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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2023

January

Tropical Winter Ukulele Festival

Where: Vesileppis Centre, Finland
When: January 13-15

Brown County Ukulele Festival

Where: Brown County Inn, Indiana, USA
When: January 20-21
Featuring: TBC

February

Blue Mountains Ukulele Festival

Where: Carrington Hotel, Katoomba, Australia
When: Feb 10-12
Featuring: TBC

March

Bracklesham Ukulele Weekends - Isle of Wight

Where: Shanklin Hotel, Isle of Wight, UK
When: March 3-6
Featuring: Phil Doleman, Percy Copley, LunaBarge, Southern Beauty, Matthew Quilliam, Hedge Inspectors

Gaithersburg UkeFest

Where: Pathways Baptist Church, Gaithersburg, MD, USA
When: March 16-18
Featuring: Bob Tigert, Peter Moss, Gracie Terzian, Arden Fujiwara


Melbourne Ukulele Festival

Where: Northcote, Victoria, Australia
When: March 17-19
Featuring: TBC
Website: https://www.muf.org.au/

Ukulele Band Camp

Where: Menucha Retreat, Corbett, OR, USA
When: March 27-31
Featuring: Neal Chin, Danielle Ate The Sandwich, Larry Wyatt, Avery Hill, Matt Weiner, Nova Devonie, Aaron and Nicole Keim
Website: https://menucha.org/programs/uke-band-camp

April

Cardiff Ukulele Festival

Where: Cardiff, Wales
When: April 1
Featuring: TBC


Mandurah Ukulele Festival

Where: Mandjar Square, Mandurah, Australia
When: April 21-23
Featuring: TBC

Bracklesham Ukulele Weekends - Jersey

Where: Merton Hotel, Jersey, UK
When: April 21-24
Featuring: Peter Moss, Paul Mansell, Andrea Cooke and her girls, Opera-lele

Hop n Ukefest

Where: Adventure Brewing, Fredericksburg, VA, USA
When: April 29
Featuring: Cube Root of 8, Dead Parrots, The Anti Janes, Fredericksburg Ukulele Ensemble, Liz Rabson Trio, Carole and Kevin Hearle and Friends, The Uke Guy, Devante Lucas, Jess Kennedy and the Aloha Boys, The Poole Party, Larry Hinkle Ukuleles

May

Blue Ridge Ukulele Festival

Where: Morganton, North Carolina, USA
When: May 5-7
Featuring: Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer, Christoper Davis-Shannon, Mim, the Dancing Fleas
Wesbite: https://burkearts.org/2022/11/blue-ridge-ukulele-festival/


Hucknall Ukulele Fun-Strum

Where: The Bowman, Nottingham Road, Hucknall, UK
When: May 7
Featuring: Local Uke Groups
Website: https://www.hucknallukes.com/

Ashokan Uke Fet

Where: Olivebridge, NY, USA
When: May 26-29
Featuring: Steven Espaniola, Gracie Terzian, Eve Goldberg, Ben Hassenger, Neal Chin, Danielle ate the Sandwich
Website: https://ashokancenter.org/product/uke-fest-2023/

June

Galway Ukulele Festival

Where: Galway City, Ireland
When: June 16-18
Featuring: Ukulele Simon, Zoë Bestel, Roisin Erskine, The Sneaky Tequilas, Galway Ukers
Website: https://galwayukefest.com/

Grand Northern Ukulele Festival

Where: Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield, UK
When: June 16-18
Featuring: TBC

Mighty Uke Day 13

Where: East Lansing, MI, USA
When: June 23-25
Featuring: Aldrine Guerrero, Heidi and Daniel Ward, Lunongo Legacy Ensemble, Aaron Nakumura, The Corner Laughers, Marlowe, Megan Dooley

Forest Ukulele Retreat

Where: Speech House, Royal Forest of Dean, UK
When: June 30 - July 2
Featuring: Tuition by Phil Doleman, Percy Copley, Samantha Muir, Matt Stead
Website: https://www.mattsteadukulele.com/retreat


