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Folks Festival

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Planet Bluegrass, United States
16 artists

Key facts

Dates
24 July – 8 August 2026
Where
Planet Bluegrass, United States
Price
from €74
Tickets
edition over
Headliners
The Strumbellas, Valerie June, Gillian Welch

Data updated on 18 February 2026 — source: official site

🎤Lineup

Headliners
The Strumbellas – Folk Pop
The Strumbellas
Folk Pop
Ani DiFranco – Singer-Songwriter
Ani DiFranco
Singer-Songwriter
Gillian Welch – Folk
Gillian Welch
Folk
S.G. Goodman – Americana
Americana
Steve Poltz – Pop Rock
Pop Rock
Big Richard – Bluegrass
Big Richard
Bluegrass
Bobby Alu – Surf Rock
Bobby Alu
Surf Rock
David Rawlings – Americana
David Rawlings
Americana
David Rawlings and Gillian Welch
Soundtrack
Gillian Welch and David Rawlings
Soundtrack
John McCutcheon – Folk
John McCutcheon
Folk
Junior Brown – Rockabilly
Junior Brown
Rockabilly
Scott Test – Choral
Scott Test
Choral
Tommy Prine – Americana
Tommy Prine
Americana

✈️How to get to Folks Festival

Planning your trip to Folks Festival? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.

  • Nearest airport: Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC), about 37 km from the venue.
  • Major international airport nearby: Denver International Airport (DEN), about 65 km away (more routes).
  • Allow about 52 min by car from the airport to the site.
  • By train, head for Denver or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
  • By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
Planet Bluegrass, United States
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🌤️Folks Festival 2026 weather

Weather in Planet Bluegrass in July 2026?

Actual weather at the 2026 edition

From July 24 to August 8, 2026: up to 39°, low of 10°, 17.3 mm of rain in total.

6 rainy days14 days at 30° or more
  1. Fri, Jul 24Light drizzle35° / 16° 0.5 mmVery hot
  2. Sat, Jul 25Light drizzle37° / 16° 0.6 mmVery hot
  3. Sun, Jul 26Light drizzle38° / 18° 1 mmVery hot
  4. Mon, Jul 27Light rain31° / 20° 4.7 mmHot
  5. Tue, Jul 28Dense drizzle33° / 19° 3 mmHot
  6. Wed, Jul 29Dense drizzle31° / 14° 4.1 mmHot
  7. Thu, Jul 30Drizzle35° / 15° 1 mmVery hot
  8. Fri, Jul 31Drizzle31° / 15° 2.1 mmHot
  9. Sat, Aug 1Mainly clear34° / 13° 0 mmHot
  10. Sun, Aug 2Overcast38° / 14° 0 mmVery hot
  11. Mon, Aug 3Light drizzle39° / 15° 0.3 mmVery hot
  12. Tue, Aug 4Overcast22° / 11° 0 mm
  13. Wed, Aug 5Mainly clear27° / 10° 0 mm
  14. Thu, Aug 6Mainly clear35° / 10° 0 mmVery hot
  15. Fri, Aug 7Partly cloudy34° / 11° 0 mmHot
  16. Sat, Aug 8Overcast37° / 14° 0 mmVery hot

Day-by-day observed readings at the festival site (Open-Meteo archive).

Typical weather

Overcast
Typical high30°
Typical low14°

Chance of rain: about 27% of days

2025Overcast31° / 13°4 rainy days
2024Light drizzle30° / 15°3 rainy days
2023Drizzle30° / 14°6 rainy days

Based on the last 3 years over the same period.

Hour by hour

Tap a day to see how temperature and rain changed across 24 hours.

Same week in 2025: Fri July 25 → Sat August 9 (days aligned on the edition's weekdays).

🎧Official playlist91 tracks

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📋About

Folks Festival 2026: blues festival in Planet Bluegrass, United States

Held in Planet Bluegrass, United States, Folks Festival has established itself as a key gathering for blues enthusiasts. The festival primarily explores Blues and Country, while offering surprises for attendees. The 2026 edition brings together 17 carefully selected artists to deliver a coherent and varied musical experience.

The headliners bring together prestigious names: Ani DiFranco, Aoife O'Donovan, Sara Watkins and Sarah Jarosz promise memorable performances. The lineup also welcomes Big Richard, Bobby Alu, I'm With Her and Jesse Welles, ensuring rare diversity on stage. The festival also ventures into Folk and Rock, expanding musical horizons.

Beyond the headliners, the programme spans Alternative, Dream Pop, Folk Rock, Gospel and Indie Folk, reflecting a commitment to representing the full spectrum of the genre. This inclusive approach allows festival-goers to discover varied sounds while staying true to the festival's identity.

Join us from July 24 to August 8, 2026 in Planet Bluegrass for this unique musical experience. Browse the full lineup and book your tickets now.

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📋Practical info

Dates
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Region
City
Planet Bluegrass
Artists
16 artists
Programming
Eclectic
Official website
bluegrass.com/folks
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Lineup focus score

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Musical footprint

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