Rochester Sweeps Festival
This much loved free festival takes place from Saturday 2 May to Monday 4 May 2026.
The Rochester Sweeps Festival, International Festival of Folk Music and Dance, has become one of the largest May Day celebrations of its kind in the world.
For 3 days, historic Rochester is transformed into a riot of colour and sound with the best folk musicians and bands. Hundreds of Morris dancers from across the country clatter their clogs and clash their sticks up and down the high street. The festival also hosts a dynamic programme of international dance groups and workshops.
Saturday offers the largest gathering of Morris dance groups performing throughout the high street. On Sunday the festival showcases Morris and international folk dance and music. On Monday the festival celebrates the great May Day traditions with Jack in the Green Parade.
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