The folk music starts at the Blue Anchor Pub with the excellent Arfur Doo & The Toerags, a traditional Irish folk band with a few twists. Guitar, bass, cajon, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, flute, penny whistle and recorder combine for fast-paced, energetic tunes and delicate ballads.

Bermondsey Folk Festival 2018

From small beginnings we are starting to flourish as a calendar event in the London Folk Scene and we have the headline acts in the main stage to prove it: Martin Carthy, Lisa Knapp, Circulus, and The Arfur Doo & The Toerags at The Blue Anchor Pub

More music and entertainment

The festival continues at Shortwave Cafe with Ady Johnson, David Jaycock, Cunning Folk, Russman and other performances from 6pm. (RSVP Bermondsey Folk Festival 2018 Shortwave Cafe here)

More than just good music

In addition to the main music line up, there will be Irish and Morris Dancing on the square and the unmissable walk with local famous comedian Arthur Smith (RSVP Bermondsey Folk Festival 2018 Walk with Arthur Smith)

Food and drinks

There will be Partizan beer stall plus The Old Bank Beer on Tap in the square plus many cafes, pubs and The Blue Market street food stalls to satisfy your cravings

Find the different events on Eventbrite

• Bermondsey Folk Festival 2018 - A walk with comedian Arthur Smith / Meet at The Queen Victoria Pub
  
• Bermondsey Folk Festival 2018 - Arfur Doo and The Toerags / Blue Anchor Pub
• Bermondsey Folk Festival 2018 - Main Stage -Martin Carthy, Lisa Knapp, Circulus / Market Place
• Bermondsey Folk Festival 2018 - Ady Johnson, David Jaycock, Cunning Folk, Russman /Shortwave Cafe

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FAQs

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the Bermondsey Folk Festival 2018 The Blue Anchor event?

We don't need tickets but if you register it is extremely helpful for event planning and planning of future events.

Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?

Everyone is welcome, obviously all minors need to b accompanied at all times.

What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event?

The Blue Anchor is only 1 minute away from Market Place (Main Stage)

All the venues taking part in the Bermondsey Folk Festival are within a short distance on foot from Bermondsey undergroung station (Jubilee). Other nearby stations are Canada Water (Jubilee line and overground), Surrey Quays (overground)

Buses 1, 381 and P12 all have stops in Southwark Park Road

We do not recommend the use of private cars.

Do I have to register for the other events in the Bermondsey Folk Festival 2018?

No need, however it is extremely helpful to us to know numbers for good planning of this event and future ones

Can I attend without registration?

Of course you can.

The main stage is an open space but we really appreciate if you can register as it helps us to organise next year's event.

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