International Urban Folk Festival
Gobefest, Manchester's original international urban folk music and dance festival, is back Friday 21-Sunday 23 June 2024
In a coup for the indie event, which turns eight this year, Friday's headliner is Parno GrasztDescribed as 'the source of Gypsy music', the Romani nine-piece is performing exclusively at Gobefest in what will be their first UK appearance in over a decadeWhilst Saturday's dual headliners Manchester's own Rioghnach Connolly and Honeyfeet and klezmer and Balkan music supremos She'Koyokh go head to head
Other acts playing across two stages for the three day event include Koszika and the Hotshots, Vulva Voce, Karolina Wegrzyn and Banda, Csjilla, Reka-Kata Regian and Szabolcs Horvath, Solymosi Duo, , Lazlo Baby, Monty Folk, Seamus Og and Izzie WalshFurther local and international acts are still to be confirmed
The weekend promises an expertly curated mix of bands and solo artists, folk dance troupes, choirs and more
Independent food and drink traders will be serving up favourites from around the Carpathian Basin, from giant pans of goulash, to the fried flat breads known as langos and Transylvanian barbecued chimney cakesAlongside craft beer, there will also be a Hungarian wine stall, a cocktail bar and a palinka (Hungarian fruit brandy) bar
Free activities in the family tent include music and dance workshops, arts and crafts and storytelling from award-winning children's author Oliver Sykes
Established in 2017, Gobefest has its roots firmly in Transylvania but over the years has expanded its reach to cherry pick some of the finest performing artists from all over the UK and Europe
Returning to Cathedral Gardens, the festival will for the first time be selling day or weekend tickets for the Friday and SaturdaySunday - which has become known as Dance Day - will remain free
On Saturday 22 June 2024, Marta Sebestyen, Judit Andrejszki and Bela Szerenyi Jrwill be in concert at Halle St Michael's as a Gobefest special eventThis event is not included in the main ticket price
Friday line up
Gypsy stars Parno Graszt, Seamus Og, Izzie Walsh, Solymosi Duo, Reka-Kata Regian and Szabolcs Horvath
Saturday line up
Rioghnach Connolly and Honeyfeet/ She'Koyokh, Koszika and the Hotshots, Vulva Voce, Karolina Wegrzyn and Banda, Csjilla, Reka-Kata Regian and Szabolcs Horvath, Solymosi Duo, Hunique dance ensemble
Sunday line up
Hunique Hungarian folk ensemble, Romanian folk dance group Ansamblul Tezaur, Bulgarian folklore club Ripni-Ka, Podilya Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, Polonez Polish dance group, Monty Folk, Lazlo Baby, Kalinka Balalaika Orchestra, Tulipan Zither and Folk Arts
Keep an eye on the Gobefest website or socials for updates as more acts are added to the bill
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Hotels near Cathedral Gardens
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The Works Aparthotel
Situated just 15 minutes walk from Manchester Piccadilly Station, The Works Aparthotel is a 5-minute stroll from the MEN Arena..
City Stop Manchester
Opposite the Printworks, these stylish apartments in Manchester centre have modern kitchens and free internet. The 4-star City Stop Apartment Hotel is 600 metres from the Arndale Shopping Centre..
The Mitre Hotel
Built at the foot of Manchester Cathedral in 1815, the Mitre is one of the oldest hotels in Manchester city centre. It has a restaurant and a stylish bar with Sky Sports and pool room, and provides free Wi-Fi in public areas..
Lower Turks Head
Ideally located in the heart of Manchester, and less than 10 minutes walk from Manchester Victoria Station, Lower Turks Head offers en suite accommodation, a restaurant and a bar. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout..
Corporation Street Apartment
Corporation Street Apartment is situated in Manchester, 300 metres from Manchester Arena. Deansgate is 1.1 km away.
Premier Inn Manchester City
Just 300 metres from the Arena, this Premier Inn hotel offers modern rooms with king-size beds. Arndale Shopping Centre is only a 5-minute walk away..
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