News...

Last Chance For Early Bird Tickets

We hope you’ve had a wonderful Christmas and here’s looking forward to a brilliant and happy New Year!  There are now only four days left to buy your 2012 festival tickets at the early bird prices – the online deadline is midnight on 31^st December 2011. 

Don’t forget the Larmer Tree Festival ticket price includes all parking, camping for tents, caravans and campervans, and once again under 5s are free! 

Buy tickets now online, call 023 8071 1820 (please click here to see Christmas opening times) or see our Tickets page for info on how to book by post.

New Line-up Additions

We're delighted to welcome back our good friend Simon Emmerson and his brilliant collective The Imagined Village.  On Saturday we bring you the rising star of world music Fatoumata Diawara.  After hearing Fatoumata sing on Later... with Jools Holland she went straight to the top of our wishlist so we're especially pleased to welcome her to Larmer Tree Festival.

Other acts just confirmed are: Raghu Dixit, The Miserable Rich, Emily Barker and The Red Clay Halo, Red Sky July, Boat to Row, The Lasting Days and last but not least, a brilliant new voice on the London scene Ali Warren.  For more info on all the bands booked so far click here.

Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now!

We’re pleased to announce that reduced price early bird tickets are now on sale!  These special early bird prices will be held until midnight on 31^st December 2011.  Book your tickets now and you’ll receive them in time for Christmas!

Don’t forget the Larmer Tree Festival ticket price includes all parking, camping for tents, caravans and campervans, and once again under 5s are free! 

Buy tickets online, call 023 8071 1820 or see our Tickets page for info on how to book by post. 

Line-up news…

The best Larmer Tree line-up yet is already shaping up, booked so far:  Jools Holland returns with his mighty big band to kick-start the festival on Wednesday, (his special guest will be announced in the new year).  Friday’s headliner are the fantastic folk rockers and firm festival favourites Levellers.  Playing on Sunday will be the brilliant sea shanty choir Port Isaac’s Fisherman’s Friends.  Other acts confirmed  are: Dub Pistols, Dizraeli and The Small Gods, Cahalen Morrison & Eli West, O’Hooley & Tidow, Bard, Churchfitters and JP Cooper.  For more info on all these artists click here.

December Acoustic Café

Banish the winter blues on Saturday 17^th December at our December Acoustic Café in partnership with Salisbury Arts Centre with the great Americana blues slide guitarist and singer-songwriter Brooks Williams.  Brooks was recently voted 17^th in a poll of the top 100 guitarists of all time - so this is a definite ‘not-to-be missed’ evening. 

For more info and to book tickets (£10) please visit the Salisbury Arts Centre website or call the Salisbury Arts Centre Box Office on 01722 321744.  The music begins from 8.30pm (bar open 8pm).

2012 Ticket News

Tickets for the 2012 Larmer Tree Festival (11th-15th July) will go on sale from early December. 

So whether you want to book online, by telephone or post, you'll be the first to know, so watch this space!  Tickets bought early will be sent in time for Christmas… so make sure Larmer Tree Festival is top of your family’s and friend’s wish lists for Christmas.

If you have friends or family you know would enjoy Larmer Tree then make sure they're signed up to our e-mail list to receive all the latest news and updates…

Join the Team!

We’re looking for two new staff members to join our team from early 2012.  If you, or someone you know, are interested in joining the festival office then please look at our Job Vacancies page for full info and details of how to apply.

If you're interested in getting involved but it's something more informal you're looking for, you may be interested in becoming one of our many volunteers.  Please register your details by e-mailing vols@larmertreefestival.co.uk and we'll let you know when applications open in early 2012.

UK Festival Awards 2011...

Voting is now open for the UK Festival Awards 2011.  Although this year the categories of best overall festival have been decided by judges who visited each festival, you can still get involved by choosing your favourite in The Fans’ Favourite Festival category - and you could even win tickets to every winning festival for next year!  Click here to cast your vote before the deadline next Monday 10th November…

Winners will be announced at an award ceremony in November.  We'll keep you updated!

October Acoustic Cafe

If you’ve been missing your Larmer Tree fix then don’t miss the next Acoustic Café in partnership with Salisbury Arts Centre, this Saturday 8th October with Megan Henwood and with support from Tinderbox.

We’re delighted to present the 2009 winner of the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award Megan Henwood.  Between songwriting and performing she regularly contributes to music therapy sessions for people with learning difficulties. These experiences have had a profound effect on her songwriting.  Her powerful, poignant and often witty lyrics are woven around wonderful timeless pop melodies and demonstrate a depth and maturity far beyond her years.  Check out her website by clicking here.  Plus support from acoustic duo Tinderbox - to find out more about them click here. Definitely two acts not to be missed! 

Look out for details of the next two Acoustic Cafés, on 12th November and 17th December, to be announced soon!

For more info and to book tickets (available at £10) please visit the Salisbury Arts Centre website or call their Box Office on 01722 321744.  The music begins from 8.30pm (bar open 8pm).

Signing Off For 2011...

Larmer Tree Photo Comp 2011 - Voting Live! Thanks to everyone who took part in this year’s Photo Comp, we always enjoy looking through your pictures of the festival and sharing the memories.  Take part in our public online vote to choose from the lucky few who have reached our shortlist - the heat is on to find the worthy winner of two 5-day tickets for Larmer Tree 2012!  Click here to see the shortlist and cast your vote… there’s an incentive in it for you too as you’ll be in with a chance of winning an exclusive Larmer goodie bag of treats!  We'll announce the results from the poll and the goodie bag winner later in the year.

Re-live Larmer Tree 2011...

We’ve now completed our final update of the ’11 Photo Gallery - make sure you check it out, re-live the festival and bring back lots of great memories!  

Thanks to all of you who have completed Our 21st Festival Feedback Poll, we love hearing about your festival highlights and other feedback to improve on for the 2012 festival.  If you haven’t yet taken part, we’d like to hear from you too - so sit back for a couple of minutes and click here to start the poll… complete yours before Monday 15th August to be entered into our ticket prize-draw.  We’ll announce the winner of the two 5-day festival tickets later in the year.

Larmer Love Hits the Mark

Still buzzing from all the excitement, we’re feeling extremely proud of this year’s festival.  What a memorable year… packed full with uber-talented artists and performers, a perfectly receptive crowd and an exceptionally dedicated and hard-working team - we’d like to thank you all!  

