Holmfirth Festival 2009

Friday 8th to Sunday 10th May 2009
various venues around Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 7BB, England MAP
Most concerts free but concert on Sat night likely to be around £15 + Sat night Ceilidh - £6

Last updated: Tue 14th Oct 2008

The festival takes place in the local pubs and on the streets of Holmfirth, West Yorkshire from Friday 8th until Sunday 10th May 2009. This is the fourth Holmfirth Festival of Folk and once again most events are free but collections will be taken. The only paid events are the concerts in the Old Bridge function room and the Ceilidh. Tickets were introduced mainly as a means of controlling numbers.

The festival consists of music sessions, concerts, singarounds, folk clubs and workshops in almost all the pubs in Holmfirth.

Artists have not yet been announced but more information will be posted here when available.

There's also a Ceilidh on Saturday night in the Market Hall and a Family Ceilidh on Sunday afternoon.

Expect also around 30 dance sides and street musicians and the full participation of local schools who will be performing in the Civic Hall.

Events are also programmed at The Picturedrome as part of the festival but they are ticketed and run separately to the less formal events and the festival has no direct involvement in them.

Tickets and information from Holmfirth Tourist Information Office 01484 22244.