Robin Hood's Bay Folk Weekend

Robin Hood's Bay folk weekend takes place every year and it is normally the first weekend in June.

This year the Robin Hood's Bay Folk Weekend 2026 is taking place from Friday 5th June to Sunday 7th June 2026. 


It is a free, family-friendly event that see Robin Hood's Bay coming alive with traditional dance performances, acoustic sessions, and live folk music.

This year the newly opening Dolphin pub is the venue for many events, including the Friday Night Folk Club, the Saturday & Sunday Sessions and the Saturday Night Concert.

You can find the Dolphin half way up Kings Street, and the folk club are there every Friday night. Pop in, have a drink and a listen.


The Acoustic Café Dash features informal performances by singers and musicians throughout the weekend in many of the village’s pubs and cafés, helping to raise funds for the RNLI lifeboats.


At The Bay Hotel and The Smugglers Inn, you can enjoy singaround sessions and open mic events running all weekend.


The Thieving Magpies dance team will also be performing, adding to the atmosphere and entertainment across the village.

Programme of Events

Friday 5th June:


18.00 - 19.00 Happy Hour in The Dolphin with Rob Parker

19.30 - Late: Folk Club Night in The Dolphin with The Smugglers


Saturday 6th June


The Dolphin

10.30 - 13.00 All singers & musicians welcome

13.00 - 15.00 Free for all: ‘Dylan, Guthrie & Friends’

- hosted by Ken McCall, Joe Gibbins & Gary Hammond

15.00 - 17.00 ‘It’s Only Words’ - a spoken word session hosted by Suzanne Elvidge & Steve Hoey

15.00 - 17.00 Open mic session with Dave’s Mate

19.00 - 23.00 Forest Folk & Steam Pigeon. Plus singers & musicians - hosted by Garry Burnett


St Stephen’s Church, Thorpe Lane

18.00 - 19.30 Rob Parker supported by George Husband.


Sunday 7th June


St Stephen’s Church, Thorpe Lane

10.30am Folk Service with Rob Parker


The Dolphin

12.00 - 13.00 Irish Session led by Damian Llewellyn & friends

15.00 - 17.00 Open mic with Rich Kitson
20.00 - 23.00 Last Survivor’s session hosted by Jim Foster

2027 Robin Hood's Bay Folk Weekend: 

June 11th 12th & 13th 2027 (Provisional Dates)