July

Bristol Uke Festival

Where: Hen and Chicken, Southville, Bristol
When: July 1
Featuring: Arlo Anwin, Danilo Vignola, The Mighty Lemons, The Mother Pluckers, Big Girl Pants (ex the Pukes), Sad Ken, Uke-a-Lady, Kitty Stewart, The Uke Lifters, Bristol Ukulele Club Band, The Dukes (Didcot), Bristol Ukes, 'Junior Hour' Young Performers.

Ukulele Day at Pembr'uke Castle

Where: Pembroke Castle, Pembroke, Wales
When: July 1
Featuring: Local band showcase, jams and taster sessions


Midwest Uke and Harmonica Camp

Where: North Manchester, IN, USA
When: July 8 -10
Featuring: Ukulenny, Gracie Terzian, Neal Chin, Victoria Vox, Bathiki Kumalo, Cynthia Kinnunen, Andy Wilson, Clarissa Hoffman, Grace van't Hof, Sandy Weltman, Bernadette teaches music
Website: https://www.midwestukecamp.com/

Summer Strum

Where: Junction Pub, St Helens, UK
When: July 14-17
Featuring: Splintered Ukes and more
Website: https://www.summerstrum.co.uk/

Hawai'i 'Ukulele Festival

Where: Kapi'olani Park Bandstand, Honolulu
When: July 23
Featuring: TBC


Shrewkfest 

Where: Eastridge Farm, Shrewsbury, UK  
When: July 28-30 
Featuring: Phil Doleman, Opera-lele, AD Cooke Girls, Not Quite Dead Yet, Marc Gallagher, Kennet Delta Cowboys, Matthew Quilliam 
Website: http://www.shroprock.co.uk/shrewkfest.html

August

Uke-a-Bay

Where: Colwyn Bay, Wales, UK
When: August 11-12
Featuring: Marc Gallagher, Phil Doleman, Jeff Japers

Ukulele Hooley by the Sea

Where: Dun Laoghaire, Ireland
When: August 26-27
Featuring: Del Rey, Phil Doleman, Lava Birds, George Elmes, Fred Goossens, Ukulele Uff Trio, Dublin Ukulele Collective, Ukuhooligans, Ukeristic Congress, RUGS, Ukulele Tuesday, Bangor Ukes, RWC, Andrea Booth, Almost Pi
Website: https://ukulelehooley.com/

September

Yeovil Ukulele Festival

Where: Haselbury Mill, Yeovil, UK
When: September 10

Placer Ukulele Festival

Where: Roseville, CA, USA
When: September 16
Featuring: Dennis Fisher, John Sandoval, Carla Fontanella, Steve Kritzer and more TBC

WEJam The North 

Where: Noelville, Ontario, Canada
When: September 21- 24
Featuring: TBC

Southdowns Ukulele Festival

Where: Waterloo Square, Bognor Regis, UK
When: Sept 22-24
Featuring: Matthew Quilliam, The Mighty Lemons, Only Ukes, The Stevedore Trio

Los Angeles International Ukulele Festival

Where: Torrance Cultural Arts Center, Los Angeles, USA
When: September 22-23
Featuring: Abe Lagrimas, Kalei Gamiao, Corey Fujimoto, Sarah Maisel, Lil Rev, Ukulollo, Ukulenny, Craig Chee, Peter Luongo, Abby Lyons, Jennifer Cabrera, Katie DeNure, Mika Kane, Melanie Kareem, Anthony Stanley, Mitch Chang
Website: https://losangelesukulelefestival.com

October

Valla Beach Ukulele Camp

Where: Valla Beach Holiday Park, NSW, Australia
When: October 13-15
Featuring: Samantha Muir, Australian Ukulele Orchestra, Blue Gum Blossom Jazz, Chris Waite, Jack n Jel Mac n Wal, Jackie Anifandis, Mama Juju and the Jam Tarts, Snez and Stewart, Wild Women of Anywhere Beach
Website: https://www.vallabeachukulelecamp.net/

