All London's live music

Long before the tradition of carolling, festive revellers would go house-to-house, exchanging songs for money, food and ale. Coming from the old English waes hael, ‘wassail’ is a toast wishing good.

Since 2009, Skinny Lister have been at the forefront of first-rate folk/punk in the UK.

Sad House Daddy presents Underdown live at Biddle Bros with support from Zach Thompson and Meg Mizen. Free entry!

An unbeatable bill of local heroes!

Straight out of Carshalton, headliners The Rousings mix folky tunes with spiky, new-wave-y guitar and psychedelic wanderings.

Ceci Day has become a familiar presence across both the UK and US’s live music scenes, playing at venues such as London’s Green Note Café and Wyoming’s LeDoux Saloon.

There is a reason that Goblin Band’s immensely anticipated debut album, A Loaf Of Wax, is a live recording.

The Rapparees return to London bringing their festive homage to The Pogues to the London Irish Centre. Join us on Friday the 12th of December to kick the Christmas season off with a bang.

Five leading lights of the British roots music scene return to Kings Place for a seasonal treat

A fantastic Friday night welcoming Mobius Loop on their ‘Peaceful World Tour!’ The family folk-rebel band are heading out to the UK’s best grassroots music venues to bring their mesmerising festival vibrations indoors, launching their new music, including the brand new single…

PATCH & THE GIANT originally burst onto the London scene in 2012, hosting, playing and promoting gigs as part of what became a 3-year residency at much-loved north London venue The Boogaloo.

The Fynches return to London to THE IVY HOUSE NUNHEAD as part of their debut Album tour!

The Fynches are an Irish folk-rock band that evoke the golden age of hard-hitting melodicism.

Described as having a magical voice that ‘resonates and shimmers’ (Americana UK), one of those voices you just can’t ignore, Clementine Lovell’s exceptional musicianship and quality of songwriting draws you in and holds you captive.

Mari Green is a Glaswegian singer-songwriter based in London whose music weaves together indie folk and jazz influences through voice and acoustic guitar.

Victor and the Bully Presents: THE NAUGHTY LIST RIOT!

This December, Camden’s Black Heart will be shaken to its core as we summon a Christmas party like no other.

Join us for a very special evening celebrating two stunning new releases from acclaimed traditional musicians Frances Morton who will launch Sliocht, then Ciarán Ó Maonaigh who will launch Caillte sa Cheol

London-based singer-songwriter Maggie Baring is making waves with her alternative and indie pop style.

Phil Beer is the multi-instrumental half of the west countryʼs award winning acoustic duo, Show of Hands.

Join us for a festive evening of Christmas Carols! Sing-along, sip on mulled wine, and get into the festive spirit! <3

London-based indie/folk powerhouse Flyte present two very special back-to-back shows at Kings Place.

Sun 14 Dec - 5pm, 8pm

Join us aboard The Golden Hinde for an intimate evening of live music with acclaimed singer-songwriter Liz Jones and guitarist John Bruce.

We continue our weekly Sunday in the intimate space of The Gladstone Arms. Brilliant to welcome Jeremy Tuplin, Martha St. Arthur and Bojockey to the venue. It's a pay what you want gig.

All musicians and all styles welcome. Irish, Welsh, English and Scottish, American old time, bluegrass and western swing, French, Yiddish, East European, Scandinavian, Greek, Turkish, Balkan and more.

SCREAM/SHOUT#155: Back with another tender folk-y night for your eyes and ears. Nephin, Sofa Simulator, Mother Of Three and Marsh Woman will come together to bring you a massive blend of trad folk, art-pop and country rock. Don't miss this, perfect Sunday night.

Great musicians playing live folk music that will transport you to a world of enchanting melodies. Come on down for a jig.

Melrose Quartet are Nancy Kerr, James Fagan, Jess Arrowsmith and Richard Arrowsmith. Each is an excellent solo performer of traditional and original songs and morris and social dance music.