About Us

'The long, star-studded list of incredibly talented musicians who played revellers through their weekend in the grounds of Cherry Hinton Hall only scratches the surface of what the event offers to festival-goers.' Evening Standard

Held each year since 1965, the award-winning Cambridge Folk Festival is one of the longest running and most cherished music festivals in the world, attracting nearly fourteen thousand people, many of whom return year after year. Multiple generations have grown up on these festival grounds and we are proud to continue the tradition.

Cambridge is known for presenting superstars and rising stars from across the globe and our own back garden, stretching the boundaries of what is commonly thought of as ‘Folk’ music. But, it is also a place where everyone is welcome and where there are no strangers, just friends you’ve not yet met. 

Music and merriment lie just 15 minutes from Cambridge City Centre in Cherry Hinton Hall Park - a gorgeous setting filled with lush trees and greenery and a lovely duck pond.  There, you can relax and enjoy the sounds of world class musicians, sample food and drink from our fabulous caterers and participate in our wellness workshops. There is something wonderful on offer for the entire family and it’s positively magical! 

A big part of the Festival’s ethos is to celebrate and nurture emerging talent and to provide a pathway for artists to ‘grow with us’ from The Den to the Main Stage. There is also The Hub, a special area for young musicians to take part in workshops, sessions and to perform providing a brand-new generation of musicians with opportunities to hone their craft.

Come for the day or stay for the entire weekend and celebrate summer with us. Let’s make beautiful memories together!