Tickets go on sale on Wednesday 3rd December 2025 at 10am for the Cambridge Folk Festival weekend at Cherry Hinton Hall with a fabulous first set of artists just announced.
Saturday night headliner Frank Turner is one of the UK’s most successful artists. He has sold over a million albums and regularly lands in the Top 3 of the Official Albums Chart. A prolific and powerful live performer, Turner has graced stages and festivals all around the world, from tiny grass roots venues to The O2 and Wembley Arenas. He has built an esteemed body of work across ten solo albums to date and makes a very welcome return to the festival, having last played in 2017.
Widely regarded as one of the foremost songwriters of her generation or any other, Suzanne Vega will co-headline Sunday night. Famous for worldwide hits such as ‘Luka’ and ‘Tom’s Diner’, and renowned for her erudite and entertaining shows, Vega is fresh off a highly praised, sold-out UK tour, which included London’s Royal Albert Hall. Her latest album Flying With Angels is hitting best of the year lists from Mojo to Rolling Stone. Not to be missed.
The musical influence of Sunday night co-headliner Richard Thompson with Zara Phillips cannot be overstated. From groundbreaking group Fairport Convention to a decade long musical partnership with his then-wife Linda and over 30 years as a highly successful solo artist, he is one of the most distinctive virtuosos and writers in Folk Rock history, famed for his genre defying mastery of both acoustic and electric guitar along with engaging energy and onstage wit. Thompson will be joined on stage by acclaimed singer-songwriter Zara Phillips.
The Cambridge Folk Festival weekend at Cherry Hinton Hall, August 1-2, will be the centrepiece of 2026’s activities. A more intimate event, returning to the festival’s heart and in its spiritual home, the weekend will feature two full days of live music and activities, with optional three-night camping available.
A second to none line-up, boasting three international headliners with more names to be announced, will perform across two main stages, a street performance area showcasing buskers and roving acts, and a dedicated Club Corner, programmed in partnership with local folk clubs.
The prestigious Christian Raphael Prize will once again be open to emerging artists, offering invaluable financial assistance, performance opportunities and industry exposure. Previous winners include Katherine Priddy, Angeline Morrison and Frankie Archer.
One of the priorities of the organisers for 2026 has been to make access to the festival as affordable and accessible as possible for families and young people. First release tickets for the Cherry Hinton Hall weekend, available from 10am 3 December, will be priced at:
Day tickets
Adults: £60; Concessions (including Young Folk 14-25) £45; Children (0-13) Free
Weekend tickets
Adults: £120; Concessions (including Young Folk 14-25) £90; Children (0-13) Free
Prices subject to booking fees. Please see website for concessions, payment plan, camping and parking information. Home – Folk Festival
Limited camping available. Please book early to avoid disappointment
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