Sing Yonder Festival 2026

A brand new folk mini-festival is coming to the Peak District this September.

Inspired by the much-loved Sing Yonder books and albums, Sing Yonder Festival 1 brings together some of the artists featured on the records for a weekend of music, singing, workshops and conversation.

Forget huge festival fields and muddy car parks. This is something different.

Think garden party meets house concert meets boutique folk festival - all in the unique setting of The Sunday School, a beautiful new venue in the heart of the vibrant town of New Mills, right on the edge of the Peak District. It's easy to reach from Manchester and Sheffield, and surrounded by stunning countryside.

Expect brilliant live music, friendly sessions, great food and drink, and plenty of chances to join in.

Featured Artists

• Bird in the Belly
• Bryony Griffiths and Alice Jones
• Burd Ellen
• George Sansome
• Henry Parker
• Hevelwood
• Jim Causley
• Lizzy Hardingham
• Lunatraktors
• The Shackleton Trio

Other Festival Highlights

• Live recordings of Matt Quinn's podcast In the Roud
  featuring interviews with Debbie Armour (Burd Ellen) and Bryony Griffiths & Alice Jones
• Morris dancing sides
• Sing Yonder communal singing session - everyone welcome
• Singing workshop with Bryony Griffiths and Alice Jones
• Local food and drink vendors
• Fully licensed bar

Accessibility

We're really sorry but Mount Pleasant and The Sunday School are currently only accesible via 12 large stone steps. We are investigating whether this can be rectified but it's not looking hopeful becuase of the steep pitch of the steps which exit directly onto the pavement through the graveyard . However we are always around to help if you feel the steps are something you can tackle.