UKULELE FESTIVAL CALENDAR

UKULELE FESTIVAL CALENDAR

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.

Got A Ukulele Festival Calendar
Credit - Clive Butterworth, provided by Dave Cowton at Shrewkfest


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2025

January

Tropical Winter Ukulele Festival

Where: Leppävirta, Finland
When: January 17-19
Featuring: Tricity Vogue, George Elmes, Gaute Söderholm, Charlotte Pelgen and Jake Smithies, Jarmo Julkunen, Peter Engberg and Sakari Kuosmanen, Markus Rantanen, Paula Wolski. More than 100 acts and groups!
Website: https://tropicalwinterukulelefest.weebly.com/

February

Big House in the North Ukulele Weekend

Where: North Lakes Hotel, Penrith, Cumbria, UK
When: February 7-10
Featuring: Zöe Bestel, Warehouse of Thieves, Hedge Inspectors

March

Bracklesham Ukulele Weekends - Isle of White

Where: Shanklin, Isle of White, UK
When: March 7-10
Featuring: Andy Eastwood, Will Grove-White, Devil's Doorbell, Philippa Leigh, The Ashen Keys, Opera-lele, Andy Webster


May

Nottingham Ukulele Festival

Where: Boat and Horses, Beeston, Nottingham, UK
When: May 4
Featuring: TBC
Contact: boatandhorsesrylands@gmail.com


Mighty Uke Day 15

Where: East Lansing, MI, USA
When: May 9 - 11
Featuring: Brian Tolentino, Dani Joy, Perry Stauffer, Ukulenny, Neal Chin, Petey Mack, Abby Lyons, Anara Pearl
Website: https://mightyukeday.com/

Las Cruces UkeFest

Where: Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA
When: May 16-18
Featuring: Casey MacGill, Rachel Manke, Abby Lyons, Devin Scott

Bracklesham Ukulele Weekends -  Jersey

Where: Merton Hotel, Jersey, UK
When: May 16-19
Featuring: Phil Doleman, Zoë Bestel, Christopher Davis-Shannon, Andy Webster

Ashokan Ukulele Weekend

Where: Olivebridge, NY, USA
When: May 23 - 26
Featuring: Victoria Vox, Ray Cygrymus, Cyndi Miller, Andy Wilson, Avery Hill, Ben Hassenger

June

Caly Poznań Ukulele

Where: Poznań, Poland
When: 5-8 June
Featuring: Taimane, Dublin Ukulele Collective, PPNOU, Ranko, Biga Heincz, 


ESVA UkeFest 2025

Where: Cape Charles, VA, USA
When: June 13-15
Featuring: The Birdwatchers, The Jess and Chris Duo Show, Half-Pint Harry, Skye Zentz, The Sonic Ukes


Galway Uke Fest

Where: Galway, Irelan
When: June 19-22
Featuring: TBC
Website: https://galwayukefest.com/

Berlin Ukulele Festival

Where: Berlin, Germany
When: June 20 - 22


July

DukeFest 2025 Ukulele Jamboree

Where: Worksop, Notts, UK
When: July 4-6
Featuring: Opera-lele, Peter Moss, Community Groups, Open Mic slots

Midwest Uke and Harmonica Camp

Where: Toledo, OH, USA
When: July 11 - 13
Featuring: Neal Chin, Marnie Ward, Michael August, Eve Kucharik, Gerald Ross, Robert Jones, Kelle Jolly, Viggy, Sally Carter, Conrad Cayman, Andy Wilson, Sandy Weltman


Diss Ukulele Day 2025

Where: Diss Corn Hall, Diss, UK
When: July 12
Featuring: Hedge Inspectors, Silver Linings, Daisy and the Continentals

Aloha 16th Annual Hawaii International Music Festival

Where: Honolulu, Hawaii
When: July 16 - 22
Featuring: Jake Shimabukuro, Raiatea Helm, Benny Chong, Byron Yasui, Jody Kamisato, Honoka, Ukulele Hale, Dr Trey, Kala'e Camarillo, Kapena School of Music, Mika Kane, Kamuela Kahoano, Crossing Rain, Ukesfun Ukulele Ensemble, Flatnine Ukulele Jazz Orchestra, 1993 Ukulele All-Stars and more

13th Czech Ukulele Festival

Where: Unetice, Prague, Czech Republic
When: 25 - 27 July 
Featuring: Tiger Lillies, Abe Lagrimas Jr, Bad Mouse Orchestra, 4 String Boy, John Otway, Calico, PPNOU, Anything Goes Orchestra, Ukelites, Ukulollo.

