About
Todmorden Folk Festival returns for the May Day bank holiday weekend from 2 – 4 May 2025. Nestled in the scenic Calder Valley in West Yorkshire, this popular event celebrates traditional folk music, dance, and culture with events taking place across the town.
Date and Time
Friday 2 May – Sunday 4 May 2025
Location
Various venues around Todmorden, West Yorkshire
Festival Highlights
- Concerts in historic and picturesque venues
- Free outdoor music stage with pop-up food and drink vendors (Oxford Street car park, Sunday 12:00 – 17:30)
- Craft fair at Central Methodist Church (Saturday, 10:00 – 17:00)
- Festival café at Central Methodist Church (Saturday, 10:00 – 17:00)
- Morris dancing across various locations on Saturday and Sunday
- Music and singing sessions throughout the weekend
Family Activities
- Crafts, games and face painting
- Maypole dancing and special guest appearances
- Children’s activities running 10:30 – 15:30 on Saturday at Pollination Street
Further Information
More details, including the full programme and line-up, will be released soon. Visit the official website for updates and to view the latest artist announcements.