The Best Folk Music Festivals in 2022

Byjoseph

This article is a collaborative effort, crafted and edited by a team of dedicated professionals.

Contributors: Andranick Tanguiane, Fred Lerdahl,

Contents

It’s never too early to start planning your festival season! Check out our list of the best folk music festivals happening in 2022.

Introduce the article by discussing the popularity of folk music festivals and how they have been growing in recent years.

Folk music festivals have been growing in popularity in recent years, as more and more people appreciate the unique sounds and traditions of folk music. If you’re a fan of folk music, or just want to experience something different, then check out some of the best folk music festivals around the world in 2022.

From the charming small-town feel of the Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island, to the hype and energy of Glasgow’s Celtic Connections festival, there’s something for everyone at these folk music festivals. So mark your calendars and start planning your trip to one (or more!) of these great events.

List the best folk music festivals in the United States, Europe, and Australia.

There are many great folk music festivals held around the world each year. Here are some of the best ones to check out in the coming years:

United States:
– Newport Folk Festival (Newport, Rhode Island)
– Old Settler’s Music Festival ( Driftwood, Texas)
– Pickathon (Portland, Oregon)
– Philadelphia Folk Festival (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
– Singer-Songwriter Cape May (Cape May, New Jersey)
Europe:
– Cambridge Folk Festival (Cambridge, England)
– Celtic Colours International Festival (Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia)
– Dublin Folk Fest (Dublin, Ireland)
– Edinburgh Folk Fest (Edinburgh, Scotland)
– Gareth Brooks Celtic Music Festival(Dingle Peninsula, Ireland)
  Australia:
  – Adelaide Fringe Festival(Adelaide, South Australia)
  – Byron Bay Bluesfest(Byron Bay, New South Wales)
  – Fairbridge Folk Music Festival (Pinjarra, Western Australia)

As the world starts to open back up again, many people are looking forward to attending music festivals. For fans of folk music, there are several great festivals taking place around the world in 2022.

The Cambridge Folk Festival is one of the longest running and most popular folk festivals in the world. It takes place in July each year and features a wide range of folk musicians from around the globe.

Also in July, the Tønder Festival takes place in Denmark. This festival has a strong focus on Scandinavian folk music, but also features musicians from other parts of Europe and North America.

In August, the Shrewsbury Folk Festival takes place in England. This festival has been running for over 40 years and features a mix of traditional and contemporary folk music.

The Celtic Colours International Festival takes place in October in Nova Scotia, Canada. This festival celebrates Celtic culture and features traditional and contemporary folk music from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall, and Brittany.

Finally, the Adelaide Fringe Festival takes place in February in Australia. Though not strictly a folk music festival, this event features a wide range of musical genres, including plenty of great folk acts.

Folk music festivals are a great way to enjoy live music in a relaxed and intimate setting. Here are some of the best folk music festivals taking place in 2022:

-The Newport Folk Festival (Newport, Rhode Island)
-The Winnipeg Folk Festival (Winnipeg, Manitoba)
-The Kate Wolf Music Festival (Laytonville, California)
-The Philadelphia Folk Festival (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
-The Pickathon Music Festival (Happy Valley, Oregon)

Similar Posts