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Washington Folk Festival
2 – 4 Apr 2026
Quick summary
- Price
- Various prices
- Venue
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- Arts Centre Washington
Event description
Introducing the Washington Folk Festival – Easter Weekend 2026!
Get ready for an unforgettable celebration of music and community at Arts Centre Washington.
This brand-new event brings together some of the biggest names in the folk scene, including Martin Simpson, Bob Fox, Tom McConville, and Jez Lowe, alongside exciting rising stars like Frankie Archer.
But that’s not all – the festival is packed with family-friendly fun:
A lively Ceilidh for all ages.
Hear from the musicians themselves in our ‘Expert Sessions’.
A Real Ale Festival in our Courtyard Bar to keep the good times flowing!
Supported by Sunderland Music City and organised as part of Sunderland’s Year of Music, this is set to be a highlight of the cultural calendar.
Headline Acts
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Daytime Events
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Music
Afternoon Ceilidh with the Blue Hat Ceilidh Band
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Workshops and Screenings
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Talks
Workshop: Open Tunings, Open Minds with Martin Simpson
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Talks
Workshop: Electrofying Folk Frankie Archer’s Live Gear Explained
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