

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Kate Rusby Live at Barnsley Folk Festival
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: Headlining and opening our 2026 Barnsley Folk Festival is none other than Barnsley’s very own Kate Rusby; widely regarded as one of the most captivating voices in British folk music. As her Spring tour draws to a close, Kate will perform this rare hometown concert in the intimate setting of Barnsley Civic’s theatre with an exclusive set-list for a three-piece, which will include her husband and producer Damien O’Kane.

Kate’s tender, pure, and unmistakably Yorkshire tones have enchanted audiences worldwide for over three decades. Her live performances are a unique blend of intimacy and joy — filled with laughter, stories, and songs that feel like home.

Kate Rusby started performing in local folk clubs as a child, following in the footsteps of her parents, Steve and Ann; then made a name for herself performing in groups The Poozies, Equation and singing alongside fellow Barnsley folk artist fellow Barnsley artist Kathryn Roberts. In 1997, she released her debut album Hourglass and the rest is history.

“Kate Rusby’s voice remains one of the most beautiful in British folk – tender, pure, and utterly distinctive.” – The Guardian

“A national treasure — Rusby brings warmth, wit, and wonder to every note she sings.” – BBC Radio 2
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/barnsley/kate-rusby-live-at-barnsley-folk-festival/200029791412946
- **Event Categories**: festivals, art, entertainment, performances, concerts, music, theatre
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 151

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://civicbarnsley.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873683906?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=barnsley-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Barnsley
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Barnsley Civic
- **lat**: 53.553507398
- **long**: -1.479755572
- **full address**: Barnsley Civic, Eldon Street,Barnsley, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Kate Rusby (https://allevents.in/org/kate-rusby/2644714)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 29 May, 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Barnsley Civic, Eldon Street,Barnsley, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Kate Rusby
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** festivals, art, entertainment, performances, concerts, music, theatre
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Kate Rusby Live at Barnsley Folk Festival ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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