Wimborne Minster Folk Festival returns to the market town from Friday 11 to Sunday 13 June 2027. The first full festival took place in June 1981, and it has grown into one of the major festivals of Celtic music and English song and dance in the UK.
The weekend runs from Friday evening to Sunday evening. Traditional music and dance sit at the centre, with Morris sides, Appalachian dance, live acts, choirs and Busk Stops. Outdoor events are mostly held on hardstanding. Around the town you will find trade and food stalls, a microbrewery for adults, children’s activity areas and a street market, and art exhibitions and sales at Allendale House. The festival is run by Wimborne Minster Folk Festival Ltd, a not-for-profit organisation staffed by volunteers.
Visitor information
Dates: Friday 11 to Sunday 13 June 2027.
Tickets: The 2027 programme and ticket prices have not been published yet. The festival website will carry them.
Getting there: The festival is spread through the town. Concerts and ceilidhs are held in indoor venues around Wimborne, and outdoor events are mostly on hardstanding.
Family friendly: Yes. There are children’s activity areas as well as the music and dance.
Where to stay
Wimborne Minster sits between Bournemouth, Poole and the Dorset countryside, so a base in the town keeps the festival on foot. Browse places to stay near Wimborne Minster or read about Wimborne Minster before you book.
