A weekend of fun
Concerts, dance, workshops, sessions and ceilidh
Our plans for bands in 2026 include..
| The Longest Johns | Gerry Colvin Band | Merry Hell |
| Janice Burns & Jon Doran | Nick Parker | Reg Meuross |
| Man the lifeboats | Ninebarrow | Murphy’s Lore Trio |
| Clementine Lovell | The Savage Underdogs | Sian and Rob Colquhoun |
| BierFass Oompah band | Wight Hot Pipes | Dark Sheep |
As we confirm the line-up we will let you know.
There’s another 20 bands yet to add
2026 is looking good and sounding even better.
see you there,
Dance sides from across the UK.
Free and ticketed concerts
featuring top folk artists.
A weekend of fun, for everyone
All based around the sea front and town centre
Craft fair, family fun.
We need your help.
Voluntary, not for profit, organisation.
The festival is run by volunteers,
please volunteer and help us.
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