Gate To Southwell Festival 2023

On a new rural site near in Kirklington, nearby to the Nottinghamshire market town of Southwell, the 16th Gate to Southwell Festival takes place from Thursday 29th June July to Sunday 2nd July 2023.

Showcasing international performers of the folk scene, and local performers, with folk dances playing a big part over the weekend

With over 50 artists performing over 4 days on 4 stages, the East Midlands’ premier festival will showcase global folk, acoustic, Celtic, roots, Americana, World and blues stars plus local artists too.  There’s onsite camping and glamping with plenty of opportunities to get involved in workshops, ceilidhs, open mic stages, comedy and children's events.

Line-up

Acts announced so far include The Raghu Dixit Project; Dog Show Sessions (Show Of Hands with Track Dogs); Nine Below Zero; Veronica Sbergia & Max De Bernardi; Hoth Brothers; John Smith; Tom Russell; Bonfire Radicals; Gatehouse; Morton Valence and many more.

Line-up

Acts announced so far include The Raghu Dixit Project; Dog Show Sessions (Show Of Hands with Track Dogs); Nine Below Zero; Veronica Sbergia & Max De Bernardi; Hoth Brothers; John Smith; Tom Russell; Bonfire Radicals; Gatehouse; Morton Valence and many more.

For the details, as available please see the line-up page.

Tickets

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Tickets are on sale priced as follows:-
adult weekend extra (Thurs-Sun): £125
adult weekend (Fri-Sun): £110
youth (12-17) weekend (Thurs-Sun): £69
youth (12-17) weekend (Fri-Sun): £61
camping: from £30 per pitch
Family (2x2) tickets also available.

More Info

The festival will happen on farmland at Kirklington just to the North West of Southwell with lakes, trees and plenty of green spaces.

You can park a single car next to your tent.

There is an accessible camping area and disabled parking. Qualifying personal assistants are entitled to a free ticket.

Well-behaved dogs are welcome (at no extra cost) in the main arena as well as on the campsite.

There are lovely rural walks nearby and there's the scenic Robin Hood Way, linking Kirklington to Southwell and the wider area.

More information will be here when available.

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