Bermondsey Folk and Roots Music Micro Festival 2025

Bermondsey Folk Festival (BFF) has been a community tradition since 2015. Nestled in the vibrant heart of this famous South London area, the Bermondsey Folk Festival has become a cherished fixture on London’s cultural calendar. 

This free folk music celebration, born of local passion and community spirit, first took to the stage in 2015—and in doing so, planted a seed that would flourish in the years since.

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Artists

• Indika Ital, featuring Fyah Mawi and Ifatunde Orunmila
• Bity Booker, beautiful psychedelic Alt-folk
• Jacken Elswyth, falling raindrops of music
• Gemma Khawaja, magical connection with tradition
• Cunning Folk, a living folk process
• Okinawa Sanshinkai, Japanese Dance
• Folk Choir, lead by Kristina Nilsson
• Irish Dance with Gallagher School of Irish Dancing

Street food, crafts and free family activities

• Live outdoor performances
• Poetry, storytelling, and spoken word
• Family-friendly activities
• Local food and drink

Origins: A Chance Encounter and a Bold Idea

The festival’s story began in 2014 with a serendipitous conversation at Bermondsey Market: a folk musician chatting with a local fishmonger over jellied eels. That spark led to the first festival in September 2015, organised by Cunning Folk Music with support from Blue Bermondsey BID. From intimate pub sessions to lively outdoor performances, the festival struck a chord with Bermondsey locals from the start.

The first editions of the festival unfolded over a week, turning Bermondsey’s pubs into live music hubs each evening. 

Unmissable!

Join us to feel the music, memories, and magic of this unique event. Whether you’re a folk purist or simply seeking a soulful Saturday in the city, come join the chorus.