From all of us who plan and produce this unique festival in this beautiful part of the world...

Welcome to Swaledale Festival! 


The 2025 Festival runs from Saturday 24 May to Saturday 7 June and we are delighted to announce the first events to whet your appetite:

Week 1: Sarah Latto's Big Sing; folk trio Granny’s Attic; Royal Northern Sinfonia and Matilda Lloyd; Moscow Drug Club; Pascal Rogé with Elena Font; comedian Mark Steel; folk singer Martha Tilston.

Week 2: masters of Latin guitar Eduardo Martín and Ahmed Dickinson; Fretwork with Ruby Hughes; Carducci String Quartet; turntable artist Shiva Feshareki and organist Kit Downes; vocal ensemble Apollo5; giant of Indian classical music Amjad Ali Khan; Emma Fisk’s Hot Club du Nord.

  • The full programme will be shared in the new year.
  • Friends Priority Booking opens at 09:00 on Monday 24 February - become a Friend here.
  • Public booking opens at 09:00 on Monday 10 March.

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The film was made by Howell Film and features music from a track called Bling Bling from the album Plum Lane by The Matt Wates Sextet. The piece was written and arranged by Matt Wates. 

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Meet our New Artistic Director

05 December 2024

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Fraser Wilson joins the Festival team as Artistic Director.

Celebrating the Life of Norman...

12 November 2024

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The stalwart of Swaledale and long-time conductor of Muker Silver Band.

Swaledale Festival Unites Young...

30 August 2024

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The Festival has started a joyous partnership between Richmond School and Bammental Grammar School in southern Germany.