22 - 25 May 2026
22 - 25
May
2026
NYFTE (National Youth Folk Troupe of England)

NYFTE (National Youth Folk Troupe of England)

Coming on Saturday, Sunday and Monday

NYFTE (pronounced "nifty") are a team of 10-18 year olds from all over the country, who perform traditional dance, music and song and view Chippenham as their "home" festival - they've been to the festival every year for decades! You will find this highly talented bunch across the festival programme with high energy dance displays featuring a broad range of English traditions, song, instrumental music and even a ceilidh band and callers! If you are interested in finding out more about NYFTE, please visit www.nyfte.org.uk .

Programme for NYFTE (National Youth Folk Troupe of England):

DaytimeEventVenueWith
Sat 23rd May 202610:30-12:00NYFTE Rapper WorkshopMasonic Centre
Sat 23rd May 202612:30-13:30NYFTE & WYM lunchtime ceilidhMasonic CentreWiltshire Young Musicians (Band)
Sat 23rd May 202614:00-15:00Parade starting from Market SquareIn position 31, After Mary Rose And Royal George (Non traditional style)
Sat 23rd May 202616:00-16:45Dance DisplaysIsland Park Stage
Sun 24th May 202611:00-11:45NYFTE Workshop Community Stage
Sun 24th May 202615:00-16:20NYFTE Show Case Community Stage
Mon 25th May 202612:00-12:45Dance DisplaysIsland Park Stage
Mon 25th May 202614:00-15:00Parade starting from Market SquareIn position 4, After Beltane Border (Border), Before Bell's Angels (Cotswold)
Mon 25th May 202615:15-16:00Dance DisplaysMarket Square
Mon 25th May 202619:30-22:30Mixed/English danceNeeldVictoria Yeomans, Jacqueline Schwab (US), Ali Messer