Cambridge Folk Festival

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Cambridge Folk Festival is an annual staple in the city of Cambridge. This 4-day musical festival brings locals and travellers together alike to enjoy good music and good food.

Cambridge Folk Festival Fact File

What-a festival with an eclectic mix of musical artists and more

Where- Cherry Hinton Hall, Cambridge

When-Every year in July-this years its 25th to 28th July 2024

How much-tickets start from just £35 for day tickets, individual day tickets and weekend tickets are both available. There is also a discount for Cambridge residents.

Accessibility

Accessibility in this festival seems particularly good with reduced tickets for disabled people and careers. There is a section set aside next to the main stage specifically for people with this ticket that has chairs and space.

How to find magic there 

Find the magic here with the immersive range of acts, workshops, art and food!

Cambridge Folk Festival-a history

Cambridge Folk Festival has been running since 1965 annually. Held in July every year, ignoring a covid blip, this festival attracts over fourteen thousand visitors, many of whom are returning fans. It’s known for its unique atmosphere and mix of acts. Three main stages where musicians big and small can rub shoulders and perform.

The festival takes over the large park in Cherry Hinton Hall offering different stages with different experiences as well as camping, food trucks, workshops and so much more.

Cambridge Folk Festival has won awards for its green initiatives and has many environmental commitments making it stand apart from the crowd in a world of rubbish and wrecked fields.

This year the festival will be held from the 25th till the 28th of July.

My experience with Cambridge Folk Festival

Last year I was lucky enough to win a pair of day tickets to the event and chose to go on the Friday to see the Proclaimers. Although I grew up around Cambridge I had never been before. However my husband who grew up in the village of Cherry Hinton has been many times during his childhood.

I really loved the mix of acts from sea shanties with The Longest Johns to hip hop with Arrested Development. I also particularly enjoyed the selection of food on offer with great veggie and vegan options including vegan corn dogs.

As I won tickets I didn’t realise there was an accessible section. With my chronic pain and fatigue, I really wish I had had access to this as it was such a long (painful) day. So I would keep this in mind for the future.