LYME FOLK WEEKEND 2023 // FRIDAY AUGUST 25 to MONDAY AUGUST 28 // LYME REGIS, DORSET
Seafront Stage
FREE ENTERTAINMENT, ALL WEEKEND!
The Seafront Stage is the heartbeat of Lyme Folk Weekend.
All weekend there is free entertainment - music, dancing, poetry, shanty singing, and all with the spectacular Jurassic Coast as a backdrop.
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So come and spend the whole day, or just drop in as you're passing, it's up to you!
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FRIDAY SEPT 1
Margaret Lyons
1pm
One of Lyme Folk Weekend's favourite local performers - an accomplished guitar player and a great story-teller.
Shiraz
1.30pm
The ever-popular duo from Bridport are back for their fifth Lyme Folk Weekend. Super harmonies.
Lee Rahn
2pm
Masterful and captivating - our favourite cheeky chappie will be weaving his magic.
Juliette Hughes
2.30pm
Bringing a fresh new voice to some timeless songs... you saw her here first!
Tristan O'Leary
3pm
Back after such an impressive debut last year. Definitely another one to watch.
One Stop
3.30pm
All the way from Cambridge - classic songs in a contemporary style.
The Longest Johns
4pm
Bristolian blokes belting out shanties. What's not to like? And catch them later at the Marine Theatre.
TBC
5pm
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Lee Rahn
5.30pm
A second, longer set for Lee. Pull up a chair, sit back and enjoy...
Hazel & David
6.30pm
A great local duo, bringing their lively and joyful sound to the festival.
Claire Ji
7pm
One of the seafront stage's highlights - the delightful Claire will make your day.
Steve Dagleish
8pm
A folk troubadour in the classic style. Engaging, entertaining, highly accomplished. See Steve again on Sunday in the Pilot Boat.
Sennen Timcke
9pm
Bringing the opening day to a close... the brilliant Sennen Timcke.
SATURDAY SEPT 2
Shiraz
12 Noon
Once again this super duo from Bridport bring their close harmonies and great playing to Lyme. Top class songwriting and some super covers.
Hazel & David
12.30pm
Engaging and entertaining, a popular and well-loved duo from Uplyme.
Sophie Hosken-Taylor
1pm
A unique voice, and a brilliantly imaginative songwriter. One to watch!
Mariners Away
2pm
Making their regular trip from Falmouth, one of the South West's best known shanty groups.
Julian Shaw & Richard Smith
2.30pm
Brilliant local performers of classic folk and Americana - and some great original songs.
The Lyme Luggers
3.30pm
Lyme's very own ukulele group... going from strength to strength!
Harbour Voices
4.30pm
Gaining fans all over the South West, this superb group of local singers are really making a name for themselves.
Mariners Away
5.30pm
The main set from our Cornish visitors. Splice the mainbrace!
The Pilgrim Mothers
6.30pm
Vintage, soulful sounds with an eclectic mix of original songs and covers - don't miss them!
SUNDAY SEPT 3
Wyld Thyme
1pm
Lovely folky tunes and songs from this newly formed local trio.
Saskia Griffiths-Moore
2pm
An amazing voice, a brilliant guitarist. Setting the folk scene alight.
And catch Saskia in the Marine Theatre later on Sunday night, supporting Steve Knightley.
J J Pig
3pm
Local blokes, hearty songs.
Relentless Victorian Sound System
3.30pm
Some strangely familiar faces for our regular festival-goers. A new name, a new image... what could it possibly all mean?
Elfentale
4.30pm
Bridport's Elfentale blend classic folk with a fresh contemporary voice. Lovely stuff.
Hawksdown
5.30pm
Innovative, creative, imaginative... Come and hear some brilliant instrumental folk from this great local act.