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148 events for folktoday| Thu. 22 Jan
Bookshop Sessions: Folk Night
Folk

Bookshop Sessions: Folk Night

Morocco Bound, SE1 3HB [Venue Details]

Join us every month for a traditional folk session at Morocco Bound!

Thursday,
22 Jan 2026
@7.00pm

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Scottish evening with Duncan Menzies
Folk

Scottish evening with Duncan Menzies

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

Songs and tunes from north of the border presented by a genuine Scot. Duncan is a fine fiddler, piper and mandolinist of international experience. Known to the Club via his work with Clementine Lovell he is a member of a number of London bands. And there will be excellent guests...

Thursday,
22 Jan 2026
@8.00pm

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TOM SCAMELL + NED HOLLAND + SOPHIE BLACK
Blues Folk

TOM SCAMELL + NED HOLLAND + SOPHIE BLACK

The Troubadour, SW5 9JA [Venue Details]

Somerset-born singer-songwriter Tom Scamell moved to London last year and quickly gained attention for his blues-driven guitar-and-vocal style.

Thursday,
22 Jan 2026
@8.00pm

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Robb Johnson: Eurotopia
Folk Jazz Punk

Robb Johnson: Eurotopia

Crazy Coqs Cabaret, W1F 7ED [Venue Details]

Robb Johnson’s songwriting acknowledges a spectrum of influences from folk to punk, Billie Holiday to The Velvet Underground, but he has an enduring affinity with the European tradition of literate song.

Friday,
23 Jan 2026
@7.00pm

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Bojockey
Alt / Indie Folk

Bojockey

The Ivy House, SE15 3BE [Venue Details]

Support from Bone China and Celeste Madden

Presented by Triples Is Best

Friday,
23 Jan 2026
@7.30pm

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Bongo Joe - 10 Year Anniversary
Blues Folk Rock

Bongo Joe - 10 Year Anniversary

Cafè Oto, E8 3DL [Venue Details]

After seeing many of our artists perform at Cafe Oto over the past decade, we’re truly honored to host two nights in this iconic venue as part of our 10 Year Anniversary Tour. – Bongo Joe

Friday,
23 Jan 2026
@7.30pm

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Kaia Kater
Folk Roots

Kaia Kater

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

2025 JUNOS Contemporary Roots Album of the Year Winner
2025 International Folk Music Awards Nominated

Friday,
23 Jan 2026
@7.30pm

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Alex Laertis / Arthur Squawks / Marsh Woman
Alt / Indie Folk Rock

Alex Laertis / Arthur Squawks / Marsh Woman

The Finsbury, N4 1BY [Venue Details]

We’re thrilled to bring this trio to The Finsbury; Alex Laertis, Arthur Squawks and Marsh Woman. Revolving in a progressive sphere of indie-rock/folk, it’s a terrific lineup. Free entry!

Friday,
23 Jan 2026
@7.30pm

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Meadhbh Walsh
Folk

Meadhbh Walsh

Irish Cultural Centre, W6 9DT [Venue Details]

Meadhbh Walsh is a 23-year-old Irish folk singer and instrumentalist whose powerful voice and unique blend of traditional and contemporary folk have earned her a dedicated following around the world.

Friday,
23 Jan 2026
@8.00pm

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Roofcats
Blues Folk Jazz

Roofcats

Jamboree, WC1X 9HH [Venue Details]

Friday night with the brilliant Roofcats, singing and whaling the blues like their lives depend on it, in an energising and enchanting, Joplin / Reinhardt-esque daydream!

Friday,
23 Jan 2026
@9.00pm

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Steve Pretty (and friends) On the Origin of the Pieces
Classical Folk Jazz

Steve Pretty (and friends) On the Origin of the Pieces

Wilton's Music Hall, E1 8JB [Venue Details]

Steve Pretty is best known as bandleader of internationally-renowned brass pioneers Hackney Colliery Band (‘one of the greatest live bands that we have in this country’ BBC Radio 2)

Saturday,
24 Jan 2026
@7.00pm

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The 502s
Alt / Indie Folk

The 502s

O2 Forum Kentish Town, NW5 1JY [Venue Details]

Beach folk band The 502s, often called ‘the happiest band on Earth’, with breezy banjos, shout-along choruses, and an energy that bursts like a cannonball into a swimming pool, their music feels like sunshine you can dance to.

