The Cambridge Folk Festival is one of the longest running and most prestigious folk festivals in the world, and we are lucky enough to call it our own right here in the city.
The festival has been held each year since 1965 and is renowned for its unique atmosphere and eclectic mix of music.
Running over the course of three days in August this year, the festival is suitable for all, and fingers crossed the sun will be shining too.
It attracts legendary traditional folk artists along with cutting edge contemporary acts, the finest American country, blues and roots artists and acclaimed singer songwriters, so there is something for everyone to come and enjoy!
And if that isn't exciting enough, Cambridge Folk Festival has this week announced the final headliners and a whole host of new acts set to entertain the crowds at Cherry Hinton Hall.
Here are all the details you need to know about Cambridge Folk Festival 2019:
When and where is Cambridge Folk Festival 2019?
Cambridge Folk Festival 2019 will run from August 1-4.
The festival is held at Cherry Hinton Hall.
Camping at Cherry Hinton Hall and Coldham’s Common is available. Glamping at Coldham’s Common is also available.
Who is in the line up for Cambridge Folk Festival 2019?
Newly announced as Friday’s headliners are the collective of Calexico and Iron & Wine. The trio consisting of Sam Beam (Iron & Wine) and Joey Burns and John Convertino (Calexico) will be performing their country-blues rock to the Cambridge faithful.
Also announced are the Sunday night headliners, another collaboration, this time between the most famous ambassadors of Malian and African music, Amadou & Mariam and the living legends of gospel music, Blind Boys of Alabama.
Having collectively worked with everyone from Lou Reed, Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, The Yeah Yeah Yeahs and Damon Albarn, this eclectic mash-up will be the perfect end to the weekend.
Stage 1 headliners are Calexico and Iron & Wine (Friday), Lucinda Williams (Saturday) and From Bamako to Birmingham featuring Amadou and Mariam and Blind Boys of Alabama (Sunday).
Stage 2 headliners are Ralph McTell (Thursday), Robert Finley (Friday), Tunng (Saturday).
New Names Added
Calexico and Iron & Wine, Amadou & Mariam, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Graham Nash, The Unthanks, Gruff Rhys, Robert Finley, Karine Polwart, Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening, The Rails, Siobhan Miller, Holy Moly & the Crackers, The Tweed Project and Rob Heron & The Tea Pad Orchestra
Already Announced
Lucinda Williams, José González, Nick Mulvey, Richard Thompson, Ralph McTell, Tunng, Fisherman’s Friends, Lisa O’Neill, Lil’ Jimmy Reed & the A Team, Talisk, Nancy Kerr, James Fagan & Friends, Sam Sweeney, Rura and Jarrod Dickenson
How do I get tickets for the 2019 Folk Festival?
Ticket information:
Full festival ticket: (£179), Thursday (£29.50), Friday: (£73.50), Saturday (£73.50), Sunday (£73.50).
Concession tickets (disabled access and carer, Under 21, Cambridge City Resident) are available.
Booking: www.cambridgefolkfestival.co.uk / Cambridge Live Box Office 01223 357851
