The famous 'Got A Ukulele Festival Calendar'- one of the biggest listings of global uke events around. These are the gatherings especially for this musical instrument.
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2019
JANUARY
Tropical Winter Ukulele Festival TWUF2019
Where: Leppävirta, Finland
When: January 18-20
Featuring: Ukus In Fabula, Changsoo Kim and Bambell Orchestra, Cynthia Kinnunen, GJ Lee, Jorma Hynninen, Jarmo Julkunen, The Triplet
Website: https://tropicalwinterukulelefest.weebly.com
Brown County Ukulele Festival
Where: Brown County Inn, Indiana, USA
When: January 25-27
Featuring:TBC
Website: https://browncountyukefest.com
FEBRUARY
World Ukulele Day - Liverpool Festival
Where: Liverpool, UK
When: February 2
Featuring: Broken Strings, D'Ukes fo Hazzard, Secret Ukulele Band, Splintered Uke, Ukulele Club Liverpool
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/2165151760468360/
Tenth Annual Blue Mountains Ukulele Festival
Where: Katoomba, NSW, Australia
When: February 8-10
Featuring: TBC
Website: https://www.facebook.com/bluemountainsukefest/
The North Yorkshire Ukulele Weekender
Where: Pickering, UK
When: February 22 - 24
Featuring: League Of Ukulele Gentlemen, Dead Mans Uke, Chonkinfeckle
Website: http://worldofukes.co.uk/events-shop/the-north-yorkshire-ukulele-weekender-22-24-february-2019
Sebastian Uke Fest
Where: Pareidolia Brewing Co, Sebastian, Florida, USA
When: February 23
Featuring: TBC
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/343428703130799/
MARCH
Ukulele Harmonic Convergence 4
Where: Lancaster, PA, USA
When: March 2
Featuring: TBC
Wesbite: https://sites.google.com/site/uhc42019/home
Gaithersburg UkeFest
Where: Gaitherburg, Maryland, USA
When: March 15 -16
Featuring: Aloha Boys, Stuart Fuchs, Gracie Terzian, Curt Sheller, Uncle Zac
Website: https://gaithersburgukefest.com
CUBAlele Dos
Where: Havana, Trinidad and Vinales
When: March 9-16
Featuring: TBC
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/361264357734554/
Frome Ukulele Festival
Where: Frome, Somerset, UK
When: March 23
Featuring: Operalele, AndyDan
Website: http://www.fromeukulelefestival.org
APRIL
Uke Ohana Molokai
Where: Molokai, Hawaii, USA
When: April 5-9
Featuring: Lono, Heidi Swedberg and Daniel Ward
Website: https://ukeohana.com
The Uke Express South
Where: Minehead Station, Somerset Railway, UK
When: April 5-6
Featuring: Unplugthewood, Hedge Inspectors, League of Ukulele Gentlemen, Tin Roof Strollers
Website: http://worldofukes.co.uk/events-shop/the-uke-express-south-2019-minehead-a-steam-train-uke-weekend
From Machete to Ukulele - Festival
Where: Madeira
When: April 28 - May 9
Featuring: Workshops and Performances from Madeiran Machete players and Hawaiian Ukulele musicians
Website: https://www.facebook.com/flyingoliveadventures/
MAY
Grand Northern Ukulele Festival
Where: Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield, UK
When: May 10 - 12
Featuring: Jake Shimabukuro, Sarah Maisel and Craig Chee, Heidi Swedberg, Daniel Ward, Phil Doleman, Findlay Napier, League of Ukulele Gentlemen, Trackdogs
Website: http://northernuke.com/
Mighty Uke Day 9
Where: Old Town, Lansing, MI, USA
When: May 10 -12
Featuring: Danielle Ate The Sandwich, The Naked Waiters, Cynthia Kinnunen, Steven Espaniola, Matt Wahlberg, Abigail Stauffer
Website: http://mightyukeday.com
New Forest Ukulele Festival
Where: New Milton, Hampshire, UK
When: May 18
Featuring: TBC
Website: https://www.facebook.com/New-Forest-Ukulele-Festival-293365771361990/
Chatsworth Ukulele Festival
Where: Chatsworth, Georgia, USA
When: May 19
Featuring: TBC
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/196946957853906/
Ukulele Festival of Scotland
Where: Easterbrook Hall, Dumfries, Scotland
When: May 24 - 26
Featuring: TBC
Website: https://ukulelefestivalofscotland.co.uk
