Please note- The entries are checked regularly but sometimes events are cancelled or venues change. Please double check venue and date before booking. Sheffield Folk Guide is not responsible for any losses due to changes or errors in the listing. For all sessions please see Jaki’s Sheffield Music Sessions website. The colours of the blocks indicates the type of event:
October 2025
Thursday 16th October
16/10 Jon Wilks at Cafe #9 For his forthcoming album Jon aims for his music to bring people together with an energy that will make it hard to sit still! … His forthcoming album sees Jon making a shift from his previous, more traditional repertoire to a collection of nearly all original songs. TICKETS sold out
16/10 Folk Club: Lonan at Crookes Folk Club, The Princess Royal, Slinn Street, Crookes Doors 8.15, starts 8.30. Around 30 mins of floor spots before the guest artist in first and second half. Sign up if you want to perform. Entry by donation (cash only please). See Facebook for details
Friday 17th October
17/10 Wise Woman + Nina Harries at Samuel Worth Chapel, Sheffield General Cemetery. Blending ancient folk traditions with bold contemporary flair, Wise Woman conjure a rich collision of lush harmonies, cinematic strings, and unapologetic 90s girl power. Bassist, vocalist, and composer Nina Harries creates original works for double bass and voice, producing music that is both ethereal and grounded in a raw, modernist sound. TICKETS
17/10 Julia Waldron and Lee Bardsley at Libby’s Walled Garden Workshop, Chesterfield. Julia Waldron’s shows have a way of making you feel at home. Whether she’s singing her own deeply honest songs or honouring her musical heroes, she brings people together through music. Lee is from over the hill in Hadfield. He is a slightly hopeless dreamer who crafts beautiful songs woven together with threads of wistful, harmonious melodies. TICKETS sold out
17/10 Dance: Ceilidh Soc Ceilidh at The Edge, Endcliffe Student Village. Lively ceilidhs, all are welcome. Mainly students but many older folk also attend. There is usually a dance display by a Sheffield Morris side in the interval. £5 pay on the door. Doors 7.45PM
17/10 Harvest Barn Dance at Bradfield Village Hall, with Penistone Folk Ensemble, Pie and Pea Supper. Facebook
17/10 LunaBarge at Café #9, 19:30 LunaBarge are a double-stomping, energetic, uplifting, indie-folk duo. They are armed with banjo, guitar, ukulele, 2 voices & 2 stomp boxes. They like to find the little things in life that make it worth living and encapsulate them in their catchy original songs. TICKETS
17/10 The Hunch at Firbeck Village Hall, Worksop. Five talented musicians at the top of their game. Their unique sound blends folk, rock, pop, Americana, Irish and Spanish music and features rich five-part harmonies and skilful instrumentation. TICKETS
Saturday 18 October
18/10 Liz Hanks “Land” Live at Open House, Hathersage, 7PM. Based on the local and natural history of her neighbourhood in Sheffield, Liz Hanks’ ‘Land’ album (Hudson Records) explores both the loss of nature in the urban environment and forgotten natural worlds. Liz Hanks is a cellist, composer and collaborator based in Sheffield. TICKETS sold out
Sunday 19th October
19/10 The Haar at The Greystones The Haar brings the fresh talent of traditional Irish singer Molly Donnery combined with three of the most exciting instrumentalists on the folk and traditional music circuit: Cormac Byrne, Adam Summerhayes and Murray Grainger. TICKETS
19/10 Ma Polaine at Café #9, 19:30. With influences in blues, jazz and country…. Beth’s distinctive, emotive vocals coupled with her evocative lyrics create a compelling mix of abstract tales, dark humour and raw beauty, whilst Clinton’s understated guitar style supports with rich chords and gritty riffs.. TICKETS
19/10 Ceilidh at The Broomhall Centre, Doors 6.30PM. With The Well Dressed Band. Bring and share meal, fundraising for Medical Action Myanmar. TICKETS
Wednesday 22nd October
22/10 Paul and Liz Davenport at Nether Edge Folk Club, Edge Edge Bowling Club. Paul & Liz’s songs arise, both from their roots and from their personal experiences. These are drawn either from extensive research into the tradition or written by Paul. Their voices create a sound that gives a striking vitality to their musical storytelling, underpinned by Paul and Liz’s unusual vocal style. Their songs are now to be found in the repertoires of some very well-known performers TICKETS
