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Theatre
Folk Rock Shoegaze

Theatre

Third Man Records, The Blue Basement, W1F 9BA [Venue Details]

There’s very little known about Limerick band Theatre, who seem to be moving in the shadows of Ireland’s explosive music scene. The band have whipped up a storm of excitement through their outstanding live shows; gorgeous, emotive melodies and the stunning vocals of lead singer Maeve.

Thursday,
16 Apr 2026
Doors open
@ 6.30pm

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Bookshop Sessions: Folk Night
Folk

Bookshop Sessions: Folk Night

Morocco Bound Wandsworth, SW18 1UZ [Venue Details]

Join us every month for our traditional lively folk session at Morocco Bound Wandsworth!

Thursday,
16 Apr 2026
@7.00pm

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Black Sea Dahu – Everything Tour
Alt / Indie Folk Pop

Black Sea Dahu – Everything Tour

Oslo Hackney, E8 1LL [Venue Details]

Blending elements of indie folk, chamber pop & art rock, their music defies genres and speaks directly to the heart. These are not songs made to impress — they’re made to connect, to survive, to remind us we’re not alone. In a time of noise, Black Sea Dahu offer something rare: quiet truth, deeply felt

Thursday,
16 Apr 2026
@7.00pm

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Espuma + The Birch
Folk Latin Rock

Espuma + The Birch

Sebright Arms, E2 9AG [Venue Details]

Espuma is a London-based six-piece weaving a hypnotic tapestry of latin rhythms, folk tales and 60s psychedelia with influences from around the world. Arriving in the capital from across England, Bulgaria and Germany, their sound pulses with the energy of London’s vibrant psychedelic scene.

Thursday,
16 Apr 2026
Doors open
@ 7.30pm

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Hannah Grace
Folk Jazz Soul

Hannah Grace

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

Hannah Grace celebrates her new album Bigger Picture. Heartfelt, soulful, and truly unmissable.

Thursday,
16 Apr 2026
@7.30pm

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Gwilym Bowen Rhys
Folk

Gwilym Bowen Rhys

The Harrison, WC1H 8JF [Venue Details]

Gwilym Bowen Rhys is a singer and songwriter widely regarded as one of the distinctive voices in contemporary Welsh folk music.

Thursday,
16 Apr 2026
@7.30pm

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Dave Lofts
Alt / Indie Folk

Dave Lofts

The Lower Third, The Lower Third (up), WC2H 8NJ [Venue Details]

Dave Lofts Blurb Following an incredible 12 months that saw him sell out headline shows across Ireland, tour with Wolf Alice, and perform to over 50,000 people

Thursday,
16 Apr 2026
@7.30pm

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Morton Valence ★ Drew Morrison and the Darkwood
Folk Pop Rock N Roll

Morton Valence ★ Drew Morrison and the Darkwood

The Spice of Life, W1D 5NA [Venue Details]

The Cosmo 2 Club invites to you an evening of pop, avant-folk balladry & rock 'n’ roll. The stuff that dreams are made of ♩♫ ♩ ♪ ♬ ♪

Thursday,
16 Apr 2026
@7.45pm

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Umut Adan & Zebânis
Folk Psychedelic Rock

Umut Adan & Zebânis

Shacklewell Arms, E8 2EB [Venue Details]

Turkish Anatolian psych folk musician Umut Adan and his Italian band Zebânis have released their new album 'Başka Bahar/ Another Spring' (out now via Six Degrees Records). They will tour the UK next month, kicking of in Brighton on 10 April and finishing in London on 16 April.

Thursday,
16 Apr 2026
@8.00pm

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Pete Atkin
Folk Rock

Pete Atkin

The Pheasantry, SW3 4UT [Venue Details]

It was in 1967 that Pete Atkin met Clive James, the late legendary Australian writer and broadcaster. Almost immediately they started writing songs together in what turned out to be a lifelong collaboration.

Thursday,
16 Apr 2026
@8.00pm

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Celtic Folk Jam Session
Folk

Celtic Folk Jam Session

Sir Richard Steele, NW3 4RL [Venue Details]

Find the best Irish, Celtic, folk jammin with Eddie Ogle at The Steele's. All welcome!

Thursday,
16 Apr 2026
@8.00pm

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Kath Tait and Terence Blacker
Folk

Kath Tait and Terence Blacker

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

Kath, of mild appearance and acid wit is one of the cleverest singer-songwriters around. She somehow manages to be poignant, shocking and outrageously funny at the same time - a nifty player too (guitar, squeezebox, harmonica).