Cobh Ukulele Festival
Where: Cobh, Co Cork, Ireland
When: May 24 -26
Featuring: TBC
Website: http://cobhukulelefestival.ie
Meet The Ukulele Maker Festial 2019
Where: Plas Tan y Bwlch, Snowdonia National Park, Gwynedd, Wales
When: May 31 - June 2
Featuring: A range of ukulele luthiers, plus Richard Durrant, Phil Doleman, Matt Warnes, Elisabeth Pfeiffer, Andy Webster, Nick Mann
Website: http://www.mumf.co.uk/index.php
JUNE
Ukestock
Where: Leermens, Netherlands
When: June 14 - 16
Featuring: TBC
Website: https://www.facebook.com/UkestockFestival/
Mid West Uke and Harmonica Camp
Where: Olivet, MI, USA
When: June 21 - 23
Featuring: Sarah Maisel and Craig Chee, Neal Chin, Cynthia Kinnunen, Kevin Carroll, Eve Goldberg, Katie DeNure, Ukulenny, Melissa Sigh, Heidi Swedberg, Abe Lagrimas Jr, Danel Ward, Andy Wilson, Sandy Weltman, Ukulelezaza, Mike Stevens
Website: http://www.midwestukecamp.com
Oslo Ukulele Festival
Where: Oslo, Norway
When: June 21 -23
Featuring: Tobias Elof and Zoë Bestel, TUUR, Ukulelemannen Thomas Allander, Carsten Knudsen, Oslo Ukuleleorkester, Nikky and the Ukulele, Tritonus, Danny Ukulele, Plata S Diesen, Matteo and Zhenyok, September Harvest, Oslo Ukuleleklubb, UkuleleStine, Leslie Berre
Website: https://www.osloukulelefestival.no/?lang=en
Washington Ukulele Festival
Where: Washington, Tyne and Wear, UK
When: June 28 -29
Featuring: George Hinchcliffe, Phil Doleman, Katy Vernon, AndyDan, Miss Stan, Matt Stead, UkuBraillies
Website: https://www.facebook.com/WUFestival19/
Ukulele Festival of Wales
Where: Gower Heritage Centre, Parkmill, South Wales, UK
When: June 28 - 30
Featuring: Ukulele Uff Trio, Steven Sproat, Plastic Jeezus, Opera-lele, Gaudy Order, Dead Man's Uke
Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/836244576457823/?fref=nf
2nd UFO - Ukulele Festival Obermörmoosen
Where: Obermörmoosen, Bavaria, Germany
When: June 29
Featuring: The Muckrakers, Dani and Liam, Tubadu Banda, Samuel - Der Ukulelenprediger
Website: http://ufoukulelefestival.de/en/about-us/
JULY
Summer Strum
Where: Hoylake, Wirral, UK
When: July 5 -7
Featuring: TBC
Website: http://summerstrum.com/
Maesteg Ukulele Festival
Where: Maesteg Athletic and Social Club, Maesteg, UK
When: July 20
Featuring: Kool Hand Ukes, Bridgend Ukes, Pencoed Ukulele Band, The Lodgers, Buskuleles of Usk, Shed Heads, Neath Ukuleles, Maesteg Ukulele Club
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/414619825949092/
Shrewk Fest
Where: Shrewsbury, UK
When: July 26-28
Featuring: Phil Doleman, Matthew Quilliam, Charlie Beer, Ukulele Ladies of Gothenburg, Gabriella La Foley, Jefferson Milkfloat
Website: http://www.shroprock.co.uk/shrewkfest.html
AUGUST
Summer Uke Day
Where: JG Windows, Newcastle, UK
When: August 10
Featuring: Steven Sproat
Website: https://www.jgwindows.com/uke-day
Uke-a-Bay 2019
Where: Colwyn Bay, Wales
When - August 9 - 11
Featuring: Quaintest Show On Earth, Broken Strings, Walkaleles, Young at Heart, BUG's, Belles and Beaus, Secret Ukulele Band, Manitoba Hal, Chonkinfeckle, Marc Gallagher
Wesbsite: http://uke-a-bay.co.uk/
Maldon Ukefest and Charity Concert
Where: Maldon, Essex, UK
When: August 17
Featuring: Phil Doleman, Opera-lele, Hedge Inspectors, Plastic Jeezus
Wesbite: https://sites.google.com/site/ukulelemugs/
City of Lights Ukulele Fest
Where: Water Street Mall, Aurora, IL, USA
When: August 25
Featuring: Del Rey, Joel Mabus
Website: https://www.cityoflightsukulelefestival.com
SEPTEMBER
Alabama Uke Fest
Where: Riverview Campground, Lake Guntersville, Alabama, USA
When: September 6 - 7
Featuring: TBC
Website: https://alabamaukefest.weebly.com
Yeovil Ukulele Festival
Where: Haselbury Mill, Crewkerne, Somerset, UK
When: September 8
Featuring: Andy Eastwood, Opera-lele, Sam Brown, Peter Moss, Andrea Cooke, AndyDan, Plastic Jeezus, In Sync
