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.

Dom Glynn & His Sunday Best

Think Tank

Tue 3 Nov · 7:00 PM

Price TBC

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North Tyneside Ukulele Festival 2026

The Exchange 1856

Fri 6 Nov · 12:00 PM

£50

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Maria BC (Sacred Bones/USA) w/ Gichard

The Lubber Fiend

Fri 6 Nov · 7:00 PM

£12–£15

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Dave Lofts

Think Tank

Fri 6 Nov · 7:00 PM

Price TBC

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North Riding + Support

PILGRIM

Fri 6 Nov · 7:30 PM

£8

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Spafford Campbell + Watersmeet

Cobalt Studios

Fri 13 Nov · 7:00 PM

£10–£16

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Tara Clerkin Trio w/ Shell Company and Worms

The Lubber Fiend

Sat 14 Nov · 7:00 PM

£12–£15

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Blair Dunlop | Newcastle, Head of Steam

The Head Of Steam

Wed 25 Nov · 7:00 PM

£17.50

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A Forest of Stars, Fellwarden, Nemorous, Andracca

The Grove

Fri 27 Nov · 7:00 PM

Price TBC

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Fresh Thursday // Salt House + Maja Bugge & Dave Evans

Cobalt Studios

Thu 3 Dec · 7:00 PM

Free–£15

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Ariel Posen + Sean Mann + Wendlo

PILGRIM

Fri 12 Feb · 7:30 PM

£18.50

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Martin Stephenson & The Daintees

Wylam Brewery

Thu 4 Mar · 7:00 PM

£25

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