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New Opportunity – Sidmouth Folk Festival 2026

Sidmouth Folk Festival 2026

Deadline: 23.59 on Wed 3 December

Showcase Scotland Expo are delighted to announce a partnership with  Sidmouth Folk Festival.

Ten artists will be selected to perform at next year’s event, which takes place from 31st July to 7 August 2026. Successful applicants will be selected by the Artistic Director of the festival and programmed across a range of stages. 

Since 1955, Sidmouth Folk Festival has celebrated folk music, dance, and song by the sea – a vibrant and inclusive gathering that honours tradition while embracing innovation. Every August, tens of thousands of visitors descend on the beautiful East Devon coast for a week of concerts, dances, storytelling, workshops, and sessions that bring the town to life. With world-class artists, emerging talent, and a community spirit at its heart, Sidmouth Folk Festival is a place where old meets new and folk traditions evolve.   

For further details and criteria see our application form linked below. 

The deadline to apply is 23.59 on Wednesday 3rd December 2025.

Apply here https://www.cognitoforms.com/ShowcaseScotlandExpo1/SSESidmouthArtists

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