New Ruins Festival 2026
The Lubber Fiend
Thu 17 Sept · 7:00 PM
Festival70s80s90s+14£60–£110
Browse 35 upcoming folk events across Newcastle's best venues.
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.