Folk Events in Newcastle

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.

Alison Cotton w/ Supports

The Lubber Fiend

Friday · 7:00 PM

Gig / Live Musicelectronicfolk£9.60–£12

Master Musicians present: A Northumbrian Evening of Words and Song

The Lit & Phil

Friday · 7:30 PM

Gig / Live MusicclassicalfolkFree

The Tumbling Paddies

The Exchange 1856

Friday · 8:00 PM

Gig / Live Musiccountryfolk£25

Gráinne Brady

The Cumberland Arms

Tue 23 Jun · 7:30 PM

Gig / Live MusicfolkFree

Somewhere Press Label Showcase with Slowfoam and Sina

The Lubber Fiend

Thu 25 Jun · 7:00 PM

Gig / Live Musicdubstep/140electronicfolk+2£9.60–£12

Northern Chords Festival: Nature and Folk

North Of England Institute Of Mining And Mechanical E

Sat 27 Jun · 7:30 PM

FestivalclassicalfolkFree

The Marty Craggs Band

PILGRIM

Sun 28 Jun · 4:00 PM

Gig / Live Musicfolkrock£10

Synergy Trilogy, Who Cares? and Prophetic Justice Ministry

The Lubber Fiend

Sun 28 Jun · 7:00 PM

Gig / Live Musicelectronicfolkindie+2£9.60–£12

Truck Violence

Zerox Newcastle

Sun 28 Jun · 7:00 PM

Gig / Live Musicelectronicfolkhardcore£11

Susannah Stark & Band w/ Minimum Wage Immanence Unit

The Lubber Fiend

Fri 3 Jul · 7:00 PM

Gig / Live Musicelectronicfolkindie+2£12–£15

Si King & groovetrain unplugged + Propa Pies

PILGRIM

Sun 12 Jul · 2:00 PM

Gig / Live Musicfolkfunkparty classics£25

Brown Boots at The Cumberland Arms

The Cumberland Arms

Sat 18 Jul · 7:30 PM

Gig / Live MusicfolkFree

Lubber Kitchen Gig - Field Commander Ali and Jordan Ireland

The Lubber Fiend

Tue 21 Jul · 7:00 PM

Gig / Live Musicfolkjazz£9.60–£22

Clann An Drumma in Newcastle

The Grove

Thu 23 Jul · 7:00 PM

Gig / Live MusicfolkworldFree

Geordie Cinnamon

The Sticky Wicket

Sat 25 Jul · 1:00 PM

Gig / Live Musicfolkindierock+1Free

LLIVELY Showcase, Ouseburn, Newcastle

Ouseburn

Sun 26 Jul · 1:00 PM

Pub / Bar Eventfolk£10

Ak'Chamel w/ Robber's Dog

The Lubber Fiend

Sun 6 Sept · 7:00 PM

Gig / Live Musicfolkworld£12–£15

William Tyler

The Cluny

Thu 10 Sept · 8:30 PM

Gig / Live Musiccountryfolkindie+1Free

New Ruins Festival 2026

The Lubber Fiend

Thu 17 Sept · 7:00 PM

Festival70s80s90s+14£60–£110

Bill Callahan | Wylam Brewery, Newcastle

Wylam Brewery

Wed 30 Sept · 7:00 PM

Gig / Live Musiccountryfolkindie+1£40