With so much to enjoy, it’s hard to pick out only a few highlights but here you have it… the LTFHQ personal best bits: the distinctive Seasick Steve, the inimitable C W Stoneking, Russell Kane (who embodied the Larmer Tree dancing man!), The Joker and The Thief, the captivating Mama Rosin, the explosive Ozomatli, the groovers Fat 45, Bellowhead, Stornoway, bhangra-tastic Jassi Sidhu, the hilarious Late Night Gimp Fight, the charming ahab, the dapper DJ Nick Hollywood & The Twilight Players, the jazzy Chico and Rita, The Vegetable Nannies and Granny Turismo, Charleston & Swing Dance, Peacocks and Plumage, and the enchanting Tunnel Vision in the Laurel Tunnel.

We’ll be creating an ’11 Photo Gallery in the next couple of days so keep checking our Gallery pages and re-live the Larmer magic!

The Big Survey Continued... another chance to win a pair of 5-day tickets for next year!

You may have spotted a lovely bright yellow member of our Big Survey team at the festival this year and if you managed to fill out one of our postcards, thanks a lot for your time.  We always value your feedback and now that you’re home, we’d love it if you could spare a few moments to reflect on your experience and share your thoughts.  Please take part in our Our 21st Festival Feedback Poll and tell us about your fave festival moments… you never know your quotes may end up on the front of our festival poster for 2012.  All completed polls will be entered into the draw to win a pair of 5-day festival tickets for 2012, good luck!

This is it!

The stages are up and the traders are here, we’ve got delectable dining and a fully stocked beer tent… and to top it all off the sun has come out. We’re good to go!  Make sure you check out your old festival favourites plus all the new hotspots for this year … to name but a few - The Big Top Experiment on Friday and Saturday night, ‘50s Retro Revival Dress-up Saturday (have you got your outfit packed?), the entrancing Laurel Tunnel Installation, and Kada’s Late Night Café - the place to chill at the end of an action packed day.  All of this and more is waiting for you in the gardens… we’ll see you there!

Counting down the days!

It’s been an extremely busy few days at the LTFHQ as we’re counting down the days ‘til the 2011 festival begins.  Excitement  is buzzing on facebook and twitter and we’ve uploaded some lovely pics of festival set-up action… click here to have a look at our 2011 Set-up Photo Gallery.  Also, don’t miss out on a behind the scenes account of the festival and keep updated on the LarmerBlog – the daily posts will also be displayed at the Info Tent onsite.  We have a few tickets left for Wednesday or Thursday - click here to buy yours now!

We're moving on site!

We’re packing up the office to move to site today and just can’t wait to celebrate our 21st festival!  We’re up to our eyes in list after list, but here’s one for you… a Last Minute Checklist for all the essential info you may need for planning your festival.  If you’d like to see photos of the festival as it’s set-up, make sure you’re following us on facebook and twitter our check out our new LarmerBlog at the Info Tent.  Now with the Friday, Saturday and Sunday tickets all sold out there are just a few chances left to get hold of a Wednesday or Thursday ticket to ensure your 2011 Larmer fix!  Click here to buy your tickets now.

Go home on the Big Green Coach!

This year we’ve teamed up with Big Green Coach to provide a coach service from the festival site direct to Salisbury railway station at various times on the morning of Monday 18th July.  Click here to visit the Big Green Coach booking pages and choose a departure time to suit you, the fare is £8 per person, or go to the Info Tent at the festival to reserve your space.  We strongly recommend you book your seat in advance as there will only be limited seats available on the day. 

Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday tickets still available - weekend tickets sold out!

If you haven’t already got a ticket or you know a friend who’d like to come… there’s still chance to experience some of the Larmer Tree Festival magic!  Bop the opening night away to some boogie-woogie music from Jools Holland and his gang on Wednesday 13th July, rock to Imelda May and catch the unmissable Phil Nichol in the Comedy Club on Thursday 14th July or experience the finale of the festival on Sunday 17th July with Seasick Steve, Seth Lakeman and laugh your socks off with Andi Osho! Read more about the full line-ups for Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday on our Line-up pages.  Don’t forget you can still camp for free with a day ticket!  Click here to book right now!

It's all in the Detail...

Not content with all the music, comedy, film and workshops… we can’t resist throwing in a little more!  This year look out for the most inventive and ingenious Site Art, don’t miss the magical Laurel Tunnel installation and discover the extra special Larmer Luminaries – for info please read more on our Site Art page.

Plus, our Street Theatre programme is now fully stocked and there are some real gems on offer - we’ve got more performances than you can shake a stick at, with an adventure waiting round every corner of the Larmer lanes - click here for more info.  Also remember to give yourself some time out from all of the festival shenanigans and escape to the peace and tranquillity of the Secret Garden Therapies.

The finer details of the Music programme are now fully confirmed, so all of the stage times are available on our Line-up pages, find out when your must-see band is playing and start planning your festival diary now!  Click here to read more.

Campsite News Plus Exclusive Competition!

NEW FOR 2011! We’ve created new areas within our tent field campsite so you can choose which one suits you best! There’s Quiet Camping, Family Camping and General Camping.  Click here to read more about our campsite on the Camping Info page.

Cotswold Outdoor are offering you all a 15% off voucher to use in any branch of Cotswold Outdoor or online.  Click here for more info.

Big Top Experiment Revealed!

Fancy something different… up for some serious getting down?  Not content with the fine late night offerings in Club Larmer and The Social, we’re now finally ready to announce that The Big Top Experiment has landed!  Two very different nights… On Friday night the Big Top will be transformed into the rocking ‘n’ rolling, spinning and electro-swinging White Mink Speakeasy! With DJ Nick Hollywood, bands Fat 45 and AlgoRythmik and dance showcases, this is going to be one high octane night to keep the heart pumping and the feet jumping!

Saturday night’s transformation sees a complete change in environment for the infamous and excellent Headphone Disco.  If you’ve never experienced one before, now is your chance, and if you have, you know you’ll be coming back for more!  Headphones and channel hopping are the name of this game, and the two competing DJs will have you dancing your socks off until dawn. Click here for more info on these two.

Plus Many More Announcements...

We’re pleased to announce that our music and DJ line-up is now finished, see Just Booked below for who completes the Larmer Tree Festival 2011 picture.

On top of the late night shenanigans, all-star comedy club and international heavy weight musical line-up Larmer Tree Festival will be bursting from the seams with extra activities to enthral, entertain and educate in equal measure!  Check out What Else? for all the details on Theatre & Talks for Adults, Workshops for Adults, Lostwood,  Woodland Crafts, Water Garden, Circus Skills and YouthZone.

Comedy Line-up Revealed!

