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Simon Joyner
Folk

Simon Joyner

West Hampstead Arts Club, NW6 1NR [Venue Details]

Simon Joyner is a world-renowned American singer-songwriter from Omaha, Nebraska who has released albums on independent labels since the early 90’s.

Tuesday,
9 Dec 2025
@6.00pm

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JESSE WELLES
Folk Rock

JESSE WELLES

Electric Ballroom, NW1 8QP [Venue Details]

No further information available at time of listing.

Tuesday,
9 Dec 2025
@7.00pm

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Hazlett
Alt / Indie Folk

Hazlett

Union Chapel, N1 2UN [Venue Details]

After years of playing in bars in his native Australia, Hazlett’s unique brand of “Indie Ballroom Folk” only became crystallized after a chance encounter during a runaway trip to Sweden. It was there he found the fabled collaborator chemistry in close friend Freddy Alexander.

Tuesday,
9 Dec 2025
Doors open
@ 7.00pm

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Dove Ellis
Folk

Dove Ellis

Institute of Contemporary Arts, SW1Y 5AH [Venue Details]

Dove Ellis marks the release of his debut album Blizzard, out 5 December, with an album launch show at ICA.

Tuesday,
9 Dec 2025
@7.00pm

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Bohemian Betyars
Folk Punk

Bohemian Betyars

Hootananny Brixton, SW2 1DF [Venue Details]

BOHEMIAN BETYARS – LIVE IN BRIXTON

Bohemian Betyars bring their high-energy mix of punk, folk, and Balkan sounds to Brixton. Since starting out busking in 2009, the Hungarian band has built a global following with their fast, fiery shows and infectious rhythms.

Tuesday,
9 Dec 2025
Doors open
@ 7.00pm

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Janice Burns & Jon Doran: Festive Show
Folk

Janice Burns & Jon Doran: Festive Show

Cecil Sharp House, NW1 7AY [Venue Details]

A collection of traditional folk songs about Christmas, winter, and optimism for the new year.

Janice and Jon’s new album and live show explores these themes through a collection of traditional folk songs about Christmas, winter, and optimism for the new year.

Tuesday,
9 Dec 2025
@7.30pm

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Sharp’s Folk Club
Folk

Sharp’s Folk Club

Cecil Sharp House, NW1 7AY [Venue Details]

The world-famous traditional singing night.

No need to book - pay on the door. Performers £4, audience £5.

Tuesday,
9 Dec 2025
@7.30pm

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Dominic Jones, Tom Conrad Johnson & friends
Folk

Dominic Jones, Tom Conrad Johnson & friends

The Old Blue Last, EC2A 3ES [Venue Details]

Deep Night presents a lovely evening of folk music at Old Blue Last. Featuring Annna McLuckie, Tom Conrad Johnson, Marta and Rocco and Dominic Jones. With help from Annabelle Blott and Bobby McDevitt of Credo Puppet Co.

Tuesday,
9 Dec 2025
Doors open
@ 7.30pm

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SHOVEL DANCE COLLECTIVE
Folk

SHOVEL DANCE COLLECTIVE

100 Club, W1D 1LL [Venue Details]

Shovel Dance Collective is a London-based nine-piece ensemble that reimagines British and Irish folk traditions through a contemporary lens.

Tuesday,
9 Dec 2025
Doors open
@ 7.30pm

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Police Dog Hogan
Country Folk

Police Dog Hogan

The Half Moon, SW15 1EU [Venue Details]

“Since they made their album debut back in 2010, Police Dog Hogan have been building a reputation as one of the country’s finest live bands and folk-country acts,” said Folk Radio in 2022. “Overground is their finest hour yet.”

Tuesday,
9 Dec 2025
Doors open
@ 7.45pm

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Martin Kerr
Folk

Martin Kerr

Bush Hall, W12 7LJ [Venue Details]

Martin Kerr sings what you’re thinking. A folk troubadour for the post-truth age, his outspoken and poetic takes are connecting with millions of listeners around the world.

