Swanage Folk Festival

The Longest Johns, Merry Hell, Gerry Colvin Band

Swanage Folk Festival is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit community festival bringing music, dance and joy to Swanage, Dorset, each summer. Founded in 1992, it celebrates folk traditions, from bands and songs to Morris dancers enthusiastically jangling bells and thwacking sticks.

Not for profit.

The organisers are volunteers, the income covers the costs and if there’s any surplus it’s donated to local good causes. Keeping the festival rooted in community, colour and connection. Enjoy the free concerts or choose to watch those where you need to buy tickets (we have to pay artists and for the equipment hire).

Top class bands

Over 22 top bands from across UK and Europe in 9 different concerts.

Biggest UK festival of dance sides.

The dancers are the most colourful part of the festival. They perform throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday; stop and watch them for free.

Craft, food and beer tent.?There’s nothing better than browsing, relaxing, eating, drinking and soaking up the vibe on Sandpit field.

Workshops, Dance and music workshops running through the two days, learn new techniques or polish up old ones.

Filling Swanage town with music and dance by the sea. Come down to Dorset and dance with us!

Disabled Facilities: Accessibility onto field, main marquee and around the town