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Gate to Southwell Festival
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Gate to Southwell Festival

Southwell, East Midlands

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Fest TimelineUpdated: 5 Apr 2026
Today

1 Sept 2025

Early bird on sale

Early bird on sale

Early Bird tickets on sale

1 Sept 2025

4 Mar 2026

1st wave announced

1st wave announced

Initial lineup announced (The Proclaimers, Richard Thompson, Peat & Diesel, Elephant Sessions and others)

4 Mar 2026

2–5 Jul

Gate to Southwell Festival 🎉

Gate to Southwell Festival 🎉

2–5 Jul

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About

Gate to Southwell is a folk and roots music festival held over four days in a lakeside setting near Southwell, Nottinghamshire. It features over 60 acts across nine performance areas including three main stages, with a programme spanning folk, blues,…

Website

gtsf.uk
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Genres

AcousticAmericanaFolkWorld

Date

2 - 5 July, 2026

Location

Southwell, East Midlands

Size

Small · 3,000

Established

2008, Running 18 years

Vibe

It has the feel of a well-run community event where people know each other, the sessions run late, and the lakeside setting keeps things relaxed without feeling sleepy.

Tags

parkintimatesensible bedtimefamily-friendlymusic nerdsspace to dancecome as you arelots of food optionsmiddle of nowhere
TicketsUpdated: 5 Apr 2026

Prices and availability are indicative. Always confirm on the official ticket page.

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£154
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£174
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Youth Weekend (12-17)
£51
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LineupUpdated: 5 Apr 2026
Full lineup
The Proclaimers

The Proclaimers

Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson

w/ Zara Phillips

Peat & Diesel

Peat & Diesel

Elephant Sessions

Elephant Sessions

Zara Phillips

Zara Phillips

Ríoghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet

Ríoghnach Connolly & Honeyfeet

Steve Knightley

Steve Knightley

w/ The Winter Yards Band

Black Umfolosi

Black Umfolosi

Keston Cobblers Club

Keston Cobblers Club

Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage

Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage

Edwina Hayes

Edwina Hayes

Blackbeard's Tea Party

Blackbeard's Tea Party

RanagriWinter WilsonThe Hot SeatsMan the LifeboatsThomas Bradley ProjectTrue FoxesMark FraserGráinne HuntReuben & The BridgeEvolution Of FishermenLaura WyattAlistair AndersonThe Rye SistersWatersmeetBarrel House Vipers
Recent NewsUpdated: 9 Apr 2026

Rip-roaring line-up set to bring the festival spirit this summer

There's plenty to look forward to in the year ahead, including a festival boasting its 'strongest line-up to date' as it marks its 19th...

newarkadvertiser.co.uk·3 months ago

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The Proclaimers announced as headline act for popular folk music festival

The Proclaimers will be going their promised 500 miles next summer, for a headline appearance at the popular Gate to Southwell Festival.

newarkadvertiser.co.uk·6 months ago

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