BLUEGRASS Festivals and Picking Weekends (as of 28th March 2026)
Most of the festivals listed below feature a high proportion of Bluegrass artists, although some include other related musical styles.  You are advised to consult the artist roster before booking.  

 
Brighton Bluegrass & Old-Time Day
7th March 2026
The Brunswick, 1 Holland Road, Hove, BN3 1JF
 
Sore Fingers Week
5th to 11th April 2026
Lord Wandsworth College, Long Sutton, Hook. Hampshire RG29 1TB
www.sorefingers.co.uk

Crossover Festival
1st-4th May, 2026
Sherbrook Scout Camp, Nottingham
www.crossoverfest.com

Just Pickin Spring Weekend
7th-10th May 2026
Victoria Farm, High Cross Road, Claybrooke Magna, Lutterworth LE17 5AU
www.justpickin.com

Springgrass Bluegrass
15th-17th May 2026
The Vault Arts Centre, 40 Victoria Street, Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire, Dumfries & Galloway DG8 6BT
 
The Wharf Bluegrass Weekend
15th-17th May 2026
The Red Lion, Stiffords Bridge, Cradley, MALVERN WR13 5NN
 
Spring into Bluegrass Day
17th May 2026
Clipston Village Hall, Church Street, Clipston, Northants LE16 9RT
www.battlefieldbluegrass.co.uk

Bluegrass Omagh (Please note this festival is not running this year)
23rd – 25th May 2026 tbc
Ulster American Folk Park, Omaha, Co. Tyrone
www.ulsteramericanfolkpark.org

Westport Folk & Bluegrass Festival
4th-7th June 2026
Westport, Co Mayo, Ireland
 
BBMA AGM Weekend
12th-14th June 2026 Nuneaton, Warwickshire
www.britishbluegrass.org

Black Mountain Bluegrass Picking Weekend
19th-21st June 2026
Baskerville Hall Hotel, Clyro Court, Hay on Wye, Powys
www.baskervillehall.co.uk 

Rainford Junction Festival
2nd-5th July 2026
The Junction, Rainford, St Helens

Summer Bluegrass Spectacular
19th July 2026
Clipston Village Hall, Church Street, Clipston, Northants LE16 9RT
www.battlefieldbluegrass.co.uk

Hexham Bluegrass Festival
24th-26th July 2026
The Sele, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 3LN
www.bluegrassinhexham.uk

Panfield Bell Bluegrass Festival
31st July-2nd August 2026
The Bell Inn, Panfield, Braintree, Essex CM7 5AQ
 
Bluegrass & Beyond
6th-9th August 2026
Glebe Farm, Astbury, Cheshire CW12 4RQ
www.bluegrassandbeyond.co.uk

Biggar Bluegrass & Roots Festival
7th-9th August 2025
Biggar, South Lanarkshire
www.guildtownbluegrassfestival.com

Yellow Moon Festival
15th August 2026
Langham Brewery, Petworth, West Sussex
www.yellowmoonfestival.com

Purbeck Valley Folk Festival
20th-23rd August 2026
Purbeck Valley Farm, Valley Road, Wareham, Dorset BH20 5
 
Didmarton Bluegrass Festival
4th-6th September 2026
Kemble Airfield, Gloucestershire GL7 6BQ
www.didmarton-bluegrass.co.uk

Just Pickin Autumn Weekend
10th-13th September 2026
Victoria Farm, High Cross Road, Claybrooke Magna, Lutterworth LE17 5AU
www.justpickin.com

Moniaive Bluegrass Festival (tbc – further details awaited)
25th-27th September 2026 tbc
 
Last Chance Saloon Bluegrass Day
22nd November 2026
Clipston Village Hall, Church Street, Clipston, Northants LE16 9RT
www.battlefieldbluegrass.co.uk

Sore Fingers October Weekend 2026
23rd-25 October 2026
Lord Wandsworth College, Long Sutton, Hook. Hampshire RG29 1TB<
www.sorefingers.co.uk
 
Black Mountain Bluegrass Picking Weekend
13th-15th November 2026
Baskerville Hall Hotel, Clyro Court, Hay on Wye, Powys
www.baskervillehall.co.uk