The 22nd Annual Denholm Folk Festival ~ 2026.
Thursday 5th – Sunday 8th November
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| Time | Event | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 5th November | ||
| 8.00pm | Auld Cross Keys Inn Welcoming Session | Free |
| Friday 6th November | ||
| 8.00pm | Denholm Village Hall Eilidh Grant Trio Eilidh Grant, Fiona Cuthill, and Stevie Lawrence are a captivating trio known for their dynamic fusion of traditional and contemporary Scottish music. With an irresistible blend of heartfelt vocals, virtuosic instrumental talent, and inventive arrangements, they create a unique and memorable sound that resonates with audiences around the world. Together, Eilidh, Fiona, and Stevie craft performances that are as technically impressive as they are emotionally stirring. Their collective artistry has garnered them spots on prestigious stages, from intimate folk clubs to international festivals. With a shared passion for storytelling through music, this trio invites audiences on an unforgettable journey through the rich tapestry of Scottish folk tradition, reimagined for today.  Billy Mitchell In a career spanning half a century there’s no escaping the fact that Geordie singer and musician Billy Mitchell has been around a bit. He started playing the guitar in the early sixties and in the Seventies he joined the folk/rock band Jack the Lad with members of the then recently-split Lindisfarne. In 1996 he joined some of his old mates in a re-united Lindisfarne, with Billy as lead singer. “Billy can now rank himself alongside the chroniclers and curators of the region's heritage and history and, in the care of men like him, that heritage and history is in the safest of hands.”  | £20 |
| 11pm | Late-night session | Free |
| Saturday 7th | ||
| All Day | Sessions in Fox & Hounds and Cross Keys | Free |
| 8pm | Denholm Village Hall Bob Wood Bob Wood is a Scots-born folk singer and finger-style guitar player from London. Performing with an easygoing sense of humour, his vocal style, guitar arrangements and song interpretations have been described as displaying rare sensitivity, lightness of touch and technique.  Beth Malcolm's Folkmosis Show Experience the extraordinary Beth Malcolm, Scots Singer of the Year 2022 and 2024, as she presents FOLKMOSIS — a mesmerizing musical journey and coming-of-age story decades in the making. This acclaimed second album unfolds live over three captivating acts, blending music, film, and spoken word into a powerful narrative. Act 1 is rooted in the traditional world, like the classic folk songs Beth grew up listening to. Act 2 follows her ‘”rejection years”, where she dove into the rich voices of Amy Winehouse, Paolo Nutini and London Grammar. These love songs, sung from the chaos of modern life, were the soundtrack to angsty, heartfelt late teenage years. Act 3 is Beth’s coming of age, her coming home, to the songs and sounds of Scotland, as a now-grown woman. From traditional folk roots, through rebellious youth shaped by Amy Winehouse and Paolo Nutini, to a heartfelt homecoming with original Scots songs, Beth’s show promises a rich, emotional, and unforgettable experience—a rare chance to witness a true artist’s evolution in one stunning performance.  | £20 |
| 11pm | Denholm Village Hall – Festival Club Late-night session | Free |
| Sunday 8th | ||
| All Day | Sessions in Fox & Hounds and Cross Keys | Free |
| 2pm | Denholm Church Concert | Free |
Free sessions all weekend in the Auld Cross Keys & The Fox and Hounds.
A licensed bar will be available during concerts in the Festival Club, Lesser Hall & late night sessions till 1:00am. (Sorry no meals again this year).
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