Moseley Folk & Arts Festival, Birmingham, United Kingdom 2027

• September 3, 2027
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• September 5, 2027
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Full lineup

The complete Moseley Folk & Arts Festival 2027 lineup has not yet been announced. The official 2027 artist page is currently live, but no artists are listed yet and the festival’s lineup poster is marked as coming soon. Visitors should therefore wait for the official artist announcements rather than assuming that performers from the previous edition will return in 2027.

Moseley Folk & Arts traditionally combines folk, roots, Americana, indie, acoustic and contemporary music. The festival also has a strong record of presenting emerging performers alongside internationally recognised artists. Its organisers specifically highlight the importance of programming unsigned and developing artists alongside established names.

The 2027 programme is expected to continue this approach, potentially including:

• Established folk and roots artists
• Contemporary folk and Americana performers
• Indie and acoustic musicians
• Emerging and unsigned artists
• Local Birmingham performers
• Singer-songwriters
• Alternative and experimental folk acts
• Comedy, spoken-word and arts programming

The final 2027 artist list will be confirmed through the festival’s official website and artist announcements.

What to expect in 2027

Moseley Folk & Arts Festival 2027 will return to Moseley Park in Birmingham for its 21st edition. The festival is a non-camping event set within an 11-acre woodland park in Moseley Village, approximately two miles from Birmingham city centre. The park’s sloping grounds form a natural amphitheatre around its lake, giving the festival an intimate setting rather than the atmosphere of a large-scale camping festival.

The festival is known for combining live music with a wider programme of arts, food, comedy, workshops and family activities. It is particularly suitable for visitors who want a relaxed weekend festival experience without camping.

The organisers describe the event as family-friendly, with activities designed for different age groups. The festival also aims to support emerging musicians by placing developing artists alongside more established performers.

Visitors can expect multiple performance areas, food traders, bars, an artisan market and additional entertainment alongside the principal music programme. The precise 2027 programme will become clearer when the lineup and schedule are released.

Festival dates

Moseley Folk & Arts Festival 2027 will take place from Friday 3 September to Sunday 5 September 2027 at Moseley Park in Birmingham. The festival’s official website has already confirmed the 2027 dates and states that tickets are on sale.

The festival will run across three days, giving visitors the choice of attending individual days or experiencing the complete weekend.

The confirmed schedule is:

• Friday 3 September 2027
• Saturday 4 September 2027
• Sunday 5 September 2027

Moseley Folk is a non-camping festival, so visitors attending the full weekend will need to arrange accommodation outside the festival site.

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Venue & festival site

Moseley Folk & Arts Festival 2027 will be held at Moseley Park, 93b Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8DD. The festival entrance is located between Dixon’s Estate Agents and The Hive, opposite the Co-operative supermarket.

Moseley Park covers approximately 11 acres and is characterised by woodland, grassland, a lake and sloping grounds. The main arena slopes towards the stages, creating a natural amphitheatre for performances.

The site is divided into several functional areas, including the main arena, food area, entrance and Off Piste entertainment area. Previous festival layouts have included a main stage, second stage, food traders, bars, market areas and additional entertainment spaces.

The park’s location inside Moseley Village makes the festival very different from a remote countryside event. Visitors can combine the festival with restaurants, shops and other facilities in the surrounding neighbourhood.

Public transport after the festival

Public transport is strongly recommended because the festival does not have allocated festival parking and the surrounding area has limited parking capacity. The organisers specifically encourage visitors to use public transport to reduce disruption for local residents.

The Moseley Village railway station is approximately a five-minute walk from the festival entrance. Visitors travelling from Birmingham city centre can travel from Birmingham New Street via the Camp Hill Line to Moseley Village.

The No. 50 bus connects Birmingham city centre with Moseley Village and stops close to the festival entrance. The service has historically operated throughout the day and into the evening, although visitors should check the latest timetable for the 2027 weekend.

For the journey home after evening performances, visitors should check the final bus and train services before travelling. Taxis can also be booked in advance, particularly for late-night journeys.

Accommodation areas

Moseley is the most convenient area for visitors who want to remain close to the festival. Accommodation around Moseley Village provides easy access to the park and local restaurants, cafés and shops.

Birmingham city centre is another practical choice because it offers a much larger selection of hotels and provides access to Birmingham New Street and other major transport connections.

Kings Heath and Balsall Heath can also be considered by visitors looking for accommodation outside central Birmingham while remaining relatively close to Moseley. Local bus services can connect these areas with the festival.

Because Moseley Folk is a non-camping festival, visitors attending the full weekend should arrange accommodation before travelling. The organisers have previously provided accommodation-related offers for festival visitors, so the official website is worth checking for 2027 partnerships.

Food & drink at the festival

Food and drink are an important part of Moseley Folk & Arts Festival. The festival has previously featured a varied selection of independent food traders alongside several bars and drinks concessions.

