Jenny Norris from BalFolk Bristol will introduce you to (or remind you of) the basics of some of the most common Bal folk dances so you're ready to throw yourself into the Bal. With beautiful music from Confluence Duo, Jos Style (also from BalFolkBristol) will be teaching the workshop with Jenny.
Come join the Playford Ball. Colin Hume, one of the leading dance callers in the country will lead the evening with music provided by the glorious Boldwood.
Join us for an evening concert featuring Belinda Kempster and Fran Foote, along with Melrose Quartet. Belinda Kempster and Fran Foote As mother and daughter, Fran and Belinda have sung together privately for years, but it’s only now we all have a chance to hear the duo bring timeless renditions, without frills or fuss, to […]
An evening of Ceilidh dancing.
Tickets for the festival, which runs from Friday 27th - Sunday 29th May 2022, are on sale now. Featuring Belshazzar's Feast, 3 Daft Monkeys and Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman.
This famous festival has been running for 45 years and features headline acts John Kirkpatrick, 3 Daft Monkeys, Belshazzar’s Feast, and Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman. Ticket holders can expect music, song, dance, workshops, children's events and so much more. Weekend and day passes still available on the Chippenham Folk Festival website. There are lots […]
With Celtic and eastern influences, the 3 Daft Monkeys’ dynamic style of world folk music reflects the global village in which we now live. Their infectious dancing rhythms lead you through a musical journey of the senses and emotions, and will leave you breathless, enthralled and exhilarated. To book tickets, please visit: https://www.chippfolk.co.uk/
After almost 30 years making music and performing together, audiences can look forward to an inspired mix of songs to create a heart-warming, beautiful and frequently hilarious evening of music and entertainment. To book tickets, please visit: https://www.chippfolk.co.uk/
Join us in marking 50 years of Chippenham Folk Festival – an amazing community celebration of folk music, song, dance and arts. Bringing Chippenham and Wiltshire alive! Visit our website to see the current line-up with lots more to follow - BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!
Island Park will be the centre of the family and community programme. There's something for the whole family including performances from choirs, singer-songwriters, musicians, bands, learn to play Ukulele, dancing, storytelling, crafting, puppetry, face painters, play and sensory sessions for the under 5's and more! The full family and community programme is now available on the Chippenham […]
Building on the huge success of the 2023 festival, our amazing team of volunteers has been working flat out to ensure the 51st Chippenham Folk Festival in 2024 will again exceed all expectations. We have now confirmed over 200 artists and performers from across the UK and beyond, turning Chippenham town into a blaze of […]
A late night comedy show in in association with Chippenham Comedy Club, in addition to the normal folk festival programme. This features 'Fans Of Comedy' award winner Sally Ann Hayward. Sally Ann has supported Sarah Millican and Russell Howard and appeared on BBC1 The Blame Game and Radio 4 The Elephant In The Room. She […]