August

Shrewkfest 2025

Where: Eastridge Farm, Shrewsbury, UK
When: August 1-3
Featuring: Phil Doleman, Lester T Webb, Matt Stead, Paul Mansell, Percy Copley, Matthew Quilliam, Anarchy in the Ukulele, The Jockuleles, F'Uke Fighters and more


17th Annual Strathmore UkeFest

Where: The Music Center, Strathmore, North Bethesda, MD, USA
When: August 9 - 13
Featuring: Jeff Peterson, Jim Beloff, Aaron Keim, Cathy Fink, Marcy Marxer and more
Website: https://www.strathmore.org/community-education/ukulele-festival/ukefest-2025/

Belfast Ukulele Festival

Where: Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
When: August 15-17
Featuring: Chris Hough, Biskee Brisht, The Mersey Belles, Emilie Lierre, Dublin Ukulele Collective

September

Southdowns Ukulele Festival

Where: Waterloo Square, Bognor Regis, UK
When: September 19-21
Featuring: Plastic Jeezus, The Hedge Inspectors, The Mighty Lemons, Only Ukes, Jams, workshops and open mics

Los Angeles International Ukulele Festival

Where: Torrance Cultural Arts Center, LA, USA
When: September 19-21
Featuring: Abe Lagrimas Jr, Ben Hassenger, Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer, Craig Chee and Sarah Maisel, Cory Mau and Ke'olu

Fort Langley International Ukulele Festival

Where: Fort Langley, BC, Canada
When: September 25-27
Featuring: Craig Chee, Sarah Maisel, Brian Tolentino, Halehaku Seabury, Andrew and Jay Molina, Neal Chin, Eduardo Garcia, Peter Luongo and more

October

Reno Ukulele Festival

Where: Nugget Casino, Reno, Nevada, USA
When: October 8-11
Featuring: Lil' Rev, Canote Brothers, Casey MacGill, Tina Hebner, Ray Cygrymus, Conrad Cayman, Perry Stauffer, Dani Joy

Old Riverport Ukulele Festival

Where: Corn Exchange, St Ives, Cambs, UK
When: October 11
Featuring: Matthew Quilliam, Local bands, open mics, workshops and strumalong

Uketoberfest

Where: Interlochen, MI, USA
When: October 25

Bracklesham Ukulele Weekends - Eastbourne

Where: Queen's Hotel, Eastbourne, UK
When: Oct 31 - Nov 3
Featuring: Rag Mama Rag, Dead Mans Uke, The Manu Hu Collective, Katy Vernon, Peter Moss and AD Cooke


November

Great Minnesota Ukulele Gathering (GMUG)

Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Plymouth, Minnesota, USA
When: November 7-9
Featuring: Jim Beloff, Mike Cramer, Dale and Brenda Moe, THUG Ensemble

Yorkshire Dales Ukulele Weekender

Where: Victoria Hall, Settle, Yorkshire, UK
When: November 23-25
Featuring: Dead Man's Uke, Charlotte Pelgen, Warehouse of Thieves, Phil Doleman

2026!

January

Bracklesham Ukulele Weekends - Great Yarmouth

Where: New Beach Hotel, Great Yarmouth, UK
When: January 23-26
Featuring: Percy Copley, George Hinchcliffe, Phil Doleman, Emilie Lierre, Zoë Bestel, Ukulele Simon
Website: https://brackleshamukuleleweekends.yolasite.com/

March

Bracklesham Ukulele Weekends - Isle of Wight

Where: Shanklin Hotel, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, UK
When: March 6-9
Featuring: Anarchy in the Ukulele, The Hedge Inspectors, Jeff Japers, Matthew Quilliam, Buttonhole Jazz, Dani Joy and Perry Stauffer
Website: https://brackleshamukuleleweekends.yolasite.com/


August

Ukulele Festival of Great Britain 2026

Where: Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK
When: August 14-16
Featuring: Heidi Swedberg and Daniel Ward, Peter Luongo and the Langley Legacy Ukulele Ensemble, Ukulelezaza, Anarchy in the Ukulele, Plastic Jeezus, Charlie Fischer, Charlotte Pelgen, Dead Man's Uke, Christopher Davis-Shannon, The Corner Laughers, Julia Traser, Warehouse of Thieves, Lester T Webb, Ukulele Simon, Jan Haasler, Matthew Quilliam.
Website: https://www.ukulelefestivalofgreatbritain.com/

28 comments :

  1. Unknown13 November 2016 at 18:32:00 GMT

    Thank You !! for ALL YOUR WORK n TIME YOU put to inform the World, of the Events for The UKULELE
    In which I play to Bring Smile's
    To ALL THE GOOD PEOPLE in U.S.A.

