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Green Matthews: Gaudete!
Christmas Folk

Green Matthews: Gaudete!

Blackheath Halls, Great Hall, SE3 9RQ [Venue Details]

Following on from GreenMatthews ten years of successful touring Christmas shows, Gaudete! is an expanded lineup playing new and exciting arrangements of Chris and Sophie’s popular festive fare.

"You guys are awesome!" Bill Barclay, Director of Music at Shakespeare’s Globe

Sunday,
21 Dec 2025
@2.00pm

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Windborne: Music For Midwinter
Folk

Windborne: Music For Midwinter

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

Windborne, the acclaimed American vocal quartet, present Music for Midwinter in England for the first time, with songs from their seasonal album ‘To Warm the Winter Hearth’.

Sunday,
21 Dec 2025
@5.00pm

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Christmas Carols: Fundraising for PALESTINE
Choral Christmas Folk

Christmas Carols: Fundraising for PALESTINE

Morocco Bound, SE1 3HB [Venue Details]

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

Sunday,
21 Dec 2025
@5.00pm

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Firepit Collective
Folk

Firepit Collective

New Cross Inn, SE14 6AS [Venue Details]

WINTER SOLSTICE PARTY 2025

The Firepit Collective annual winter party in South Londonshire is coming up. Trad meets contemporary acoustic songs, jump up jigs, reels and diverse tunes.

+ specials guests TBA

Sunday,
21 Dec 2025
Doors open
@ 6.00pm

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Amy Yon's Christmas Kneesup
Alt / Indie Folk

Amy Yon's Christmas Kneesup

Mascara Bar, N16 6XS [Venue Details]

No further information available at time of listing.

Sunday,
21 Dec 2025
Doors open
@ 7.00pm

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SUNDAY NIGHT FOLK SESSIONS
Folk

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.

Sunday,
21 Dec 2025
@7.00pm

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Bark: The Embers / Oli McCracken / Gunnar Heimir
Blues Folk

Bark: The Embers / Oli McCracken / Gunnar Heimir

The Gladstone Arms, SE1 1QN [Venue Details]

We continue our weekly Sunday in the intimate space of The Gladstone Arms. Delighted to welcome The Embers, Oli McCracken and Gunnar Heimir to the venue. A festive occasion! It's a pay what you want gig.

Sunday,
21 Dec 2025
@7.00pm

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JAMAICA HURRICANE RELIEF w/ Hak Baker & Friends
Folk Hip Hop Rock

JAMAICA HURRICANE RELIEF w/ Hak Baker & Friends

Bush Hall, W12 7LJ [Venue Details]

Join us on Sunday 21st December as Bush Hall, powered by Reef House Lager, opens its doors for a powerful night of music, unity, and fundraising!

Sunday,
21 Dec 2025
@7.15pm

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Ralph McTell's Christmas Benefit Concert
Blues Country Folk

Ralph McTell's Christmas Benefit Concert

The Half Moon, SW15 1EU [Venue Details]

We are delighted Ralph McTell is returning for his special annual Christmas benefit concert here at the Half Moon.

A singer songwriter of international acclaim who has played across the world, McTell brings his exquisite songwriting to life with virtuoso guitar picking and evocative stories.

Sunday,
21 Dec 2025
Doors open
@ 7.30pm

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Siglo de Oro; Patrick Allies
Christmas Folk

Siglo de Oro; Patrick Allies

Wigmore Hall, W1U 2BP [Venue Details]

This concert will be approximately 2 hours in duration, including an interval

Tuesday,
23 Dec 2025
@7.30pm

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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,
23 Dec 2025
@8.30pm

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Bark: Ted Osborne / Eli’s Brother / Rachel Armes
Alt / Indie Blues Folk

Bark: Ted Osborne / Eli’s Brother / Rachel Armes

The Gladstone Arms, SE1 1QN [Venue Details]

We continue our weekly Sunday in the intimate space of The Gladstone Arms. Excellent to welcome Ted Osborne, Eli’s Brother and Rachel Armes to the venue. A wonderful lineup during the in-between days! It's a pay what you want gig.

Sunday,
28 Dec 2025
@7.00pm

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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.

