Woodford Folk Festival 2016/17

Overview

It's as much a part of the end of the year as busy shops, an overdose of all things red and green, family gatherings and determined resolutions. And, it's a whole lot more fun that that, even while you're wading through masses of people, and even when you're covered in mud. Yes, we're talking about the Woodford Folk Festival.

The annual six-day frenzy is back once again, complete with a lineup designed to farewell 2016 and welcome 2017 in style. Topping off a massive year, Gang Of Youths, Adalita, Amanda Palmer and Methyl Ethel help headline the festival, with more than 2000 performers and 438 events — spanning music, dance, cabaret, circus and comedy, plus workshops, debates, street theatre, films, forums and visual arts — also on the program.

Whether you're heading along for a single day or camping for the entire duration, you're in for the kind of fun that only happens at one place at one time of year. 100,000 people will be sharing the action with you, and celebrating a special occasion, too. This isn't just another Woodford Folk Festival, after all, but the event's 31st outing.