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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)

TETHERA / THE CHROMATICS CEILIDH BAND

Tethera formed in February 2025 and have been exciting audiences with their energy, musicianship. The Chromatics add Sam Pirt on accordian for the Sunday ceilidh.

SUNDAY

BARREL HOUSE VIPERS

Known for their energetic performances, they’ve toured across Europe, America, and the UK, specialising in the rich sounds of early jazz and blues.

SUNDAY

BRYONY GRIFFITH & ALICE JONES

Hailing from West Yorkshire, Bryony & Alice are long-time purveyors of English folk music, united by a passion for local folk songs and tunes.

DAYS TBC

GRÁINNE HUNT

A standout among Ireland’s most compelling vocalists and songwriters – blending raw emotion with a quiet, commanding power.

FRIDAY

TRUE FOXES

Alt-Country/Americana, cousin-duo from Cornwall, “Sublime harmonies, perfectly crafted songs and a beguiling stage presence” - Mark Radcliffe

SATURDAY

RENNIE PEARSON

Virtuoso multi-instrumentalist from New Zealand bringing the Celtic traditions of Ireland, Scotland, and Maritime Canada to life through tunes, songs and storytelling

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

CARAWAY

Jazz/folk/electronica. Cinematic soundscapes, poetic lyrics, intricate rhythms, double bass grooves and sultry horn lines.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

DETTA KENZIE

An indie-folk singer and songwriter whose music, while often touched by traditional Celtic folk influences, is guided by a thoroughly modern and independent spirit

DAYS TBC

KEITH DONNELLY

Back again as compere, kids' entertainer and all-round guitar-wieldling comedian.

DAYS TBC

ELIZA MARSHALL

Eliza is a multi-faceted flautist following her musical passions; diverse, organic and without boundaries.

SUNDAY

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2ND - 5TH JULY 2026

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