2026
Kirkbymoorside Music Festival 2026
31st July - 2nd August
Three days of great music and dance, with something for everyone, in venues across the welcoming, historic market town of Kirkbymoorside
Click Here for the Main Festival Programme
​Early bird Tickets available on Eventbrite
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​Friday 31st July
Emma Lynne 3.00 pm
All Saints' Church
with a great voice and a string of live performances and appearances on BBC radio under her belt, 21-year-old Emma Lynne is fast becoming one of UK’s most sought-after singer-songwriters.
Double bill with Casper
enigmatic singer, multi-instrumentalist, sound designer and composer whose performance will touch your soul.
Tickets for Emma Lynn & Casper £10
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Accord 5.00 pm Memorial Hall Acoustic Bar
3 piece acoustic group with lovely harmonies FREE
John Drakes 5.30 pm
All Saints' Church
back by popular demand, singer songwriter performing songs of love and loss, social commentary & environmental issues; thought provoking songs and stories that the audience will connect with.
Supported by Lost in Eve performances anchored by vocal harmonies and rhythmic guitar. Their song writing is an expression of dreams, obsession and enlightenment. Welcome their dreams to your own, open your hearts to theirs, and allow yourself to become Lost in Eve.
Tickets for John Drakes & Lost in Eve £12​​
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alkelda 7.30 pm
White Swan
Energetic folk music from 2 talented musicians, you’ll believe you’re in Dublin!
Kirkby Soul 8.00 pm
Memorial Hall
Fabulous 8 piece Soul Band with two lead vocals, guitar, bass, drums, trombone, saxophone and trumpet. Filling the dance floor with an evening of sensational soul music
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Saturday 1st August
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Bollywood Dance Class 10.00 am
Memorial Hall with Shalma Zaman, founder of Yorkshire's first Bollywood Academy.
Tickets for Bollywood Dance Class £10
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Learn Ukulele 10.00 am
Methodist Church tickets £5
Bodhrán Workshop
12.00 am Methodist Church tickets £5
Beginner ukulele lesson with Chris Simmonds followed by bodhrán workshop with Steve Bentley. Instruments provided, or bring your own (no experience necessary).
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Kirkbymoorside Town Brass Band
11.30 am Church Street
Kirkbymoorside's own award-winning brass band perform FREE
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Stubbsie
12.30 pm Memorial Hall Acoustic Bar
Performing a few of their own compositions, along with an eclectic mix of cover songs including Simon & Garfunkel, Queen, Pink Floyd, Yazoo, Radiohead and others, duo Stubbsie bring great vocal harmonies, combined with acoustic guitars, bass and bodhran. FREE
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The Spankin' Monkeys
1.30 pm White Swan
An uber-talented and highly entertaining trio of local musicians celebrating blues-based psychedelic rock.
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The Browns 2.15 pm
Methodist Church a singer songwriter duo with vocal harmonies and a gift for storytelling through music, their original songs are expressive, poignant, and moving
Tickets for The Browns £8​​
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Mark David Roberts 2.30 pm
All Saints' Church a folk guitarist and songwriter crafting songs rooted in story, simplicity, and lived experience. With finger-picked melodies and reflective lyrics, his music leans into quiet moments, human connection, and the beauty of things left unsaid.
refreshing, tuneful, harmonious, didgeridoo and harmonica playing, guitar picking song writing duo. Their songs travel through the landscapes of everyday living, the quiet wisdom of nature, and offbeat tales and have been included on a Disney film soundtrack. Tickets for Mark David Roberts and The Pelican Babies and £12
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400 Roses 3.00 pm
Church Street a unique dance troupe, that combine Tribal Belly Dance with UK-style Folk and Morris Dance. Accompanied live by their band, t' Thorns FREE
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​Mills & Farrell 3.45 pm
Methodist Church offering their unique brand of ‘folk music for the twisted soul' this Australian and Nova Scotian duo shine with an acoustic guitar, a mandolin and their stunning harmonies
Tickets for Mills & Farrell £9​​​
Diva Strop 4.00 pm
White Swan Female-fronted Rock/Pop covers band in true DIVA style!
