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.
**** COVID19 NOTICE***** - this hardly needs saying, but... the state of the world is completely fluid at the moment. Many events are cancelled, but bear in mind 'telling that Got A Ukulele bloke we are cancelled' is not going to be the top of the list for most people. I think it is safe to assume you need to check ALL events yourself to see if they are actually happening happening / gone online, and in particular, those in next few months. Stay safe people..
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2020
JANUARY
Ukulele Island Retreat
Where: Vieques, Puerto Rico
When: January 5-10
Featuring: TBC
Website: https://ukuleleislandretreat.com
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
Ukes for UNICEF
Where: Berkhamsted Civic Centre, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, UK
When: February 29
Featuring: Opera-lele, Ukolade!, Phillipa Leigh, Phil Doleman, Colin Tribe, The Fog, The 'Ol Packers, Katie's Jumping Fleas, Noah
Website: http://www.ukesforunicef.com
MARCH
Bracklesham Ukulele Weekend - Isle of Wight
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/
Melbourne Ukulele Festival
Where: Melbourne, Australia
When: March 13-14
Featuring: Gypsy Rumble, Ukulele Russ, Thin White Ukes, Chrissy, Sophisticated Hulas
Website: https://www.muf.org.au
Gaithersburg UkeFest
Where: Maryland, USA
When: March 20 -21
Featuring: Lil Rev, Kevin Carroll, Gracie Terzian, Uncle Zac, Maureen Andary, Kelle Jolly Jose Luis Tolosa, Gary Haleamau, Sheldeen Haleamau and Ohana, Ray Forton
Website: https://gaithersburgukefest.com
Frome Ukulele Festival
Where: Frome, Somerset, UK
When: March 28
Featuring: Mother Pluckers, Frukes, Danilo Vignola, Feral Beryl, The Mighty Lemons, The Decades
Website: http://www.fromeukulelefestival.org
APRIL
Lincoln Ukulele Festival
Where: Lincoln, UK
When: April 19
Featuring: Mersey Belles and Beaus
Website: https://www.lincolnukuleleband.co.uk/lincoln-ukulele-festival-2020
MAY
Border City Ukulele Festival
Where: Carlisle, UK
When: May 7-9
Featuring: George Hinchcliffe, Hedge Inspectors, League of Ukulele Gentlemen, Dead Mans Uke, Mike Haysom
Website: https://worldofukes.co.uk/events-shop/border-city-ukulele-festival-7-9-may-2020-carlisle
Mighty Uke Day *** POSTPONED
Where: Old Town, Lansing, Michigan, USA
When: May 8-10
Featuring: Craig Chee and Sarah Maisel, Bryan Tolentino, Herb Ohta Jr, Marlowe, Karla Kane, Gerald Ross
Website: http://mightyukeday.com
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
The Hills Ukulele Festival 2020
Where: Emerald Primary School, Emerald, Victoria, Australia
When: May 16 - 17
Featuring: RIO, Grubby Urchins, Duplicity, Chantelle Riordan
Website: http://www.ukulelefestival.com.au
Ashokan Uke Fest
When: May 22-25
Where: Olivebridge, NY, USA
Featuring: Steven Espaniola, Neil Chin, Cynthia Kinnunen, Aaron Keim, Danielle Ate The Sandwich, Ben Hassenger
Website:https://ashokancenter.org/uke-fest/
Winchester Ukulele Festival *** CANCELLED
Where: Winchester Rugby Football Club, Winchester, UK
When: May 30
Featuring: Andrew Molina, Opera-lele, League of Ukulele Gentlemen, Phil Doleman, Matt Hicks and the Stolen Hour, The Pukes, Captain of the Lost Waves, Matthew Quilliam, Kate and her Baritone, Yoko Mainwaring Experience
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
It's Complicated Ukulele Festival
Where: Dancing Dog Saloon, Bobbing, Kent, UK
When: June 13
Featuring: Turning Heads, Gadzukes, Doddington Ukuleles, Tabou, Balham Ukulele Four, Galloping Alligators, Ukelear Subs, Market Strummers, Absolutely Ukeless
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Its-Complicated-364813334370698/
GNUF - a Grand Northern Ukulele Festival
Where: Huddersfield, UK
When: June 18 - 21
Featuring: Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer, Andy Eastwood, Aaron and Nicole Keim, Ninebarrow
Website: http://northernuke.com
Galway Uke Fest
Where: Galway, Ireland
When: June 19 - 21