Thursday,
16 Apr 2026
@8.00pm

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Julian Taylor with Special Guest Michele Stodart
Americana Folk Rock

Julian Taylor with Special Guest Michele Stodart

The Water Rats, WC1X 8BZ [Venue Details]

JUNO and Polaris Prize-nominated Canadian singer-songwriter Julian Taylor returns to the UK for a special run of shows, celebrating his acclaimed blend of Soulful Americana, Folk Rock, and Alt-Country.

Thursday,
16 Apr 2026
@8.15pm

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Pete Williams
Folk Pop

Pete Williams

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

New Roots presents… Pete Williams (Dexys Midnight Runners) trio featuring Andy Wellings & Laurence Saywood

“I’m a fan of the great Pete Williams. He tells terrific stories set to beautiful melodies and sung with passion, charisma and heartfelt honesty. He draws me in every time”. – IMELDA MAY

Thursday,
16 Apr 2026
@8.30pm

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CAT REYNOLDS
Folk Pop

CAT REYNOLDS

Gibney's London, Gibney's, EC1Y 2BJ [Venue Details]

🇮🇪 A London-based singer-songwriter from Limerick, blending heartfelt folk-pop with the kind of tunes made for late-night singalongs and dancing.

Thursday,
16 Apr 2026
@9.00pm

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Club Uncut
Americana Country Folk

Club Uncut

Third Man Records, The Blue Basement, W1F 9BA [Venue Details]

First launched by Uncut magazine in the early ‘00s, Club Uncut quickly became a byword for discovery, hosting early UK shows by The War On Drugs, Courtney Barnett, White Denim, Phosphorescent, Kurt Vile, Joan As Policewoman, Deer Tick among many others.

Friday,
17 Apr 2026
Doors open
@ 6.30pm

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Josi Costi & Joni
Alt / Indie Folk

Josi Costi & Joni

Morocco Bound Bermondsey, SE1 3HB [Venue Details]

Josi Costi is a Venezuelan-born, London-based singer-songwriter whose music blends intimate folk, indie textures and heartfelt storytelling.

Friday,
17 Apr 2026
@7.00pm

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Melissa James
Blues Folk Gospel

Melissa James

Crazy Coqs Cabaret, W1F 7ED [Venue Details]

Melissa James: A transformative voice in modern music and mental health advocacy.

Melissa makes a welcome return to Crazy Coqs with her band featuring:

Richard Bolton: Guitar

Ayo Vincent: Piano

Larry Bartley: Bass

Roy Dodds: Drums

Friday,
17 Apr 2026
@7.00pm

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Sophie Wright & Evolution of Fishermen
Folk

Sophie Wright & Evolution of Fishermen

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

Enjoy a night of storytelling and collaboration with Sophie Wright and Evolution of Fishermen.

Friday,
17 Apr 2026
@7.00pm

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Ellie O'Neill
Alt / Indie Folk

Ellie O'Neill

The Ivy House, SE15 3BE [Venue Details]

Ellie O’Neill is an artist from Co. Meath, Ireland. Her music weaves a rich, diverse and tender landscape, traversing raw and intuitive explorations of intimacy and loss, friendship and queer identity.

Friday,
17 Apr 2026
@7.30pm

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CHRIS CRESHAM
Alt / Indie Folk Pop

CHRIS CRESHAM

Gibney's London, Gibney's, EC1Y 2BJ [Venue Details]

No further information available at time of listing.

Friday,
17 Apr 2026
@8.00pm

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Heidi Talbot
Folk

Heidi Talbot

Irish Cultural Centre, W6 9DT [Venue Details]

In October 2025, Heidi released her 9th studio album, Grace Untold.

Irish-born, Edinburgh-based singer Heidi Talbot has built an acclaimed international career that bridges folk tradition and contemporary song.

Friday,
17 Apr 2026
@8.00pm

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The Swaps
Blues Folk Soul

The Swaps

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

After their wonderful sold-out show last year, we’re delighted to welcome back The Swaps!

Finalists in the 2025 UK Blues Awards, The Swaps are Beth Brooks (vocals), James Knight (guitar and vocals), and Adam Phillips (guitar and vocals).

Friday,
17 Apr 2026
@8.30pm

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The High Kings
Folk

The High Kings

Islington Assembly Hall, N1 2UD [Venue Details]

*Ireland’s leading folk group, The High Kings, are set to excite fans once again with the announcement of their Rocky Road Tour 2026.*

Saturday,
18 Apr 2026
@7.00pm

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