Previous programmes have included street-food vendors offering burgers, sandwiches, pizza, international dishes, vegetarian options and other festival favourites. The festival also has a strong local-producer focus, with craft beer and other drinks available on site.

Moseley Folk operates as a cashless festival. Previous festival guidance states that card, Apple Pay and Google Pay are accepted by festival vendors. Visitors can bring an empty refillable water bottle and use the festival’s water points.

Outside alcohol cannot be brought onto the festival site. Visitors should also follow the festival’s rules concerning food containers and single-use plastics.

Accessibility

Moseley Folk & Arts Festival provides accessibility facilities designed to help disabled visitors enjoy the event. The festival site includes an accessible viewing platform positioned towards the top of the slope and accessible toilets.

The festival operates a Personal Assistant scheme for eligible disabled adults aged 18 and over. A qualifying visitor can purchase their own festival ticket and contact the accessibility team with their booking reference and evidence of their access requirement to request a free Personal Assistant ticket.

The festival terrain is mainly grass and tarmac, but the park is sloped and some areas can become uneven, muddy in wet weather or dusty during hot weather. Visitors with mobility requirements should plan their route carefully.

The festival also provides assistance through stewards, including support with access facilities and certain queue or exit arrangements. Visitors should contact accessibility@moseleyfolk.co.uk before attending if they require specific assistance.

Best days to attend

Moseley Folk & Arts Festival 2027 runs across three days, and the best day depends on which artists and activities are ultimately announced.

A full weekend ticket is the best option for visitors who want to experience the widest possible range of music, arts, food and family activities. Because the festival has not yet published its 2027 lineup, it is not currently possible to identify a specific day as the strongest musical choice.

Friday can suit visitors who want to begin the weekend with the opening performances, while Saturday traditionally provides a full day of programming. Sunday is the closing day and can feature major final performances and relaxed daytime activities.

Once the 2027 day splits are announced, visitors will be able to choose individual Friday, Saturday or Sunday tickets according to their preferred artists.

Previous year’s highlights

The 2026 edition marked the festival’s 20th anniversary and featured headline performances from Kingfishr, Super Furry Animals and The Dead South. Other highlights included Big Special, Katherine Priddy, Damien Dempsey, Hudson Freeman, Folk Bitch Trio, The Wran, Frank Turner, Miles Hunt and The Wonder Stuff.

The anniversary edition also included comedy and wider entertainment, with performances from David O’Doherty, Phil Nicol, Lindsey Santoro, Mark Watson and Hasan Al-Habib.

The festival’s history extends back to 2006 and includes appearances from major artists such as Jethro Tull, Supergrass, Billy Bragg, Jake Bugg, Don McLean, The Monkees, Johnny Marr, Richard Thompson, Saint Etienne, Laura Marling and The Waterboys.

The 2026 anniversary was particularly notable because several artists connected the latest edition with the festival’s early history. The organisers highlighted Jane Weaver, Jacqui McShee’s Pentangle and Destroyers among artists appearing in both the festival’s first edition and its 20th anniversary programme.

Official tickets

Moseley Folk & Arts Festival 2027 tickets are already on sale through the official festival ticketing system. The festival’s website confirms that 2027 tickets are available and that the event is non-camping.

The festival uses a tiered ticket system, meaning tickets become more expensive as earlier allocations sell out. The organisers state that the earlier visitors purchase, the cheaper the ticket, while the ticket itself does not differ according to the pricing tier.

Because the published 2027 ticket page currently does not display the full price breakdown in its accessible text, previous-edition prices can be used as guidance. The 2026 Tier Five prices were approximately:

• Adult Friday ticket: $93
• Adult Saturday ticket: $93
• Adult Sunday ticket: $93
• Adult three-day weekend ticket: $246
• Under-18 Friday ticket: $43
• Under-18 Saturday ticket: $43
• Under-18 Sunday ticket: $43
• Under-18 three-day weekend ticket: $88
• Family weekend ticket: $465
• Private caravan hire: $540
• Black Swan weekend upgrade: $135
• Black Swan day upgrade: $74

These are previous-edition prices, converted from the festival’s published 2026 prices at an approximate exchange rate of £1 = $1.35. They should not be treated as confirmed 2027 prices.

Official website and tickets: https://moseleyfolk.co.uk/

Headliners

No 2027 headliners have been officially announced yet. The current 2027 artist page does not list any performers, while the festival’s lineup poster is also still marked as coming soon.

The festival traditionally announces major headline artists progressively rather than publishing the entire programme at once. Previous headliners have included artists from folk, roots, indie, Americana and alternative music.

For context, the 2026 anniversary edition was headlined by Kingfishr on Friday, Super Furry Animals on Saturday and The Dead South on Sunday. These artists are previous-edition headliners and are not confirmed for 2027.

The 2027 headline acts should be added to the official artist page as announcements are made.