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  2. Lucy McSnell30 November 2016 at 20:14:00 GMT

    Barry, thank you so much for taking the time to do this.
    We're all lucky!!!

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  3. Unknown1 December 2016 at 11:38:00 GMT

    Thanks, this is very helpful. Really appreciate what you do to make things easier for others

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  4. Katy Vernon2 December 2016 at 15:19:00 GMT

    This is great Barry. Thank you.

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  5. Ben Hassenger6 December 2016 at 08:12:00 GMT

    Thanks for keeping this running and updated, Barry!

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  6. Unknown16 December 2016 at 22:02:00 GMT

    let me add my thanks as well - this is very helpful :)

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  7. Caroljam2 February 2017 at 18:43:00 GMT

    Thanks. A very useful resource

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  8. Unknown19 March 2017 at 17:36:00 GMT

    Thank you for these dates! Just wondered where Scotland ukulele festival is?

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  9. Barry Maz19 March 2017 at 17:38:00 GMT

    Crichton Estate - Dumfries

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  10. Geoff W16 May 2017 at 10:16:00 BST

    Many thanks, great to have a concise directory.

    Cheers

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  11. Caroljam17 May 2017 at 23:17:00 BST

    Thank you. Much appreciated

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  12. Unknown21 May 2017 at 18:23:00 BST

    Like everybody, i want to thank you for this job !
    As a uke player / traveller around the world (on bicycle), it is a big help to find next places to go :)

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  13. GIRT BY C15 October 2017 at 01:03:00 BST

    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!

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  14. benhassenger5 November 2017 at 22:35:00 GMT

    Thanks for this valuable resource, Barry!

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  15. Anonymous5 January 2018 at 06:26:00 GMT

    thank you for this Barry....I shall be going to a couple I wasnt aware of until I read your listing

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  16. Anonymous14 January 2018 at 20:40:00 GMT

    Great resource! Thanks!

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  17. Unknown5 February 2018 at 23:06:00 GMT

    Thanks for amending the date of the Lincoln Ukulele Festival.

    Will

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  18. Unknown10 March 2018 at 13:14:00 GMT

    Great site. I hope to meet mutual enthusiastic uke nuts at one or two of the fest's!

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  19. Unknown7 April 2018 at 23:57:00 BST

    Barry, thank you for all you do for ukulele!

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  20. Unknown2 August 2018 at 17:47:00 BST

    What a great calendar! I can't wait for the 2019 to be filled up!

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  21. GFAcoustic@aol.com12 November 2018 at 16:28:00 GMT

    How can I purchase a 2019 Ukulele calendar? Thank you!

    Guild Fetridge
    GFAcoustic@aol.com
    Elmsford, New York USA

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    1. Barry Maz12 November 2018 at 16:34:00 GMT

      Erm. There’s nothing to purchase - it’s just a list on this website not a physical thing!

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  22. Unknown31 January 2019 at 20:02:00 GMT

    This website is SO HELPFUL in planning to nourish my Uke obsession! Thank you!

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  23. Track Dogs3 February 2019 at 17:01:00 GMT

    Hey, 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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  24. Dave Cowton aka Chili Monster3 December 2020 at 23:16:00 GMT

    Thanks Barry, let's hope that all the uke festivals have survived and we can all get together again in 2021 ;)

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  25. Anonymous2 January 2023 at 18:06:00 GMT

    Very helpful, thank you!

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  26. Anonymous5 January 2023 at 17:08:00 GMT

    Thanks Barry , very helpful as I am planning my holidays around uke fest in UK and Ireland. Charlie

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  27. Anonymous23 April 2024 at 14:37:00 BST

    Hi Barry, We have a festival coming up June 9th in Massachussetts. "Strummin' up to Boston!" Would you please post our event? TIA https://www.meetup.com/bostonuke/events/299076419/

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