Gate To Southwell Festival 2025

Again taking place in a beautiful lakeside setting near Kirklington, nearby to the Nottinghamshire market town of Southwell, the 17th Gate to Southwell Festival takes place from Thursday 3rd to Sunday 6th July 2025 with camping through to Monday.

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.

As a not-for profit organisation run by enthusiasts and experienced volunteers, any surplus income is pluighed staright back into future events.

Line-up

The festival will be headlined by Jon Boden & the Remnant Kings, Skinny Lister, Seckou Keita & the Homeland Band, and El Pony Pisador.

Other acts include Alabama 3 Acoustic, Ruben Moreno, Track Dogs, Sam Kelly & Jamie Francis, New York Brass Band, She Shanties, Hat Fitz & Cara, and more with more to be announced.

For a full list of the confirmed acts including day splits, please see our line-up page.

Tickets

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Tickets are on sale on a tiered system, currently priced as follows: (+fees)

Adult weekend: £148
Youth (12-17) weekend: £49
Under-12: free but require a ticket

Adult camping: £22
Youth camping: £7

Campsite pitch:

Large tent or motorhome: £25
Medium or small tent: £10

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