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.

Richard Bolhuis

Richard Bolhuis

Hundred Years Gallery

Sat 19 Sept · 5:00 PM

Gig / Live Musicelectronicfolk£10

The Men They Couldn't Hang + Shotgun Marmalade Back in Surrey

Esher Theatre

Fri 25 Sept · 7:00 PM

Gig / Live Musicfolkpunkreggae / dub+3£25

An Immersive Evening of Voice, Music & Human Connection

21Soho

Sat 26 Sept · 4:00 PM

Gig / Live Musicelectronicfolkfunk+4£33

Ben Morgan

The Social, London

Fri 2 Oct · 7:00 PM

Gig / Live MusicfolkFree

Fanfare Ciocărlia

The Steel Yard

Thu 8 Oct · 7:00 PM

Gig / Live Musicfolkfunkparty classics+1£26.50

Tay Oskee

The Social, London

Wed 14 Oct · 7:00 PM

Gig / Live Musicafrobeatfolkindie+2Free

Sofar Fringe: A festival re-imagined the Sofar way

83 Rivington Street

Sat 17 Oct · 8:30 PM

Festivalafrobeatblueselectronic+13£25

EFG London Jazz Festival

Southbank Centre

Wed 18 Nov · 11:00 AM

Festivalbluesclassicalelectronic+7£5

ULD // St Mary-at-Hill // London

St Mary at Hill

Sat 21 Nov · 7:00 PM

Gig / Live MusicfolkpopFree

Carol Singing in Trafalgar Square

Trafalgar Square

Thu 24 Dec · 6:00 PM

Pub / Bar Eventfolkparty classicsFree

The Tumbling Paddies

O2 Forum Kentish Town

Sat 29 May · 7:00 PM

Gig / Live Musiccountryfolk£30