Folk in the Library brings a joyful, genre-blurring daytime festival to Exeter Library, celebrating some of the South Wests most exciting folk and folk-inspired artists. Expect haunting ballads, myth-soaked storytelling, indie-infused anthems and boundary pushing contemporary folk... all for free, at Exeter Library
Across two stages, 12 acts will perform from 1pm6pm, bringing together award-winning artists and rising local talent for an afternoon of music that ranges from traditional roots to bold modern interpretations.
The full line-up is below, with featured artists include Jon Fazal, Cloud, Iris, GIRLHOOD, The Other Woman, and Anna Anise. As well as storytelling from Henry Everett. A gorgeous mix of nationally well-know acts and local emerging artists, all from across the South West.
This is a free, family-friendly festival open to anyone
Event Running Order
Rougemont Room Stage
1:151:45 - Casey-Rae Perry
2:002:30 Holly Ebony
2:453:15 Storytelling with Henry Everett
3:304:00 Iris
4:004:30 Isle of Skeye
4:455:15 Third Girl From the Left
Main Library Floor
1:302:00 The Other Woman
2:152:45 Amelia Harvey
3:003:30 Girlhood
3:454:15 Anna Anise
4:305:00 Jon Fazal
5:156 Cloud
Donations are welcome, with all proceeds going directly back into supporting our wonderful library service. No booking required -you can just turn up and enjoy! But booking via TicketSource helps us to plan, and we can send you an email reminder closer to the date.
Please note: capacity in the Rougemont Room and seating on the main floor are limited, so access to both is first come, first served.
This is an alcohol-free event.
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Standard | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
| Folk in the Library (19 Apr 2026) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Sunday | 13:00 | |
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