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Cambridge Folk Festival
Thursday July 27, 2023–Sunday July 30, 2023
Cambridge Folk Festival is one of the longest running folk festivals in the world. Held each year since 1965 it attracts around fourteen thousand people, many of whom return year after year.
The Festival is renowned for its unique atmosphere and its eclectic mix of music, the best traditional folk artists from the UK and Ireland rub shoulders with cutting edge contemporary acts, the finest American country, blues and roots artists, acclaimed singer songwriters, famous names and world music stars.
Set the in the beautiful surroundings of Cherry Hinton Hall Park, the festival is just 15 minutes away from Cambridge’s historic City Centre, it is perfect for anyone looking for the feel and atmosphere of a festival set in the deep countryside but with close links to the city.
Headliners are Angelique Kidjo, Arrested Development, Imelda May, The Proclaimers, Rufus Wainwright, Fisherman’s Friends and a special appearance by Judy Collins.
For details of all tickets go to www.cambridgelive.org.uk/folk-festival and click on Buy Tickets.
What’s Ons are broadcast across the day at 7.50, 10.30, 1.30 and 4.30, and at weekends.
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