Fishguard Folk Festival 2011

Friday 27th to Monday 30th May 2011
Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, West Wales, SA65 9HA, Wales MAP
FREE except two concerts £8 each

Last updated: Mon 21st Feb 2011

The 12th annual FREE celebration of folk music, song and dance taking place over the late Spring Bank Holiday weekend from Friday 27th to Sunday 30th May 2011 in the historic seaport town of Fishguard. With concerts, dance displays, meet the artist events, busking, informal music and song sessions and a real ale bar.

Line-up

There first acts confirmed are Belshazzars Feast, and Heretique (ticketed concert) plus 10 free concerts including Mike Chant, Rapsquillion, Catrin O'Neill, The Vagrants Crew, Mainbrace, Nick Scott, Pat Smith & Ned Clamp, Loxley, Dr Bob's Secret Remedy, with more still to be announced.

Tickets

This year's festival features 2 ticketed concerts, Belshazzar's Feast and Heretique, both priced at £10 & £8conc per concert, (buy both for £18 & £14). There's also 10 free concerts, plus a free family tympath/Ceilidh. To buy tickets, click here.

Fishguard

Over the past 11 years the seaport town of Fishguard has been host to one of the UK's best small traditional music festivals. With concerts, dance displays, workshops, meet-the-artist events, busking, informal music and song sessions, the town will be filled with colourful displays of dancing, along with tunes, airs, jigs and reels. Also featured is the famous, popular guided 'Pirates and Smugglers' walk. The festival is FREE, and embraces the talents of old and young alike and actively encourages visitors to join in the sessions with the 'stars' of the show.

Other events

Other events are expected to include a family twmpath, free instrument and voice workshops, meet the artist events, busks, informal music and song sessions and a real ale bar. Everyone is a part of the entertainment - not just a spectator. There are lots of opportunity to 'do your own thing'.

More information will be here when available.