Website: https://www.yeovilukulele.club
Spruke
Where: Sunnybank Performing Arts Centre, Sunnybank, Brisbane, Australia
When: September 13 - 15
Featuring: TBC
Website: https://www.spruke.net.au
KYUkefest
Where: Lexington, Kentucky, USA
When: September 13 - 15
Featuring: Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer, Victor and Penny, Jonathan and his Four String Fiasco, Sarah Smitha
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/253478708890887/
The Uke Express
Where: Pickering, North Yorkshire, UK
When: September 20 - 21
Featuring: League of Ukulele Gentlemen, Ukuleleboboys
Website: http://worldofukes.co.uk/events-shop/the-uke-express-2019-pickering
South Downs Ukulele Festival
Where: Bognor Regis, UK
When: September 20 -22
Featuring: TBC
Website: https://southdownsfolkfest.co.uk/ukulele-festival-2019/
Royal City Uke Fest
Where: Guelph, Ontario, Canada
When: September 27-28
Featuring: TBC
Website: https://www.royalcityukefest.com
Albuquerque Ukekopelli Festival
Where: African Performing Arts Center, Albuquerque, USA
When: September 27 - 29
Featuring: TBC
Website: http://abqukefest.com
OCTOBER
Sassie Lassie Ukulele Retreat
Where: Charlotte County, Florida, USA
When: October 3 - 6
Featuring: TBC
Website: https://sassylassieukulele.com
Big House In The South Ukulele Weekend
Where: Gloucester, UK
When: October 4 - 7
Featuring: Hedge Inspectors, League of Ukulele Gentlemen, Ukulele Orchestra Of Great Britain
Website: http://worldofukes.co.uk/events-shop/big-house-in-the-country-south-4-7-october-2019
Uketoberfest
Where: Interlochen Center of the Arts, MI, USA
When: October 5
Featuring: TBC
Website: http://college.interlochen.org/adult-classes/uketoberfest
NOVEMBER
Tampa Bay Ukulele Getaway 2019
Where: St Pete Beach, Florida, USA
When: November 1 - 3
Featuring: Craig Chee and Sarah Maisel, Victoria Vox, Ukulele Russ, The Barnkickers, Petey Mack, Devin Scott, Mim, Carly Jo Jackson
Website: https://www.tampabayukulele.com
Highland Ukulele Gathering
Where: Aberfeldy Town Hall, Aberfeldy, Scotland, UK
When: November 8 - 10
Featuring: Samantha Muir, Nigel Gatherer
Website: https://www.facebook.com/PerthUkeFest/
North Tyneside Ukulele Festival
Where: Whitley Bay, Cullercoats and Tynemouth, UK
When: November 8 - 10
Featuring: Amelia Coburn, League of Ukulele Gentlemen, Hedge Inspectors, Opera-lele
Website: https://northtynesideukulelefestival.wordpress.com
Ruhrkulele
Where: Essen, German
When: November 22 - 24
Featuring: Elisabeth Pfeiffer, Charlotte Pelgen, Peter Moss, Marc Gallagher, Roland Prakken, Lucky-leles, The D'Ukes, Thomas Hanz, Berthold Basten and more
Website: https://ruhrkulele.de
2020
JANUARY
Brown County Ukulele Festival
Where: Brown County Inn, Indiana, USA
When: January 24 - 25
Featuring: Aldrine Guererro, Aaron Nakamura, Matt Lindahl, Seeso, Shruti Nadis, Petey Mack
Website: https://browncountyukefest.com
FEBRUARY
2020 Blue Mountains Ukulele Festival
Where: Carrington Hotel, Katoomba, NSW, Australia
When: February 7 - 9
Featuring: TBC
Website: https://www.facebook.com/bluemountainsukefest/
Big House in the Country Weekend
Where: Gilsland Hall Hotel, Cumbria
When: Feb 21-24 Featuring: Tricity Vogue, Andy Eastwood, Phil Doleman, DMU, League of Ukulele Gentlemen, Jimmy Cricket
Website: http://worldofukes.co.uk/events-shop/big-house-in-the-country-north-21-24-february-2020
MARCH
Bracklesham Ukulele Weekend
Where: Shanklin, Isle of Wight, UK
When: March 6 - 9
Featuring: Plastic Jeezus, Hedge Inspectors, Tin Roof Strollers, Matthew Quilliam, Elisabeth Pfeiffer, hosted by Opera-lele
Website: https://www.facebook.com/BrackleshamUkuleleWeekends/
Gaithersburg UkeFest
Where: Maryland, USA
When: March 20 -21
Featuring: TBC
Website: https://gaithersburgukefest.com
Frome Ukulele Festival
Where: Frome, Somerset, UK
When: March 28