Featuring: Mersey Belles and TBC
Website: https://galwayukefest.com
Midwest Uke and Harmonica Camp
Where: Olivet, Michigan, USA
When: June 26 - 28
Featuring: Del Rey, Neal Chin, Abe Lagrimas Jr, Ukulenny, Cynthia Kinnunnen, Amber Rozel, Casey MacGill, Matt Dahlberg, Eve Goldberg, Kevin Carroll, Diane Nalini, Dani Joy, Frank Youngman, Andy Wilson, Mike Stevens, Sandy Weltman, Perry Stauffer
Website: http://www.midwestukecamp.com
Forest Ukulele Retreat
Where: The Uke Room, Forest of Dean, IK
When: June 26 - 28
Featuring: TBC
Website: https://theukeroom.com/events/retreat/
Leamington Spa Uke Fest
Where: Leamington Spa, UK
When: June 27
Featuring: Gabriela La Foley, Matthew Richards, Spa Strummers
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Leamington-UkeFest-115475643182519/
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/
JULY
Maesteg Ukulele Festival
Where: Maesteg, Wales, UK
When: July 18
Featuring: TBC
Website: https://www.maestegukulele.club/maesteg-ukulele-festival-2020/
Ukulele Festival Hawaii
Where: Kapoiolani Park, Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii, USA
When: July 19
Featuring: TBC
Website: https://www.ukulelefestivalhawaii.org/en/oahu/index.htm
Shrewk Fest 2020
**CANCELLED**
Where: Shrewsbury, UK
When: July 25-27
Featuring: Peter Moss, Opera-lele, AD Cooke, Matthew Quilliam, Charlie Beer, Not Quite Dead Yet
Website: http://www.shroprock.co.uk/shrewkfest.html
AUGUST
5th Maldon Ukulele Festival
Where: Sunny Sailor, Maldon, UK
When: August 1
Featuring: Turning Heads, It's Complicated, Yesterukes, Satellites, Nuklear Fret
Website:https://www.facebook.com/groups/340283512848089/
Silver Creek International Ukulele Carnival
Where: Silver Creek Music Pavilion, Two Harbors, Minnesota, USA
When: Aug 21-23
Featuring: Devin Scott, Petey Mack, David Remiger, Katy Vernon, Two Harbors Ukulele Group
Website: http://www.twoharborsukulelegroup.com
Ukulele Hooley By The Sea
Where: Dun Laoghaire, Ireland
When: August 22 -23
Featuring: TBC
Website: https://www.facebook.com/Ukulele-Hooley-98548696401/
City Of Lights Ukulele Festival
Where: Downtown Aurora, Illinois, USA
When: August 22 - 23
Featuring: TBC
Website: https://www.cityoflightsukulelefestival.com
SEPTEMBER
Vienna Ukulele Night 2020
Where: Vienna, Austria
When: September 11-12
Featuring: TBC
Website: http://www.ukulelenight.at
Yeovil Ukulele Festival
Where: Crewkerne, Somerset, UK
When: 13 September
Featuring: TBC
Website: https://www.yeovilukulele.club/yeovilukulelefestival
South Downs Ukulele Festival
Where: Bognor Regis, West Sussex, UK
When: September 18 - 20
Featuring: Opera-lele, The Hedge Inspectors, The Stevedores, Mighty Lemons, Ukulele Simon, Adam Franklin
Website: https://southdownsfolkfest.co.uk/ukulele-festival-2020/
Washington Ukulele Festival
Where: Washington, Tyne and Wear, UK
When: September 18 - 19
Featuring: TBC
Website: https://wufestival.wixsite.com/website
OCTOBER
Uketoberfest
Where: Interlochen, Michigan, USA
When: October 3
Featuring: TBC
Website: https://college.interlochen.org/adult-classes/uketoberfest
Cyber MUD X (Mighty Uke Day 10)
Where: Virtual - Online
When: October 23-24
Featuring: Craig Chee and Sarah Maisel, Byran Tolentino, Herb Ohta Jr, Gerald Ross, Gracie Terzian, Marlowe, Karla Kane, The Ukulele Kings
Website: http://mightyukeday.com
Bracklesham Ukulele Weekend - Eastbourne
Where: Queen's Hotel, Eastbourne, UK
When: October 30
Featuring: Mike Hind, Dead Mans Uke, League of Ukulele Gentlemen, Phillipa Leigh, Amber Sands, AndyDan, Matthew Quilliam
Website: https://brackleshamukuleleweekends.yolasite.com/
2021! YAY!
July
Shrewkfest 2021
Where: Shrewsbury UK
When: July 23-25
Featuring: Peter Moss, Opera-lele, AD Cooke, Matthew Quilliam, Charlie Beer, Not Quite Dead Yet
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! :-)
ReplyDeletegood article
ReplyDeleteThanks Barry, let's hope that all the uke festivals have survived and we can all get together again in 2021 ;)
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