Cambridge Folk Festival1965
since
~63
Editions
Overview
About
The Cambridge Folk Festival has been held since 1965 at Cherry Hinton Hall, a wooded park on the edge of Cambridge, England. Its programming applies a broad definition of folk, mixing traditional performers with rock and independent acts, and includes participatory workshops teaching instruments.
On site
Practical info
Venue type
- Open air
Camping
- Camping on site
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Kids & family
- Family friendly
Transport
- Parking
Getting there
Location
Cherry Hinton Hall, Cherry Hinton Road, Cambridge CB1 8DW
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Past editions
2026Aug 1–2, 202667 artists
Katherine Priddy2024Jul 26, 202413 artists
2023Jul 28–30, 202315 artists
2022Jul 29–31, 202213 artists
2019Aug 1–4, 201934 artists
Amadou & Mariam
José González
Graham Nash
Imarhan
Rachael Dadd
The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican2018Aug 2–5, 201851 artists
Edgelarks2017Jul 27–30, 201752 artists
Sharon Shannon
Coven
She Drew the Gun
Lau2016Jul 28–31, 201645 artists
2015Jul 30 – Aug 2, 201548 artists
The Proclaimers
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Gretchen Peters
Ben Miller Band
Shooglenifty2014Jul 31 – Aug 3, 201434 artists
Hazmat Modine2013Jul 25–28, 201334 artists
Amadou & Mariam2012Jul 26–29, 201240 artists
The Proclaimers
Ruthie FosterGretchen PetersLau2011Jul 28–31, 201144 artists
Mahala Rai Banda2010Jul 29 – Aug 1, 201014 artists
2009Jul 30 – Aug 2, 200932 artists
Lau2008Jul 31 – Aug 3, 200821 artists
2007Jul 26–29, 200723 artists
Sharon ShannonThe Ukulele Orchestra of Great BritainLau2006Jul 27–30, 200626 artists
Amadou & MariamLau2005Jul 28–31, 200532 artists
The Proclaimers2004Jul 29 – Aug 1, 200416 artists
2003Aug 1–3, 200324 artists
Shooglenifty2002Aug 1–4, 200219 artists
2001Jul 27–29, 200121 artists
Sharon Shannon2000Jul 28–30, 200012 artists
1999Jul 30 – Aug 1, 199915 artists
1998Jul 31 – Aug 1, 199811 artists
1997Jul 25–27, 199726 artists
Sharon Shannon1996Jul 26–28, 199614 artists
1995Jul 29–30, 199510 artists
Sharon Shannon
Lindisfarne1994Jul 29–31, 199415 artists
1993Jul 30–31, 199311 artists
1992Jul 31 – Aug 2, 199214 artists
1991Jul 26–28, 199116 artists
1990Jul 27–29, 199019 artists
1989Jul 28–30, 198922 artists
1988Jul 29–31, 198818 artists
1987Aug 1–2, 198711 artists
1986Aug 1–3, 198618 artists
1985Jul 27–28, 198513 artists
1984Jul 27–29, 198421 artists
Runrig1983Jul 30, 198313 artists
1981Jul 31 – Aug 2, 198125 artists
1980Aug 1–3, 198022 artists
1979Jul 27–29, 197921 artists
1978Jul 28–30, 197827 artists
Stefan GrossmanFive Hand ReelOugenweideDan CraryPete CoeThe Red Clay RamblersHappy TraumHot VulturesNa FilíNew Victory BandThe McCalmansBilly ConnollyDave Swarbrick & FriendsDiz DisleyFred WedlockHamish ImlachJake WaltonJohn ForemanMuckram WakesPackie Manus ByrnePete and Chris CoeShirley & Dolly CollinsStefan Grossman and John Renbourn
