Cambridge Folk Festival cancels 2025 event

The Cambridge Folk Festival, a prestigious event celebrating its 60th anniversary, has been cancelled for 2025 due to financial losses in the previous year. Organizers, including Cambridge City Council, plan to invest resources in long-term planning and community engagement to ensure a successful return in 2026. The festival, which has hosted renowned artists such as Joan Baez and Robert Plant, is a significant cultural event that attracts both local and international audiences. In the interim, the festival will support the folk community through a series of local events and initiatives throughout 2025. Organizers emphasized the importance of feedback from past attendees and potential new audiences in shaping the festival's future. Early-bird ticket holders will be contacted regarding refunds or transfers to the 2026 event.