Having bagged yet another belly busting line-up of award winning comedians for this year’s Comedy Club, we can now announce the full Comedy line up!  The four sterling headliners for this year are: Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner 2010 Russell Kane; British institution and everyone’s favourite Grumpy Old Man Arthur Smith, the enthusiastic and mischievous Phil Nichol and the sparky and endearingly witty Andi Osho.  Also confirmed are: Phil Kay, Tom Wrigglesworth, Rob Deering, Gareth Richards, Late Night Gimp Fight, Abandoman, WitTank, Totally Tom, Sara Pascoe, James Acaster, Iain Stirling, Fergus Craig, Joel Dommett.  Read more about all these comedians on our Line-up pages.

Wednesday night... full line-up announced!

We’ve put together a stellar line-up to kick the festival well and truly into life on opening night.  Jools Holland and his 20-piece Rhythm & Blues Orchestra with his very special guest Sandie Shaw will be joined by: the funky voiced Hannah Williams with her soul infused Tastemakers; Scoundrels, a young London based blues band who are already well on the road to future stardom; the fantastic C W Stoneking who began playing guitar at the age of 11, and during his teens soaked up acoustic blues, jazz and calypso to create his own unique style - and he’ll be doing two sets; finally, make sure you don’t miss the juggling beatboxer sensation that is Vid Warren!  Click here to buy your tickets now!

Line-up updates...

We’re excited to announce more captivating artists and bands to add to our line-up.  The dynamic 10-piece, Batucada Sound Machine are set to perform on Sunday, with their breath-taking variety of beats, styles and raw on-stage energy. While on Saturday, we’re pleased to welcome Watcha Clan, exhibiting a visionary spiritual eclecticism in their sound; along with an awe striking and tender performance from Heidi Talbot.  Plus, the menagerie of sounds, samples, vocals and riffs from GaBLé are set to grace the stage on Sunday.   Read more about these artists and the others just booked on our Line-up pages and click here to buy your tickets now!

Also don’t forget our special Bellowhead ticket offer is still running, but you need to act quickly before it closes next week!  Get your 3, 4 or 5-day tickets now to not miss out on a complimentary pair of gig tickets at Bournemouth’s O2 Academy on bank holiday Monday 2nd May! 

Mark Kermode's Film Club

After the huge success of Mark’s Film Club at last year’s festival the UK’s most opinionated and outspoken film critic is once again programming a short season of his favourite movies for Larmer Tree.  From Thursday to Sunday from 5.30pm in Club Larmer we will screen an intriguing selection of features - animation, horror, cult movies, rock docs, and family features will all be part of the mix.  Check out our What Else? pages for film listings for this year.

Dress-up Saturday Theme Announced

Thanks to everyone who took part in our poll,  we can now reveal this year’s Dress-up Saturday theme is… ‘50s Retro Revival!  A swinging sister in your polka dots, or maybe a rockabilly chick, find your perfect partner with his Elvis quaff and James Dean leathers… “Why it could be Greased Lightning!”

Our Spotify Playlist

We’ve created our very own Larmer Tree Festival 2011 Spotify playlist!  Listen to a selection of songs by this year’s extremely talented artists - a taster of the festival to come!  We’ll be adding more tracks as the full-line up is confirmed.

If you’re already a Spotify user, click here to subscribe to our playlist or if you’re not currently a member, download Spotify here. If you’ve got a friend that you think might like this too then share the Larmer Tree love!

Ozomatli and Asian Dub Foundation - Friday and Saturday Headliners!

We’re thrilled to bits to have confirmed our headliners for the Friday and Saturday night slots. On Friday, the show-stopping beats of Ozomatli will return to the stage following their last legendary headline performance in 2007.  On Saturday night, you’re set to experience the almighty show that Asian Dub Foundation are notorious for delivering - channelling influences from punk to ambient music, ragga-jungle rhythms to Bengali folk songs.  These bands are joining Seasick Steve, Jools Holland and Imelda May to complete our list of headliners for all five days.  See below for all of our new additions to the line-up, including the all-singing, all-strumming Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain and everyone’s favourite folk singer, Seth Lakeman. Read more about these artists on our Line-up pages and click here to buy your tickets now!

Dress-up Saturday

We are delighted to reveal our shortlist of themes for our sixth Dress-up Saturday! Thanks for all your wonderful and creative ideas, we’ve narrowed it down to a list of seven, so please take a moment and click here to vote for your favourite right now!  Visit the Dress-up Saturday page to take a trip down memory lane and look at the themes from previous years.

Free Bellowhead Tickets Offer! (Bournemouth's O2 Academy)

One of our most anticipated bands this year, Bellowhead are playing a special gig at Bournemouth’s O2 Academy on bank holiday Monday 2nd May to film Hedonism Live, a 15 camera shoot for a DVD release in Autumn 2011.  We have some freebies on offer – a complimentary pair of tickets to everyone who purchases a three, four or five day adult Larmer Tree Festival ticket from today.  There’s a limited supply so don’t hang about – get ready to play a supporting role and maybe appear on film!  To take us up on this offer click here and buy your festival tickets now!

Look out for Freebie Friday…  we'll be running a regular Freebie Friday Comp on facebook and twitter from now until the festival, so follow us to join in (and keep up with all the Larmer dramas) - all sorts of fun prizes to be won!

New Headliners: Seasick Steve and Imelda May!

We’re giddy with excitement to announce that Sunday’s sterling headliner will be veteran of ‘hobo’ blues Seasick Steve.  Steve returns to Larmer Tree following his first appearance in 2007, when he whipped up a musical storm with his exceptional talent that engages and inspires.  We’re also delighted to welcome back Ireland’s vixen of rockabilly, Imelda May to top the bill on Thursday.  Performing songs from her Top 20 UK chart topping album Mayhem, this will be one toe tapping, beat bopping, jitterbug session of high octane rockabilly riffs not to be missed!  Along with this sample of what’s in store, also confirmed on the bill are: critically acclaimed Stornoway, the vibrant sounds of the Jaipur Kawa Brass Band, The Staves, Mama Rosin, The Buffalo Gals, Matthew and the Atlas, Kalakuta Millionaires and Goodnight Lenin.  Check out our Line-up pages for more details of the acts just booked.   Buy your tickets now!  

Line-up news...

We’re pleased to announce more artists to add to our growing line-up. Joining us on Sunday will be the enigmatic C W Stoneking who has been inspired by acoustic blues, jazz and calypso to create his own unique style. We’re happy to be welcoming back the unforgettable Penny Black Remedy after their storming set at last year’s festival, along with The Dodge Brothers returning for their fifth year!  Also just booked are the intimate, intoxicating and darkly comic Moscow Drug Club, and old-style rock and roll band BoppinB.  Read more about these artists on our Line-up pages.

New Acts Announced!

