• Song Box Buskers

    Seagate Hotel The Quay, Appledore, Devon, United Kingdom

    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 1pm and 6:30pm every day from Thursday 29 May to Sunday 1 June there will be a series of local musicians busking for their dinner. Please Read More ...

    Free
  • Introducing Stage

    The Champ 5 Meeting St, Appledore, United Kingdom

    The Champ is hosting the finest young talent in Devon on Sunday 1 June. Between 1 and 5pm a succession of new bands and musicians will take to the stage. This is a great opportunity to hear what up and coming musicians have to offer in the comfort of the best little pub in Devon. Read More ...

    Free
  • Richard Malfait Lightly Mic’d Session

    The Champ 5 Meeting St, Appledore, United Kingdom

    Richard Malfait hosts an open music session most Sunday evenings at the Champ, and the Appledore Music Festival is lucky to have him hosting another one. Richard is a wonderful host and welcomes any musical style. It’s open to newcomers though you’ll also find some of the best musicians in the area taking part. Come Read More ...

    Free
  • Appledore Brass Band

    Appledore Quay The Quay, Appledore, Devon, United Kingdom

    The Appledore Music Festival is delighted to include a performance by the Appledore Brass Band. The band are famed for their performances on Appledore quay, right near the Hockings ice cream van. Which will be open for sales of ice creams and other frozen confections. More about this fine band can be found at the Read More ...

    Free
  • Festival Ceilidh with the Appledore Ceilidh Band

    St Mary's Church Hall Churchfield Road, Appledore, Devon, United Kingdom

    The Appledore Music Festival has a special treat in store for all the festive participants. The Appledore Festival Ceilidh Band will be performing in St Mary's Church Hall on Sunday 1 June. Tickets can be purchased in advance for a very reasonable £8. The Appledore Ceilidh Band formed specially for the 2024 Appledore Music Festival. Read More ...

    £8
  • Festival Music Quiz

    Seagate Hotel The Quay, Appledore, Devon, United Kingdom

    Every Sunday the Seagate holds a quiz hosted by Jamie. On Sunday 1 June it will be a special festival music quiz. You will need your wits about you and some music knowledge to have a chance of winning. No prior knowledge of the Appledore Music Festival is required. It's fun for everyone. £2 per Read More ...

    £2
  • Baz’s Marmalade Session

    The Beaver Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, United Kingdom

    Local legend Baz Bix is hosting a special Appledore Music Festival Marmalade Club jam session. The Marmalade club is the most welcoming open mic night and the most fun too. Musicians and singers of all levels are welcome to showcase their talent. Whether you’re an accomplished instrumentalist or simply love to sing, come and join Read More ...

    Free
  • Gypfunk

    The Champ 5 Meeting St, Appledore, United Kingdom

    Gypfunk will bring a rare touch of class and sophistication to the Appledore Music Festival when they perform at the Champ on June 1. Gypfunk are a four piece who play Parisian café culture tunes, with a soupçon of influence from further east. Think Jacques Brel tinged with klezmer. Feast your ears for an evening Read More ...

    Free
  • What We Play is Life featuring Sophie Smiles

    The Beaver Irsha Street, Appledore, Devon, United Kingdom

    Sophie Smiles is a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and band leader who has worked as a touring bass player and pianist. Hailing from London and a lifetime lover of New Orleans piano masters, Sophie plays rhythm and blues and Mississippi grooves. Her band "What We Play is Life" is an evolving line up of fantastic and spirited Read More ...

    Free
  • Steve Ruffé Acoustic Session

    The Royal Hotel 2A Bude Street, Appledore, Devon, United Kingdom

    Every Monday, Steve Ruffé holds an acoustic session at the Royal Hotel. Any musicians are welcome to join in. Come along and play or just listen and soak up the vibe. This event has been booked by The Royal Hotel who have kindly agreed to include it in the Appledore Music Festival programme.

    Free
  • Acoustic Folk Session

    The Champ 5 Meeting St, Appledore, United Kingdom

    Russell Bave is running an acoustic folk session as part of the Appledore Music Festival. Russell is one of the organisers of the festival and he will make this a night to remember. All welcome to join in or just listen and enjoy the Champ's fine beer and other tipples. This event has been booked Read More ...

    Free
  • Christmas Ceilidh with the Appledore Ceilidh Band

    St Mary's Church Hall Churchfield Road, Appledore, Devon, United Kingdom

    The Appledore Music Festival presents a Christmas Ceilidh with the Appledore Festival Ceilidh Band. The event will be at St Mary's Church Hall on Saturday 21 December 2025. Any surplus funds will be ploughed into the 2026 festival, which runs from 28 May to 1 June. The Appledore Ceilidh Band formed specially for the 2024 Read More ...

    £10