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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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
Featuring: TBC
Website: https://www.muf.org.au/
Orange County Ukulele Festival
Where: Island Bazaar, Delhi Center, SoCal, USA
When: March 22-24
Featuring: Neal Chin, Ukulenny, Dani Joy, Peter Stauffer, Hoku Bray, Lucy and La Mer, Victoria Vox
Website: https://ocukefest.com/home
May
Mighty Uke Day 14
Where: East Lansing, MI, USA
When: May 10 - 12
When: May 10 - 12
Featuring:The mightiest of all Mighty Uke Days presents teaching artists/performers; U3 (Cynthia Lin, Ukulenny, and Abe Lagrimas, Jr.), Craig Chee and Sarah Maisel, along with others TBA. MUD XIV features concerts, workshops, strums, open mic, and more and serves as a fundraiser for Music is the Foundation programs in Michigan classrooms and communities.
Website: https://mightyukeday.com/
Website: https://mightyukeday.com/
Bracklesham Ukulele Weekends - Jersey
Where: Merton Hotel, Jersey, UK
When: May 17-20
Featuring: Elisabeth Pfeiffer, Percy Copley, Plastic Jeezus, Opera-lele
Apple Tree Arts 2nd Ukulele Festival
Where: Apple Tree Arts, One Grafton Common, Grafton, MA, USA
When: May 18
Featuring: Stu "Ukulele Zen" Fuchs and workshops
Website: https://app.donorview.com/Event/EventInfo?prm=hiLFebEH8aCXIir5kmO09nLhcCBDSHGr7K0LQOAKhcB0Kx2ygoA3jQ-H-yECN0O7ZLcsdmsrrAcVnAfimw0UtqLVFpckru_8fivMrPRLIqn-tTmxhi7_hlJ1LIQgwJXhf_qPeMInG745MydhU9g7KXdMU4RIur89FGyti0WejB1810SxPRFGLIkRg-BqBiUCvK--AW0ZkoVMwzZ0vYSLDUPY1EZzdNUXzbuOwmG32aZOVlxczDEkM4yQ6niQ91X_0
Website: https://app.donorview.com/Event/EventInfo?prm=hiLFebEH8aCXIir5kmO09nLhcCBDSHGr7K0LQOAKhcB0Kx2ygoA3jQ-H-yECN0O7ZLcsdmsrrAcVnAfimw0UtqLVFpckru_8fivMrPRLIqn-tTmxhi7_hlJ1LIQgwJXhf_qPeMInG745MydhU9g7KXdMU4RIur89FGyti0WejB1810SxPRFGLIkRg-BqBiUCvK--AW0ZkoVMwzZ0vYSLDUPY1EZzdNUXzbuOwmG32aZOVlxczDEkM4yQ6niQ91X_0
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/
Stockholm Ukulele Festival
Where: Stockholm, Sweden
When: May 25
Featuring: TBC
Walkington Ukulele Festival
Where: Walkington, East Yorkshire, UK
When: May 28 -29
Featuring: Fragile Lucy, Chris McShane, Iain and Catherine Glencross, Socially Distant and Renegades, Six local uke bands
Caly Poznan Ukulele
Where: Poznan, Poland
When: May 31 - June 5
Featuring: TBC
Website: https://www.facebook.com/CalyPoznanUkulele
Website: https://www.facebook.com/CalyPoznanUkulele
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
Strummin' Up To Boston
Where: Newton City Hall, Newton, MA, USA
When: June 9
When: June 9
Featuring: A and W Ukulele Players, Betty Machete and her Jumping Fleas, City Hall Strummers, Danno Sullivan and Erin Ash Sullivan, Somerville Ukulele Group, String Jam, Ukulele Magic, The Unlikely Strummers
Junction Uke Fest
Where: Llandudno Junction Memorial Hall, Wales, UK
When: June 24
Featuring: Phil Doleman, Mersey Belles and Beaus
Du Sable Dans Le Uku
Where: St Georges de Didonne, France
When: June 28-30
Featuring: TBC
Website: Contact Matthieu Theuret (organiser) at https://caravelle-kitchen.com/
DukeFest Ukulele Festival
Where: Worksop, UK
When: 28-30 June
Featuring: All the attendees are the stars!
Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/383696827483324
Website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/383696827483324
July
Uke Fest West
Where: Viaduct Pub, Hanwell, West London, UK
When: July 13
When: July 13
Featuring: All day event for players to join in
Website: http://www.hanwellukes.co.uk/
Midwest Uke and Harmonica Camp
Where: Toledo, OH, USA
When: July 19-21
When: July 19-21
Featuring: Midwest Uke and Harmonica Camp activities include: 40+ ukulele, baritone, bass, and harmonica workshops at all levels; instructor concerts, open mics, group strums, and plenty of time for informal get-togethers and jams. Teaching artists include: Bryan Tolentino, Herb Ohta, Jr., Katie DeNure, Eve Goldberg, Casey MacGill, Ray Cygrymus, Christina Hogarth, Victoria Kolasinski (Viggy), Reuben Stump, Andy Wilson, Melissa Sigh, and Sandy Weltman.