The barefoot pop princess and icon of the 1960s, Sandie Shaw will be joining Jools on stage on Wednesday night and boot-stomping Bellowhead, nominated for this year’s BBC Folk Awards Best Group will perform on Friday night.  Twice winners of the BBC Radio 2 Award for Best Duo - Spiers and Boden are set to perform on Thursday.  To add to this, friends of the festival and award-winning Show of Hands will grace the stage on Sunday.  Also booked are: Skinny Lister, Rosie Doonan, My First Tooth, Polly and the Billets Doux, ahab, The Mopes, Disco's Out (Murder's In) – it’s shaping up to be a memorable summer party at Larmer Tree Festival 2011! 

Volunteer Application Packs now open!

Our application packs for Existing Volunteers and New Volunteers are now available to download.  Please click here to be re-directed to the Volunteers page where you'll find more info about volunteering at the festival and the application process.  We are looking for nearly 400 volunteers this year to cover a variety of roles over the festival; this could be volunteering in anything from backstage stewarding to arts and craft workshops, campsite stewarding to recycling.  Whatever your interests please don’t hesitate to apply, the spaces fill up fast!

Sandie Shaw set to return to the stage with Jools

The original ‘Brit Girl’, Sandie Shaw will be joining Jools and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra on stage on Wednesday 13th July.  Described by many as the barefoot pop princess and icon of the 1960s, Sandie Shaw boasts a bevy of hits all over the world and was the first UK act to win the Eurovision Song Contest in 1967, with the song Puppet on a String (a feat rarely repeated since!).  Just last year, Dagenham-born Sandie sang the title track to the British hit and feel-good film Made In Dagenham.  Read Sandie’s biography through the years on her website www.sandieshaw.com.  Book your tickets online now on our Tickets page!

Jools Holland Confirmed for 2011

He’s back again on Wednesday 13th July to kick off our 21st year and is guaranteed to get the 120 hour Larmer Tree party started with a swing!  With the return of Jools and his 20-piece band of superb musicians and vocalists it will be another incredible evening of jazz, pop, blues, rock, ska and boogie-woogie.  Jools will again be bringing a special guest who we’ll be announcing early in the New Year - we can’t wait to hear who it is!  Don’t dilly-dally, click here to book your tickets at early bird prices now!

Early bird ticket prices...

Are you tempted to join us and an intimate crowd of 4,000 for a weekend escape next summer?  Our early bird ticket price for a 3-day adult ticket is only £125, and not only does it include an eclectic programme of music, comedy, workshops, street theatre and more but all parking and camping for tents, caravans and campervans is included as well!  Get yours before the VAT increase on the 4th January 2011!

Don’t forget...book your tickets before Monday 20th December and you’ll receive them in time for Christmas - Larmer Tree Festival - the gift that just keeps on giving!  Click here to buy yours now!

Online and Phone sales have re-opened...

Following systems improvements over the weekend, we're pleased our telephone and online ticket sales have re-opened.  Our ticket agency are still making improvements to their ticketing system and the online ticket pages are in the process of being updated.  We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Box office system upgrade...

Due to system improvements our ticket agency is implementing, there will be a short break in our online and phone ticket sales.  Sales will be down for a short time from 8.30pm on Saturday 4th December, but you can still make postal cheque payments over this time, see our Tickets page for more info.  Not to worry, booking will resume on Tuesday 7th December and if you’d like to hear as soon as sales re-open, please e-mail admin@larmertreefestival.co.uk or keep updated on twitter and facebook!

Don’t forget... Larmer Tree Festival tickets make for brilliant gifts!  Book your tickets before Monday 20th December and you’ll receive them in time for Christmas.  Click here to buy yours now!

Early bird tickets now on sale!

We’re delighted to announce that early bird tickets are now on sale for the 21st Larmer Tree Festival.  The special early bird prices will be held until 4th January 2011, so get them before the VAT man charges you extra!  Book your tickets now and you’ll receive them in time for Christmas - Larmer Tree Festival is the gift that keeps on giving!

Don’t forget the Larmer Tree Festival ticket price includes all parking, camping for tents and caravans, and once again under 5s are free! 

Buy tickets online, call 023 8071 1820 or see our Tickets page for info on how to book by post.

PS  See if you can spot yourself and remind yourself of sunnier times in our 2010 film above.

Website updated for 2011...

Have a good nosey around our updated website – you’ll notice a few changes along the way and we hope these make the navigation easier to use!  If you’re looking for updated advice and info about the 2011 festival, check out our Festival Info pages.   We’ve recently added some more lovely pics in the ‘10 Photo Gallery and we’ve updated our newly named Community pages too, so take some time out to look at these.  If you’ve got any feedback please let us know by e-mailing info@larmertreefestival.co.uk.

Website is currently being updated...

We're now updating our website ready for the 2011 festival, so please bear with us - to see who played at the 2010 festival click here.  Tickets will be going on sale soon, sign up here to be the first to hear the moment they do!

Let the planning commence!

We’re all happy to be back in the office now, buzzing with ideas and working on the planning for the 2011 festival, including some unmissable headliners to wow you with next year!  If you’ve seen anything fantastic over the summer or you’ve got any other ideas that you would like to see at Larmer Tree, drop us an e-mail to info@larmertreefestival.co.uk.   The website will be updated soon, but until then, make sure you’re following us on facebook and twitter for the latest news.

November Acoustic Cafe

Thanks to everyone who came to see Spiro and Chris Woodford on Saturday night at Salisbury Arts Centre, a great time was had by all!

Catch our next intimate Acoustic Café evening, in association with Salisbury Arts Centre, on Saturday 20^th November.  5-piece folk pop band Ellen & The Escapades are set to headline, playing songs from their debut release October Of all the Times, which shows beautifully the bands effortless and catchy song-writing and assured vocal performances by Ellen Smith.  Listen to the band on their website or MySpace.

For more info and to book tickets (available at £10) please visit the Salisbury Arts Centre website or call their Box Office on 01722 321744.  The music begins from 8.30pm (bar open 8pm).

Acoustic Cafe - October & November

We’re delighted to present the four-piece contemporary ensemble that is Spiro to the stage on Saturday 16th October.  This will be a wonderful opportunity to listen to songs from their new album Lightbox.  You can read more about Spiro on their website.  Plus, performing on Saturday 20th November will be Ellen & The Escapades who played with great success at the 2010 festival.  Check out their website by clicking here. Definitely two evenings not to be missed!  

For more info and to book tickets (available at £10) please visit the Salisbury Arts Centre website or call their Box Office on 01722 321744.  The music begins from 8.30pm (bar open 8pm).

