Exile Music Festival is a weekend event showcasing 15 to 20 local and independent music's best bands in Derbyshire. Family friendly and very reasonably priced!
By the middle of June each year we are gearing up for our annual round of site preparation, fence construction and stage manufacturing in preparation for the influx of hundreds of visitors, both new and old. The Exile Music Festival is now firmly established at Sabine Hay just outside Darley Dale with its gently sloping verdant tree lined camping area, contained by beautiful Derbyshire woodland, a
ll ready for your tent. We have a well stocked real ale/cider bar with a huge variety of teasingly tasty beers, a variety of stalls, various activities to engage and a selection of food & drink stalls and cafes on site and available around the clock.
31/12/2025
If its not too early can we at Exile Music Festival wish you all a happy New Year? Plus a reminder you have until midnight tonight (31st December) to grab your Early-Bird tickets for our luverly 2026 20th anniversary event. Go here: www.exilemusicfestival.co.uk - Meanwhile here's some appropriate music from one of our guests for next year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oWkVoEMrnE
Irish folk music by Finnegan's revival James Ross ( Singer, acoustic guitar)Lloyd Crowley ( banjo, mandolin, vocals )Ben Donnelly ( violin/fiddle, tin whistl...
23/12/2025
Did we mention we've snagged Oli Matthews and his wonderfully noisy cohorts to headline Exile June 28th next year? Play this taster for Xmas instead of Mariah Carey 🧑🎄 www.exilemusicfestival.co.uk
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Oli Matthews Band - Promo Trailer 2023Short video promo containing four tracks shot from the Debut Album Launch at Warwick Folk Festival. Tracks featured are...
20/12/2025
Tis the season to be generous - treat yourself (or anyone) to a sample of summer festivalness now - grab your Exile Early-Bird tickets - when they're gone, they're gone (December 31st) www.exilemusicfestival.co.uk
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13/12/2025
Nearly a full house for Exile 2026 - more on that later. Meanwhile here's a taster booked for Saturday afternoon - 'Fine Lines'
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Live recording taken from the 'Roots at Ebeneezers' live stream from 2nd October 2025. Huge thanks to Pete and the team from Fat Pidgeon Live!Original song w...
01/12/2025
Yes! We at Exile are chuffed to announce we have just released our discounted Early-Bird tickets. You've got until DECEMBER 31ST so scan the code or go to: www.exilemusicfestival.co.uk to scoop them up.
29/11/2025
🥳🎶😎 20th Aniversary Special 2026
We celebrate on stage with the return of some old favourites - Loscoe, James Warner & Sherburn Bartley & Sanders
and some new favourites - Oli Matthews Band & Tim Edey
20/11/2025
26, 27, 28 June 2026. Save the dates for our 20th anniversary Exile Music Festival. Early bird tickets coming soon.
Join us for the Exile Music Festival! Experience local folk music, fun for families, and sun-filled days with kids' activities.
01/11/2025
Rakestone appearing at Barley Mow this evening 9pm
13/09/2025
This gorgeous poncho was left at Exile this year. If it's yours, please get in touch. If not, we'll donate it to Oxfam.
Address
Sabine Hay, Off Oldfield Lane, Darley Dale Matlock DE42LN
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Exile Music Festival is a firmly established small, family friendly festival held at Sabine Hay just outside Darley Dale in the grounds of a private house, set in a tranquil tree-lined valley away from hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Our little festival is fully self-contained with camping right next to our main marquee. So, wherever you are on site, you are never more than a two-minute walk away from the action.
Exile Music Festival hosts an eclectic mix of bands each year with the likes of 3 Daft Monkeys, Apple of My Eye, The Hut People, Kabantu and Herron Brothers having graced our stage in the past.
As well as the music there’s lots to do; guided walks with the promise of an ice-cream stop en route, various activities for the children including story-telling, games and a fancy-dress parade.
Several traders will be present to tempt you with their wares. As usual, Oxfam will set up their pop-up shop, a real Aladdin’s cave of things you absolutely cannot do without.
Hosted by The Fishpond (Matlock Bath), our well-stocked bar carries a selection of traditional beers, continental lagers, fine wines, spirits and soft drinks and our on-site caterers provide hot food from early morning to late evening.
Many Exilers will tell you that the late-night music sessions around our massive communal fire pit are an experience to behold. It’s not unusual to find artistes who have been on stage earlier come and join in the fun into the early hours.
