Cottingham Folk Festival 2023

Thursday 24th to Sunday 27th August 2023
various venues, Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire, HU16 5QG, England MAP
varies by show

Last updated: Fri 5th May 2023

*** FIRST ACTS ANNOUNCED ***

it's back! Although on a slightly smaller scale this year, Cottingham Folk Festival returns this August Bank Holiday weekend with a series of concerts, bringing big names to the local village hall.

Headlining this year, Catherine and Lizzy Ward Thomas return to the festival in support of “Music In The Madness” - the twins’ remarkable fifth album. National treasures Starsailor recently marked their 20^th anniversary year by touring debut album “Love Is Here” to sell out audiences across the UK. Super Furry Animals frontman Gruff Rhys is also a successful solo artist, with his music encompassing a range of styles from folk to electro-pop. Since her first album “Seasons Of My Soul” landed in the UK Top 3, singer-songwriter Rumer's classic yet contemporary sound has made comparisons with the late Karen Carpenter. , Sweet Baboo and Rachael Dadd

Other acts announced today include Radio 2 favourite Tom Speight, Welsh songstress Laura Evans, Holy Moly and The Crackers’ singer Ruth Lyon, and singer-songwriting duo Sound of the Sirens.

Ticket pre-sale starts Saturday (Feb 18th) at 7pm.
https://cottinghamfolkfestival.co.uk/

Line-up

Confirmed shows are:

Thur 24 Aug, 7pm: Rumer + Ruth Lyon + Harriet Rose + Josienne Clarke
Fri 25 Aug, 7pm: Starsailor + Tom Speight + Sound of the Sirens
Sat 26 Aug, 7.00pm:Ward Thomas + Laura Evans + Amelia Coburn
Sun 27 Aug, 7.00pm: Gruff Rhys + , Sweet Baboo and Rachael Dadd.

Tickets

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Tickets for individual shows are available.

Accommodation

This event does not have camping but there are a number of hotels, hostels and guest houses in the area.

Directions

From the South and West of England, take the M1 to junction 32 to join the M18 northwards. At the end of the M18 join the M62 eastwards continuing on to the A63. Take the exit towards the Humber Bridge and join the A164 northwards, following the signs to to Cottingham (approximately five miles).

From the North of England, if travelling southwards on the A1, take the A1079 from York (signposted "Hull"). Leave at the junction for Beverley and join the A164 southwards, following the signs for Cottingham (approximately 4 miles).

Parking

There are three main car parks in Cottingham, all very close to the venues. Two are short stay (one on Market Green and the other in King Street - adjacent to the Co-operative Supermarket) and one is long stay (in King Street - behind Heron Foods). On-street parking is also available throughout the village.

More information will be here when available.