An eclectic mix of music on a beautiful site just outside Ely. "As good a small festival as you can find anywhere in the country" - Rock'n'Reel
Ely Folk Festival
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Hello Ely Folk! We've highlighted all the lovely traders we'll have on site but don't forget that 5 minutes away is the fabulous Ben’s Yard Ely with lots of wonderful shops including a lovely cafe. There's even an adventure playground for kids! Do make time to have a wander up to it.
Hello Ely Folk! Today we can show you our 2026 site plan. It's got a few changes: Day tickets and Emerald campers will park in Lavender field. The rest of the camping will be in Apricot which has it's own car park at the top of the field. Should be less walking for everyone. Hope you like it!
Hello Ely Folk! Today we have another podcast for you courtesy of Sue Marchant, this time with the lovely Georgia Nevada, who'll be playing the festival on Friday evening. Have a listen here shows.acast.com/spotted-in-e...
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Hello Ely Folk! Today we complete our trader line-up with our non-food people who have lots of fab things for you. We welcome Guga Handlooms, As You Like It Design Heart of Oak Fiddles Thrive Wellness Liquorice Textiles Maddogg Designs Groovy Sue's P J Music Sense of Wonder and Greenhouse.
Hello Ely Folk! A reminder that it's not long before the fab gig we're helping put on as part of Ely Arts Festival. Friday 19th June is the day with @jonboden.bsky.social Lizzy Hardingham and Cliff n Prue. More info and tickets here: www.elyartsfestival.org/whats-on-202...
Hello Ely Folk! Delighted to add Pig Dyke Molly Dancers, Peterborough Morris, Fenstanton Morris and Rockingham Rapper to this year's sides. There will be dancing in the Saturday parade through Ely and on site from 4.30pm Sat and 3.00pm Sun and two workshops on Sunday morning. Dancing shoes time!
Hello Ely Folk! Today we have a little podcast from Sue Marchant's Radio Shows with the great @jonboden.bsky.social. Fascinating chat and of course you can see Jon at Ely Maltings on Friday June 19th. Tickets here: www.tickettailor.com/events/elyar...
Hello Ely Folk! If you haven't taken the plunge yet why not come for an evening? On Friday we have 11 acts including @merryhellband.bsky.social Gerry Colvin Lizzy Hardingham and Old Man Boom! And a ceilidh with Frog on a Bike, fab food and an amazing bar. All for £36! elyfolkfestival.co.uk/tickets/
Hello Ely Folk! Today we're delighted to announce our food traders. We will be welcoming All wood fired, Maya Rainbow Cuisine, Moor & Coast, Tibetflavour, Hunkydory, East Coast Gelato, Blackbirds Nest coffee, Gluttony Fudge, Leon Lewis, Your Burger Zone, Crepe Expectations and Will’s Bakes.
Jon Boden Solo – The Maltings, Fri 19 Jun 2026 - Jon Boden is one of the most influential and prolific figures in contemporary English folk music — a singer, multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger ...
