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Awake Mother
Folk

Awake Mother

The Alpaca, N1 8LU [Venue Details]

a new duo from the south of England, made up of Minnie Birch and Kathleen P

Monday,
11 May 2026
Doors open
@ 6.00pm

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Green Note Presents… Michael McGovern – extra date added
Folk

Green Note Presents… Michael McGovern – extra date added

The Water Rats, WC1X 8BZ [Venue Details]

Glasgow-born singer-songwriter Michael McGovern blends poetic lyricism with folk roots, evolving beyond his acclaimed debut Highfield Suite.

Monday,
11 May 2026
@8.15pm

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Jez Lowe
Folk

Jez Lowe

Croydon Folk Club, CR0 1BD [Venue Details]

Over the past four decades, Jez Lowe has been one of the UK’s busiest singer-songwriters, playing for audiences the world over, either solo, (with guitar, cittern, mandolin and harmonica accompaniment), or with his long-time band The Bad Pennies.

Monday,
11 May 2026
@8.15pm

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Seel & Sanders
Folk

Seel & Sanders

Green Note Ltd, Green Note, NW1 7AN [Venue Details]

The folk duo Seel & Sanders is the dynamic collaboration between the award-winning, London based singer-songwriter Alex Seel and internationally acclaimed composer and virtuoso bazouki, guitar and ukulele player, Jon Sanders.

Monday,
11 May 2026
@8.30pm

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Brooke Bentham
Alt / Indie Folk

Brooke Bentham

The Lower Third, The Lower Third (down), WC2H 8NJ [Venue Details]

Presented by Kilimanjaro

Tuesday,
12 May 2026
@7.00pm

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Irish/ENGLISH trad session
Folk

Irish/ENGLISH trad session

Skehan's, SE14 5SN [Venue Details]

Music, when swift voices die, vibrates in the memory. Alternates every Tuesday.

Tuesday,
12 May 2026
@7.00pm

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YAMATO The Drummers of Japan
Folk

YAMATO The Drummers of Japan

The Peacock Theatre, WC2A 2HT [Venue Details]

Feel the power of YAMATO The Drummers of Japan

In May 2026, the thunder returns.

After electrifying London audiences in 2019 and again in 2024 with Wings of the Phoenix, YAMATO now unveil their brand-new production: Hito no Chikara – The Power of Human Strength.

Tuesday,
12 May 2026
@7.30pm

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CRYER-FOLK
Folk

CRYER-FOLK

The CryerArts Centre, SM5 3BB [Venue Details]

Would you believe it..?

Those Folky Folk from CryerFolk are at it again.

Tuesday,
12 May 2026
@7.30pm

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Beefheart & McQuinn
Alt / Indie Folk Rock

Beefheart & McQuinn

Shacklewell Arms, E8 2EB [Venue Details]

Beefheart & McQuinn is the new project from UK artist Moby Beefheart aka William Murray (formerly of UK outfit Fur) and Melbourne / Naarm musician Winter McQuinn (Sunfruits, jade imagine).

Tuesday,
12 May 2026
@7.30pm

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Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman
Folk

Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman

CornerHOUSE Community Arts Centre, Folk at the CornerHOUSE, KT6 7SB [Venue Details]

Duos come and go, but few nurture and refine their craft with such dedication and originality as Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman.

Tuesday,
12 May 2026
@7.45pm

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Adrien Latgé & Easymess + Amy Jo + Anna Sowerby
Alt / Indie Country Folk

Adrien Latgé & Easymess + Amy Jo + Anna Sowerby

The Half Moon, SW15 1EU [Venue Details]

A night curated by Nigel Milne & The Half Moon Putney; showcasing the freshest, emerging acts around right now.

Adrien Latgé & Easymess

Adrien Latgé is a French, London-based indie-folk artist crafting raw, intimate songs that explore life, relationships, and mental health.

Tuesday,
12 May 2026
Doors open
@ 8.00pm

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Hannah Green
Alt / Indie Folk

Hannah Green

Green Note Ltd, The Basement Bar, NW1 7AN [Venue Details]

Hannah Green is an alternative singer-songwriter known for blending folk, indie, and ambient elements to craft a captivating, atmospheric sound.

Tuesday,
12 May 2026
@8.00pm

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Damn Tall Buildings
Bluegrass Folk

Damn Tall Buildings

Green Note Ltd, Green Note, NW1 7AN [Venue Details]

Damn Tall Buildings is a celebrated folk-bluegrass band known for their soulful melodies and intricate instrumentals. Based in Brooklyn, this seasoned trio—Max Capistran, Sasha Dubyk, and Avery Ballotta—has spent over a decade honing their craft through dedicated touring and recording.

