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Ouse Valley Folk Festival
Saturday 28th (7-10pm) and Sunday 29th August 2026 (1-10.30pm)
at The Sidings, Newhaven, BN9 0DF.

Various Day/weekend and concession tickets are now available.

The Sidings is located 200 meters from Newhaven Town railway station, and bus stops for the 12 and 12a buses from Brighton & Eastbourne. (Please note, the 12x and 13x stop at Newhaven town centre only and not at the station.)

There is free but limited parking in front of The Sidings, with more available just a short walk across the bridge at Dacre Road and West Quay car parks.

Join us for two days celebrating the rich musical heritage of the Ouse Valley and the artists keeping folk culture vibrant, evolving and which is deeply rooted in community. Set against the riverside backdrop of The Sidings in Newhaven, the festival brings together traditional music, contemporary folk, storytelling, workshops and dancing for an intimate celebration of one of Britain’s most enduring musical traditions.

Friday 28th August:
We open the festival with an evening of contemporary folk and boundary-pushing performance from Goblin Band and Bloody Bones, followed by DJs into the evening. It’s the perfect way to ease into the weekend; music that draws on tradition while looking firmly towards the future.

Saturday 29th August:
Saturday expands into a full day of music, performance and family activities. The line-up features Paul Hartnoll (Orbital) presenting his extraordinary Folk Horror Electro Techno Disco Roadshow alongside Ouse Valley Morris, plus live performances from Nick Pynn & Kate Daisy Grant, The Kites, Rob Abbott, Pemma and the Golden Samphire Band.

Throughout the day you’ll also find performances from members of Folk Against Fascism, family-friendly animal mask making with Stealthy Rabbit, storytelling, dancing and opportunities to explore the traditions, customs and creativity that continue to shape folk culture.

If you’re a lifelong folk enthusiast, a lover of live music and/or curious to discover something new, please join us. The Ouse Valley Folk Festival offers a warm welcome, outstanding musicianship, a thoughtfully curated programme and celebrates the many faces of contemporary folk.

From our friends Look Again Newhaven and Towner’s BN9 programme.