Todmorden is situated in the stunning Calder Valley, in West Yorkshire. It’s easy to get here on public transport from Manchester, Leeds, Burnley and Bradford.
Todmorden Folk Festival takes place every year over the May Day bank holiday weekend.
The core of our music happens at concerts in beautiful locations around the town (please see our programme for more details of the schedule); there are also free events, dancing and outdoor entertainments throughout the weekend:
- Festival cafe – Central Methodist Church, 10 – 5 Saturday
- Craft fair – Central Methodist Church, 10 – 5 Saturday
- Morris dancing – various locations, Saturday and Sunday
- Free outdoor music stage with pop-up local food/drink vendors – Oxford Street car park, 12 – 5.30 Sunday
- Music/singing sessions – see Programme page for details
We have delicious home-made hot food (with veggie, vegan and GF options), cakes, hot and cold beverages and a bar available at several of our events – please see Programme page for details for each concert.
Workshops
See Programme page for more details
Kids activities
10.30 – 3.30 on Saturday at Pollination Street (see Programme page for more details):
- Crafts and games
- Workshops
- Face painting
- Maypole dancing
- Special guest appearances!
Contact info
todmordenfolkfestival@gmail.com
[please be aware that we are a volunteer-run festival and cannot reply to all the emails we receive – sincere apologies for this]