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This is an archived listing. For the most current info, see Ely Folk Festival 2026.

Ely Folk Festival 2018


The Folk Weekend, now in its 33rd year, is based on a single site which includes marquees, camping facilities, food stalls, trade stands, real-ale bar, real toilets, showers, children's entertainment plus Morris displays and pub sessions during the day in Ely City centre.

This is a small, friendly festival happening from Friday 13th until Sunday 15th July 2018 where artists play meet and greet 'unplugged' sessions, there is also a real ale bar, trade stalls, numerous concerts, dances, displays, sessions, ceilidhs and children's entertainment plus a programme of workshops.

Line-up

Acts confirmed so far include Steve Knightley, Lindisfarne, Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening, Jamie Smith's Mabon, Skipinnish, Anthony John Clarke, Banter, Tim Edey, The Willows and more, with many more to be announced.

For all of the details so far including day splits where available please see the line-up page.

Tickets

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Tickets are on sale at the following priced until 1st June:-
adult with camping: £87
adult no camping: £75
youth with camping: £31
youth no camping: £25
Day tickets also available.

Accommodation

There is ample space for tents and caravans on site, and free parking is provided close to the festival site. There are also plenty of alternative accommodation available in Ely. Ely city centre is easily accessible by the organised shuttle bus (or 20 minutes walk).

More details will be published here when available.


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