Kirkbymoorside Music Festival 2026

​Friday 31st July

Kirkby Soul 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

Boo Hewerdine described as 'one of Britain's most consistently accomplished songwriters', Boo was the lead singer and creative force behind The Bible. As well as solo recordings and work for film, he has produced records by several artists, including a long association with Eddi Reader. 

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Saturday 1st August

The Maestros (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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Sunday 2nd August

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart BRASS Band 

the award-winning Kirkbymoorside Town Brass Band joined by singers and musicians to perform the music of the Beatles​

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Friday 31st July

John Drakes back by popular demand, singer songwriter performing songs of love and loss, social commentary and environmental issues; thought provoking songs and stories that the audience will connect with

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Sunday 2nd August

Weighton Waytes Choir extraordinarily moving choir that sings from the sacred to the contemporary, leaving audiences with the same joy they feel when singing

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Saturday 1st August

Bollywood Dance Class with Shalma Zaman, founder of Yorkshire's first Bollywood Academy

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Saturday 1st August

Line Dance Class with PJ

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Saturday 1st August

Tymisha Indie Pop Princess with an absolutely  stunning voice, writing songs about love, heart break and the reality of life. 

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Sunday 2nd August

Ceilidh with the Jackhare Ceilidh Band

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Saturday 1st August

400 Roses a unique dance troupe, that combine Tribal Belly Dance with UK-style Folk and Morris Dance. Accompanied live by our band, t' Thorns

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Friday 31st July

Lost in Eve talented singer songwriter duo with stunning vocals and harmonies 

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Saturday 1st August

Nessie Williamson performs traditional folk songs and 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

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Saturday 1st August

Jet Set Morris a mixed border Morris side  based in Saltburn

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Saturday 1st August

Pelican Babies acoustic duo performing mainly original material encompassing folk / pop / blues

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Saturday 1st August

Emma Lynne 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. 

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Saturday 1st August

Mills & Farrell 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

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Saturday 1st August

Ukulele & Bodhrán Workshops ukulele workshop with Chris Simmonds followed by bodhrán workshop with Steve Bentley. Instruments provided, or bring your own

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Saturday 1st August

The Browns a singer songwriter duo with vocal harmonies and a gift for storytelling through music, their original songs are expressive, poignant, and moving