

# Festivals in Southwell | Cultural Events & Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Explore upcoming festivals in  Southwell. Discover cultural celebrations, street fairs and seasonal events happening across the city. Join the festivities.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Festivals Events in Southwell

- **Event Name**: Richard Thompson in Kirklington
  - **Description**: 🎤 Experience Richard Thompson Live at Gate to Southwell Folk Festival on Thursday, July 2, 2026! 🎤
The countdown has begun! Richard Thompson is taking over Gate to Southwell Folk Festival on Thursday, July 2
  - **Date**: Thu Jul 02 2026 at 09:00 pm – Thu Jul 02 2026 at 11:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/southwell/richard-thompson-in-kirklington/3300029155966305
  - **Venue**: Gate to Southwell Folk Festival
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  - **Categories**: festivals, concerts, music, art, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Contemporary and Traditional Folk
  - **Description**: Join us for this special programmed event that brings together 3 very distinct and individual artists  to The HopBarn.About this EventResiding in Warwickshire, Lauren South is an accompli
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Apr 25 2026 at 10:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/southwell/contemporary-and-traditional-folk/100001978716374943
  - **Venue**: The HopBarn
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  - **Price**: GBP 16
  - **Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, art, performances, live-music, health-wellness, fine-arts, meditation, music-festivals, parties
- **Event Name**: The Rye Sister
  - **Description**: Exquisite Harmonies encapsulate The Rye Sisters  as they perform Americana and Folk Country Music  accompanied by fiddle and guitar.About this EventReviewed in April 2023 by Americana UK when supporting The Mammals, The R
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  - **Date**: Sat Jul 11 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Jul 11 2026 at 10:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/southwell/the-rye-sister/100001977286266450
  - **Venue**: The HopBarn
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  - **Price**: GBP 16
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, country-music-festivals, performances, workshops, art, theatre, live-music
- **Event Name**: Lowdham YFC Vintage Tractor Run 2026
  - **Description**: Join Lowdham Young Farmers once again for our vintage &amp; modern classics tractor run.
In loving memory of Ethan Pickering ❤️

Sunday 17th May 2026!

Arrival 9:30am for departure at 10:30am 🚜

£15 per tractor 
£5 per passenger 

Vintage &amp; modern cla
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  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 10:30 am (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/southwell/lowdham-yfc-vintage-tractor-run-2026/200029812989557
  - **Venue**: Southwell, Nottinghamshire
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- **Event Name**: Harmony Workshop - The Rye Sisters and Roger Jackson
  - **Description**: If you like singing in harmony, you're in for a treat...About this EventThe Rye Sisters are teaming up with Roger Jackson to lead a workshop in harmony singing. The Rye Sisters have led many a singing workshop, for exampl
  - **Date**: Sat Jul 11 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Jul 11 2026 at 04:00 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/southwell/harmony-workshop-the-rye-sisters-and-roger-jackson/100001985286415110
  - **Venue**: The HopBarn
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  - **Price**: GBP 12 to 33
  - **Categories**: workshops, festivals, entertainment, music, performances
- **Event Name**: Blossom fest! Flower crowns, confetti and edible flowers
  - **Description**: Celebrate the breath-taking blossom abundance with an afternoon of wearing, eating, drinking and throwing flowers!About this EventDuring this workshop we'll learn blossom songs, symbolic meanings and traditions and gather
  - **Date**: Fri May 22 2026 at 01:30 pm – Fri May 22 2026 at 04:30 pm (+01:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/southwell/blossom-fest-flower-crowns-confetti-and-edible-flowers/100001970353582606
  - **Venue**: Hockerton Housing Project
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  - **Price**: GBP 0 to 44
  - **Categories**: festivals, workshops