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5.30 pm Methodist Church
performing traditional folk songs; she writes music inspired by the people and landscape that she loves. She has supported amongst others, Martin and Eliza Carthy, Vashti Bunyan, Ryley Walker, Martin Simpson, Jim Causley and Brona McVittie​​
Tickets for Nessy Williamson £9​
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Boo Hewerdine 5.30 pm
All Saints' Church described as 'one of Britain's most consistently accomplished songwriters', Boo was the lead singer and creative force behind '80's band The Bible. As well as solo recordings and work for film and TV, he has many writing and producing collaborations including with The Corrs, Chris Difford (of Squeeze), Marti Pellow (of Wet Wet Wet), Paul Young, K.D. Lang, Natalie Imbruglia and Eddi Reader. Supported by Tymisha Indie Pop Princess with an absolutely stunning voice, writing songs about love, heart break and the reality of life.
Tickets for Boo Hewerdine & Tymisha £15
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The Cover Ups 6.00 pm
White Swan A polished and experienced band playing an excellent mix of classic rock and pop, guaranteed to get the night bouncing.​
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Line Dance Class 6.00 pm Moorside Bar and Club with instructor PJ Tickets on the door £5
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7.15 pm Methodist Church
a group playing traditional Irish and other Celtic Music, followed by a general Sing-Around at 9.00 so bring your instruments and join in FREE
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The Maestros 8.00 pm
Memorial Hall
(Bootleg 60's - back by popular demand), playing live the music of the 60's, 70's and 80's. Great musicians, great vocals and an authentic sound - live music at its best that will have you dancing all night
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The John Lane Duo
8.30 pm All Saints' Church
Relaxed Jazz from this talented duo playing a selection of standards, ballads and swinging tunes Donations towards the church roof.
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PJ 9.00 pm Moorside Bar and Club singer PJ with all your country favourites Tickets on the door £4
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Sunday 2nd August
Hay Jays Children's Disco 10.00 am
Memorial Hall
not just playing great music, but games and sing-alongs too, creating an unforgettable party experiences packed with energy, laughter, sparkles and serious dance moves! (Suitable for children over 4).
FREE (kindly sponsored by Little Years Nursery)
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Cox Brothers 12.15 pm
Memorial Hall Acoustic Bar
talented singer songwriter duo whose style is a fusion of folk, jazz and pop with a very distinctive funky edge; stunning guitar solos and rich textures over groovy guitar and soulful vocals FREE
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Moorside 3 1.30 pm
White Swan A ‘Rockin-good’ 1950’s and 60’s themed band with their own unique and fun-filled show.
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1.45 pm Memorial Hall
four piece live band playing the best of traditional country music you can't help singing and dancing along Tickets for The Howard Hebron Band £14
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The Scorchers 3.00 pm
White Swan A highly professional band simply celebrating the best of the rock-a-billy and rock’n’roll era with the style, energy, and passion that goes with it. Truly brilliant!
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Aquarian Moon Music 3.45 pm
Memorial Hall Acoustic Bar
get those feet tapping with an upbeat banjo & 12-string country style mix & vocals from this talented local duo FREE
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Weighton Waytes Choir 2.30 pm
All Saints' Church
extraordinarily moving choir that sings from the sacred to the contemporary, leaving audiences with the same joy they feel when singing. Donations towards church roof
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Jackhare Cèilidh Band 5.00 pm
Memorial Hall
lively, rock inspired, seven piece ceilidh band playing mainly English traditional tunes for traditional English dances. Our caller will guide everyone through the programme - no previous experience necessary - just put on your dancing shoes and have some fun.
Tickets for Jackhare Ceilidh Band £12
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5.00 pm White Swan
Acoustic covers to suit every taste!
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Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts BRASS Band
7.30 pm James Holt Concert Hall
the award-winning Kirkbymoorside Town Brass Band joined by singers and musicians to perform the music of The Beatles
Tickets for Beatles Brass Band Concert £20
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Festival Fringe
Ginger Hall Café
(Details to be confirmed)
Friday 31st July
Barleytwist​​​​​
