Meet the Final Artists for Manchester Folk Festival 2026!

Manchester Folk Festival 2026 is less than two months away, so it’s high time we introduced you to our final artists!

Joining The Magic Numbers, Fairport Convention, Seth Lakeman and more are:

George Boomsma, The Pegwells, Chimera Ceilidh Band, Ceitidh Mac, Something Sleeps, Arthur Coates & Kerran Cotterell, Fionnuala Mary Bradbury, Bek Jones, Evie Moran, Ben P Williams, Joshua Arnold & Therine, Macharia, Bay Bryan, Blind Panic Ceilidh Band, The Traditional Exchange's Work Song Workshop and Pecsætan Morris.

We’re also thrilled to reveal this year’s festival brochure! Want to see everything we’ve got in store for you next month? Our festival brochure includes the full programme, timetable, free sessions, Morris dancing performances and hands-on workshops.

You can download a digital copy of the brochure, which includes the festival timetable, HERE.

To receive a copy by post, simply fill in your address HERE.

Manchester Folk Festival 2026 will take place from Thursday 19th - Saturday 21st and you can explore the full programme HERE.