Key facts
The Celtic Social Club will make their debut at Fairport’s Cropredy Convention on Friday 14 August 2026, in Oxfordshire (UK). This wonderful festival, founded in 1980 by Fairport Convention, runs from 13 to 15 August 2026 in Cropredy, near Banbury, and traditionally welcomes between 15,000 and 20,000 festival-goers.
What is Fairport’s Cropredy Convention?
Fairport’s Cropredy Convention is a British folk-rock music festival founded in 1980 by the band Fairport Convention, pioneers of British electric folk since 1967. The event takes place every year in the village of Cropredy, Oxfordshire, beside a canal. With no corporate sponsors or big-name brands, the festival has stayed true to its single-stage format since it began. The 2025 edition sold out; the 2026 edition marks the festival’s 46th anniversary.
When does The Celtic Social Club play at Cropredy?
The Celtic Social Club will perform on Friday 14 August 2026 at 3:40pm, on the festival’s main stage. This will be the band’s first ever appearance at Cropredy. That same day, the evening will close with a set from Richard Thompson, founder of Fairport Convention, joined by Zara Phillips.
Who else is performing?
The 2026 line-up includes Fairport Convention (opening and closing the festival), Soft Machine, Turin Brakes, Breabach, Hayseed Dixie, Le Vent du Nord, and Richard Thompson with Zara Phillips. The Celtic Social Club shares Friday’s bill with Breabach and Danny & The Champions of the World.
Practical information
- Festival dates: Thursday 13 to Saturday 15 August 2026
- The Celtic Social Club performance date: Friday 14 August 2026, 3:40pm
- Venue: Cropredy, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
- Price: 3-day pass including camping, £240 per person
- Tickets: official Fairport Convention website and AXS
FAQ
Has The Celtic Social Club played Cropredy before?
No, 2026 marks the band’s debut at this festival.
Can I buy a single-day ticket?
No, Fairport’s Cropredy Convention only offers 3-day passes, camping included.
Is the festival family-friendly?
Yes, children under 12 accompanied by a ticket-holding adult get in free.
How far is Cropredy from London?
Cropredy is in Oxfordshire, near Banbury, about 1h30 by road from London.
What is the festival’s capacity?
The festival welcomes up to 20,000 festival-goers, with capacity deliberately limited to preserve its atmosphere.