Festival brings almost £1m to town, say organisers
BBCWarwick Folk Festival brought almost a million pounds to the town in 2025, organisers have said.
The annual event, which is in its 46th year, will return to Castle Park from 23 to 26 July.
Bosses said an economic impact analysis report showed that footfall increased by 59% last year, with many travelling from outside Warwickshire, and staying overnight.
"Many of our festival goers support the town by buying meals in local restaurants, going to local shops, staying in local hotels and using local and regional transport," said Dick Dixon, the festival director.
"It's great to learn how much the festival gives back to the town."
Festival days in 2023, 2024 and 2025 brought in 46% more footfall than on average non-festival days, the report added.
The event is volunteer run and funded completely by ticket sales, sponsorships and grant money.
It features a programme of concerts, dance, gigs and acoustic performances, as well as food, drink craft stalls and glamping.
Pub music sessions and open-air concerts will take place in the town centre.
The line-up for 2026 includes Fisherman's Friends, Natalie McMaster & Donnell Leahy, Eddi Reader, and Spiers & Boden.
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