Regal Folk Festival 2026
Regal, Tenbury Wells
The Regal is delighted to announce the return of the Regal Folk Festival. Running across four headline evenings, the festival will showcase some of the most compelling voices in contemporary and traditional folk, in the intimate surroundings of Tenbury’s much-loved community theatre.
Friday 6 March: James Yorkston
Scottish singer-songwriter and author James Yorkston opens the festival. A cornerstone of the Domino Records roster for over two decades, his work is known for its lyrical depth, warmth and quietly powerful storytelling.
Thursday 12 March: Maddie Morris
Winner of the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award, Maddie Morris brings a set of socially conscious, story-driven songs that explore themes including identity, equality and lived experience, marking them out as one of the leading new voices in British folk.
Friday 13 March: George Boomsma
Rising North Yorkshire songwriter George Boomsma takes to the Regal stage with his pure, resonant vocal style and intricate guitar work. He has appeared at major festivals including Cambridge Folk Festival and Port Fairy Folk Festival, earning a reputation for intimate, arresting live performances.
Thursday 19 March: Daoirí Farrell
The festival closes with Dublin-born traditional singer and bouzouki player Daoirí Farrell. Twice recognised at the BBC Folk Awards and widely praised as one of the most important Irish folk singers of recent years, his performances combine remarkable vocal power with deep roots in the Irish singing tradition.
“We are thrilled to bring the Regal Folk Festival back for 2026 with such an outstanding line-up,” said Kim Grenfell, Theatre Director at the Regal. “we cannot wait to welcome audiences for four unforgettable nights of folk music in Tenbury this coming spring.”
Tickets for all Regal Folk Festival 2026 dates are on sale now, available via the website or or the box office on 01584 811442.