Listing by Setline, not by the festival. Check the festival's own website for anything official.
About the festival
The 2026 edition
39artists
13activities
6stages
3days
Who played in 2026
39 artists · 4 headliners
CA
Cut A ShineFolk
Activities
13 activities: talks
Barbara Nice's 'Blind Date'Talks and Discussions
Birmingham Comedy Festival: Hasan Al-Habib, Birmingham Comedy Festival: Mark Watson & Birmingham Comedy Festival: Ryan LewisTalks and Discussions
Burt Bacharackhams presents: Quiz and ShizzleTalks and Discussions
Close Up Comedy: Christopher Macarthur-Boyd, Close Up Comedy: Jeff Innocent & Close Up Comedy: Harry JenkinsTalks and Discussions
David O'DohertyTalks and Discussions
Glee Club Presents: Lindsey Santoro, Glee Club Presents: Phil Nichol & Glee Club Presents: Robin MorganTalks and Discussions
Ouse Valley Singles ClubTalks and Discussions
Robin Morgan: Storytime!Talks and Discussions
The Heath Bookshop Presents Dave Twist: GLITTER & GLUE - Curating the Teenage RampageTalks and Discussions
The Heath Bookshop Presents: Bradley Taylor & FriendsTalks and Discussions
The Heath Bookshop Presents: Dave RowntreeTalks and Discussions
The Heath Bookshop Presents: Lally MacBethTalks and Discussions
The Three Poets ft: Luke Kennard, Bohdan Piasecki & Liz BerryTalks and Discussions
Set times
2026 set times
Full running order in the festival's local time. Collected by Setline, so the festival's own schedule is the last word.
Friday, 4 September
Folk On The Slope
- 13:00-14:00 The Hobo Tree - Woodwork Demos & Workshops
- 14:00-19:00 Mark Fraser - Storytelling Tent
The Glade
Janice Long Stage
- 13:20-13:50 Pete Hubbard
- 14:30-15:10 Family Stereo
- 16:05-16:50 Dave Lofts
- 18:00-18:45 Dermot Henry
- 19:55-20:55 Madra Salach
Main Stage
- 13:55-14:25 Morgan Nagler
- 15:15-16:00 Damien Dempsey
- 16:55-17:55 Katherine Priddy
- 18:50-19:50 Big Special
- 21:00-22:30 Kingfishr
Saturday, 5 September
Main Stage
- 11:20-11:50 Arthur Black
- 12:30-13:15 Joshua Burnside
- 13:55-14:40 Hudson Freeman
- 15:30-16:15 Folk Bitch Trio
- 17:10-18:10 Johnny Flynn & Lillie Flynn
- 19:05-20:05 Jane Weaver
- 21:00-22:30 Super Furry Animals
Janice Long Stage
- 13:20-13:50 Gingham
- 14:45-15:25 Curiosity Shop
- 16:20-17:05 Junior Brother
- 18:15-19:00 Little Grandad
- 20:10-20:55 The Wran
Folk On The Slope
- 14:05-14:35 CIRCUS RAJ
- 14:40-15:00 Fox Cubs Nature Play
- 15:40-16:10 CIRCUS RAJ
Sunday, 6 September
Janice Long Stage
- 11:35-12:05 Aayushi
- 13:00-13:30 Katacombs
- 14:25-15:10 Goblin Band
- 16:05-16:45 Bonfire Radicals
- 17:55-19:00 Cut A Shine
- 20:10-20:55 The Destroyers
Main Stage
- 12:10-12:55 Nadia Kadek
- 13:35-14:20 Jacqui McShee's Pentangle
- 15:15-16:00 The Longest Johns
- 16:50-17:50 The Wonder Stuff
- 19:05-20:05 Frank Turner
- 21:00-22:30 The Dead South
Getting there
Where it happens
LocationBirmingham, England, United Kingdom
