Manchester Folk Festival 2027: Belinda O’Hooley & Jackie Oates

A Manchester Folk Festival 2027 concert pairing folk musicians Belinda O’Hooley and Jackie Oates in a joint performance of original and traditional songs.

Belinda O’Hooley and Jackie Oates, two celebrated figures in British folk music, share a bill as part of Manchester Folk Festival 2027, which marks the festival’s tenth year. The duo weave original compositions together with traditional folk music and song, drawing on their rapport, humour and musical sensitivity. The show takes place in the Carole Nash Hall, with doors opening at 8.30pm, and forms part of the four-day multi-venue festival running 10–13 March 2027.