## Trending Events in Southwell

- **Event Name**: ABBA by Moonlight
  - **Description**: The award-winning 21st Century ABBA Tribute's faithful recreation of ABBA's signature harmonies and iconic looks makes for one electrifying performance. Expect to hear all of ABBA's greatest hits, including Dancing Queen, Mama Mia, Waterloo and many more!
  - **Venue**: Church Street, NG25 0HD Southwell, United Kingdom
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- **Event Name**: Richard Thompson in Kirklington
  - **Description**: 🎤 Experience Richard Thompson Live at Gate to Southwell Folk Festival on Thursday, July 2, 2026! 🎤
The countdown has begun! Richard Thompson is taking over Gate to Southwell Folk Festival on Thursday, July 2
  - **Venue**: Gate to Southwell Folk Festival
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- **Event Name**: A Night at the Opera by Candlelight
  - **Description**: 🎵 This experience is brought to you by Candlelight Concerts. This concert is not affiliated with the Fever Original Candlelight series. Tickets for A Night at the Opera by Candlelight 🎫 Band AA ticket for 1 🎫 Band A ticket for 1 🎫 Band B ticket for 1 🎫 Ba
  - **Venue**: Southwell Minster
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- **Event Name**: MAY 23rd & 24th 2026 Southwell Racecourse Antiques Weekend
  - **Description**: AS SEEN ON TV!

Welcoming BBC Bargain Hunt who will be filming all weekend.

Indoor/Outdoor event with 1000s of items 

Up to 120 indoor tables and a wonderful brocante style outdoor Antiques Market

Sponsored by Hanson's Auctioneers
*Bring your own items
  - **Venue**: Southwell Racecourse
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- **Event Name**: Dovey Drive In Motor Show 🚗🏎️
  - **Description**: � Start Your Engines.. ITS BACK! 

Join us at The Dovecote Inn for the Dovey Drive-In Motor Show. Whether you're showing a classic or just bringing the family, it’s going to be a massive day of cars, food, and music.

� Vehicle Display: Classic and unique
  - **Venue**: Cross Hill, Laxton
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- **Event Name**: Southwell Minster - Spring Craft Fair
  - **Description**: Real Pressed Flowers will be exhibiting in Southwell Minster at the Spring Craft Fair.
There will be 60+ stalls selling a wide range of goods in the Minster. This is the perfect place to pick up a gift for a loved one whilst helping support independent bu
  - **Venue**: Southwell Minster, Church Street, Southwell, Nottinghamshire, NG25 0HD
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- **Event Name**: Spring Plant Hunters' Fair at Southwell Minster on Sunday 17th May
  - **Description**: Spring Plant Hunters’ Fair at Southwell Minster, Palace Garden. 
Where better to get inspiration for your garden than at this great plant fair. The event offers the opportunity to visit a brilliant line-up of 24 specialist nurseries and garden accessory s
  - **Venue**: Southwell Minster
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- **Event Name**: The Choral Pilgrimage 2026: Southwell
  - **Description**: The music of the Spanish Renaissance is the focus of this year’s tour, ‘Lead, Kindly Light’. From sadness to great rejoicing, the wealth of emotions is captured beautifully in selected works by Crisóbal de Morales and Sebastián de Vivanco. 

This year’s t
  - **Venue**: Southwell Minster
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- **Event Name**: Tim Edey - Celtic Christmas
  - **Description**: After two decades of hard work, Tim is now a name on the global stage in his own right on the folk and contemporary scene.About this Event"A ferocious passion and a beautiful tenderness, sensitivity, respect, understandin
  - **Venue**: The HopBarn
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Southwell?
  - **A:** Richard Thompson in Kirklington (Thu Jul 02 2026 at 09:00 pm at Gate to Southwell Folk Festival), Contemporary and Traditional Folk (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 07:30 pm at The HopBarn), The Rye Sister (Sat Jul 11 2026 at 07:30 pm at The HopBarn), Lowdham YFC Vintage Tractor Run 2026 (Sun May 17 2026 at 10:30 am at Southwell, Nottinghamshire), Harmony Workshop - The Rye Sisters and Roger Jackson (Sat Jul 11 2026 at 10:00 am at The HopBarn).
- **Q**: What Festivals events are happening in Southwell in April 2026?
  - **A:** Contemporary and Traditional Folk (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 07:30 pm at The HopBarn).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Southwell?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Southwell on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Southwell?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Southwell?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Southwell include Gate to Southwell Folk Festival, The HopBarn, Southwell, Nottinghamshire.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Southwell?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Southwell range from GBP 12 to GBP 44. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Southwell?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Southwell include Melody Mapper, The HopBarn, Lowdham Young Farmers.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Southwell?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Southwell.

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