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This is an archived listing. For the most current info, see Folk by the Oak 2026.

Folk by the Oak 2015

Folk by the Oak 2015 - around the festival site
Photo credit: Andy Pitt


Featuring some of the best-loved acts in the Folk scene, on an ideal site Folk by the Oak is a one day folk festival for 5,000.

Now in its 8th year, set in the beautiful grounds of Hatfield House in Herts happening on Sunday 19th July 2015. The event runs from 2pm until around 10pm.

Line-up

Bellowhead, The Unthanks, Nancy Kerr, Keston Cobblers Club, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Moore Moss Rutter, Moulettes, The Young’uns, Blair Dunlop, Jess Morgan Trio, Gnoss, London Youth Folk Ensemble, and Lady Maisery.

Other entertainment

In addition to the musical programme of contemporary folk and acoustic artists the family friendly event offers a craft fair, workshops, children's activities, storytelling, circus skills, real ale bar, music stalls, recycled gifts and a selection of tasty produce and a real ale bar on site.

Tickets

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The early bird offers have ended. An adult ticket is priced at £37, a child (aged 5 to 15 years) ticket is priced at £17, and children aged 4 and under are free, and do not require a ticket, with a family ticket (two adults and two children) priced at £100. Advance group bookings of 10 or more qualify for a £2 reduction per ticket.

Take a picnic

Festival goers are invited to bring a picnic, but for safety reasons no fires or barbecues are allowed. Refreshments and bar will be available. Seating and cover is not provided so chairs, tables, picnic blankets and umbrellas are all allowed. No dogs, other than guide dogs, can be admitted. This is a non-camping event.

Getting there

Hatfield train/tube station is just five minutes walk away, and there's ample free parking.

More information will be here when available.


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