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Cambridge Folk Fest Returns to Three Days After Financial Woes
15 Sep
Summary
- The festival will return to a three-day format in 2027.
- Financial losses previously led to cancellations and scaling back.
- Audience feedback was crucial in reinstating the Friday evening.
The Cambridge Folk Festival will return to its traditional three-day format in 2027, with early bird tickets available from Friday for the July 30 to August 1 event. This expansion marks a significant comeback for the festival, which previously ran for four days. Following substantial financial losses amounting to £320,000 in 2024, the festival was cancelled in 2025 and returned last month for a two-day run.
Officials at Cambridge City Council highlighted that audience feedback was instrumental in the decision to extend the festival. The desire to bring back the Friday evening slot was a clear message from attendees who enjoyed the weekend in Cherry Hinton. The extended duration aims to further build upon the festival's recent successes.
Additionally, the 'Cambridge Folk Festival Presents' program will continue to showcase folk and roots music across the city year-round. The festival, which began in 1965, has a rich history of hosting renowned international artists and continues to feature contemporary performers, as seen in this year's lineup.