2010 Photo Comp Results

Thank you to everyone who took part in the 2010 Photo Competition this year.  We’ve now counted up all of the votes to reveal that the lucky winner of two 3-day tickets for Larmer Tree 2011 is Paul McMullan with his stunning late-night shot of Lostwood.  Congratulations Paul!  Thanks to over 1000 of you who took the time vote.  We’ll be sending out an exclusive limited edition 20th Anniversary Larmer Tree Jacknife Poster to one of you selected at random soon… fingers crossed it will be you!

UK Festival Awards 2010 - Vote for Us...

We're nominated for three awards in the 2010 UK Festival Awards - Best Small Fest, Family Fest and Best Toilets...  First round voting ends on Wednesday 6th October.  Please vote for us - http://uk.festivalawards.com/.  Plus, vote for Toots and the Maytals, Dub Pistols or Newton Faulkner as your Feel-Good Act of the Summer.  Cast your vote now and be in the prize draw to win two tickets to each of the winning festivals!

September Acoustic Cafe!

The first Acoustic Café of the season, in association with Salisbury Arts Centre, kicks off this Saturday night with Jackie Leven, performing songs from his new album Gothic Road, before departing on his European Tour.  Support is from Darren Black and Deborah Greenwood.  To listen, check out Jackie’s website.

Don’t miss the next two Saturday Acoustic Cafés, taking place on 16th October with Spiro, and 20th November with Ellen & the Escapades.

For more info and to book tickets (available at £10) please click here to visit the Salisbury Arts Centre website or call their Box Office on 01722 321744.  The music begins from 8.30pm (bar open 8pm). 

2011 Festival Dates - 13th-17th July

Dates for Larmer Tree 2011 are set for 13th-17th July.  Put them in your diary now so you don’t forget!  If you'd like to be the first to know when tickets go on sale, sign up to our e-mail list.  We’ll let you know as soon as ticket sales open later this year, just watch this space. 

Larmer Tree Photo Comp 2010 - Voting Live!

We've received so many entries for the 2010 Photo Competition, thank you to all of you who took part.  It’s been great fun looking through your photo memories of the 20th festival and we’ve now managed to whittle it down to a shortlist of our favourite pics to be entered into a public online vote. 

Voting is now live to find the lucky winner of two 3-day tickets for Larmer Tree 2011, so click here to cast your vote!  There’s an incentive for you too as when you vote you’ll be in with a chance of winning an exclusive limited edition 20th Anniversary Larmer Tree Jacknife Poster!

Give Us Your Opinion and Win Tickets for 2011!

All the feedback we’ve had so far is saying that this year was the best ever Larmer Tree Festival, and we’re very happy to agree with that!  We'd love to hear about your highlights of the festival and other feedback too, so please take part in Our 20th Festival Poll and share your experiences - all completed polls will be entered into a draw to win two 5-day tickets for Larmer Tree Festival 2011.

You can re-live the festival and bring back lots of great memories by checking out our Gallery - there’s just a few pics so far, but lots more will be added over the next week, so keep checking back to see if you can spot yourself!

Can't believe it's all over!

Our 20th festival is sadly all over, we had a ball and basked in glorious sunshine on Saturday and Sunday (after slightly less summery weather before that!)  Some of our personal highlights were… Babylon Circus, James Yuill, Chavo in The Social, David O’Doherty, The Joker & The Thief, Tunng, The Wardens, The DukesBox, Martha Wainwright, Dougal and the Blue Cat, Smerins Anti-Social Club and The Penny Black Remedy. 

We’ll be asking you for your highlights and other feedback very soon, please make sure you’re signed up to our e-mail list to receive it.

Here we go... for the 20th Time!

The first day of the festival is underway and the sun is shining!  From now on check Twitter and Facebook for all the latest news and info.  Enjoy!

3-day & 4-day tickets sold out!

Sorry, but all 3-day and 4-day tickets are now sold out.  There’s still chance to experience some Larmer Tree Festival magic on Thursday 15th July when the line-up includes Robert Cray, Frank Turner, Easy Star All-Stars, RSVP, Comedy Club (Rich Hall, Pappy's, Joe Lycett), Mark Kermode’s Film Club and much, much more!

Or join us on Sunday 18th July for Martha Wainwright, Ade Edmondson & The Bad Shepherds, The Unthanks, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Rango, Grass Mountain Hobos, Comedy Club (Jon Richardson, Craig Campbell, Jason Cook, Tony Law), the Orchestral Manoeuvres Carnival Procession and loads more!  

Click here for the full line-ups for Thursday and Sunday.  Don’t forget you can still camp for free with a day ticket!  Click here to book right now!

We're Moving On Site... Last Minute Plans!

We’re packing up the office to move to site and we’re up to our eyes in list after list, but here’s one for you… a Last Minute Checklist for all the essential info you may need for planning your festival. 

Don’t forget the lovely BookCrossing people are back this year, and they are including children’s books too!  Have a look at www.bookcrossing.com to see what’s waiting for you, and don’t forget to bring a book or two to ‘release’ yourself – please drop them off at the Info Tent for tagging.

We’ve rearranged the tent campsite car park slightly this year to allow for better access - to have a look at the map click here. 

Our last newsletter has just gone out, so from now on please follow us on Twitter at LarmerTreeFest (please now use the hashtag #larmertree for all your tweets!) and Facebook or here on the homepage  to watch as the Larmer Tree Gardens are transformed into the Larmer Tree Festival before your very eyes!   Then keep tuned in for news, gossip and any changes once the festival starts.

Weekend Tickets Close to Selling Out!

There are currently only a very limited number of 4-day, 3-day, Thursday and Sunday tickets available (we’ve already sold out of 5-day tickets and day tickets for Wednesday, Friday and Saturday), so if you haven’t already got yours, please don’t leave it too late!  You still have a chance to see Toots and the Maytals, Martha Wainwright, Robert Cray, Toumani Diabaté, Frank Turner, Russell Howard, Oysterband, Rich Hall, Cornershop, The Unthanks, Tunng, Shooglenifty, Ade Edmondson & The Bad Shepherds and many, many more!  See our What's On Pages to see who’s playing when and click here to book right now!

Mark Kermode's Film Club... the full list of Mark Kermode’s all time favourite films has now been announced and there is something there for absolutely everyone!  Click here and select ‘Film Club’ for the full list of films to be shown in our intimate Club Larmer venue.  Mark will be there to personally introduce some of the films and on Sunday night, he and his band The Dodge Brothers will perform a live musical accompaniment to silent classic Beggars of Life.

It's all in the detail...

Not content with all the music, comedy, street theatre, film and workshops… we just can’t resist throwing in a few little extras, here’s just a few:

This year look out for the guys from Sounds of the Campervan.  It’s a brand new project which will see as many great bands as they can muster come together to record a song or two in, yes you guessed it, their campervan!  You can look on as acts big and small, cram themselves into the van and play.  The finished product will be uploaded to their website for the world to hear!

