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Paperface: The Songwriter
Folk Rock

Paperface: The Songwriter

Crazy Coqs Cabaret, W1F 7ED [Venue Details]

An evening of beautiful and darkly funny songs, tinged with irony and rich in observation. Singer-songwriter and BBC6 Music favourite, Paperface, along with band members, Maitreya Jani, Aymeric Ardimani, Medi Parisot, and Daniel Marsala, performing his songs.

Thursday,
21 May 2026
@6.30pm

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Etaoin + Support
Alt / Indie Folk Pop

Etaoin + Support

St Pancras Old Church, NW1 1UL [Venue Details]

Experience an intimate headline show from Etaoin, one of the UK’s most exciting emerging artists. With over 15 million streams and recognition as an Amazon Music One To Watch, Etaoin is known for her emotionally rich songwriting and tantalising live shows.

Thursday,
21 May 2026
@7.00pm

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London Headline Show Max Ryan Live at The Water Rats
Alt / Indie Folk Pop

London Headline Show Max Ryan Live at The Water Rats

The Water Rats, WC1X 8BZ [Venue Details]

Max Ryan is back on the stage at The Water Rats in London this upcoming may. going to be a fun one.

Join us for an intimate night of original music in the heart of King's Cross London.

Thursday,
21 May 2026
@7.00pm

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Kingfishr
Alt / Indie Folk

Kingfishr

O2 Academy Brixton, SW9 9SL [Venue Details]

Quickly established themselves as one of the largest rising prospects in Irish music, Kingfishr extends their headline tour in celebration of their latest album Halcyon, known for its grand, atmospheric tone married with catchy melodies.

Thursday,
21 May 2026
Doors open
@ 7.00pm

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Girl In The Year Above
Alt / Indie Folk

Girl In The Year Above

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

SJM Concerts Presents Girl In The Year Above Live at Camden Assembly

Girl In The Year Above are an Irish–Cornish band forging a sound that merges Celtic storytelling with a fierce, emotionally charged edge.

Thursday,
21 May 2026
@7.00pm

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RYAN CASSATA
Alt / Indie Folk Rock

RYAN CASSATA

The Camden Club, NW1 8AN [Venue Details]

EQ Music is proud to present Ryan Cassata on his European Tour at The Camden Club in London with special guests Lostchild and Ladsclub.

Thursday,
21 May 2026
@7.00pm

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Live Music - Siobhan O'Driscoll
Folk Jazz Pop

Live Music - Siobhan O'Driscoll

The George Inn, SE1 1NH [Venue Details]

Join us for a fantastic night with Siobhan O’Driscoll, performing pop, jazz & folk with her own unique twist.

Thursday,
21 May 2026
@7.00pm

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9Bach
Folk

9Bach

World Heart Beat Embassy Gardens, SW11 7BD [Venue Details]

9Bach stands as one of Wales’ most visionary bands, establishing themselves as a unique creative force on the music scene. Led by Lisa Jên Brown, they have broken new ground by combining Welsh musical heritage with contemporary sounds.

Thursday,
21 May 2026
@7.30pm

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Lilly Wood and The Prick
Folk

Lilly Wood and The Prick

Colours, N1 6NU [Venue Details]

No further information available at time of listing.

Thursday,
21 May 2026
Doors open
@ 7.30pm

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jabo + Blackaby
Alt / Indie Folk Rock

jabo + Blackaby

Paper Dress Vintage, E8 1HR [Venue Details]

Written and recorded over the past seven years between his makeshift home studio and fish factory studios in Willesden, jabo’s debut ‘photoautomat’ is lo-fi, capturing fragments of time, memory, and quiet observation...

Thursday,
21 May 2026
@7.30pm

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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.

Thursday,
21 May 2026
@7.30pm

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Sad House Daddy presents Roger Alsina: 'Ramona' debut album launch show
Blues Folk Rock

Sad House Daddy presents Roger Alsina: 'Ramona' debut album launch show

Biddle Bros, E5 0QR [Venue Details]

Sad House Daddy presents Roger Alsina's debut album launch show at Biddle Bros with support from Maudlin and Trent Miller. Free entry!

Thursday,
21 May 2026
@7.30pm

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David Rovics
Folk

David Rovics

Islington Folk Club, The Brewhouse & Kitchen, N5 1JJ [Venue Details]

Songs of social significance from Portland, Oregon. Described as 'the musical voice of the progressive movement in the US' David and his songs are featured on national radio around the world. A compelling performer who counts the founder of Apple Inc as a fan.

