The Durham Folk Festival will be held from September 18th to 20th, 2026 at the following venues: Redhills, Durham Cathedral, Palace Green/Precinct, Fellows’ Garden, Elvet Methodist Church, Prince Bishop River Cruiser, The Academy, The People’s Bookshop, The Marketplace, Durham Town Hall and the Gala Theatre in Durham, England.

The festival features over 100 performances, screenings, talks, presentations, ceilidhs, family events and workshops.

Accordion performers include Leveret, Sharon Shannon, Tom McConville band, Belinda O’Hooley & Jackie Oates, Banter, Ian Douglas & Gary Bridgens, Demon Barber Roadshow, Steve Turner (concertina) and Katie Howson.

For further information email: info@durhamfolkfest.org.uk