Hidden in away in the nooks and crannies of the beautiful Larmer Tree Gardens will be amazing works of Site Art by unique and talented artists from across the country.  Continuing the creativity, this year we have our very own Artist in Residence - Olivia Keith.  Olivia will be on hand to create large scale, fluid drawings to truly capture the unique atmosphere of the festival.  Click here for more info.

And finally, don’t forget ‘Book-a-Like’ Dress-up Saturday - expect a huge array of crazy and colourful costumes as everyone dresses up as their favourite literary characters.  Whether you’re a wand toting wizard or a bonnet bearing Austen maiden, you have the perfect excuse to indulge any of your ‘novel’ costume ideas!  Click here for more info.

That’s just a tiny taste of what’s on offer, for full details see our What's On pages.

Family Frolics...

We’ve just announced the line-up of activities, shows and workshops we’ve got planned for children, youths and families at the festival.  The Orchestral Manoeuvres Carnival Procession for all ages will be a highlight on Sunday, The YouthZone returns with a Bollywood Dance master class, Shelter Building, Drama Improv Games, and much more.  On the Larmer Lawns, kids aged 0-10 can take part in a huge variety of craft sessions, enjoy music from Bayou Seco and puppet shows and have a go at Capoeira!

For a little break from the music, take a stroll through Lostwood - our secret retreat for storytelling and poetry - to experience bespoke songwriting from Lyrical Laureate Paul Armfield, storytelling from O’Hooley & Tidow and Late Night Ghost Stories plus loads more!

That’s just a tiny taste of what’s on offer, for full details see our What's On pages.

Comfy Camping

We have some new comfy camping options on offer for you: Hotel Bell Tent and Luxury Campervans are now available, as well as our regular tipis from Wigwam Sam.  We’re also pleased to announce that Mr Trolley will be at the festival to help ease your load when you're unpacking all your stuff in the campsite.  See our Camping page for full details.

Workshops for Adults programme announced!

We’re delighted to unveil our interactive workshop programme for adults, featuring all sorts of sessions to leave you with lasting memories and maybe a new skill or two!  Highlights include DJeilidh - a ceilidh with a twist… from polka to Prince, Gallop to Gaga - Mojo and fRoots award winning singer Jim Moray fuses an entire world of music together, while the crown prince of the eCeilidh scene Phil Bassindale calls the dances!

You can also try your hands (and feet) at an array of other exciting dances, including Samba Reggae, Merengue, and Biodanza . There are also workshops in instruments such as mini-melodeon, bodhran and samba drumming.  

For the artistic souls among you there’s the ever popular Hands On! an unmissable assortment of crafts to get those creative juices flowing!  Also returning is Adornable Art, your chance to collaborate with our artists to help create installations to adorn the festival for everyone to admire!

See our For Adults What's On pages for the full line-up.

Tickets - Don't Dilly-Dally!

Some ticket types are now running extremely low, so if you're planning to come along, we recommend you don't dilly-dally, Click here to book right now!

To help you decide which tickets to buy… the finer details of the music programme are now 100% confirmed, so all of the stage times have been announced - click here to find out when your must-see band is playing and start planning your festival diary now!

Street Theatre plus Club Larmer Talks & Theatre - full programme announced!

As it’s our 20^th anniversary year we’ve gone really mad on street theatre - booking more than ever!  We’re bringing back the most requested street act ever - The Dukesbox, plus the much-loved (Mis)Guided Tour guys.  We’re also delighted to present Pleasure Garden by Hoodwink, a very special piece of outdoor theatre which was actually inspired by the Larmer Tree Gardens! 

This year we’re turning our Club Larmer venue (in the Victorian pavilion) over to small-scale theatre and talks during the day.  Included in the talks line-up is the legendary DJ Johnnie Walker, Oysterband’s John Jones, Chumbawamba and BAFTA nominated animator Greg McLeod.  The theatre programme includes the fantastic Fringe hit - one-man show Bane, the quirky Charity Shop Cabaret and totally bonkers How To Survive A Zombie Apocalypse!

Click here to book now, or see our What's On pages for full line-up details... 

Comedy Line-Up now complete!

We've been to see over 100 comedians perform live since last year's festival and handpicked the very best for you - some established names you'll definitely recognise, but equally as exciting - some rising stars!  We’re delighted to announce that our final headliner, for Sunday night is 2009 Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated, the grumpy, but equally charming Jon Richardson!

Click here to book now, or see our What's On pages for the final Comedy Club line-up...

Brand New! Mark Kermode's Film Club

We’re delighted to announce that the UK’s most opinionated and outspoken film critic is set to curate an intimate film event at our 20th anniversary festival!  Each evening from Thursday to Sunday in Club Larmer we will screen double bills of some of Mark’s all time favourite films - sci fi, fantasy, rare cult movies, rock docs, silent film and family features will all be part of the mix. The highlight will be on the last night when Mark’s band, The Dodge Brothers will perform an exclusive live musical accompaniment to the 1928 silent movie Beggars of Life.

Mark and his band have a long running relationship with the festival; he says: “As a long-time Larmer Tree regular, I’m thrilled to be hosting this film club which brings together my two greatest passions - movies and music - and celebrates the strange magic of the moving image for audiences of all ages.”

Click here to book now, or see our What's On pages for more information...

Music Line-up now complete!

Phew… the music line-up is now finished!  We’re so pleased to announce that fast rising, folk/punk artist Frank Turner and French ska outfit Babylon Circus are the final acts to be added to our 20th anniversary Larmer line-up!  Founder and Co-director James Shepard says: “We were extremely keen to get Frank on the bill.  After his recent sell out tour of the country, we’re so happy one the UK’s hardest working musicians has chosen to spend part of his summer with us!  The addition of Babylon Circus once again shows the incredible range of acts we programme - it’s going to be an unforgettable festival!”

See Just Booked below for other recent band confirmations.

Click here to book now, or see our What's On pages for full info on who’s playing and when...

Band bookings almost complete ...

We are busy tweaking the music line-up and putting the finishing touches to it.  We're really pleased to have confirmed that DJ Derek will join Toots and the Maytals on Friday's bill - what a night that's going to be! Watch this space, as fingers crossed, we should be announcing another couple of very exciting names any day now!

See below for who's been booked most recently…

Click here to book now, or go to our What's On pages for more details.

Headliner Booking Frenzy!

We’re really excited to announce the final headliners for this year’s festival!  Martha Wainwright will be bringing her celebrated style of folk-rock to Sunday night, and on Saturday, Grammy award winning kora player Toumani Diabaté is set to top the bill!  Plus an exclusive set from Russell Howard in Friday night's Comedy Club!

