One of the great English popular art forms, folk songs can be painful, satirical, erotic, dramatic, rueful or funny. Join Steve Roud the editor of The New Penguin Book of English Folk Songs for a very special event that takes you on a journey through some of the classics and lesser known songs interspersed with live performances by Bath’s own Beth Porter and friends.

Every day local performers will be interpreting a chapter of The New Penguin Book of English Folk Songs. Check the brochure for performance times and venues (it’s free!) or get in touch if you would like to join in – email folksongs@bathfestivals.org.uk.