross on Guitar, bring Roots music with a top dressing of swing. This year, they're joined by Freestyle Appalachian flatfoot dancer Jennifer Rogers. Hot Club of Folk Town , Jenny Rogers | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 - 13:00 | Circus Skills with Clare's Circus | Island Park: Make and Do tent | Run away with the circus! Local artist Clare has all you need to learn the skills of the trade Clare’s Circus | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 - 10:45 | Baby Bops Pre Walkers | Island Park: Under 5s dome | Songs and rhymes for babies with bubbles and sensory-led fun. Becky Bops | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 - 14:00 | The Magic Lantern | Island Park: The Magic Lantern (Shadow puppet theatre) | Work with our puppeteer and storytellers at the Spectacular Magic Lantern, Make your own shadow puppets and bring your song and stories to life. Ian Douglas, Jo Douglas, Gacko, Professor Pumpernickel | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:00 - 11:00 | Shooting Roots: Theatre Workshop | Masonic Centre | Create and devise scenes, skits and vignettes with other young people under the guidance of youth folk arts specialists Shooting Roots. The zanier the better. Aimed at ages: 11-17 Shooting Roots | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:30 - 13:30 | Dance Displays | Borough Parade | A variety of Morris traditions being performed throughout the day. Borderline Morris (Border), Chippenham Town Morrismen (Cotswold), Bell's Angels (Cotswold), Black Adder Morris (North West) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:30 - 13:30 | Dance Displays | Middle High Street | A variety of Morris traditions being performed throughout the day. Steampunk morris (Border), Folk Friendzy (Clog, Morris (northwest/border), Rapper, Irish), Wild Thyme (Border) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:30 - 13:30 | Dance Displays | The Buttercross | A variety of Morris traditions being performed throughout the day. Bell's Angels (Cotswold), Liberty Hill North West (North West), Hips and Haws (North Wiltshire), Steampunk morris (Border), Beltane Border (Border) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:30 - 13:30 | Dance Displays | Rose and Crown | A variety of Morris traditions being performed throughout the day. Black Adder Morris (North West), Beltane Border (Border), New Esperance (Cotswold), Borderline Morris (Border), Liberty Hill North West (North West) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 10:30 - 13:30 | Dance Displays | Island Park: Island Park Stage | A variety of Appalachian and step clog traditions being performed throughout the day. Crooked Moon (Appalachian), NYFTE (National Youth Folk Troupe of England) (Youth) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:10 - 11:50 | Toddle Bops Pre Walkers | Island Park: Under 5s dome | Music mayhem for little folk with parachute play, shaky eggs, sensory scarves, bubbles and more! Becky Bops | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:15 - 12:45 | American workshop | Town Hall: Neeld | Diane Silver (US) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:15 - 12:40 | Mixed/English workshop | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Orly Krasner (US), JAMB | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:15 - 12:45 | Mixed/English workshop | Town Hall: Town Hall | Liam Binley, Pete & Sue Hall | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:15 - 12:45 | Dance organisers' round | Olympiad: Riverbank | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:30 - 12:30 | Shooting Roots: Song workshop | Masonic Centre | Sing your heart out and create harmonies with other young people under the guidance of youth folk arts specialists Shooting Roots. Aimed at ages: 11-17 Shooting Roots | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 11:35 - 12:35 | Family Fairy-tale Ceilidh | Island Park: Community Stage | Specifically for children and families, Led by Fairy Tale Folk Dance to the wonderful Downfielders. Bringing a sprinkle of fairy dust and story telling to introduce our youngest attendees to the fun to be had in ceilidh dancing. Costumes encouraged! FairyTale Family Folk Dance, The Downfielders | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:00 - 13:00 | An Hour With Cohen Braithewaite-Kilcoyne | Angel Function Room | A master of the squeezebox, experience a captivating journey through the deep roots of English traditional song. Cohen Braithewaite-Kilcoyne, Sam Hindley | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:00 - 14:00 | Afternoon Acoustic Concert | The Cause: The Cause Auditorium | With sets from Belinda Kempster & Fran Foote, Jim & Lynette Eldon and Mossy Christian & Megan Wisdom. Jim & Lynette Eldon, Belinda Kempster & Fran Foote, Mossy Christian and Megan Wisdom, Sylvia Watts | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:30 - 13:30 | Coffee