Wolverton Folk and Blues Fair 2026
Schedule
Sat May 09 2026 at 11:30 am to 08:00 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Wolverton Manor, Shorwell, Isle of Wight, PO30 3JS Newport, United Kingdom | Newport, EN
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From the successful launch in 2011, and now in its 14th year, the family friendly festival raises funds to support Teenage & young adult Cancer care plus local school, Brighstone Primary. Wolverton Folk & Blues has become a firm fixture on the Island’s event calendar, with fantastic bands/artists each year along with locally produced food, children's activities, tea tent and not forgetting the Real Ale tent!
Special guest artists at Wolverton Folk & Blues this year include....
Award-winning UK bluesman ERROL LINTON and his band.
UK’s finest Bluegrass and Folk stars The THUMPING TOMMYS.
USA Delta-Blues supremo RAY CASHMAN + Lucy Piper
As well as the Main Stage, the popular 'Beer Tent Acoustic Stage' will make a welcome return providing a full and varied programme, featuring some of the best Folk & Blues musicians the Isle of Wight has to offer.
Other Bands/Artists confirmed for Wolverton 2026 include The Gilkicker Weevils, Second Time Around, Milo, Doug Alldred & The Silver Lining, The Bohemians, Feck! The King Bees, Brighstone Barnacles, The Purple Emperors, Berlingo Flick, The Hollow Creek Band, F9 Uking The Blues, Our Annie-R and Moonshine Border Morris.
With an IW real ale beer tent, Tea Tent, children’s activities, craft stalls and Morris Dancing, The Wolverton Folk & Blues Fair is set to be a great opportunity to enjoy top live music and great festival food, set against the backdrop of the beautiful West Wight scenery.
In aid of Teenage & Young Adult Cancer Care and Brighstone School.
Supported by Red Funnel Ferries.
Ticket Information: £14.00, (£16.00 on day). Children 12 & under, Free!
Advance tickets available from:
Waterstones Bookshop, Newport.
The Village Shop, Brighstone.
Briddlesford Lodge Farm Shop, Wootton Bridge.
Brighstone School.
Orchard Brothers, Freshwater Bay.
For more information or enquiries:
email: [email protected]
web: www.facebook.com/WolvertonFolkandBlues
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Wolverton Manor, Shorwell, Isle of Wight, PO30 3JS Newport, United Kingdom, Newport, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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