Rickmansworth Folk Festival 2026

Rickmansworth Folk Festival 2026

This FREE, family-friendly celebration of folk music brings together outstanding local performers, visiting artists, and a welcoming community atmosphere in the heart of Rickmansworth. The day begins at 10.30am with an inclusive Singing Workshop*, open to singers of all abilities.

The main stage, Folk in The Bury Gardens, from noon to 7pm, features a varied programme of folk music, traditional songs, and performances from talented musicians from across the region and beyond. Following the success of last year, our Second Stage at Batchworth Lock Education Centre from 2pm to 5pm, returns to showcase some of our local folk talent.

Our headline act, Man The Lifeboats, will round off Folk in The Bury Gardens from 6pm, with their energetic performance, infectious choruses, and stirring sea-folk sound. They are guaranteed to have the crowd singing and dancing before the main stage closes for another year.

The festival continues into the evening with a traditional Folk Singaround from 8pm to 11pm at the Fox & Hounds, 183 High Street, Rickmansworth, where singers and musicians are invited to perform, and non-musicians can simply enjoy the music.

Rickmansworth Folk Festival is made possible thanks to the generous support of Batchworth Community Council, whose grant funding helps us bring this event to the community. When booking your free place, please consider making a donation to Rickmansworth Town Team CIC. Every contribution helps us create even more opportunities for people to come together and enjoy arts, culture, and live music in Rickmansworth.

We look forward to welcoming you for another unforgettable day of music, friendship, and folk!

*The Singing Workshop costs £10 for adults and £5 for children aged 10 and over.