22/10 Lucy and Hazel at Haggler’s Corner, Attikk session. Doors 7.30PM Sheffield-based duo, Lucy and Hazel, write songs on feminism, politics, climate, land rights, swamp monsters, lawns and anything that get’s their goat TICKETS
22/10 The Breath with Riognach Connolly at Cubley Hall, Penistone. Connolly writes the only way she knows how; a stream of poetic consciousness giving rise to honest, personal, heartfelt songs as likely to touch on childhood summers and first love as cultural dislocation, post-colonial injustices and grief. TICKETS
Thursday 23rd October
23/10 Ceilidh with Brown Boots Boogie Band at Crookes Social Club, Doors 7PM. Brown Boots Boogie Band sees the formidable melodeon and fiddle duo of Will Allen and Martin Clarke, combine with Will Chamberlain on piano and Paul Quarry on drums TICKETS
23/10 Gráinne Hunt at Café #9, 19:30 With a voice like complex coffee, Gráinne Hunt enchants audiences with her heart- melting vocals and emotional songs, making her a standout among Ireland’s vocalists and songwriters. TICKETS
23/10 Folk Club: Simon Kempston at Crookes Folk Club, The Princess Royal, Slinn Street, Crookes Doors 8.15, starts 8.30. Around 30 mins of floor spots before the guest artist in first and second half. Sign up if you want to perform. Entry by donation (cash only please). See Facebook for details
Friday 24th October
24/10 Ballads On The Hill at Dana Cafe, Crookes. Unaccompanied folk ballads singaround. The evening will be centred around traditional and contemporary folk ballads: storytelling through song, with no instruments or microphones – just voices. Everyone is welcome, whether to sing or simply listen. The event is alcohol-free and open to all. Vegetarian food available to purchase from 5.30PM, Singing from 7.30PM
24/10 Christina Alden & Alex Patterson at Live at Sam’s House concert. Multi-instrumentalists and songwriters from East Anglia. Their music is rich with intertwining harmony, sensitive accomplished musicianship and a creative song-writing style that is both delicate and moving. TICKETS
24/10 Me Lost Me at Bishop’s House. Me Lost Me delights in experimenting with songwriting, creating a beguiling mix of soaring vocals and atmospheric electronics that playfully push the boundaries of genre. The Project of Newcastle-based artist Jayne Dent who takes influence from folk, art pop, noise, ambient and improvised music, her work has been described in The Guardian as “stripping folk back to its bones while letting its future echoes bleed out”. TICKETS
24/10 Samuel Moore at Café #9, 19:30 Hailed as “a fantastic flamenco guitarist” (BBC Radio 3) … Samuel Moore is fast establishing himself as one of the leading flamenco musicians of his generation. TICKETS
Saturday 25th October
25/10 The Wilsons at Bamford Institute, Doors 7PM The Wilson family have been singing together all their lives. They are from north-east England and sing about their beloved region in unaccompanied four-part harmony. Comprising Tom, Chris, Ken and Mike, they combine musical excellence with good-hearted banter. This will be a fun evening of singing and stories TICKETS
25/10 Boo Hewerdine at The Lantern Theatre. From his band The Bible in the 80s, countless projects (including his work with Fairground Attraction’s Eddi Reader), and, of course, his solo work, Boo is well known and celebrated for his songs and performances across the UK and further. TICKETS
25/10 Harbottle & Jonas at Coal Aston Village Hall. Doors 7.15PM starts 8PM Tickets OTD (usual price is £15) Bring your own drinks. Partners in life and music, dynamic Devon based folk duo Harbottle & Jonas are one of the most exciting acts on the UK circuit today, combining a love of the richness of traditional folk with their own original and powerful songwriting. Details
25/10 Chris Smithers at The Greystones. An iconic, American original, a profound songwriter and a captivating performer Chris’s music draws from the blues, American folk, modern poets and humanist philosophers. TICKETS
Sunday 26th October
26/10 Domino Effect at The Gardeners Rest pub, 3PM We are Dave and Elaine Markham and perform a mix of originals and covers with fun thrown in!