Sunday,
28 Dec 2025
@8.00pm

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Kevin Henty and Matthew English
Folk

Kevin Henty and Matthew English

Orpington Liberal Club, BR6 0RZ [Venue Details]

We welcome the return of larger-than-life singer, guitarist and melodeon player Kevin Henty and talented young virtuoso violinist Matthew English.

Tuesday,
30 Dec 2025
@7.30pm

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James Walsh (Starsailor) Solo Acoustic
Dance Electronic Folk

James Walsh (Starsailor) Solo Acoustic

The Half Moon, SW15 1EU [Venue Details]

James Walsh, lead singer of Starsailor, will be performing a solo acoustic set. Expect to hear Starsailor classics, solo songs and the odd cover.

Tuesday,
30 Dec 2025
Doors open
@ 8.00pm

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New Year’s Eve Dreamscape With The Trans-Siberian March Band + Crazy Pony
Folk Hip Hop Klezmer

New Year’s Eve Dreamscape With The Trans-Siberian March Band + Crazy Pony

Jamboree, WC1X 9HH [Venue Details]

Join us for a spectacular New Year’s Eve party at Jamboree as we RUN AWAY WITH THE CIRCUS!

Wednesday,
31 Dec 2025
@9.30pm

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The Rusty Rovers
Folk

The Rusty Rovers

Railway Guard, KT17 4DZ [Venue Details]

Traditional folk tunes and songs. The first Thursday of each month at 8.30pm

Thursday,
1 Jan 2026
@8.30pm

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Jamboree Collective: First Jam of the Year!
Americana Folk Rock N Roll

Jamboree Collective: First Jam of the Year!

Jamboree, WC1X 9HH [Venue Details]

Join us for the first night back of the new year with the Jamboree Collective bringing together as many of the old Monday night gang as possible that are deeply ingrained in the venue’s history.

Friday,
2 Jan 2026
@9.00pm

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Afternoon Show: Balkan and Roma Jam
Folk

Afternoon Show: Balkan and Roma Jam

Jamboree, WC1X 9HH [Venue Details]

A Balkan and Roma jam led by Sarah Sljivovica and friends.

A warm welcome will be extended to anyone who is passionate about Balkan music or culture, whether you want to just come along and listen or whether you’d like to join in!

Saturday,
3 Jan 2026
@2.00pm

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Sujan Chapagain
Folk

Sujan Chapagain

Troxy, E1 0HX [Venue Details]

Blending soulful semi-classical tones with vibrant folk-inspired fusion, Sujan Chapagain & The Infinity have carved a unique space in Nepal’s contemporary music scene.

Saturday,
3 Jan 2026
Doors open
@ 7.00pm

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Damon & Naomi – Three-Day Residency
Folk Psychedelic

Damon & Naomi – Three-Day Residency

Cafè Oto, E8 3DL [Venue Details]

Damon & Naomi (of Galaxie 500) return to Cafe OTO in the New Year for a three-day residency of music, friends, surprise guests, and a celebration for the UK publication of Damon’s book Why Sound Matters (Yale University Press)

Saturday,
3 Jan 2026
@7.30pm

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Paprika
Classical Folk

Paprika

Jamboree, WC1X 9HH [Venue Details]

Saturday night with the brilliant Paprika fusing Eastern European, Balkan, Gypsy and Classical music in a whirlwind performance of frenzied virtuosity!

Saturday,
3 Jan 2026
@9.00pm

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Damon & Naomi – Three-Day Residency
Folk Psychedelic

Damon & Naomi – Three-Day Residency

Cafè Oto, E8 3DL [Venue Details]

Damon & Naomi (of Galaxie 500) return to Cafe OTO in the New Year for a three-day residency of music, friends, surprise guests, and a celebration for the UK publication of Damon’s book Why Sound Matters (Yale University Press)

Sunday,
4 Jan 2026
@7.30pm

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Sing the New Year in
Folk

Sing the New Year in

Walthamstow Folk Club, E17 4SA [Venue Details]

Our popular sing-around, play-around will be visited, as usual, by Walthamstow Wassailers. Come along with or without any instrument, sing, play or just listen and perhaps join in the occasional chorus. Everyone is welcome.

Sunday,
4 Jan 2026
@7.30pm

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FREE
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