Manchester Collective & Sidiki Dembélé
Southbank Centre, Queen Elizabeth Hall, SE1 8XX [Venue Details]
Join Manchester Collective, percussionist extraordinaire Sidiki Dembélé, and his band for folksong and storytelling from Côte d’Ivoire, Mali, and Senegal.
Carminho
Union Chapel, N1 2UN [Venue Details]
Carminho returns with her seventh album, Eu vou Morrer de Amor ou Resistir (“I Will Die of Love or Resist”), a profound and intimate exploration of Fado’s emotional and artistic possibilities.
Aurela Gace
Troxy, E1 0HX [Venue Details]
London Music Stage presents: Join us for an unforgettable evening at the iconic Troxy venue in London! Experience the magic of Aurela Gace live on October 4, 2026 at 7: 00 PM (BST). This in-person event promises an exceptional atmosphere and a night to remember.
Bark: Happy Graveyard Orchestra / Natalie Bouloudis / Sam Horan
The Gladstone Arms, SE1 1QN [Venue Details]
We continue our weekly Sunday in the intimate space of The Gladstone Arms. Excellent to welcome Happy Graveyard Orchestra, Natalie Bouloudis and Sam Horan to the venue. It's a pay what you want gig.
Pete & Mila Molinari: Caffé dell’Artista
Hootananny Brixton, SW2 1DF [Venue Details]
The Molinaris head to London for a Caffé dell'Artista special. . 💛
Pete & Mila Molinari don’t just perform — they turn a room into a party you won’t forget.
Born from the sun-drenched creative chaos of Los Angeles, The Molinaris blend music, movement, wit, and warmth into a single experience.
Bears in Trees
Barfly Camden, Upstairs, NW1 8AN [Venue Details]
Bears in Trees are a band who write songs about walking into the seafront fully clothed, not drinking so much coffee before bed, and embracing the absurdity of it all.
SUNDAY NIGHT FOLK SESSIONS
Skehan's, SE14 5SN [Venue Details]
Great musicians playing live folk music that will transport you to a world of enchanting melodies. Come on down for a jig.
Rubber Bandits: Walthamstow Folk does Bright Phoebus
Walthamstow Folk Club, E17 4SA [Venue Details]
Our club regulars revisit the classic Waterson folk rock album and a few other Waterson classics.
Gold Rush: The Neil Young Experience
The Half Moon, SW15 1EU [Venue Details]
Gold Rush channel the musical spirit and artistry of Neil Young with an authentic sound, delivering all the classics and a few hidden gems with passion and energy.
Cory Hanson (WAND)
Moth Club, E9 6NU [Venue Details]
Like a sweet spring breeze after a long, cruel winter, Cory Hanson’s blowing through town again. And like the wind, I Love People comes from parts unknown. Need a ride?
Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman
TwickFolk at The Cabbage Patch, TW1 3SZ [Venue Details]
Duos come and duos go, and some nurture and fine tune their art and watch it grow into something totally original and captivating. For three decades, Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman’s partnership has proved personal, permanent and pivotal.
The Music of Carole King and James Taylor: You've Got a Friend
Lauderdale House, Long Gallery, N6 5HG [Venue Details]
‘You’ve Got A Friend’ celebrates the timeless music of Carole King and James Taylor through an evening of beloved songs, rich harmonies and stories from behind the scenes.
Mini Folk Gigs at The Old Church - Monthly residency
The Old Church, N16 9ES [Venue Details]
Afternoon concert & craft session for toddlers, families, and adults alike.
Mini Folk Presents: Afternoon Concert & Craft Session
A warm and creative gathering for toddlers, parents, carers – and anyone who loves music and making things.
Folk and Roots Presents: Shem Fillmore Band (Matinée Show)
Green Note Ltd, Green Note, NW1 7AN [Venue Details]
“Shem Fillmore is an absolute force of nature. He is a brilliantly eccentric and virtuosic musician, and his shows are at once musically tight, entertaining and enlightening.
Merry McCloud & Bruce Welch
Bread & Roses, SW4 6DZ [Venue Details]
Come and enjoy an unforgettalbl afternoon of original psychedelic folk with singer-songwriter Merry McCloud and guitarist Bruce Welch, on the first Sunday of every month.
THE SOUNDS OF SIMON
The CryerArts Centre, SM5 3BB [Venue Details]
As seen on BBC The One Show!
The Sounds of Simon is a tribute to the wonderful music of Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel, through the years as Simon and Garfunkel, to the successes of both their solo careers.
?, Drive Your Plow, Redeye
The Lexington, N1 9JB [Venue Details]
The Courtauldian is delighted to invite you to the legendary Lexington for our Issue 36 launch party. Tkts include a copy of the magazine. On our lineup is:
Andy Bell & Masal
Servant Jazz Quarters, N16 8JN [Venue Details]
Andy Bell (Ride / Oasis) has collaborated with Essex-based harp / synth duo Masal for a second album of kosmische, astral jazz and Turkish folk.
'Common Primitives' is released via Sonic Cathedral on October 9, 2026 and to launch it the trio play two intimate shows at SJQ in London.
Alice & David Wylde
The Alpaca, N1 8LU [Venue Details]
Alice was raised in a small hollow in the heart of the state of West Virginia. She comes from a long line of singers.
Theatre
The Lexington, N1 9JB [Venue Details]
There’s very little, if anything, known about Limerick band Theatre, who seem to be moving in the shadows of Ireland’s explosive music scene.
Kathryn Mohr + Siem Reap
The Black Heart, NW1 0AP [Venue Details]
e Black Heart presents...
**KATHERINE MOHR
&
SIEM REAP**
New Lands: Sienna Melella + antematterz
The Ivy House, SE15 3BE [Venue Details]
Sienna Melella's debut EP, Backbite, dropped earlier this year. Resplendent in its beauty, full of ethereal folk reminiscent of Linda Perhacs, Sibylle Baier and Florist.
Bark: Small Time Kid / Rachel Armes / Deep Theory
The Gladstone Arms, SE1 1QN [Venue Details]
A stellar lineup for your Tuesday at The Gladstone Arms. Channeling elements of alt-folk, Americana and indie, join us for Small Time Kid, Rachel Armes and Deep Theory.
Franz & Marie
Charing Cross Theatre, WC2N 6NL [Venue Details]
“An Authentic Soul-Rattling Folk Musical”
Franz & Marie is a unique and visceral musical that breathes new life into Georg Büchner’s classic German tragedy, Woyzeck, with soul-rattling Indie Raw Folk.