Thursday,
21 May 2026
@8.00pm

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May Kolta
Folk Jazz Pop

May Kolta

The Pheasantry, SW3 4UT [Venue Details]

May Kolta is set to perform with her full band in an intimate set blending mellow pop, jazz, and folk influences. The performance showcases her debut EP alongside new material being performed live with a full band for the first time.

Thursday,
21 May 2026
@8.00pm

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FreakShow Presents: Half Star + Red Ivory + Wish + andfortodaynothing
Alt / Indie Folk Rock

FreakShow Presents: Half Star + Red Ivory + Wish + andfortodaynothing

The Half Moon, SW15 1EU [Venue Details]

New avant-garde music scourged from visits all across the South-West London music scene. 4 acts that explore a wide range of excellent grooves, noise, sentimental feelings, furious passion and plenty of musical intrigue.

Thursday,
21 May 2026
Doors open
@ 8.00pm

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Blue Rose Code
Folk

Blue Rose Code

Kings Place, Hall One, N1 9AG [Venue Details]

Following headline performances at Cambridge Folk Festival and Gate To Southwell with his nine-piece Caley Soul band,

Thursday,
21 May 2026
@8.00pm

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New Roots presents: Anoushka Lucas
Folk Jazz Soul

New Roots presents: Anoushka Lucas

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

NEW ROOTS PRESENTS: ANOUSHKA LUCAS: Ahead of the release of her second album ‘Make Believe’ in June 2026, Anoushka Lucas returns to the Green Note for a stripped back set of old and new songs.

Thursday,
21 May 2026
@8.30pm

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Jesca Hoop
Folk

Jesca Hoop

Union Chapel, N1 2UN [Venue Details]

California-born but now based in Manchester, Jesca Hoop is what you'd call a musician's musician. Discovered by Tom Waits, and brought on tour by Peter Gabriel to sing in his band, it was a phone call from Elbow's Guy Garvey that saw her move to the UK.

Friday,
22 May 2026
Doors open
@ 6.30pm

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Tom Cherry Live
Alt / Indie Folk

Tom Cherry Live

The Star in Shoreditch, EC1V 9EY [Venue Details]

Laid Bare presents Tom Cherry at this iconic venue in London!

Friday,
22 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.

Friday,
22 May 2026
@7.30pm

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djank
Alt / Indie Folk

djank

The Ivy House, SE15 3BE [Venue Details]

The Ivy House presents a night of incredible new music, with some of the most exciting new voices in the scene.

Formed by Taylor Pollock, djank is the amalgamation of all of the kitschy antiques your grandparents hoarded and all of the beers you stole in highschool.

Friday,
22 May 2026
Doors open
@ 7.30pm

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HEADSEND + Sunday Mourners + Courds
Alt / Indie Folk Rock

HEADSEND + Sunday Mourners + Courds

The Victoria, E8 3AS [Venue Details]

Plastic Factory presents a monthly new music series focused on bolstering emerging talent in the very best of London’s grassroots spaces. This month, we bring HEADSEND + Sunday Mourners + Courds to The Victoria.

Friday,
22 May 2026
@7.30pm

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Brighde Chaimbeul + Nora Brown with Stephanie Coleman
Folk

Brighde Chaimbeul + Nora Brown with Stephanie Coleman

EartH, Theatre, N16 8BH [Venue Details]

**The Hackney Folk Club and Fire in the Mountain Present Brighde Chaimbeul + Nora Brown and Stephanie Coleman co-headline.**

Brighde Chaimbeul and Nora Brown are both young leading lights in the traditional music scene.

Friday,
22 May 2026
@7.30pm

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Chris Brain
Folk

Chris Brain

Moth Club, E9 6NU [Venue Details]

Chris Brain is a Yorkshire-based folk singer-songwriter whose work sits firmly in the British pastoral tradition, shaped by close attention to place, memory and emotional nuance.

Friday,
22 May 2026
@7.30pm

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Gavin Fairhall Lever
Folk

Gavin Fairhall Lever

Landmark Arts Centre, TW11 9NN [Venue Details]

Gavin Fairhall Lever are a stunning explosion of colour in the wild and unruly garden of the London folk scene. A tangle of roots from Northern Ireland, Cornwall and Norfolk gives exuberant life to a truly contemporary folk music, full of thorns and flowers.

Friday,
22 May 2026
@8.00pm

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199 Events today| Thu. 21 May