Folk Events in London

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.

The Ghost Of White Hart Lane

The Soho Revue Bar

Fri 31 Jul · 7:00 PM

£17.99

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Tom Bright live at Perivale Brewery

Perivale Brewery

Sat 1 Aug · 4:30 PM

£15

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Concrete Atlantis present: A Lammas Night Gathering with Gilroy Mere live

The Horse Hospital

Sat 1 Aug · 7:00 PM

£10

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Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare

Sat 1 Aug · 7:00 PM

£8–£14

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The Listening Room

Torriano Meeting House

Sat 1 Aug · 7:30 PM

£12

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Flash Folk: Queering the Tradition | One Rehearsal, One Performance

SET Social

Sun 2 Aug · 12:00 PM

£8

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The Ghost Of White Hart Lane

The Soho Revue Bar

Sun 2 Aug · 2:00 PM

Free

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Summer Folk at Mascara Bar

Mascara Bar

Tue 4 Aug · 7:00 PM

Price TBC

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Plant Shop Sessions @ Forest, East Dulwich: Intimate Acoustic Gig Series

Forest - East Dulwich

Thu 6 Aug · 7:00 PM

£15.99

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Music by Saad Presents: SAMA at The Masala Tavern

The Masala Tavern

Fri 7 Aug · 7:00 PM

£25–£45

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The Music of Arthur Russell

Theatreship

Sat 8 Aug · 7:00 PM

£12

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Emma Nissen - Moved Tour 2026

St. Panras Old Church

Sun 9 Aug · 2:30 AM

£35

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Daisy Dukes Line Dancing

The London Irish Centre

Sun 9 Aug · 3:00 PM

£13

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Tara Minton's 'The Devil Invites You To Dance' album launch party

Spiritland Kings Cross

Sun 9 Aug · 5:00 PM

£11.50

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Chamber music concert series

St Mary's Church, Islington

Fri 14 Aug · 7:00 PM

£18

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Jambu – Brazilian Music Jam | Live MPB, Samba & Forró in London | 14 Aug

Jamboree

Fri 14 Aug · 8:00 PM

£10–£20

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John Dowland's life and music

Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare

Sat 15 Aug · 7:00 PM

Price TBC

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Jon Guerra: The Jesus Album Tour

Holy Sepulchre Church

Sun 16 Aug · 7:00 PM

£19–£51

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Lunchtime Guitar Concert ft. Robert Gutierrez

Westminster Music Library

Wed 19 Aug · 12:30 PM

Free

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Dylan Earl (band) w/ Dom Glynn and His Sunday Best ft Gimme Two Steps

Jamboree

Wed 19 Aug · 7:00 PM

£15

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