Folk Events in Brighton

Folk music is rooted in storytelling — acoustic instruments, vocal harmonies, and songs that connect to place and tradition. The UK folk scene is alive and well, from traditional sessions in pubs to contemporary folk-rock acts filling theatres. Folk nights tend to be warm, communal, and focused on the song.

A Gathering of Witches - An Evening of Music & Poetry: BRIGHTON FRINGE

THE BRUNSWICK, BRIGHTON

Tomorrow · 7:00 PM

Gig / Live MusicfolkworldFree

Great Lake Swimmers

The Hope And Ruin

Tomorrow · 8:00 PM

Gig / Live Music70sfolkparty classics+2Free

Gig - Remembering the Battle of Lewes Road - David Rovics and Robb Johnson

Brighton Electric Studios

Mon 11 May · 7:00 PM

Gig / Live MusicfolkworldFree

Placeholder - Poetry Night

The Hope And Ruin

Mon 11 May · 7:30 PM

Gig / Live MusicfolkFree

The Great Escape 2026 - Wednesday

The Hope And Ruin

Wed 13 May · 4:00 PM

Festivalafrobeatblueselectronic+14Free

The Great Escape 2026 - Thursday

The Hope And Ruin

Thu 14 May · 12:00 PM

Festivalafrobeatblueselectronic+7Free

The Great Escape 2026 - Friday

The Hope And Ruin

Fri 15 May · 12:00 PM

Festivalafrobeatblueselectronic+14Free

Plato’s Other Half - Single Release Party

The Bee's Mouth

Wed 20 May · 6:00 PM

Pub / Bar Eventfolkparty classics£5–£10

Weatherday

The Hope And Ruin

Wed 20 May · 7:30 PM

Gig / Live Musicelectronicfolkindie+2Free

Weatherday + Psychic & Wellbeing Event + Splittling Gums

The Hope And Ruin

Wed 20 May · 7:30 PM

Gig / Live Musicelectronicfolkindie+1£15

Single Release Party

The Folklore Rooms

Fri 22 May · 8:00 PM

Gig / Live Musicfolkindiepop+1£6.50

Spit Nights: Poetry Meets Improv Jazz

The Old Market

Sat 30 May · 7:15 PM

Gig / Live Musicfolkjazz£30

ROOTED SOUNDS DAY FESTIVAL @ FUTURE ROOTS

Future Roots

Sun 31 May · 2:00 PM

Festivalafrobeatelectronicfolk+6£10–£15

Yawanawá & Huni Kuin Concert, Brighton

Brighton Unitarian Church

Tue 2 Jun · 6:30 PM

Gig / Live Musicfolkreggae / dubworldFree

Queer as Folk Singing Circle

The Actors,

Wed 3 Jun · 7:30 PM

Pub / Bar Eventfolklgbtq+Free

Solis and Friends- Live for Maggie's

The Folklore Rooms

Sun 7 Jun · 6:30 PM

Gig / Live MusicfolkindierockFree

Teddy Thompson

The Old Market

Tue 16 Jun · 8:00 PM

Gig / Live Musiccountryfolkrock£5

The Good Godling: Part gig. Part story. All magic.

The Grand Central

Thu 18 Jun · 7:30 PM

Gig / Live Musicfolk£8

Gimmy

The Hope And Ruin

Fri 19 Jun · 8:00 PM

Gig / Live Musicfolkindiepunk+1Free

Queer as Folk Singing Circle

The Actors,

Wed 1 Jul · 7:30 PM

Pub / Bar Eventfolklgbtq+Free