Concert | The Cause: The Cause Cafe | John and Di Cullen, Jeff & Elaine Gillet, Jeff Gillett | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 12:55 - 13:20 | The Good afternoon Choir | Island Park: Community Stage | The Chippenham & Calne Good Afternoon Choir (one of 23 FUN community choirs that sing in the afternoons) led by the wonderful Matt Finch. Chippenham & Calne Good Afternoon Choir | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Shooting Roots: Make A Band workshop | Masonic Centre | Bring your instruments and form a brand new band with other young people under the guidance of youth folk arts specialists Shooting Roots. Aimed at ages: 11-17 Shooting Roots | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13:30 - 16:30 | Scrap Attack: | Island Park: Make and Do tent | Craft session with Wiltshire Scrapstore All donated scrap that would have gone into landfill. The Wiltshire Scrapstore | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 13:45 - 14:10 | Sounds with your feet | Island Park: Community Stage | Explore where making sound with your feet can take you with Clog dancer Vikki Lewis. Vikki Grimsley , Manny Grimsley | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 - 15:30 | English workshop | Town Hall: Neeld | Victoria Yeomans, Pete & Sue Hall | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 - 15:30 | American workshop - "Not just duple minors!" | Olympiad: Sports Hall | American dances in different formations - longwise, Becket, Mescolanza, triplets and more! (P)
Nicola Scott, WillPower | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 - 15:30 | Scandi workshop | Olympiad: Riverbank | Lucy Huzzard, Nicky McConkey & Richard Scott | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:00 - 15:00 | Parade | The Buttercross, Middle High Street, Island Park: Island Park Stage | A parade of all our wonderful dance teams; this will start at Market Square and process down the High Street to end at the Island Park Stage. New Esperance (Cotswold), Crooked Moon (Appalachian), Beltane Border (Border), NYFTE (National Youth Folk Troupe of England) (Youth), Bell's Angels (Cotswold), Folk Friendzy (Clog, Morris (northwest/border), Rapper, Irish), Hips and Haws (North Wiltshire), Chippenham Town Morrismen (Cotswold) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:15 - 14:55 | The Parade passes the Community Stage | Island Park: Community Stage | The stage will pause as the Parade passes the stage : Please make way and stay off the path, allowing the parade to pass to the Island Park Stage Details to follow | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:15 - 15:15 | Wee Folkies: Inclusive Music Making | Island Park: Under 5s dome | Inclusive music-making workshops suitable for all children up to the age of 10, exploring sensory themes and playfulness! Ben Matthews and friends | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:30 - 16:30 | Special Show: From the Mountains to the Seas | The Cause: The Cause Auditorium | From the Mountains to the Sea is a two-hour, multimedia/live presentation. It features the voices of the singers, photographs of the tradition bearers and their land, and the insights gained by the Warners as they travelled through rural America from 1938 to 1966 in search of old songs. Jeff Warner, Barry Goodman | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 14:30 - 16:30 | Farewell Sing | Angel Hotel : Angel Front Lounge | Bid a fond farewell with George Dale and Mike Gibson at our final afternoon sing-around. Share one last song and a hearty chorus as we wrap up the weekend in style. All voices welcome. George Dale and Mike Gibson | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:00 - 16:00 | Shooting Roots Showcase | Island Park: Community Stage | Come and see the fantastic results of our Shooting Roots workshops, held over the weekend, and support our festival youth! Shooting Roots | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:00 - 17:30 | Monday Afternoon in St. Andrews | The Halsway Stage @ St Andrews Church | Folk legend Pete Coe brings his stories and songs, joined by festival favourites Dave Webber and Anni Fentimen, with Seán Lyons’ songwriting craftsmanship. A masterclass in tradition to close our festival hearts. Pete Coe, Dave Webber and Anni Fentiman, Seán Lyons, Nancy Potts | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:00 - 17:00 | Wings and Whispers: Keeping the Tradition Flying | Angel Function Room | Ethereal harmonies and delicate strings meet the future of folk. We’re proud to present two New Roots competition winners in support of Bristol based duo Wings and Whispers. Wings and Whispers , Jen Cox | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:15 - 16:45 | Dance Displays | Borough Parade | A variety of Morris traditions being performed throughout the day. Hips and Haws (North Wiltshire), Beltane Border (Border), New Esperance (Cotswold) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:15 - 16:45 | Dance Displays | Middle High Street | A variety of Morris traditions being performed throughout the day. Wild Thyme (Border) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:15 - 16:45 | Dance Displays | The Buttercross | A variety of Morris traditions being performed throughout the day. NYFTE (National Youth Folk Troupe of England) (Youth) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:15 - 16:45 | Dance Displays | Rose and Crown | A variety of Morris traditions being performed throughout the day. Folk Friendzy (Clog, Morris (northwest/border), Rapper, Irish), Chippenham Town Morrismen (Cotswold) | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:30 - 16:30 | Singing Hats | Island Park: Under 5s dome | Karen and Phil Morris unique show using self-made animal hats and finger puppets to enhance the music and encourage all to join in the experience. Singing Hats | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:45 - 17:15 | English workshop - "Timing is Everything" | Town Hall: Neeld | Some of the most satisfying moments in dance come from nailing the timing of a connection, a lead forward, or a back-to-back. In this workshop we will discover those moments in our favourite dances from the long and living Playford tradition, finding the joy in perfectly-timed transitions and the beauty they create. (P) Louise Siddons, Jacqueline Schwab (US), Ali Messer | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:45 - 17:15 | American workshop -"Fun With Beckets" | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Fun With Beckets! (G) Geoff Cubitt, WillPower | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15:45 - 17:15 | Scandi workshop | Olympiad: Riverbank | Lucy Huzzard, Nicky McConkey & Richard Scott | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 16:20 - 17:05 | The grand exhibition of contraptions and curiosities. | Island Park: Community Stage | A chaotic show loaded with myths, music, magic and mayhem featuring, songs, stories, sparkles and silliness. A bewildering and often breathtaking hour of absolute puerility. Ian Douglas, Professor Pumpernickel, Gacko | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 17:30 - 18:30 | Helian | Island Park: Community Stage | Helian is a folk band blending gentle melodies, rich harmonies, and earthy storytelling to create music that feels both ancient and alive. Helian | Donation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 17:30 - 18:55 | Zesty Contra | Olympiad: Sports Hall | Zesty Contras. Do you like skipping your heys, and allemanding twice around instead of once? Nothing too taxing, just lively contras you can enjoy to their fullest. (P) Louise Siddons, WillPower | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19:00 - 22:00 | The Cause Music Cafe | The Cause: The Cause Auditorium | Fred and friends welcome you to the Cause music cafe, with special guest Pete Coe. Pete Coe, Fred Guscott and Friends | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19:30 - 22:30 | Ceilidh | Olympiad: Sports Hall | The festival’s grand finale! End on a high note with the EFDSS Ceilidh Band and the legendary Fee Lock. One last chance to dance your heart out before the party’s over. Don't miss the big finish! (P) EFDSS Ceilidh Band, Fee Lock, Crooked Moon (Appalachian) | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only (£15) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19:30 - 22:30 | Mixed/English dance | Town Hall: Neeld | Victoria Yeomans, Jacqueline Schwab (US), Ali Messer, NYFTE (National Youth Folk Troupe of England) (Youth) | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19:30 - 22:30 | American dance | Town Hall: Town Hall | Diane Silver (US), Bearded Dragons | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19:30 - 20:10 | Pre- bal / scandi dance session and dancing | Olympiad: Riverbank | Weekend or Day tickets Only | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19:30 - 22:00 | Intimate Evenings in The Angel | Angel Function Room | A masterly display of acoustic guitar from Rob Johnston sets the stage for Bridge & Boden. Close-knit harmonies and stunning tunes close out our evenings in The Angel. Bridge and Boden, Rob Johnston, Tom Guest | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:00 - 22:30 | Monday Evening in St. Andrews | The Halsway Stage @ St Andrews Church | The stellar Kerr Fagan Van Eyken brings a powerful, sophisticated sound to our final stage, with support from the evocative Marilla Homes. A high-calibre close to our festival. Kerr Fagan Van Eyken, Marilla Homes, Sam Hindley | Weekend, Day or Event tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20:15 - 22:30 | Bal and Scandi Dance | Olympiad: Riverbank | Lucy Huzzard & Tasmin Elliot, Nicky McConkey & Richard Scott | Weekend or Day tickets Only | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||