Sidmouth Folk Festival took place from August 1 to 8, which featured a lot of events throughout the town to celebrate folk music.

The week included films at The Regent Cinema, folk dancers on the seafront, acts and performances all over Sidmouth.

Just some of the acts performing that were photographed include Skipinnish, who played at Sidmouth Folk Week for the first time. The 70th Sidmouth Folk Festival, 2-9th August 2024, Blazin’ Fiddles perform at the 70th anniversary of Sidmouth Folk Festival The 70th Sidmouth Folk Festival, 2-9th August 2024, Catrin Finch & Aoife Ni Bhrianin perform at Sidmouth Folk Festival and Jack Rutter plays at Sidmouth Folk Week. The 70th Sidmouth Folk Festival, 2-9th August

Blackmore Gardens The 70th Sidmouth Folk Festival on 2-9th August 2024, brings an irresistible feast of world-class folk music, song and dance to the Devon seaside town. Back in July 1955, the English Folk Dance & Song Society (EFDSS), on Eileen Phelan’s suggestion, decided that Sidmouth was a perfect addition to their existing and established folk dance.

Thanks to Kate Rusby and Donald C Todd for sending us these pictures to the Sidmouth Herald.