Wimborne Minster Folk Festival

Since its inception in the early 1980s, Wimborne Minster Folk Festival has become one of the raucous and renowned gatherings for musicians and dance sides in Southern England. Every summer, this town transforms into a hubbub of music-making, with concerts, comedy shows, ceilidhs (traditional Irish or Scottish social gatherings. It features Gaelic folk dancing), workshops, street markets to fill every minute, and special family zones! In 2019 alone, seventy thousand people flocked here over two days for unparalleled entertainment!

Experience Dorset's largest folk festival! Marvel at a breathtaking setting, extraordinary performances, and the warmest of atmospheres. The festival continues to be renowned for its traditional English music and dance worldwide, taking place in Wimborne Minster - one of England's oldest market towns! Take advantage of this 41st edition happening on June 9th-11th, 2023 - save the date now and join the dance, enjoy the music while making memories that last a lifetime!