πͺ Filey Folk Festival 2026: The Ultimate Free Seaside Music Weekend! π
Clear your calendars! The Filey Folk Festival is officially back for 2026, bringing three days of incredible live music to our coast from Friday 1st May to Sunday 3rd May 2026. πΈβ¨
Following the massive success of our previous years, the team is hard at work to make 2026 our most melodic year yet. With over 100 musicians and counting performing everything from traditional folk and Americana to Blues and Country, Filey is the place to be this May Day Bank Holiday!
We are beyond excited to welcome a brand new venue to the festival family this year: π· FadΓ³ & Tide β Come and check out this fantastic new addition to our musical map!
π Your Official Festival Guide
The Official Festival Guide is your essential companion for the weekend. Pick one up at any participating venue for just Β£1.
Update: Keep an eye outβwe will update everyone as soon as the guides officially land in the venues!
Inside, youβll find:
π Full Stage Times: Exactly who is playing where and when.
πΊοΈ Festival Map: Your guide to navigating our seaside stages.
π€ Participation Info: All the details on Open Mics and Singaround Sessions.
π Stages & Venues (Free Entry!)
We are proud to keep the spirit alive with free entry to all our stages:
π’ The Masonic Hall (Royal Portus Felix Lodge 643)
π³ The Bandstand
π The Imperial Filey
π· The Glasshouse
β BONHOMMES BAR
π¨ The Belle Vue - Filey
π FadΓ³ & Tide β Our Newest Venue!
πΆ Join the Session: The Session Leaders
Want to play unplugged or share a song? The festival is all about community, so bring your instrument! π»
All led acoustic sessions are now held at The Belle Vue (Downstairs Bar). Join us for these fantastic sessions:
Saturday 2nd May
12:00 β 3:00 PM: The ImprompTUNES (Jonny/Joanne)
4:00 β 7:00 PM: Jean Weatherill
8:00 β 11:00 PM: Phill Cox / Gavin Ions
Sunday 3rd May
12:00 β 3:00 PM: Black Coffee & Cream (Colin/Teresa) β Now at The Belle Vue!
4:00 β 7:00 PM: Ian Tyzack
8:00 β 11:00 PM: Tara (Teri / Mike)
π€ Open Mics: Fancy dropping in for a few songs? Jump on the mic at The Imperial, Bonhommes Bar, and The Belle Vue.
πΊ The Cobblers Arms: Hosting an open session throughout the weekend. Stop by on Fri, Sat, or Sun to share a song or two and try some of their great craft beers! (Note: Music must finish by 10:00 PM).
As a not-for-profit event, we rely entirely on your support to keep the music playing and the entry free.
π Support us on Crowdfunder: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/fileyfolkfestival2026
A massive THANK YOU to Filey Town Council, Filey Lions, Filey Bay Today, Filey Tourism and Trade Association, our musicians, and YOU for making this festival happen!
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See you at the seaside! π»π»π
