Whitchurch Folk Festival 2025

Start: Saturday, May 10, 2025 9:00AM
End: Sunday, May 11, 2025 12:00AM

Join us at the Whitchurch Folk Festival on Saturday 10th May in North Hampshire for a captivating community-led celebration. Get your TICKETS for the main programme of concerts, workshops and ceilidhs or simply come along to enjoy a wonderful day packed with FREE entertainment and activities for all ages, in this beautiful Hampshire town. Featuring world-class folk artists, this vibrant festival spotlights traditional music, dance, arts, and crafts. Enjoy interactive workshops and local food and drink. An inviting, spirited gathering for all ages in the picturesque town of Whitchurch, Hampshire. Breathing new life into a not-too-distant tradition... Welcome to the Whitchurch Folk Festival, a heartwarming revival of a cherished tradition. This festival harks back to the original folk festivities that graced our town from the late 1970s to the early 90s, a period fondly remembered by long-term residents and those who grew up here. These events were more than just celebrations; they were a vibrant tapestry of community, art, and shared experiences. The seed for this relaunch was planted by local folk musicians, Paul Sartin and Jon Wilks, who breathed new life into the Whitchurch Folk Club in 2017. Tragically, we lost Paul in 2022, a profound loss felt deeply by the community. In honor of his legacy, Paul's friends and family united to turn the dream of a revived folk festival into a reality. The successful 2024 festival marked the inaugural relaunch of the Whitchurch Folk Festival. It's a celebration not just of folk music and dance, but of the enduring spirit of our community. Music... See some of the country's best traditional folk musicians, performing at intimate venues in the old buildings around the town. Plus a fringe programme of local bands and musicians, community choirs and other free performances! Dance... Enjoy folk dance displays and workshops, from Morris dancing to traditional Hampshire step dancing. You can even have a go yourself with short drop-in sessions and pop-up activities throughout the town. Family.. With tonnes of free art, craft and music activities for children and young people, there is plenty to see and do all day. Community... Watch and follow along with the traditional jack-in-the-green parade through the town, featuring both our local and nationally famous Morris dancing teams, Hampshire musicians and weird and wonderful beasts created to celebrate our local culture and tradition. Enjoy food, drink and crafts from local businesses and more. Limited tickets for the main music programme are available at whitchurchfolk.com.