Castlefest

27/03/2025

: At Castlefest 2024 Loell Duinn enchanted us with this beautiful, mysterious song. By connecting ethnic and folk elements with the laws of classical music, they transported us into their own musical world—a magical journey we wouldn’t have wanted to miss!

25/03/2025

Like every year, our camping guests are invited to the (Not so) Silent Disco to dance the night away!
The DJ’s of the Silent Disco Club will be joined by DJ BUERR & DJ FRITZ. These DJ’s are no strangers to Castlefest and our silent disco and will bring their generous supply of top songs for all tastes. Adding to the night's unpredictability, they will welcome various surprise guest artists to join them on stage throughout their set. 👀

Who would you like to see as a guest DJ?

More info: https://bit.ly/4hJjZOo

22/03/2025

Multi-instrumentalist, composer and performer Lili Refrain will join us at Castlefest 2025!
She uses electric guitar, vocals, percussions and synthesizers, overlapping them in real time through loop stations. The atmosphere she evokes cover a wide swath of sonic territory that combines minimalist, folk, psychedelic, blues, metal, lyrical opera
textures, without using any computer or pre-recorded tracks.

Her songs are embedded with ritualistic energies and her live performances are a visceral and cathartic experience that lead the listener through an unforgettable mesmerising act.

Don’t miss it: https://bit.ly/41OoS2R

20/03/2025

: The Kelten zonder Grenzen were back at Castlefest! While The Four Horsemen may be harbingers of impending doom for some, here they brought a wild show full of joie de vivre! Fierce and impossible to stand still to. Did you dance along with us?

20/03/2025

Blessed Ostara!
It's the time of the spring equinox, last night the sun sat directly over the Earth's equator. The day and night are of the same length, and from now on the days will be longer. We celebrate the return of the light and the start of a fruitful time 🌱

How do you celebrate Ostara today?

In our Vana Grimoire, Lunadea's Traditionele hekserij gives some ideas:

It's almost time for Castlefest celebrates Ostara (20 March, 2021). Especially for this occasion, Lunadea has written a blog for us about Ostara, how to celebrate it from home and how to create your own spring altar

18/03/2025

The next band to join us on Balfolk Friday is TriOblique!
This band fuses hard rock energy, dance grooves, intricate fingerpicking, and driving rhythms while staying true to the essence of traditional Breton music. They are united in a great passion for creating music that makes people move.

With each performance, TriOblique’s music creates an atmosphere of connection, uniting people through the universal language that is rhythm and melody.

Will you dance along?
More info on our website: https://bit.ly/3DJlnCC

15/03/2025

Having met and bonded over sea shanties across a kitchen table in their native Bristol a decade ago, The Longest Johns have reimagined many of folk's classic songs while adding their own unique style of song writing to the melting pot to keep the flame of the tradition alive.

Will you sing along to the Wellerman at Castlefest 2025? https://bit.ly/41Dwnuq

13/03/2025

: At Castlefest 2024, the acoustic folk tunes of Trientale made us dream of a magical world filled with long-forgotten tunes of Celtic and medieval lore.

11/03/2025

The Steamnation-crew will touch down and set-up camp at Castlefest 2025.
They’ll transport you and/or your goods (mostly of the legal variety) from A to B, no (or few) questions asked. All in their top-notch air-ship: the BSS Phoenix.

Come by and get to know their rag-tag band of steampunk characters and discover their unique background stories. They host tea duels, Victorian (parlour) games, demonstrations, spur-of-the-moment thingamabobs… or just come and watch the crew cook, eat, drink, make music and go about their daily routines.

More about the crew: https://bit.ly/4honn0P

09/03/2025

Looking forward to August? You're not alone! The ticket sales are going fast, and several ticket types are almost sold out. Castlefanatic tickets (with and without camping) and all-day parking tickets are in high demand.

Haven’t bought your tickets yet? Don’t wait too long and get yours now in the ticket shop on our website!

👉 https://castlefest.nl/en/tickets

08/03/2025

EMIAN collects and combines together both their own life and musical experiences: the deep connection with the journey that has always characterized the Mediterranean and European people; the freedom to experiment and to get in touch with new kind of musical and cultural languages; the beauty of meeting new people and places; the loss of oneself in the world and nature for whom music often becomes a vehicle of transmission.

Enjoy their music at Castlefest 2025: https://bit.ly/3DfrC0H

04/03/2025

Brisinga combines folk influences from different countries with modern styles. Their unique compositions tell about myths, legends, but also archetypal feelings that have occupied people for thousands of years. It is played on rare instruments whose roots reach far back into the past. Their music moves between archaic chants and fine folk sounds.

The ideal start of Castlefest 2025: https://bit.ly/41pjMcO

01/03/2025

Hindarfjäll is a musical constellation dedicated to exploring the depths of Norse beliefs, traditions, and mythology. With an evocative blend of lyrical storytelling and compositions inspired by Swedish folk music, the band strives to bring ancient Scandinavian culture to life, illuminating a worldview rooted in the interplay between divinities and men.

Come listen to an immersive musical landscape that celebrates the nuanced complexity of Norse traditions at Castlefest 2025: https://bit.ly/4bi7JCN

27/02/2025

: At Castlefest 2024, the talented acoustic singer-songwriter Merulsa enchanted the audience with beautiful folk songs. With her captivating voice and skilled guitar playing, she sings about her own life, her perspective on the world, and everything around it.

25/02/2025

Get your dancing shoes ready because it's time to announce the first act for Balfolk Friday: Fyndus!

This musical folk duo will bring very danceable listening music — or listenable dance music —whichever you prefer. Fyndus will bring old Irish texts to life, bathed in a mystical atmosphere. You are all invited to enjoy their musical stories and be enchanted by the magical harmony of their instruments.

Dance along at Castlefest: https://bit.ly/CF25Fyndus

22/02/2025

Dive into a world of ancient magic where the dance between life and death awakens in captivating melodies. Waldkauz invites you on a mystical journey through tales of joy, love, and longing, intertwined with ancient myths and the universal human experience.

Driving rhythms of drums and Irish Bouzouki are supported by electronic beats and soundscapes, forming the foundation upon which flutes, bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, and Celtic harp bring forth danceable and captivating melodies.

Curious about their performance at Castlefest 2025? Read more on our website:
https://bit.ly/3X5rlnV

20/02/2025

: Sunfire brought their innovative Western Folk style to the Castlefest stage. As one of the closing acts of Castlefest 2024, they definitely took us on a ride with their tasty mix of Americana, country, folk, bluegrass, roots, and rock.

What do you think—did Jordan manage to get any rest that night?