26/10 David Grubb Quartet at Café #9, 19:30 Violinist David Grubb… [was] Influenced by the Scottish traditional scene, his classical training, and his parent’s eclectic musical palette, he found inspiration in musical experimentation and sonic innovation… David’s upcoming release Circadia explores the human subconscious, leading listeners through a typical sleep cycle and encountering weird and wonderful phenomena along the way. TICKETS
Tuesday 28th October
28/10 The English Fiddle Ensemble Album Launch at Highfied Trinity Church, London Road. POSTPONED TO 15th FEB
Wednesday 29th October
29/10 Donald WG Lindsay & Alasdair Roberts at Café #9, 19:30 For their duo tour, Donald and Alasdair will present a programme featuring a rich variety of pipe tunes with guitar accompaniment, as well as a broad selection of songs both traditional
and original. TICKETS
Thursday 30th October
30/10 CUA at Café #9, 19:30 From Laois, Ireland. Cua are a trio of musicians / vocalists creating music inspired by world, folk, traditional, bluegrass and more. TICKETS
30/10 Folk Club: Paul McGladdery at Crookes Folk Club, The Princess Royal, Slinn Street, Crookes Doors 8.15, starts 8.30. Around 30 mins of floor spots before the guest artist in first and second half. Sign up if you want to perform. Entry by donation (cash only please). See Facebook for details
Friday 31st October
31/10 Family Concert- Mambo Jambo Halloween concert at The Greystones, 10.30AM and 11.15AM, Concerteenies concert for 0-5s and their adults. Also Saturday 1st November. A truly unique two-piece, performing their lively, joyous mash-up of sounds from roots, world, folk and jazz, along with their own compositions. TICKETS
31/10 Dance: Ceilidh Soc Ceilidh at The Edge, Endcliffe Student Village. Lively ceilidhs, all are welcome. Mainly students but many older folk also attend. There is usually a dance display by a Sheffield Morris side in the interval. £5 pay on the door. Doors 7.45PM
31/10 Folkcore Samhain Rave at Gut Level, 9PM 𝕾𝖚𝖒𝖒𝖔𝖓𝖎𝖓𝖌 𝖆𝖑𝖑 𝖈𝖗𝖊𝖆𝖙𝖚𝖗𝖊𝖘 𝖔𝖋 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖓𝖎𝖌𝖍𝖙. 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐤𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐤, 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞. 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞 ☆ 𝐓𝐞𝐤 ☆ 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐬 ☆ 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐤 & 𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐊. TICKETS
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November 2025
Saturday 1st November
1/11 Family Concert- Mambo Jambo Halloween concert at The Greystones, 10.30AM and 11.15AM, Concerteenies concert for 0-5s and their adults. Also Friday 31st October. A truly unique two-piece, performing their lively, joyous mash-up of sounds from roots, world, folk and jazz, along with their own compositions. TICKETS
1/11 Neepsend Big Night Out #3 at The Toolmaker’s Brewery, with The 20ft Squid Blues Band, Bits o’ Joni Mitchell (Yo Tolo and John Swain), The Sheaf River Ramblers, & The Hebden Hollers TICKETS
1/11 Halloween Ceilidh at Loundsley Green Community Centre, Chesterfield. 7.30PM Dance the Fright Away with the Brampton Community band TICKETS
1/11 Holly Carter at Cafe No9 7.30PM Holly Carter is an award-winning songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Bristol, UK… she is widely recognised as an exceptional fingerstyle guitarist and one of the UK’s only professional female pedal steel players. TICKETS
Sunday 2nd November
2/11 Tattersmith at Alder Bar. Jess Arrowsmith & Cathy Tattersfield, lauch of their new album ‘New Laid Eggs’. Two strong voices, with rich harmonies, subtle arrangements and occasional fiddle, whistle, and concertina, give an airing to a collection of English traditional songs which have been performed little or not at all, so that others might share them. TICKETS
