Cambridge Folk Festival 2025

Cambridge Folk Festival is one of the longest running and most prestigious folk festivals in the world. 

Established by Cambridge City Council in 1964, the festival is renowned for its unique atmosphere and eclectic mix of music.

It will take place from Thursday 31st July until Sunday 3rd August 2025, at Cherry Hinton Hall Grounds, in Cambridge.

Line-up

No acts are announced for 2025 yet.

The festival's prestigious reputation for quality music in intimate surroundings means tickets always sell out very quickly. The music is much more than traditional folk, and there's also mindfulness workshops and talks, children's concerts, ceilidhs, facepainting, storytelling, playgrounds, paddling pool, street theatre and even a wandering magician.

Tickets

Early bird tickets are sold out. Later ticket sales have not been confirmed

Full festival ticket: £230

Prices include booking fees. Please see website for concessions, camping and parking information.

Camping

The campsites (charge per tent, not per person) also provide their own friendly entertainment. There is also on-site entertainment for kids.

Workshops

A wide variety of workshops are on offer for all ages including instrument making, willow sculpture, knitting, songwriting, drawing, storytelling, clog dancing, juggling, paddling, den building, tai-chi, and artist-led music making.

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