Tuesday,
9 Dec 2025
@8.00pm

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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,
9 Dec 2025
@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,
9 Dec 2025
@8.30pm

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FREE
Live Bands
Alt / Indie Folk Rock

Live Bands

Mascara Bar, N16 6XS [Venue Details]

Charlie Keen's Silver Birch: Solo trombone explorations tickling that spot you didn't even know was there

Jonathan Creek, The Band: The new expansion on Jonathan Creeks original one man show. Louder and slower.

Wednesday,
10 Dec 2025
Doors open
@ 5.45pm

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Mumford & Sons
Folk Rock

Mumford & Sons

O2 arena, SE10 0DX [Venue Details]

Mumford & Sons are pleased to share details of a huge 19-date European arena tour this year, which concludes with a homecoming show at London’s The O2 on Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 December 2025.

Wednesday,
10 Dec 2025
Doors open
@ 6.30pm

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Hans Williams
Folk

Hans Williams

Camden Assembly, Downstairs, NW1 8AN [Venue Details]

No further information available at time of listing.

Wednesday,
10 Dec 2025
Doors open
@ 7.00pm

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RED RIVER DIALECT Album Launch + ALEX IRENE
Folk Rock

RED RIVER DIALECT Album Launch + ALEX IRENE

Paper Dress Vintage, E8 1HR [Venue Details]

Launching their sixth album “Basic Country Mustard”, Red River Dialect return for their first full band show in 4 years.

Wednesday,
10 Dec 2025
@7.00pm

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CATTLE & CANE
Folk

CATTLE & CANE

West Hampstead Arts Club, NW6 1NR [Venue Details]

To celebrate the 10th anniversary of their debut album ‘Home’, indie-folk siblings Cattle & Cane are releasing the much loved album on vinyl for the first time,

Wednesday,
10 Dec 2025
@7.30pm

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Jackie Oates and John Spiers
Christmas Folk

Jackie Oates and John Spiers

Blackheath Halls, Recital Room, SE3 9RQ [Venue Details]

"A Midwinter’s Night is an absolutely perfect Christmas album with quiet moments mixed with joyful songs and tunes. You can go to mass and come home to party all without leaving the house."
- Folking.com

Wednesday,
10 Dec 2025
@7.30pm

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Police Dog Hogan
Country Folk

Police Dog Hogan

The Half Moon, SW15 1EU [Venue Details]

“Since they made their album debut back in 2010, Police Dog Hogan have been building a reputation as one of the country’s finest live bands and folk-country acts,” said Folk Radio in 2022. “Overground is their finest hour yet.”

Wednesday,
10 Dec 2025
Doors open
@ 7.30pm

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Paper Beat Scissors
Alt / Indie Folk

Paper Beat Scissors

Servant Jazz Quarters, N16 8JN [Venue Details]

Paper Beat Scissors (Berlin/Montreal) weaves intricate, delicate songs with a haunting vocal presence.

Wednesday,
10 Dec 2025
@7.30pm

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Ryan O'Reilly and Jadea Kelly with Tali Trow
Alt / Indie Americana Folk

Ryan O'Reilly and Jadea Kelly with Tali Trow

Leytonstone Ex-Servicemens Club, Leytonstone Social Club, E11 3DB [Venue Details]

Ryan O'Reilly and Toronto's Jadea Kelly have been writing, performing, and touring together for over a decade.

Wednesday,
10 Dec 2025
@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,
10 Dec 2025
@8.00pm

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FREDDIE LENNOX AND BAND + KHAYA + SPECIAL GUESTS
Folk Pop

FREDDIE LENNOX AND BAND + KHAYA + SPECIAL GUESTS

The Troubadour, SW5 9JA [Venue Details]

The Troubadour is over the moon to be welcoming back two of our favourites for an exclusive Festive show!

Expect a mix of amazing originals and some classic covers.

Wednesday,
10 Dec 2025
@8.00pm

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Midnight Train Feat. Chaplin, Searl & Nan
Folk Various genres

Midnight Train Feat. Chaplin, Searl & Nan

Northcote Records, SW11 1NT [Venue Details]

Chaplin, Searl and Nan blend foot-stomping rhythms, dipped in moonshine and served with a side of double bass and fiddle.

Wednesday,
10 Dec 2025
@9.00pm

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FREE
146 Events today| Tue. 09 Dec