Manchester Folk Festival will take place from Thursday 11th – Saturday 13th March 2027!
Our Festival Wristband offers full access to every gig, session and event during the festival!
Manchester Folk Festival is an urban multi-venue festival which brings together a diverse range of artists who represent the broad definition of contemporary folk music. Discover the best traditional folk, roots and acoustic music across a variety of the city’s iconic music venues. From intimate spaces to festival stages, there’s something for everyone.
2027 artists will be announced later this year.
The festival is a rolling programme where festival wristband holders will be able to dip in and out of these legendary music venues (*subject to capacity). All of the venues are within a short walk of each other, making it easy to move between concerts, catch up with friends and soak up the atmosphere.
Band on the Wall is our festival hub and hosts our late-night Festival Club.
There will also be free events alongside our regular programme, where you can join a session at The Smithfield Market Tavern, witness first-class Morris Dancing at Cutting Room Square or enjoy free live music on The Copper Bar Stage. All of our new venues are fully accessible, for specific information for each venue click here.
*Please note: For every festival show, we have set aside an allocation of seats for wristband holders, so all you need to do is turn up and you’ll be let in. However, for particularly popular shows expected to sell out, we recommend arriving early to secure a seat, as this would be the only instance where admission might be limited. You can reach out to us at info@englishfolkexpo.com, if you would like information on which shows these might be.
For more information about the festival click here.
**Information on how to collect your festival wristband will be available closer to the event and will be sent by email**