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 for details
Workshops
More details for 2025 to follow
Kids activities
10.30 – 3.30 on Saturday at Pollination Street (2025 schedule coming soon):
- Crafts and games
- Workshops
- Face painting
- Maypole dancing
- Special guest appearances!
Venues
Please see below for access information for our venues:
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]