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Foolhardy Folk Festival

Arboretum, Nottingham, NG7 4ED

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Foolhardy Folk Festival

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Foolhardy Folk Festival
Sunday 24 August 2025 | 12pm-9pm
Nottingham Arboretum

Now in its fifth year, this family-friendly, one-day event mixes the finest acts from the UK festival circuit with real ales, craft beer, and street food in a truly gorgeous city centre setting.

Beans on Toast handpicks the line-up from his favourite songwriters and bands on the planet and then hosts the day itself playing two shows, opening and closing the event.

The line-up includes Grace Petrie, The Young’uns, Funke and the Two Tone Baby, Ruth Lyon, Nick Parker, Ben Brown, Ann Liu Cannon, Leo Baby, Emily Alice...and of course Beans on Toast will be performing himself. 

Alongside the wonderful music, there will be a beer festival, street food vendors, and kids corner.

All ages are welcome, but any under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.

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