Folk Events in Southampton

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.

Sunday Acoustic Session @ The Titanic (July)

The Titanic Pub & Kitchen

Sun 19 Jul · 4:00 PM

Gig / Live Musicfolkindiepop+1Free–£9

The Southampton Rum Festival 2026

The Hobbit, Southampton

Sat 25 Jul · 3:00 PM

Pub / Bar Eventfolkparty classicsrock£15

Gumbofest 51 - Live Music All Dayer in The Garden!

The Hobbit, Southampton

Sat 29 Aug · 1:00 PM

Gig / Live Musicfolkindiemetal+1£6.66

Oktoberfest Southampton Friday 23rd October 2026

Guildhall square

Fri 23 Oct · 6:30 PM

Pub / Bar Eventfolkparty classics£8–£325

The Tumbling Paddies

The 1865

Fri 4 Dec · 7:00 PM

Gig / Live Musiccountryfolk£25

Jimmy Herrity. 12/12/26 - St Denys Church, Southampton.

St Denys Parish Church

Sat 12 Dec · 6:30 PM

Gig / Live Musicbluesfolk£12–£15