Website: https://www.midwestukecamp.com/
Summer Strum Ukulele Festival
Where: Hoylake Rugby Club, Wirral UK
When: July 19-22
When: July 19-22
Featuring: Splintered Ukes, Midlife Crisis Club
Website: https://www.summerstrum.co.uk/
Ukulele Festival of Great Britain
When: July 26-28
Where: Cheltenham Town Hall, UK
Featuring: James Hill and Anne Janelle, The Quiet American, Jeff Peterson, Andrew and Jay Molina, Biskee Brisht, Victoria Vox, 4 String Boy, The Corner Laughers, Will Grove-White, Samantha Muir, Matt Dahlberg, Sarah Kelly, Katy Vernon, Paul Mansell, Warehouse of Thieves, Kit Luc, Marc Gallagher, Roland Prakken, Phil Doleman, Opera-lele, Matt Hicks, Peter Moss, Elisabeth Pfeiffer, Alex Beds. MC'd by Mim!
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/
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...
Bishop's Stortford Ukulele Festival
Where: Bandstand, Bishop's Stortford, UK
When: August 3
Featuring: Phil Doleman, BURP, Four String Five, Ukulele Soup, Uke on the Brain
Belfast Ukulele Festival
Where: TBC Belfast, Northern Ireland
When: August 23
Featuring: Lava Birds, Ukulele Simon, Christopher Davis-Shannon, Jess Tuthill, Emer Maguire, Sasha Samara, The High Lonesome with Fiona Rose, Lauren Bird
Website: https://www.belfastukefest.co.uk/
September
Round Barn Ukulele Festival
Where: 107 Highway 66, Arcadia, Oklahoma, USA
When: Sept 8
Featuring: TBC
Vienna Ukulele Nights
Where: Pfarre Altmannsdorf, Vienna, Austria
When: September 13-14
Featuring: Amelia Coburn, Webb Tygert Duo, ISO, CALICO
WEJam The North Ukulele Festival
Where: Noelville, Ontario, Canada
When: September 19-22
Featuring: Ronny, Wendy and Charissa
Website: https://wejamthenorth.com/
Los Angeles International Ukulele Festival
Torrance Arts Center, Los Angeles, USA
When: September 20-22
Featuring: Aldrine Guerrero, Bernadette Plazola, Boris Mogilevsky, Feng E, Cali Rose, Daniel Ward, Danilo Vignola, Heidi Swedberg, Hi'Ikua, Jeff Peterson, Langley Ukulele Ensemble, Melanie Kareem, Peter Luongo, Sammy Turton, Sonia Wilson, Timmy Cruz, Victoria Kolasinski
Website: http://www.ukulele.la/
October
Reno Ukulele Festival
Where: Nugget Casino, Reno, Nevada, USA
When: October 9-12
Featuring: Daniel Ho, Viggy, Neal Chin, Ukulenny, Avery Hill, Jim D'Ville, Ben Hassenger, Perry Stauffer and Dani Joy
Website: https://renoukulelefestival.com/
Bracklesham Ukulele Weekends
Where: Shanklin, Isle of Wight, UK
When: October 25-28
Featuring: Mike Hind, Tricity Vogue, Phil Doleman, Hedge Inspectors, Emilie Lierre, Anarchy in the Ukulele, Jeff Japers, Andy Webster and Paul Mansell
November
Virginia Ukapalooza 2024
Where: Shady Grove United Methodist Church, Mechanicsville, Richmond, VA, USA
When: November 1-2
Featuring: Danielle Ate The Sandwich, Ray Cygrymus (Surfnrz), Caroline Scruggs, Truetone Honeys, Au Fromage, The Barn Owls, 10 workshops and 7 community groups from VA
Website: https://virginiaukapalooza.org/
Great Minnesota Ukulele Gathering
Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel, Plymouth, MN, USA
When: November 8-9
When: November 8-9
Featuring: Aaron Keim, Del Rey, Dale and Brenda Moe, THUG Ensemble
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/
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 - Sussex
Where: Eastbourne, Sussex, UK
When: March 7-10
Featuring: Andy Eastwood, Will Grove-White, Devil's Doorbell, Philippa Leigh, The Ashen Keys, Opera-lele, Andy Webster
May
Mighty Uke Day 15
Where: East Lansing, MI, USA
When: May 9 - 11
When: May 9 - 11
Featuring: Brian Tolentino, Dani Joy, Perry Stauffer, Ukulenny, Neal Chin, Petey Mack, Abby Lyons, Anara Pearl
Website: https://mightyukeday.com/
Website: https://mightyukeday.com/
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
When: May 23 - 26
Featuring: Victoria Vox, Ray Cygrymus, Cyndi Miller, Andy Wilson, Avery Hill, Ben Hassenger
June
Berlin Ukulele Festival
Where: Berlin, Germany
When: June 20 - 22
Featuring: TBC
Website: https://berliner-ukulele-festival.de/
Website: https://berliner-ukulele-festival.de/
July
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
Website: https://www.midwestukecamp.com/
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
October
Uketoberfest
Where: Interlochen, MI, USA
When: October 25
When: October 25
Featuring: TBC
Website: https://www.interlochen.org/college-creative-arts/programs/uketoberfest
Website: https://www.interlochen.org/college-creative-arts/programs/uketoberfest
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!
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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! :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Barry, let's hope that all the uke festivals have survived and we can all get together again in 2021 ;)
ReplyDeleteVery helpful, thank you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Barry , very helpful as I am planning my holidays around uke fest in UK and Ireland. Charlie
ReplyDeleteHi 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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