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THIS IS NOT AN APRIL FOOL.. It’s not quite ‘by the end of March’ as promised… but here is the second Line-up announcement for 2026!

Be sure not to miss it..

Weekend tickets now available at folkeast.co.uk, day tickets will be released in May along with full line-up schedule (and maybe a new website 😉).

ROLL ON SUMMER!

#folkeast #folkeast2026 #folk #folkfestival #suffolk

As half term draws to a close, many of you will be looking towards the summer holidays. At the very heart of our family run festival is a programme of events and activities for people of all ages… from workshops and crafts, games and dancing, to musical, literary and sensory experiences, FolkEast is a magical world for little folkers, youths and adults to enjoy together. What’s more, tickets for children aged 11 and under are completely free. Have you booked yours yet? Link in bio.

#folkeast #folkfestival #2026 #familyfun #suffolk

The Barn is pretty high up there on our list of magical spaces around the site. Intimate, atmospheric, beautiful. We’d like to know… what was your highlight performance on The Barn stage from 2025?

Happy Bank Holiday Weekend ☀️ We hope you’re enjoying this glorious weather - fingers crossed these summer days are here to stay. If you’re wondering what could make this Bank Holiday Monday even better, then we might have just thing…

FolkEast 2026 day tickets are now on sale!

We’ll keep you updated as schedules are finalised as to which acts will appear each day, but if you already know you’ll be joining us on Friday 21, Saturday 22, or Sunday 23 August then head over to the website to book your tickets... link in bio.

The countdown to FolkEast 2026 is on!

FolkEast are delighted that the Sound Roots, Artists Mentoring Pathway is returning to the festival.

This exceptional mentoring programme equips emerging musicians with the skills, networks and experience needed to build sustainable careers in music.

The 2026-2027 mentees have been officially announced - Eleanor Dunsdon & Gregor Black, Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell , Ceitidh Mac and Something Sleeps

We look forward to welcoming you all to FolkEast in August! #folkmusic #soundrootsuk #englishfolkexpo

We’re proud to be green trailblazers in our field.. One of the advantages of running a festival as a collective is that focus on doing things our way. The environmental impact of larger commercial festivals is huge, but in Suffolk we have so many amazing suppliers on our doorstep. As such we really try to hone in on local sourcing (around 95% of our contractors, food suppliers and equipment are sourced from Suffolk and south Norfolk), eco friendly practices (last year we achieved 75% recycling across the whole event), and community-driven solutions (all our pubs are run by the team at the local pub!).

To compound all the work we have been doing in this area, last year JMP our festival director was named one of Suffolk’s green trailblazers and the festival successfully retained its gold carbon charter.

However.. we couldn’t do any of this without the festival goers, the little Folkers and the grumpy old Folkers who support these initiatives and leave it spotless each year.

We can’t wait to welcome you back in 2026

We're delighted to announce that we're performing at the brilliant @folkeast festival in Suffolk this summer 🌞🪉

It's a beautiful full circle: FolkEast was one of the first shows we played on our debut tour back in 2023, and more recently they have incredibly generously supported the making of our new album.

Really looking forward to playing our new album with a very special ensemble (more on that later!) at one of our favourite festivals ✨

Big love
Tamsin & Tarek x

#folkfestival #folkeast #arabicoud #leverharp

We're delighted to announce that we're performing at the brilliant @folkeast festival in Suffolk this summer 🌞🪉

It's a beautiful full circle: FolkEast was one of the first shows we played on our debut tour back in 2023, and more recently they have incredibly generously supported the making of our new album.

Really looking forward to playing our new album with a very special ensemble (more on that later!) at one of our favourite festivals ✨

Big love
Tamsin & Tarek x

#folkfestival #folkeast #arabicoud #leverharp

After the success of the Second Cousins Stage last year, we’re delighted that Jon Wilks has agreed to come back and curate the space for a second year, bringing the spirit and musical innovation of the Les Cousins club to FolkEast. A place for experimentation and something new! If you caught any of the action in 2025, do you remember this extraordinary line up?

That’s right, it’s (from left to right):
The guitar on which John Martyn recorded some of the Bless the Weather album
Bert Jansch’s guitar
Sandy Denny’s guitar
Nick Drake’s guitar (nearest)

Who knows what surprises this year will bring? Come and catch the next big star, or a veteran of the scene. It’s sure to delight and entertain.

