South Downs Music Festival 2026 - Dates, Tickets & Lineup

Key Info

About

South Downs Music Festival is a friendly, folk-rooted weekend gathering on the West Sussex coast, bringing together acoustic and roots artists across intimate evening performances. In 2026 the festival moves to Venue 24 on Bognor pier, marking a shif…

Website

southdownsfolkfest.co.uk

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Genres

FolkAcousticAmericanaWorldIndie

Date

11 - 13 September, 2026

Location

Venue 24, Bognor Regis

Size

Tiny · <1k

Established

2013, Running 13 years

Vibe

Spread across the town centre and seafront rather than a single field, so you drift between stages, pubs, and market stalls at your own pace. Families mix with folk regulars, and most of it costs nothing to walk into.

WHAT PEOPLE SAID ABOUT 2025

“Whole town taken over”

“Blustery Saturday, sunny finish”

“Mostly free to attend”

“Run largely by volunteers”

“Performers from across the globe”

LineupUpdated: 20 Apr 2026

Full lineup