Saturday,
24 Jan 2026
Doors open
@ 7.00pm

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Burns Night Music
Folk

Burns Night Music

Morocco Bound, SE1 3HB [Venue Details]

On the 24th come celebrate Robert Burns, Scotland’s most renowned wordsmith, at Morocco Bound.

Saturday,
24 Jan 2026
@7.00pm

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Bongo Joe - 10 Year Anniversary
Blues Folk Rock

Bongo Joe - 10 Year Anniversary

Cafè Oto, E8 3DL [Venue Details]

After seeing many of our artists perform at Cafe Oto over the past decade, we’re truly honored to host two nights in this iconic venue as part of our 10 Year Anniversary Tour. – Bongo Joe

Saturday,
24 Jan 2026
@7.30pm

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Ben Gage + Support
Folk Roots

Ben Gage + Support

The Sound Lounge, SM1 1NU [Venue Details]

Ben Gage is a traveling roots troubadour from Akron Ohio whose songs blend folk guitar, blues harmonica, and stories rooted in the honest grit of everyday people.

Saturday,
24 Jan 2026
@8.00pm

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Meadhbh Walsh
Folk

Meadhbh Walsh

Irish Cultural Centre, W6 9DT [Venue Details]

Meadhbh Walsh is a 23-year-old Irish folk singer and instrumentalist whose powerful voice and unique blend of traditional and contemporary folk have earned her a dedicated following around the world.

Saturday,
24 Jan 2026
@8.00pm

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Brian Grogan
Folk Pop

Brian Grogan

Corner Corner, SE16 7LL [Venue Details]

Irish-born // London based guitar folk-pop artist, playing guitar, bass, piano and drums for a number of musical projects.

Just turn up!

Sunday,
25 Jan 2026
@2.00pm

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Matinée: Robb Johnson
Folk

Matinée: Robb Johnson

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

Robb Johnson says he’s just a bloke with a guitar. He is. But he’s one who has chronicled our times: painting the less-than-sunny political landscape in the moonlight of the personal. Just like a folk singer should.

Sunday,
25 Jan 2026
@2.30pm

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Kitty Whitelaw’s Riffin’ The Scotch!
Folk Jazz

Kitty Whitelaw’s Riffin’ The Scotch!

Crazy Coqs Cabaret, W1F 7ED [Venue Details]

Kitty Whitelaw is a Scottish Jazz Musician based in London. Her recent musical endeavours have become more influenced by folk music, so this inspired her to create “Riffin’ The Scotch” (named after the 1933 Billie Holiday/Bennie Goodman tune).

Sunday,
25 Jan 2026
@5.00pm

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Kalush Orchestra
Folk Hip Hop

Kalush Orchestra

Brixton Jamm, SW9 6LH [Venue Details]

Kalush Orchestra are coming back to London with a major solo concert! The Eurovision winners will light up the stage at Brixton Jamm, bringing you an unforgettable night.

Sunday,
25 Jan 2026
@6.00pm

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Tomás Gaeta & Friends: The Farewell Gig
Folk Latin

Tomás Gaeta & Friends: The Farewell Gig

The Water Rats, WC1X 8BZ [Venue Details]

The time has come for me to leave this UK. After four years together come join us to celebrate and say farewell to Tomi and friends!

Sunday,
25 Jan 2026
@6.30pm

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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,
25 Jan 2026
@7.00pm

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Peggy Zina
Folk Pop Rock

Peggy Zina

Troxy, E1 0HX [Venue Details]

Anefani Productions, in collaboration with London Greek Radio, are proud to present ‘One Night in London’ with Peggy Zina on Sunday 25 January at Troxy.

Sunday,
25 Jan 2026
Doors open
@ 7.00pm

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Bark: Late Summer / Tim Thackray / Carla Coyne
Alt / Indie Folk Pop

Bark: Late Summer / Tim Thackray / Carla Coyne

The Gladstone Arms, SE1 1QN [Venue Details]

We continue our weekly Sunday in the intimate space of The Gladstone Arms. Fabulous to welcome Late Summer, Tim Thackray and Carla Coyne to the venue. It's a pay what you want gig.

Sunday,
25 Jan 2026
@7.00pm

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Xecê
Folk

Xecê

Islington Assembly Hall, N1 2UD [Venue Details]

Xecê is a Kurdish singer and bağlama player from Cizîr/Cizre, with roots in the village of Hebler and the Yafes neighborhood.

Sunday,
25 Jan 2026
@7.00pm

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148 Events today| Thu. 22 Jan