#amazingguitars #nickdrake #johnmartyn #bertjansch #sandydenny

🍸☀️ A promise is a promise, and we’re back! 2026 ‘The imaGine Bar’ lets go! We’re beyond excited to meet you on the folk field in Sotterly this year 🍸☀️ We’ve got our delicious range of gins and cocktails ready, including firm favourites and some new surprises! Keep your eyes peeled for our upcoming menus to fuel your festival ✨

🍸☀️ A promise is a promise, and we’re back! 2026 ‘The imaGine Bar’ lets go! We’re beyond excited to meet you on the folk field in Sotterly this year 🍸☀️ We’ve got our delicious range of gins and cocktails ready, including firm favourites and some new surprises! Keep your eyes peeled for our upcoming menus to fuel your festival ✨

🍸☀️ A promise is a promise, and we’re back! 2026 ‘The imaGine Bar’ lets go! We’re beyond excited to meet you on the folk field in Sotterly this year 🍸☀️ We’ve got our delicious range of gins and cocktails ready, including firm favourites and some new surprises! Keep your eyes peeled for our upcoming menus to fuel your festival ✨

🍸☀️ A promise is a promise, and we’re back! 2026 ‘The imaGine Bar’ lets go! We’re beyond excited to meet you on the folk field in Sotterly this year 🍸☀️ We’ve got our delicious range of gins and cocktails ready, including firm favourites and some new surprises! Keep your eyes peeled for our upcoming menus to fuel your festival ✨

As International Women’s day draws to a close we just wanted to celebrate and thank all the incredible women who support and work with us through out the year, keeping the FolkEast engine running.
You may not know them, you may not see them, but they are there, making it happen. From our newsletter writer to stage managers, coordinators and curators, programmers, production and technical team members, information finders, marketing, box office managers and so many more.
You are all totally amazing! #internationalwomensday

It’s spring time! And we’re preparing for another HUGE announcement this month.. we already added the magnificent @jiggytheband, @squeezyjohn and Peter knight, and @samcartermusic’s shape note workshop over Christmas.. and there is so much more to come.. including the return of the second cousins stage.. anyone remember that wild guitar line up from last year?

WATCH THIS SPACE

FolkEast in the City ☀️ On a rainy weekend in February, we brought the summer festival feeling inside!
Featuring music from @theyoungunstrio, @honeyandthebearmusic, @hedera.folk and @lostintheloop_folk, as well as festival games, signings, stalls and pints a-flowing, you'd barely even know it were tipping it down outside!

Thanks to the @folkeast team and everyone who came to party with us! Bring on festival season 🎪🎻

📷 © Kings Place by @msj_photos

FolkEast in the City ☀️ On a rainy weekend in February, we brought the summer festival feeling inside!
Featuring music from @theyoungunstrio, @honeyandthebearmusic, @hedera.folk and @lostintheloop_folk, as well as festival games, signings, stalls and pints a-flowing, you'd barely even know it were tipping it down outside!

Thanks to the @folkeast team and everyone who came to party with us! Bring on festival season 🎪🎻

📷 © Kings Place by @msj_photos

FolkEast in the City ☀️ On a rainy weekend in February, we brought the summer festival feeling inside!
Featuring music from @theyoungunstrio, @honeyandthebearmusic, @hedera.folk and @lostintheloop_folk, as well as festival games, signings, stalls and pints a-flowing, you'd barely even know it were tipping it down outside!

Thanks to the @folkeast team and everyone who came to party with us! Bring on festival season 🎪🎻

📷 © Kings Place by @msj_photos

FolkEast in the City ☀️ On a rainy weekend in February, we brought the summer festival feeling inside!
Featuring music from @theyoungunstrio, @honeyandthebearmusic, @hedera.folk and @lostintheloop_folk, as well as festival games, signings, stalls and pints a-flowing, you'd barely even know it were tipping it down outside!

Thanks to the @folkeast team and everyone who came to party with us! Bring on festival season 🎪🎻

📷 © Kings Place by @msj_photos

FolkEast in the City ☀️ On a rainy weekend in February, we brought the summer festival feeling inside!
Featuring music from @theyoungunstrio, @honeyandthebearmusic, @hedera.folk and @lostintheloop_folk, as well as festival games, signings, stalls and pints a-flowing, you'd barely even know it were tipping it down outside!

Thanks to the @folkeast team and everyone who came to party with us! Bring on festival season 🎪🎻

📷 © Kings Place by @msj_photos

FolkEast in the City ☀️ On a rainy weekend in February, we brought the summer festival feeling inside!
Featuring music from @theyoungunstrio, @honeyandthebearmusic, @hedera.folk and @lostintheloop_folk, as well as festival games, signings, stalls and pints a-flowing, you'd barely even know it were tipping it down outside!

Thanks to the @folkeast team and everyone who came to party with us! Bring on festival season 🎪🎻

📷 © Kings Place by @msj_photos

FolkEast in the City ☀️ On a rainy weekend in February, we brought the summer festival feeling inside!
Featuring music from @theyoungunstrio, @honeyandthebearmusic, @hedera.folk and @lostintheloop_folk, as well as festival games, signings, stalls and pints a-flowing, you'd barely even know it were tipping it down outside!

Thanks to the @folkeast team and everyone who came to party with us! Bring on festival season 🎪🎻

📷 © Kings Place by @msj_photos

FolkEast in the City ☀️ On a rainy weekend in February, we brought the summer festival feeling inside!
Featuring music from @theyoungunstrio, @honeyandthebearmusic, @hedera.folk and @lostintheloop_folk, as well as festival games, signings, stalls and pints a-flowing, you'd barely even know it were tipping it down outside!

Thanks to the @folkeast team and everyone who came to party with us! Bring on festival season 🎪🎻

📷 © Kings Place by @msj_photos