Stage-by-stage schedule

The detailed 2027 stage-by-stage schedule has not yet been released. The festival’s official schedule page is already online, but the 2027 programme details are not currently displayed.

Moseley Folk has historically used multiple performance areas, including a main stage and second stage, together with additional areas for emerging artists and other entertainment.

The festival also has a history of using dedicated stages for developing performers. Earlier editions included the Lunar Stage, which was designed to showcase emerging artists between performances on the main stage.

The final 2027 stage names, artist allocations and running order should therefore be checked after the official lineup announcement.

Set times

Specific 2027 set times have not yet been announced. The festival states that detailed performance times are normally provided through its website schedule, festival programme and displays around the festival site.

Based on the festival’s established operating pattern, performances have previously started at approximately 1:00 PM on Friday and around 11:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday, with each day finishing at approximately 10:30 PM. These are previous scheduling patterns rather than confirmed 2027 times.

The final running order may change before or during the festival, so visitors should check the official schedule shortly before attending.

Ticket types

Moseley Folk & Arts Festival uses several ticket categories. The precise 2027 prices and allocations should be checked through the official ticket page, but the festival has historically offered individual day tickets and full weekend tickets.

Previous ticket categories have included:

• Adult Friday ticket
• Adult Saturday ticket
• Adult Sunday ticket
• Adult weekend ticket
• Under-18 day tickets
• Under-18 weekend tickets
• Family weekend tickets
• Festival upgrades
• Private caravan hire

Children under 12 can attend free with a paying adult, with no more than two under-12 children permitted per adult under the festival’s current published policy. Under-18 visitors must be accompanied by an adult aged 21 or over.

The festival is non-camping, so none of the standard festival tickets includes an on-site camping pitch.

Ticket release phases

Moseley Folk operates a tiered ticket-release system. Earlier ticket tiers are cheaper, and prices increase as allocations progress towards the festival.

The festival’s membership programme provides members with priority notice of announcements and access to Super Early Bird tickets. Members also receive early information about lineups and stage times.

For the 2027 edition, the festival has confirmed that tickets are already on sale. The organisers have also announced that limited Tier One tickets were available to attendees and subscribers before the wider general sale.

Visitors wanting the lowest available ticket tier should purchase early rather than waiting for later allocations.

VIP/Village options

Moseley Folk is a non-camping festival and does not operate a conventional camping or glamping village. The festival is deliberately located within Moseley Park and relies on Birmingham and the surrounding Moseley area for accommodation.

Premium upgrade options have previously included the Black Swan Lounge and private caravan hire. The Black Swan upgrade has offered benefits such as priority fast-track entry, access to the lounge, a complimentary drink, a festival T-shirt and the programme. The upgrade does not include the festival admission ticket itself.

Private refurbished caravans have also previously been available for groups, with seating for up to 10 people and waiter service for drinks. Availability and pricing for 2027 should be confirmed through the official ticketing system.

The festival’s membership programme is another way to receive enhanced benefits, including priority information and Super Early Bird ticket access.

Festival rules

Moseley Folk & Arts Festival operates several rules covering admission, security, alcohol, re-entry and items allowed on site.

Important rules include:

• The festival is non-camping.
• There is no allocated festival parking.
• Re-entry is not permitted once visitors have entered the festival.
• Wristbands must remain attached throughout the festival.
• Tickets should be available for scanning at the entrance.
• Under-18s must be supervised by an adult aged 21 or over.
• Challenge 25 operates at festival bars and entrances.
• Alcohol cannot be brought into the festival.
• Glass, sharp cutlery and single-use plastic are prohibited.
• Gazebos, tents and parasols are not permitted.
• Professional camera equipment is restricted.
• Dogs are not permitted except assistance or guide dogs.
• Visitors are encouraged to bring an empty refillable water bottle.
• The festival is cashless, with card, Apple Pay and Google Pay accepted.

The festival currently states that food should be transferred into reusable containers and that liquids brought onto the site must be sealed and unopened, while alcohol and low- or zero-alcohol drinks cannot be brought inside.

How to get there

Moseley Park is located at 93b Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8DD. The entrance is opposite the Co-operative supermarket, between Dixon’s Estate Agents and The Hive.

By train, visitors can travel to Birmingham New Street and connect to the Camp Hill Line for Moseley Village station. Moseley Village is approximately a five-minute walk from the festival entrance.

By bus, the No. 50 service runs between Birmingham city centre and Moseley Village, stopping close to the festival entrance. The journey from central Birmingham takes approximately 15 minutes depending on traffic.

Driving is possible, but the festival does not have allocated festival parking. Limited local parking is available, while Moseley Village Car Park is approximately a five-minute walk from the entrance. Visitors are strongly encouraged to use public transport where possible.

Taxis can drop passengers close to the entrance, and the organisers recommend booking return taxis in advance because demand can increase when the festival finishes.

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