Events for May 29, 2026
Song Box Buskers
The Seagate is putting on something extra-special for the Appledore Music Festival. An area at the front of the hotel, opposite Appledore Quay, will become a busker's heaven. Between 1:30pm and 5:30pm every day from Thursday 28 May and Sunday 31 May there will be a series of local musicians busking for their dinner. Please Read More ...
Lauren Calcourt with Russell Bave
Lauren Calcourt is playing a selection of folk tunes on flute, accompanied by Russell Bave on guitar. This is a special Appledore Music Festival performance at the Appledore Gallery on the corner of Market Street and Bude Street. It’s a free walk-in event. Listen to some tunes while viewing the amazing range of local art.
Song Box Buskers
The Seagate is hosting the Song Box Buskers as part of the Appledore Music Festival
Songbird Anna – Bloodlines & Ballads
Bloodlines & Ballads is an intimate and captivating session of original songs and storytelling by Anna Fern, performing as Songbird Anna, blending her distinctive folk-inspired songwriting with the rich, resonant tones of the autoharp. Through music and spoken narrative, the performance explores heritage and history, drawing inspiration from lives shaped by the sea, Mines, Irish Read More ...
Tunes in the Temple – Lara Conley
Lara Conley is an acoustic folk singer songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with a storytelling song style and heartful voice. In this intimate concert Lara will be sharing songs from her extensive album collection filling this unique temple space with lilting vocals over intricate guitar, handmade dulcimer, heart beating frame drums and welcoming singalong harmonisation. Find out Read More ...
Davanya
David Daccore is a much loved local guitarist and singer who has mastered the art of playing uplifting ska and reggae. His new band Davanya will be playing a party mix of Latino, Reggae, Gypsy and pop covers in their own unique style and also including some of their own popular songs. Come see them Read More ...
Mystery Band
The organisers of the Appledore Music Festival are eagerly awaiting information on who will be playing the Royal. We do, however, know the date and time - Friday 29 May at 8:30. Watch this space for updates.
Bushpig
Bushpig are, in their own words, five gracefully maturing chaps in caps and whiskers playing an eclectic mix of soulful and bluesy grooves. What’s more, they do a mean skiffle, blues, reggae and pop. They consist of Richard Malfait, Jim Crawford and Dayle Helsby on strings and songs, Beats Blofeld on sticks and Jaggs on Read More ...