Cheltenham Folk Festival '11

A mid-winter festival presenting both national and local artists, many of whom perform, and are available to meet at one or many of the events taking place over the weekend.

The 15th Cheltenham Folk Festival takes place from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th February 2011.

Line-up

Confirmed acts so far include headliners Jon Boden and The Remnant Kings, Nancy Kerr & James Fagan, and Lunasa. Plus Freya Ferguson & Abbott, The Crucible Trio, Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman, The Melrose Quartet, Pilgrims' Way, Sam Sallon, Johnny Coppin with Paul Burgess, Karen Tweed, The Yetties, Old Swan Band, Askew Sisters, Pete Coe, Jackie Oates and Boyle, Tyrrall, Boyle, with more still to be announced.

Tickets

Individual concert tickets are dependent on availability although many artists appear more than once over the weekend. Camping is not included in the ticket price. An adult early bird weekend ticket is priced at £65 the price will increase on Saturday 1st January. Children under 5 years are admitted free; 5-16 year olds tickets are priced at £35. Concessions are available priced at £55 for students, disabled and jobseekers.

To buy tickets, click here.

On site

Food includes vegetarian dishes, and there are real ales too. The town centre and all-day car parks are within a few minutes walk.

Accommodation

Indoor camping

is available at around £25 for the weekend or around £10 per night at St Luke's Church Hall. No campers under 16 years of age. Facilities include toilets, showers, kitchen and disabled access.

B&Bs

- there are plenty of these within walking distance of the Town Hall.

The Cheltenham Folk Festival is promoted by Cheltenham Borough Council.

More information will be here when available.