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BEARPIT are a high-energy queer ceilidh band from Bristol, bringing a huge sound, irresistible tunes and infectious energy to the dance floor. Rooted in tradition but with a fresh, modern spirit, they create joyous, welcoming ceilidhs where everyone can jump in and feel at home.
Doors 9.15pm, Starts at 11pm.
Included in All-in-One Week, All-in-One Weekend, Week Season and Friday 7th Season tickets. Limited advance event tickets available.
EX10 residents can claim a discount. 25 & Under tickets tickets are £10 (limited number). Children (0-11) are free.
Ticket holders can book single night camping at the Festival campsite at ticket holder rate.
The Bulverton is Sidmouth's standing concert and dance venue and late-night festival hub, located next to the Festival Car Park. Home to energy-packed evening concerts, Late Night Extra ceilidhs and campfire sessions, it's just a short uphill walk from the Festival Bus Stop & Festival Campsite.
Alongside the Bulverton Big Top you'll find Betsy's Bar, open to everyone – with local ales and ciders, Crazi Jalfrezi catering, sunset views across the Sid Valley, informal singarounds and sessions and a welcoming space to meet friends old and new.
Tickets include Late Night Extra (LNE) ceilidh and access to Betsy’s Bar.
If you, or anyone in your group have any access needs that you'd like to make us aware of then please complete our Access Information Form here or email access@sidmouthfolkfestival.co.uk to request a copy in Word.
Personal Assistant Ticket
This is available to a ticket buying person requiring assistance to attend the festival.
Tickets can be booked online and in order to qualify you will need to provide the box office/door staff at the festival with one of the following when collecting your season tickets or using your e-tickets:
- Front page of DLA / PIP award letter (no specific rate)
- Front page of Scottish Adult Disability Payment (no specific rate)
- Front page of Attendance Allowance letter (no specific rate)
- Evidence that registered severely sight impaired (blind)
- Recognised Assistance Dog ID card
- Access Card (with the ‘+1’ symbol)
The qualifying documentation must be an original and current as of the dates of the festival.
All Personal Assistants should be aged 18+ years. Personal Assistant tickets are not available against Child tickets as they would already need to be in direct supervision and guidance by a parent or other adult guardian.
If special requirements exist, such as positioning of a wheelchair, it is the ticket holder’s responsibility to contact the venue management early to make sure that their requirements are known. Venue stewards will do their best to accommodate all such requests.
Love Sidmouth? The Friends of The Sidmouth Folk Festival are passionate about the festival and its long-term future.
Whatever your interest – whether it’s the big concerts, the dances, the late-night parties, the dance displays, the smaller-scale events, the special events for children or young people or the extensive workshop programme – you can help ensure the festival’s future by joining the Friends.
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