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Chester Folk Festival

Scroll down for information on the events run by Chester Folk Festival throughout the year, including workshops for young people. You can also find out about other local folk music events.

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Chester Folk Festival 2024

Friday 24th May - Monday 27th May

Hope to see you then!

The Morris Dancer, Kelsall, Chester, CW9 0RZ

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Young Folk Sunday Sessions

Aged 10 – 18?

Play an instrument or sing?

Come and join our Folk Music Sunday Sessions where you can learn how

to play and sing folk tunes and songs by ear.

No music reading necessary!

All ability levels are welcome.

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Want To Get More Involved?

Friends of Chester Folk Festival

For a donation of £20 to the festival you can become a Friend of Chester Folk Festival. Not only do you help the festival there are a few perks as well!

Become a Friend of the Festival

Local Folk Events

Here you will find a list of local folk events including folk clubs, sessions, singarounds and concerts.

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Make a Donation

Did you know that Chester Folk Festival is a registered charity?

If you would like to support the festival you can make a donation here.

Make a Donation

Join Our Mailing List

If you would like to be kept up to date with the latest festival news and events you can join our mailing list.

We won't spam you or swamp you with messages.