2/11 David Mitchell at Bishop’s House. David Mitchell describes his guitar playing as “Folk-Classical fingerstyle”, combining these genres to create a beautiful and unique take on some well known pieces and traditional folk tunes as well as performing his own original compositions. TICKETS
Monday 3rd November
3/11 Hearken Quartet at Alder Bar 7PM Workshop 8PM Concert/ Bal. Inspired by the lively traditional dance music of Europe, Hearken Quartet are an energetic ensemble of clarinet, uilleann pipes, guitar, piano, and diatonic accordion. Bringing fresh flavours to Euro-bal music TICKETS
Tuesday 4th November
4/11 Knight and Spiers at The Greystones In the summer of 2016, the organisers of FolkEast Festival had the grand idea of pairing Peter and melodeon player extraordinaire, John Spiers (ex-Bellowhead) for a special ‘one off’ concert at that year’s festival. In the event, it ended up being a genuine festival highlight, with no space to be found in the Marquee and people standing five deep in pouring rain. TICKETS
Thursday 6th November
06/11 Folk Club: Eldaisal at Crookes Folk Club, The Princess Royal, Slinn Street, Crookes Doors 8.15, starts 8.30. Around 30 mins of floor spots before the guest artist in first and second half. Sign up if you want to perform. Entry by donation (cash only please). See Facebook for details
6/11 Sidiki Dembélé & Percussion d’Abobo at The Foundry. Percussion d’Abobo is a collective of young drummers from the Abobo district of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, brought together by master percussionist Sidiki Dembélé. TICKETS
6/11 Baskery at The Greystones 8PM Three Swedish sisters who play a unique, exciting, raw, high energy combination of classic roots and Americana with a twist of rule breaking punk. TICKETS
Friday 7th November
7/11 Emily Portman at Bishop’s House Dark and alluring storytelling from one of the finest voices and songwriters on the folk scene TICKETS
7/11 Tom McConville Band at Beehive Folk Club, Harthill Village Hall A few floor spots, followed by the guest artist. Tickets are usually £10., email to go on the ticket list and pay (cash) on the door, see club website for details. Bring your own drinks.
7/11 Folk Club: First Friday Folk at The Commercial, Chapeltown. Acoustic music club with floor spots and guest artist performing “5 a side” 5 songs in both halves. – this month- Tim & Julie Cole
7/11 Hannah Scott at the Samuel Worth Chapel. Over the past 15 years, Hannah has established herself as a gifted songwriter whose music is shaped by human stories, with family life – in all its chaos and beauty – at its heart. TICKETS
Saturday 8th November
8/11 Powerhouse Gothic Masquerade Ceilidh at Walkley Community Centre. All rise, once more, for the Gothic Masquerade! Join Powerhouse Ceilidh Band and caller John Brown at Walkley Community Centre for an evening of ghoulish fun and delight, as we commemorate the end of spooky season with our own unique brand of electrifying geek-folk-rock ceilidh. TICKETS
8/11 Fisherman’s Friends at Sheffield City Hall
Sunday 9th November
9/11 Harp and a Monkey ‘War Stories’ at Samuel Worth Chapel. Doors 2.30PM. War Stories combines sound recordings of those who lived through the conflict with traditional and original songs exploring lesser-known aspects of the Great War. The performance also features wall projections and humorous yet poignant storytelling by frontman Martin Purdy – a respected World War I historian and author. TICKETS
9/11 Alvar Smith (+ Katie Howson) + Damien Barber & Tony Hall at Alder Bar, New Musical Traditions Club. Doors 7.30PM, Tunes session before the first act starts at 8PM. Traditional singing from the Blaxhall Ship. Alvar Smith is an undiscovered jewel in the crown of English Traditional singers. Damien Barber is a stylish and distinctive singer, be it unaccompanied or alongside his guitar or English concertina. The grand master of English-style two-row melodeon music, Tony Hall also performs an eclectic repertoire of songs and tunes in his own distinctive style. TICKETS
