Filey Folk Festival
Schedule
Fri, 01 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 03 May, 2026 at 11:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Filey Bandstand, Crescent Gardens | Scarborough, EN
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Filey Folk Festival, we went for the first time last year and had a fab time. Lots of things to watch, singarounds and open mics, mostly free :) We're hosting a singaround on Saturday 12-3pm downstairs at the Belle Vue and performing on the bandstand Saturday at 3:45pm, hope to see you there🪕 Filey Folk Festival 2026: The Ultimate Free Seaside Music Weekend! 🌊
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. 🎸✨
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!
✨ New for 2026!
We are beyond excited to welcome a brand new venue to the festival family this year: 🍷 Fadó & Tide — Come and check out this fantastic new addition to our musical map!
📖 Your Official Festival Guide
Available throughout the weekend for just £1, the Guide is your essential companion. Pick one up at any participating venue to find: 📍 Full Stage Times: Exactly who is playing where and when.
🗺️ Festival Map: Your guide to navigating our seaside stages.
🎤 Participation Info: All the details on Open Mics and Singaround Sessions.
🎭 Stages & Venues (Free Entry!)
We are proud to keep the festival spirit alive with free entry to our stages:
🏢 The Masonic Hall
🌳 The Bandstand
👑 The Imperial Filey
🍷 The Glasshouse at Charlottes
⚓ BONHOMMES BAR
🏨 The Belle Vue - Filey
🌊 Fadó & Tide — Our Newest Venue!
🎶 Join the Session: Open Mics & Singarounds
Want to play unplugged or share a song? The festival is all about community, so bring your instrument!
🎻 The Belle Vue (Downstairs Bar): Our popular led Singarounds/Sessions are the heart of the festival. Join us downstairs for a relaxed, unplugged experience at these times:
Saturday 2nd May: 12:00 – 3:00 PM | 4:00 – 7:00 PM | 8:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday 3rd May: 12:00 – 3:00 PM | 4:00 – 7:00 PM | 8:00 – 11:00 PM
🎤 Open Mics: Fancy dropping in for a few songs? Jump on the mic at The Imperial, Bonhommes Bar, and The Belle Vue.
🍺 The Cobblers Arms: Hosting an open session throughout the course of the weekend for anyone to pop in, play, and sing. Stop by on Fri, Sat, or Sun to share a song or two and try some of their great craft beers! Please note: Music by request of venue must finish by 10:00 PM.
❤️ Support the Magic
As a not-for-profit event, we rely entirely on your support to keep the music playing and the entry free. Every penny goes toward festival running costs.
🌟 Support us on Crowdfunder:https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/fileyfolkfestival2026
A massive THANK YOU to Filey Town Council, Filey Bay Today, Filey Tourism and Trade Association, all our supporters. And of course, a huge thanks to the musicians and to YOU for making this festival happen!
📱 Stay in the Loop
🌐 Website:www.fileyfolkfestival.com
📸 Instagram:@fileyfolkfestival
👥 Facebook:fILEY fOLK fESTIVAL
Tag us in your festival snaps! 📸
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Where is it happening?
Filey Bandstand, Crescent Gardens, 10 The Crescent, Filey, YO14 9HZ, United Kingdom, ScarboroughEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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