London’s Ultimate Music Calendar

American black metal overlords Wolves In The Throne Room hit the road on the ‘Knights of Tiamat European Fall Tour 2026’ with their signature cinematic black metal and dark acoustic folk.

The Salts are one of the most exciting and energetic folk concepts around, performing original material alongside unique interpretations of traditional sea shanties. 

A night of new music and discovery. Featuring the best emerging singer-songwriters and bands.

Founded in January 2017, New Moon gives music fans the chance to experience outstanding up-and-coming acts from across the UK, Europe, and beyond.

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WENDY EISENBERG has spent the past decade as a fixture of independent music & an artist of inspired multiplicity. As a singer-songwriter, improviser, and virtuoso guitarist, the coordinates of their artistry are ever-shifting, from art-rock to jazz to blistering free improv & eloquent folk.

An open singaround for everyone to share and enjoy traditional folk songs

Nina Freckles writes songs like little letters to her younger self — honest, thoughtful and always with a touch of humor. Her lyrics tell intimate stories of coming-of-age, self reflection and deep empathy.

Rough Trade East is very excited to present a live performance and signing from The Wran. This unique event celebrates the release of their new album 'The Stone Man' released via Déise Records.

Rooted in the rich traditions of English and Maritime folk music, Lucy Farrell and Shane Pendergast bring together two distinct yet complementary voices in contemporary folk.

Call her a drag queen, call her a musician, call her an entertainer — but trust: you will call her. Flamy Grant is a trailblazing artist from Asheville, North Carolina.

Dead Rebbit presents Si Connelly with support Rubi Leigh live at Barfly!

One guitar. One backpack. Hundreds of miles.

Communion ONE presents:

DIRTY THREE

Presented by Metropolis Music.

Painted Bird 'Purgatory Man' single launch at The Old Blue Last, with special guest support Eistir + Josephine Illingworth.

Painted Bird is the moniker of Angus Rogers, poet and frontman of cult jazz-punks Opus Kink.

A thrilling lineup for your Tuesday at The Gladstone Arms. Channeling elements of alt-folk, electronica and alt-pop, join us for Human Host (Pennsylvania), Oread and Finn Lacey.

BABETTE is a London-based all-female classical folk ensemble breathing contemporary life into medieval elements through their original compositions.

“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.

"War and Peace" theme night at the world-famous traditional singing night!

The best-known floor singers’ night in London – trad songs & tunes, ballads, shanties, rousing choruses and more - with the best folk harmonies in the Capital.

Louella Lucas is a singer songwriter based in West London. Inspired by the likes of Laura Marling, Eloise and Olivia Dean, her songwriting explores themes of love, loss and coming of age. Her debut EP ‘Further Away’ was released in 2025, and she is currently in the process of developing a new project

Our weekly traditional Jamboree Celtic session! Come and enjoy the warmth and beauty of this special music with us. Musicians with a background in Irish trad are welcome to bring their instrument and join in.

Irish folk singer, Damien Dempsey returns to stage for his final London Show of 2026 at KOKO.

Clara Pople is the electronic folk trip/pop singer whose music fuses worlds — ancient and urban, ethereal and raw.

SON Estrella Galicia and Sebright Arms present: Blood Wizard

+ support from Otala & ELK.

Anna McLuckie is a Scottish singer, songwriter and Clàrsach player. Raised on classical and traditional music, Anna’s writing draws on her musical beginnings and also takes influence from her love of popular music and more experimental sounds.

No further information available at time of listing.