Bungay Folk Festival

Suffolk’s newest folk festival based in the Suffolk town of Bungay, in the picturesque Waveney Valley.

Welcome to the first Bungay Folk Festival. Over the weekend you will have the opportunity to enjoy great quality music and dance, attend music workshops and experience a wealth of food and drink. Most of the events are free to access. It is also our Heritage Weekend and all in the funky and alternative town of Bungay.

The small town with a creative heart.

Headliners

Solana

Friday 6th September
Solana’s rich and inventive sonic tapestry is anchored by a deep respect for traditions rooted in all corners of Europe and beyond. The virtuosic 5-piece weave together a multitude of instruments to take listeners on a journey from the contemplative to the euphoric and even cathartic. Solana are playing in The Fisher Theatre. You will need ticket for this event.

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Sam Kelly

Saturday 7th September
Sam Kelly is a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winning singer, song-writer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. He is also our festival patron. Sam is playing in The Fisher Theatre with his friend and collaborator Jamie Francis. You will need a ticket for this event.

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The Shackleton Trio

Sunday 8th September
Captivating songwriting and fiery tunes that combine mandolin, fiddle, guitar and banjo with powerful three part harmonies. The unmistakable sound of The Shackleton Trio brings to life the stories of their native East Anglia, and beyond. The Shackelton Trio are playing on The Castle Bailey. This is a free event - just bring a picnic.

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Important information

We are very lucky to have received funding from East Suffolk Council, Bungay Town Trust, Bungay Town Council and BEBA (Bungay Business and Enterprise Association). This means that most of the weekend events are free. There will be free music and Morris dancing during the day on Saturday and Sunday. There is a Folk Picnic on Sunday afternoon on Bungay Castle Bailey and a free Ceilidh/ Bal with Xim on Sunday evening.
There will be music sessions taking place across the town in the pubs and the Three Tuns Cellar will host several bands as well. We have a number of lovely places such as Falcon Meadow, the Castle Bailey, Dinky’s garden and music friendly cafes and galleries that would welcome a tune or two. Just ask if its okay first as they may be very busy at that time.
You will need to buy subsidised tickets for the workshops and for the evening concerts to see Solana on Friday evening, Sam Kelly on Saturday and Will Power and Big Sky choir on Saturday. The Family Ceilidh on Sunday 8th is free but you wil need a ticket. The French Bal on Sunday night is also a ticketed event.