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August 2023
Shetland Arts’ Folk Frenzy Summer School
A week of workshops, concerts, sessions and masterclasses on Lerwick’s historic waterfront, Folk Frenzy ‘23 will be curated by renowned Shetland fiddler Kevin Henderson. Kevin and his team of brilliant tutors will lead participants through an intensive, immersive week culminating in a celebratory concert.
Find out more »Fringe Ceilidhs at Royal College of Physicians
Ceilidhs most evenings during the Festival, in the elegant historic venue in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town, with caller Ken Gourlay and ceilidh band. Soft drinks and alcohol available, all dances walked through and called. Good exercise and great fun!
Find out more »The Acoustic Music Centre at UCC
The Acoustic Music Centre takes place annually in August during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe providing a vibrant programme of traditional music and folk.
Find out more »Mull of Kintyre Music Festival
The best in Scottish and Irish traditional and contemporary music featuring concerts, ceilidhs, pub sessions, open-air events, children’s entertainment, parades, whisky, cultural and heritage tours.
Find out more »Fresh Ayr Folk Fest
Fresh Ayr is a brand-new folk festival set to take place in Ayr’s Rozelle Park in August 2023. The exciting three-day event will showcase an array of incredible live entertainment, family-friendly activities, fantastic food and drinks and top of the range camping facilities. Ticket holders will be able to enjoy a world-class line-up of entertainment from some of the UK’s top musical acts, alongside incredible emerging talent. Over 25 world-class artists will perform across the weekend.
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