See below for more artists just booked…

Click here to book now, or go to our What's On pages for more details.

April Acoustic Cafe

Join us for our the last Acoustic Cafe of the season this Saturday 17^th April, in association with Salisbury Arts Centre, featuring Skip ‘Little Axe’ McDonald, with support from Owl in the Sun.

For more info and to book tickets (available at £10) please click here to visit the Salisbury Arts Centre website or call their Box Office on 01722 321744.  The music begins from 8.30pm (bar open 8pm). 

First Comedy Club Line-Up Announcements!

After it's hugely successful debut last year, the Comedy Club is back and we're over the moon to announce that the first names booked so far are: American comedian, writer and general grumpy guy Rich Hall, Irish born stand-up comedian, musician and actor David O’Doherty and English sketch-comedy team Pappy’s.

Also confirmed are recent winner at the 2010 Chortle Awards for Best Newcomer Joe Lycett, stand-up comedian Jason Cook infamous for exposing his own shameful past behaviour, and West country oddball with suitably extreme pink hair, Wil Hodgson.

See our What's On pages for more details and performance days.

Larmer Tree Through A Lens Exhibition

We were thrilled at the hugely successful start to the opening of the Larmer Tree Through A Lens exhibition on Wednesday 15th March at Salisbury Arts Centre, with entertainment from Chris Woodford.

Celebrating 20 years of Larmer Tree Festival, the photographic exhibition showcases evocative work by three of the festival’s official photographers: Brian Jones, Brent Jones and The Little Photo Company and runs until 10th April.

We thoroughly recommend a visit…

Newton Faulkner Confirmed!

We're delighted to announce that critically acclaimed Newton Faulkner will take to the stage before headline act Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra on Wednesday 14th July. Well known for tapping, finger-picking and hitting the guitar, he will also treat audiences to a more intimate late-night set on the ARC Stage.

For more info, please visit www.myspace.com/newtonfaulkner.

Also just confirmed: Ian King, Tankus the Henge, Ruth Theodore, Walsh & Pound and Chavo.

March Acoustic Cafe

Join us for our next Acoustic Cafe on 20th March, in association with Salisbury Arts Centre, featuring Jonny Kearney and Lucy Farrell.

Jonny and Lucy opened for The Unthanks on their recent 40-date UK tour, prompting Rachel Unthank to describe Jonny's songwriting as "heartbreaking and touching."

Find out more at www.myspace.com/jonnykearneyandlucyfarrell.

Support comes from the talented Ruth Theodore, whose descriptive and cryptic music has gained her much recognition.

Find out more at www.myspace.com/ruththeodore.

The music begins from 8.30pm (bar open 8pm) and tickets are available at £10 from the Salisbury Arts Centre Box Office, call 01722 321744.

Martin Harley doesn't fail to impress

Our series of intimate Acoustic Café evenings, in association with Salisbury Arts Centre, continue to be a huge success with our second of 2010 a sell out.

Stunning the audience with phenomenal slide, rhythm and lead guitar skills, Martin Harley played an impressive set, finishing with the ever-popular Chocolate Jesus. Travelling for much of his 20s, mostly in Australia, he has rightfully earned an impressive army of fans.

Support came from classically trained Will McNicol who, at 20 years old with three albums already under his belt, has an extremely promising future ahead of him.

Stay tuned for more info on the next Acoustic Café on Saturday 20th March with Jonny Kearney and Lucy Farrell, with support from Ruth Theodore.

Two Headliners Confirmed!

We’re delighted to reveal that our Friday headliner is Toots and the Maytals. Toots is a true legend who has played a key role in the colourful history of reggae and we're over the moon to that he's going to help us celebrate our 20th anniversary. The multi-Grammy winning American bluesman Robert Cray & his Band will be headlining on Thursday night. Another piece of exciting news is that Alison Moyet will be joining Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra on Wednesday night.

See below for more exciting line-up additions...

To read more about the bands and see the full line-up so far go see our What's On pages.

We are still working hard to book headliners for Saturday and Sunday. But don't worry, you'll be the first to know when they are confirmed!

Line-up Rumours!

Yes the rumours are right, we've very nearly confirmed two very exciting new headliners that we hope to announce very soon! Sign up to our e-mail list to be the first to know.

Visit our What’s On page to see acts confirmed so far.

Next Salisbury Arts Centre Acoustic Cafe

Our next intimate Acoustic Café evening, in association with Salisbury Arts Centre, is on Saturday 20th February with headliner Martin Harley and support from Will McNicol.

Mesmerising contemporary blues and Americana performer, Martin Harley is a 'troubadour' in the truest sense of the word. Travelling in his early 20s armed with only a cheap guitar, he has earned an army of fans around the world including BBC Radio 2 presenter Johnnie Walker. Since November 2008 Martin has opened most UK shows for Brit Award winner James Morrison as well as many performances on the festival circuit including Larmer Tree Festival. Find out more at www.myspace.com/martinharleyband.

Support comes from Will McNicol who began playing guitar at 7 years old. Now 20, classically trained McNicol has recorded four albums of original material. Find out more at www.myspace.com/willmcnicol.

Music begins from 8.30pm (bar open 8pm) and tickets are available at £10 from the Salisbury Arts Centre Box Office, call 01722 321744.

Calling all Artists and Craftspeople!

The Artists' Quarter returns to Larmer Tree for the eighth year and we’re looking for a limited number of interesting artists and craftspeople to exhibit and sell their work. Located in a large marquee in the Village area of the festival, the space is shared with Reg's Artscaf - selling tea, coffee, breakfasts and some very delicious brownies!

If you are interested in applying for a stall, please click here http://www.larmertreefestival.co.uk/traders.html

Chumbawamba confirmed to play Saturday!

Best known for their smash-hit Tubthumping in 1997, Chumbawamba, whose impressive career spans 27 years, are set to play for the first time at Larmer Tree's 20th festival this July. With an eclectic style varying from anarcho-punk and dance music to a cappella and acoustic folk, they are sure not to disappoint. Watch out for their new album ABCDEFG to be released in March 2010.

Book your tickets now at www.larmertreefestival.co.uk/tickets!

Imagined Village at Salisbury City Hall

This Sunday, the Larmer Tree team is venturing out to the City Hall in Salisbury to see stunning folk project The Imagined Village. Winner of best traditional song at the BBC Radio Folk Awards 2008, this musical project produces folk music with a contemporary edge.

Including founder and Grammy Award winning musician Simon Emmerson, the outstanding and varied line-up consists of Martin Carthy, Eliza Carthy and Chris Wood. Described by Observer Music Magazine as “mischievous and tender” and “sad and surreal”, don’t miss it!