Reno Ukefest

Where: Nugget Casino, Reno, Nevada, USA
When: October 18-21
Featuring: Daniel Ho, Steven Espaniola, Victoria Vox and Jack Maher, Heidi Swedberg, Daniel Ward, Dani Joy, Perry Stauffer, Viggy K, Ukulollo, Juli Holloman, Dominator, Moses Kamai, Art Hopkins

Bracklesham Ukulele Weekends - Eastbourne

Where: Queens Hotel, Eastbourne, UK
When: October 27-30
Featuring: Matt Hicks, Samantha Muir, Katy Vernon, Zoë Bestel, Mother Ukers, Ukulele Simon, Decibelles
Website: https://brackleshamukuleleweekends.yolasite.com/


November

Yorkshire Dales Ukulele Weekender

Where: Settle, UK
When: November 3 - 5
Featuring: Dead Mans Uke, John Archer, Warehouse of Thieves, Phil Doleman, Big Buddy Holly and the Croquettes.

North Tyneside Ukulele Festival

Where: Cullercoats Crescent Club, North Tyneside
When: November 10 -12 
Featuring: Phil Doleman, Percy Copley, Fragile Lucy, Cherry Pickers, George Welch and Christine Jeans
Website: https://bayukeofficial.wordpress.com/

Phillip Island & Bass Coast Ukulele Festival

Where: Phillip Island, Australia
When: November 11 -12



2024

February

Big House in the North

Where: TBC
When: February 9-11
Featuring: TBC

March

Bracklesham Ukulele Weekends - Isle of Wight

Where: Shanklin Hotel, Isle of Wight, UK
When: March 1-4
Featuring: Matt Stead, Alex Beds, Matthew Quilliam, Ukulele Simon, Kit Luc, Marc Gallagher, Andy Webster

Melbourne Ukulele Festival

Where: Melbourne, Australia
When: March 15-17
Featuring: TBC

May

Bracklesham Ukulele Weekends - Jersey

Where: Merton Hotel, Jersey, UK
When: May 17-20
Featuring: Elisabeth Pfeiffer, Percy Copley, Plastic Jeezus, Opera-lele

Ashokan Uke Fest 2024

Where: Olivebridge, NY, USA
When: May 24-27
Featuring: Dani Joy, Perry Stauffer, Lil' Rev, Jiggy with Viggy, Kelle Jolly and Ben Hassenger
Website: https://ashokancenter.org/product/uke-fest-2024/

June

Winchester Ukulele Festival 2024

Where: Winchester Rugby Football Club, Winchester, UK
When: June 8
Featuring: Warehouse of Thieves, Phil Doleman, Matt Hicks, Mother Ukers, Hedge Inspectors

July

Ukulele Festival of Great Britain

When: July 26-28
Where: Cheltenham, UK
Featuring: TBC

August

Music City Uke Fest (MCUF) 2024

Where: The Factory, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
When: August 1-4
Featuring: Lil' Rev, Dani Joy and Perry Stauffer, Ukulele (Greg) Gent and more
Website: https://musiccityukefest.net/

Shrewkfest 2024

Where: Eastridge Farm, Shrewsbury, UK
When: August 2-4
Featuring: Opera-lele, Warehouse of Thieves, Marc Gallagher, Matthew Quilliam, Ukulele Simon, A.D Cooke Girls, Not Quite Dead Yet, The Jockuleles, and more...

Belfast Ukulele Festival

Where: TBC Belfast, Northern Ireland
When: August 23
Featuring: TBC


September

Los Angeles International Ukulele Festival

Torrance Arts Center, Los Angeles, USA
When: September 20-22
Featuring: TBC

October



27 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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