Featuring: Mother Pluckers, Frukes
Website: http://www.fromeukulelefestival.org
MAY
Meet The Ukulele Makers Festival 2020
Where: Plas Tan Y Bwlch, Gwynedd, Wales
When: May 15 - 17
Featuring: TBC
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Meet-The-Ukulele-Makers-2020-436954050428584/?hc_location=group
Winchester Ukulele Festival
Where: Winchester Rugby Football Club, Winchester, UK
When: May 30
Featuring: TBC
Website: http://www.winchesterukefest.co.uk
Uke Party Opus 3 de Tonton Rémy
Where: Bourg La Reine, France
When: May 31
Featuring: TBC
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/669414736832164/
JUNE
GNUF - a Grand Northern Ukulele Festival
Where: Huddersfield, UK
When: June 18 - 21
Featuring: TBC
Website: http://northernuke.com
Upton Uke Fest 2020
Where: Upton upon Severn, UK
When: June 18 - 21
Featuring: TBC
Website: https://www.facebook.com/UptonUkeFest/
Forest Ukulele Retreat
Where: The Uke Room, Forest of Dean, IK
When: June 26 - 28
Featuring: TBC
Website: https://theukeroom.com/events/retreat/
Big Boat on the Danube Ukulele Cruise
Where: Budapest, Hungary to Passau, Germany
When: Jun 27 - Jul 2
Featuring: Opera-lele, DMU, League of Ukulele Gentlemen, Elisabeth Pfeiffer
Website: https://enjoytravel.co.uk/package/ukulele-cruise-on-the-danube/
© Barry Maz
Thank You !! for ALL YOUR WORK n TIME YOU put to inform the World, of the Events for The UKULELE
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To ALL THE GOOD PEOPLE in U.S.A.
Barry, thank you so much for taking the time to do this.
ReplyDeleteWe're all lucky!!!
Thanks, this is very helpful. Really appreciate what you do to make things easier for others
ReplyDeleteThis is great Barry. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for keeping this running and updated, Barry!
ReplyDeletelet me add my thanks as well - this is very helpful :)
ReplyDeleteThanks. A very useful resource
ReplyDeleteThank you for these dates! Just wondered where Scotland ukulele festival is?
ReplyDeleteCrichton Estate - Dumfries
ReplyDeleteMany thanks, great to have a concise directory.
ReplyDeleteCheers
Thank you. Much appreciated
ReplyDeleteLike everybody, i want to thank you for this job !
ReplyDeleteAs a uke player / traveller around the world (on bicycle), it is a big help to find next places to go :)
I was moaning to my wife that there's no uke circuit in Australia, so it's not possible to take an extended road trip and do perhaps three uke festivals. Then I found your site and I see that I mustexpand my horizons, open my wallet and travel overseas. On behalf of ukesters everywhere, thanks for your efforts!
ReplyDeleteThanks for this valuable resource, Barry!
ReplyDeletethank you for this Barry....I shall be going to a couple I wasnt aware of until I read your listing
ReplyDeleteGreat resource! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks for amending the date of the Lincoln Ukulele Festival.
ReplyDeleteWill
Great site. I hope to meet mutual enthusiastic uke nuts at one or two of the fest's!
ReplyDeleteBarry, thank you for all you do for ukulele!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great calendar! I can't wait for the 2019 to be filled up!
ReplyDeleteHow can I purchase a 2019 Ukulele calendar? Thank you!
ReplyDeleteGuild Fetridge
GFAcoustic@aol.com
Elmsford, New York USA
Erm. There’s nothing to purchase - it’s just a list on this website not a physical thing!
DeleteThis website is SO HELPFUL in planning to nourish my Uke obsession! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHey, Track Dogs here from Madrid. Delighted to be performing at GNUF in May. We were at the Ukulele Hooley in Dun Laoghaire last year (our lead singer and use player Garrett Wall's hometown). Keep up the great work! :-)
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