There are still a few tickets left, buy yours now at www.cityhallsalisbury.co.uk. See you there!

First Acoustic Cafe of 2010 featuring O'Hooley and Tidow huge success!

Our first Acoustic Café of 2010 (16th January), in conjunction with Salisbury Arts Centre, was a huge success with another capacity crowd, including members of the Larmer Tree team who thoroughly loved both acts. Headliners Belinda O’Hooley and Heidi Tidow took to the stage after support from Alice Watts whose haunting and beautiful melodies from debut album Your World captivated the audience.

O’Hooley’s heartfelt piano arrangements accompanied the traditional style of vocals superbly; with their stage presence being second to none. Their Yorkshire comedy thoroughly entertained the audience, juxtaposed with moving tracks from album Silent June, due for release later on in the year.

Don’t miss the next Acoustic Café, which will take place on Saturday 20th February with Martin Harley. Find out more by visiting www.myspace.com/martinharleyband. Tickets are available now (£10) from Salisbury Arts Centre Box Office on 01722 321744.

Salisbury Arts Centre Acoustic Cafe is back!

Our intimate Acoustic Café evenings, in association with Salisbury Arts Centre, are back for 2010 starting this Saturday 16th January with O'Hooley & Tidow.

Since leaving The Unthanks, Belinda O'Hooley’s stark, haunting piano arrangements she brought to Mercury nominated album The Bairns have evolved to fit her new duo with Yorkshire songwriter Heidi Tidow.  Their debut album Silent June is due to be released early 2010.  Find out more by visiting www.myspace.com/belindaohooleymusic.  Support comes from Alice Watts whose debut album Your World echoes a variety of influences from deep smooth soul and tender folk blues to playful Caribbean rhythms.  Find out more at www.myspace.com/alicewatts.

The music begins from 8.30pm (bar open 8pm) and tickets are available at £10 from the Salisbury Arts Centre Box Office, call 01722 321744.

The next Acoustic Café will take place on Saturday 20th February with Martin Harley and tickets are available now.

All Child and Youth Prices Held...

The Larmer Tree team wish you a very Happy New Year… and we look forward to seeing you for a fantastic 20th Larmer Tree Festival from Wednesday 14th-Sunday 18th July 2010.

We’re really pleased to announce that our early bird offer of tickets at ’09 prices will continue for all child and youth tickets until the end of May, and as usual under 5s are still free of charge.  Child and youth ticket numbers are limited to ensure there’s space for little tots and teenagers alike to enjoy all of the 150 free workshops, shows and activities especially for them.  All tickets sold out in advance last year so please make sure you book soon to avoid disappointment!  All new prices will be held only until 31st May.

Don’t forget the Larmer Tree Festival ticket price includes all parking, camping for tents and caravans!  Buy tickets online, call 023 8071 1820 or see our Tickets page for info on how to book by post.

Jools Holland returns to Larmer Tree!

Our 20th anniversary wouldn't be the same without the inimitable presence of Jools Holland and his wonderful Orchestra - we’re so pleased to welcome him back to the gardens for another unforgettable night of boogie woogie, banter and a good old bop on Wednesday 14th July!  Alongside his outstanding musicians will be another special treat for you, so keep your eyes peeled for his special guest announcement.  See more of the latest Just Booked artists below…

Tickets are still held at 2009 prices until 31st December, so book now online, call 023 8071 1820 or for postal options click here.  Tickets can still be bought now in time for last minute special Christmas presents for family and friends!  (Last postage for Christmas, special delivery 23rd December.)

Tickets On Sale - '09 Prices Held Until 31st Dec!

We’re delighted to announce that tickets are now on sale for the 20th Larmer Tree Festival.  We'll be holding all tickets at 2009 prices until 31st December, so get them while they’re hot!  Also, if you book in the next three weeks you’ll receive your tickets in time for Christmas - the perfect present for that hard-to-buy-for person! 

To celebrate this landmark 20th year we’ve got lots of special 20th anniversary tricks and surprises up our sleeves, so it’s one definitely not to be missed!  Don’t forget the Larmer Tree Festival ticket price includes all parking, camping for tents and caravans, and once again under 5s are free! 

Buy tickets online, call 023 8071 1820 or see our Tickets page for info on how to book by post. 

December Acoustic Cafe - Nick Harper

The first two monthly Acoustic Cafés at Salisbury Arts Centre were a huge success!  Read on for details of the next Acoustic Café evening in December...

Performing on Saturday 19th December will be friend of Larmer Tree Festival, Nick Harper, who has been dazzling audiences with his vocal and songwriting talents for over a decade. Hear Nick at www.myspace.com/harperspace. Support will be from Dorset duo Glowglobes, who are on a mission to bring romance back to the world! Listen to the duo at www.myspace.com/glowglobes.

Why not take an evening off from Christmas preparations and treat yourselves? All tickets are £10 and can be booked by calling the Salisbury Arts Centre Box Office on 01722 321744. The music begins at 8.30pm (bar opens 8pm). We'll see you there!

November Acoustic Cafe - Martha Tilston

The first monthly Acoustic Café in conjunction with Salisbury Arts Centre in October was a huge success! We're now pleased to announce the line-up for November...

Joining us for the next Acoustic Cafe on Saturday 21st November will be singer-songwriter Martha Tilston who has performed rapturously received sets at Larmer Tree '05 and ’06.  Listen to Martha at www.myspace.com/marthatilston. Supporting will be Dorset based roots songsmith Alex Roberts, blending genres from baroque to blues, on vocals and guitar, with some fine lap-steel, mandolin, harmonica, and stomp-boxing to boot, listen at www.myspace.com/alexrobertsmusic.

Why not take an evening off from Christmas preparations and treat yourselves? All tickets are £10 and can be booked by calling the Salisbury Arts Centre Box Office on 01722 321744. The music begins at 8.30pm (bar opens 8pm). We'll see you there!

Larmer Tree Moves Indoors!

We're really excited to be joining forces with Salisbury Arts Centre to present a series of intimate monthly Acoustic Cafe nights beginning this Saturday...

Starting the series in style on 17th October are Emily Barker & The Red Clay Halo. Emily hails from a remote south west corner of Western Australia and is joined by The Red Clay Halo, a trio playing violin, cello, accordion and flute, with backing vocals creating mesmerising 4-part harmonies. Together thay have played Glastonbury, Cambridge Folk Festival and the Big Session, and supported the likes of Jose Gonzalez and Tony Joe White. Find out more and listen to the group at www.myspace.com/emilybarker.

Supporting the band will be Salisbury's own Mary Spender, who in 2008 opened the Big Top at Larmer Tree and earlier this year released her latest album Mirrors.