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THE GATE TO SOUTHWELL FESTIVAL

19th International Roots & Acoustic Music Festival

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​Shortlisted in the 2024 UK Festival Awards.

 

"I'd say it rivals Cambridge Folk Festival, albeit on a smaller scale, in terms of the diversity of the acts, the ambition of the programming, and the wide definition of folk it encompasses" Left Lion Magazine 2024 

An independent, brilliantly curated, genuinely friendly, perfectly sized festival with a rich mix of UK and international roots music in a beautiful lakeside setting. 

 

GTSF is "quite possibly the best small folk and roots festival in the UK" according to ticket-buyers, who return year after year to prove it. Join us at our beautiful lakeside home, over 4-days with 60+ acts performing on 3 main stages (now all with audience covers). On-site camping and glamping (park by your tent), fantastic genre-busting roots artists from folk, Americana, Celtic, blues, world music and beyond, and the friendliest atmosphere you'll find anywhere. Plus family and children's events, street theatre, ceilidhs, workshops, dance and late night sessions - under 12s go free, and there are big discounts for under 18s. 

By the way, GTSF is a not-for-profit organisation, run by enthusiastic and experienced volunteers, and we love putting on this festival. Any surplus income goes straight back into future events.

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LINE-UP 2026
 Most of our 60+ artists for GTSF 2026 are now here...
(see previous line-ups here)

KRIS DREVER & CAHALEN MORRISON

The ultimate ‘musician’s musicians’ who draw from diverse musical backgrounds but are friends and kindred spirits in their subtle instrumental mastery, evocative songwriting and innovative musicality

SATURDAY

RUM RAGGED

A combination of striking vocal harmonies, staggering musicianship, and captivating storytelling. Playing as part of the Canadian Music Showcase.

SUNDAY

ECMA MUSIC SHOWCASE

We have teamed up with Canada's East Coast Music Association to bring acts to GTSF over the weekend, and to appear in showcases on Saturday and Sunday.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

OLD MAN LUEDECKE

Two time JUNO award Winner known for his high energy banjo driven stompers, his dry humour, and touching guitar ballads. Part of the ECMA Canada Showcase.

SUNDAY

THE HUNCH

Musical creativity and crafted arrangements of well-known and original songs and their close knit 5-part harmonies and excellent musicianship come together to bring you that ‘Hunch’ sound.

FRIDAY TO SUNDAY

THE HOT SEATS

From Richmond, Virginia, The Hot Seats play their self-titled 'Stringband Music', hard-driving bluegrass, old time, ragtime, jug blues, and early country music

FRIDAY

RANAGRI

One of the most exciting and innovative folk bands in the UK today. With a unique blend of voices, guitar, bouzouki, flutes, whistles, harp/electric harp, and bodhrán/drums.

SUNDAY

AROUND ABOUT DUSK

Original songs with influences ranging from New Orleans jazz and blues, old-time and European folk with eclectic instrumentation and rich vocal harmonies

SUNDAY

ABOITEAU

An exhilarating show which blends traditional folk, Celtic and rock. This will be their first visit to the UK and playing as part of our ECMA Canada Showcase.

SATURDAY

RIOGHNACH CONNOLLY

A remarkable singer and flautist...who can ease from Irish traditional influences to soul. Duo with Ellis Davies.

SATURDAY

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2ND - 5TH JULY 2026

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