London’s Ultimate Music Calendar

A rare chance to experience two true roots reggae icons who have carried the culture from its rise to the present day.

Real songs, original rootsy rock music and unpolished natural energy. A six piece band from Edinburgh, fronted by an idiosyncratic driving force vocalist and songwriter. Unpinned by genre, they take each song where it needs to go, with twists of roots, blues and psychedelia.

https://www.martinharley.com

Blues & Roots Extravaganza 2026 brings together three outstanding acts from the UK's thriving roots scene.

The Wallflowers head out on a special 2026 European tour that will see the band perform their acclaimed 1996 album, Bringing Down the Horse, in its entirety, alongside Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers’ Long After Dark, also played front-to-back.

Fiercely independent, Nashville-based recording artist, Ron Pope, carved his niche in the digital era’s early days with his breakout hit, “A Drop in the Ocean,” which has amassed over 1 billion streams, earning platinum status in the US, alongside double platinum status in Sweden.

A cornerstone of UK roots reggae, Black Roots bring their deep, conscious sound to the stage.

Cole & Ward deliver a show that is equal parts craft and charm.

Mark Cole’s warm vocals and down-home guitar work (with mandolin and banjo close at hand) bring sharp, characterful songwriting to life – songs that can make you laugh one moment and lean in the next.

Join us at Boisdale of Belgravia as Reynolds & Dean bring an evening of blues, Americana and roots music to one of London's finest live music venues.

"Authentic, soulful blues performed by musicians who have truly lived it."

Hailing from Belfast, Dom Martin has established himself as one of the UK’s leading blues and roots artists.

Blending rustic folk, thunderous Americana and roots rock, Morganway have become one of the UK’s most exciting live bands.

THE REPLICANT SAINTS with Special guests THE MOSHED HAVES + MARTHA JANE

The Replicant Saints return to the London stage for a rare night of glorious noise and unfinished business.

Tough and howlin’ harmonica-led outfit Jimmy Regal and The Royals brings an original blend of blues and roots-inspired music by South London, North Mississippi, West Africa, New Orleans and Canvey Island.

Born in Ukraine and living in South East London, Maria Mihailik is a young singer-songwriter. Inspired by an eclectic mix of songwriters, like Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Fiona Apple and Amy Winehouse, she blends folk styles and contemporary themes in a confessional, intimate way.

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The legendary night celebrating decades of heritage returns for 2027, bringing together the musical traditions connecting Scotland, Ireland and the US.

The Gig Cartel in association with Teenage Head Music presents…

Bywater Call

Toronto’s Bywater Call are a powerhouse seven-piece Southern soul and roots rock band fronted by the extraordinary voice of Meghan Parnell.

Solid Entertainments presents…

Beaux Gris Gris and The Apocalypse

John Jones is best known as the powerful and charismatic singer with Oysterband, veterans of the folk and roots scene since the 1980s.

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Energetic 13-piece The Seeger Sessions Revival pays tribute to Bruce Springsteen’s legendary Seeger Sessions album and live shows, bringing its high-energy celebration of American folk, roots and brass-driven rock to stages across Ireland and the UK.

An opportunity to see world-renowned multi-instrumentalist Phil Beer share the Blues roots of his musical life – introducing the music of the Great British Blues interpreters and pioneers, whilst giving it that inimitable Phil Beer ‘twist’.

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