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11th - 13th June 2027
11th - 13th June 2027
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The first ever Folk Festival on the Isle of Arran was almost 55 years ago!
It was then re-invented in 1989 and 2019 saw us celebrate our official 25th Anniversary (it only took us 30years to get there!)
We then suffered a two-year hiatus thanks to Covid...
2026 marked our 30th Anniversary - it also marked our Organiser's fifteenth year at the helm.
After much soul-searching and beard-stroking they decided it was time for new blood and fresh ideas.
So for 2027 our very own internationally world-famous Uncle Keith is taking the reins.
Here's wishing the very best of luck to Uncle Keith and the 31st Arran Folk Festival.
Hope to see you there...!
The 'first' Arran Folk Festival took place in 1989, partly in a bid to attract tourists to our island during the wee lull between busy Whit Weekend and the start of the school holidays.
The Festival saw a week-long series of concerts and pub sessions take place around the whole island. Over the next decade the festival went from strength to strength and became an established high point in Arran's tourism calendar.
The new Millennium brought with it changes and challenges: 'traditional' tourism was changing, and the original organisers were looking to pass on the baton of responsibility.
After a few potholes in the road the Festival has changed to a weekend event, and now takes place in the central location of Brodick.
Over the last 30+ years there have been too many incredible highlights to fit into one webpage. And besides, as organisers we're just a bit too biased to judge! However, we love to hear anecdotes from anyone who has attended an Arran Folk Festival over the years, so please feel free to drop us an email or post on our facebook page...
The Douglas Hotel
Free Session - hosted by Uncle Keith
Bring an instrument, bring a song... or just bring your ears!
The Douglas Hotel
Brodick Public Hall
Brodick Public Hall
Venue TBC
Free Session
Wind down with a drink, a song and guid company...
Venue TBC
The Douglas Hotel
Free Session - hosted by Uncle Keith
Bring an instrument, bring a song... or just bring your ears!
The Douglas Hotel
Brodick Public Hall
Brodick Public Hall
Regular visitors to our Folk Festival will no doubt recognise Dr Rena Gertz.
Rena came to Scotland almost thirty years ago to complete a Master's Degree in Law. As a break from her studies, Rena joined a Gaelic Choir and fell in love with the music. So much so that, after completing her Degree, Rena re-enrolled at University to study Gaelic, to better enjoy the songs she now loved singing.
This year will be Rena's third time running this wonderful workshop, which teaches the historical and cultural importance of waulking songs through small group interactive sessions.
Last year Rena selected students from both afternoon sessions to perform a small impromptu set to open our evening concert.
As previously, Rena has decided to make these workshops free to attend. However, places are limited, so will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis. If you would like to take part, don't delay - sign up today!
PLEASE NOTE: Ticket links will be posted soon. Please keep checking back...
1989 Original Artwork by Malky McCormick
Terror Time
Soaking in the Bathtub
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