Tuesday,
12 May 2026
@8.30pm

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Celtic Session
Folk

Celtic Session

Jamboree, WC1X 9HH [Venue Details]

Our weekly traditional Jamboree Celtic session! Come and enjoy the warmth and beauty of this special music with us. Musicians with a background in Irish trad are welcome to bring their instrument and join in.

Tuesday,
12 May 2026
@8.30pm

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FREE
Chamber Spotlight: Celtic Folklore
Folk

Chamber Spotlight: Celtic Folklore

Royal College of Music, Performance Hall, SW7 2BS [Venue Details]

Showcasing the talents of the Royal College of Music’s Hogwood Scholars, this chamber concert features Three Miniatures by Anthony Plog, which include Celtic and Irish folk styles.

Wednesday,
13 May 2026
@6.00pm

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Shanty Singers of Colliers Wood
Folk

Shanty Singers of Colliers Wood

The Golden Hinde, SE1 9DE [Venue Details]

This will be the second performance of the Colliers Wood Shanty Singers on the Golden Hinde. The first event sold out well in advance.

Wednesday,
13 May 2026
@7.00pm

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YAMATO The Drummers of Japan
Folk

YAMATO The Drummers of Japan

The Peacock Theatre, WC2A 2HT [Venue Details]

Feel the power of YAMATO The Drummers of Japan

In May 2026, the thunder returns.

After electrifying London audiences in 2019 and again in 2024 with Wings of the Phoenix, YAMATO now unveil their brand-new production: Hito no Chikara – The Power of Human Strength.

Wednesday,
13 May 2026
@7.30pm

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Joe Wilkins (EP Launch) + special guests
Alt / Indie Folk

Joe Wilkins (EP Launch) + special guests

Paper Dress Vintage, E8 1HR [Venue Details]

Joe Wilkins – ‘Happy Here’ Release Show

Indie-folk artist Joe Wilkins celebrates the release of his sophomore EP, Happy Here, with his first-ever London headline show. Joined by a full band at the iconic Paper Dress Vintage.

Wednesday,
13 May 2026
@7.30pm

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Hiss Golden Messenger
Americana Country Folk

Hiss Golden Messenger

Bush Hall, W12 7LJ [Venue Details]

Hiss Golden Messenger is the long-running musical project led by North Carolina-based singer, songwriter, and producer M.C. Taylor.

Wednesday,
13 May 2026
@7.30pm

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Trad Night: Jeff Warner
Folk

Trad Night: Jeff Warner

Cecil Sharp House, NW1 7AY [Venue Details]

A night of traditional American and English folk songs and banjo tunes, 18th-century hymns and New England sailor songs.

Wednesday,
13 May 2026
@7.30pm

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Evelyn
Folk Jazz

Evelyn

Green Note Ltd, The Basement Bar, NW1 7AN [Venue Details]

Evelyn is a London-based jazz vocalist and songwriter. Her solo work blends the beauty and narrative of American and British folk songwriting with jazz, and focuses on the singularity of the everyday.

Wednesday,
13 May 2026
@8.00pm

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Paul Simon A Quiet Celebration Tour
Folk Rock

Paul Simon A Quiet Celebration Tour

Royal Albert Hall, SW7 2AP [Venue Details]

Legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon will bring his A Quiet Celebration Tour to the Hall in May 2026 following a highly successful and critically acclaimed US tour.

Wednesday,
13 May 2026
@8.00pm

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Jack Savoretti
Folk Pop Rock

Jack Savoretti

Circuit, Main Stage, KT1 1QP [Venue Details]

To celebrate the release of the new album, Jack Savoretti visits Kingston for an intimate performance at Circuit (the venue formerly known as Pryzm).

We Will Always Be The Way We Were is Jack Savoretti’s ninth studio album and a powerful return to his musical roots.

Wednesday,
13 May 2026
@8.00pm

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Folk Sessions
Folk

Folk Sessions

Hand of Glory, E8 2BS [Venue Details]

Join us for an evening of Traditional Folk Music every Wednesday. Music, songs, stories and craic from some of London's finest trad musicians.

Wednesday,
13 May 2026
@8.00pm

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FREE
76 Events today| Mon. 11 May