9/11 Martin Joseph at The Greystones 8PM Forget everything you thought you knew about singer/songwriters. Martyn Joseph is unique, just one man and a guitar creating a show that is powerful, energetic, compelling and passionate. TICKETS
9/11 Joe Solo and Jess Silk at Sidney and Matilda joining forces again this November (2025) to bring their particular brand of often political folk/punk music to venues across the country. With special guest Steve White TICKETS
Monday 10th November
10/11 Jennifer Reid + Seb Stone at Samuel Worth Chapel, Doors 7PM. Jennifer Reid performer, folklorist, and renowned “broadside balladess” – will share new songs, old traditions, and stories from across the globe. Seb Stone is a traditional singer, whistle player and uilleann piper from the Peak District. Jennifer will end the night with an informal singaround, shaped by the audience. TICKETS
10/11 The Brothers Gillespie at The Greystones 8PM Northumbrian duo who sing songs of great lyrical power, animated by the sound of soaring sibling harmony, inspired guitar playing and a rich array of acoustic instruments TICKETS
Tuesday 11th November
11/11 Folk Club: New Horizons at Kiveton Park Folk Club, Kiveton Park Colliery Cricket Club, 8PM. Floor spots before the guest artist, £10 for non-members. The club website is not working. If you want details I can pass you email address on to the club organiser.
Wednesday 12th November
SHEFFIELD CAROLS Come and sing the brilliant local carols in a pub! Please see the Local Carols Website for a list of sings. There is more information about the carols on the useful information page.
12/11 O’Hooley & Tidow – So Long for Now tour, at Upper Chapel. The much loved Yorkshire folk duo of Belinda O’Hooley & Heidi Tidow have made the momentous decision to say farewell for now in order to explore other adventures that are beckoning to them. TICKETS
Thursday 13th November
13/11 Folk Club: Skinner & T’Witch at Crookes Folk Club, The Princess Royal, Slinn Street, Crookes Doors 8.15, starts 8.30. Around 30 mins of floor spots before the guest artist in first and second half. Sign up if you want to perform. Entry by donation (cash only please). See Facebook for details
13/11 Gloria Monday at Nether Edge Bowling Club 8PM start. Fundraising for Rethink Mental Illness charity. This months’ guests are Ade Hall + Nel TICKETS
13/11 The Charlotte Carrivick Band at the Samuel Worth Chapel. Fronted by internationally acclaimed flatpicking guitarist Charlotte Carrivick, the band features an all-star line-up of UK bluegrass talent: long-time collaborator Kieran Towers on fiddle, Evan Davies on mandolin, and Eleanor Wilkie on bass. TICKETS
Friday 14th November
14/11 Dance: Ceilidh Soc Ceilidh at The Edge, Endcliffe Student Village. Lively ceilidhs, all are welcome. Mainly students but many older folk also attend. There is usually a dance display by a Sheffield Morris side in the interval. £5 pay on the door. Doors 7.45PM
14/11 Ranagri at The Wesley Centre, Maltby. Ranagri are an award winning folk band from Ireland and England. With a unique blend of instruments that includes voices, guitar, bouzouki, flutes, whistles, harp/electric harp, and bodhrán/drums, they create a sound that is both mesmerising and unforgettable. TICKETS
Saturday 15th November
15/11 Ceilidhs: The Heist Ceilidh Band at Crookes Social Club. Family Ceilidh Doors 3PM, evening ceilidh Doors 7.15PM for 8PM start. TICKETS
15/11 Mishra & Deepa Shakthi at The Victoria, Neepsend, Doors 7.30PM. ‘Turn O Spinning Wheel’ Album Release tour. Mishra… draw from UK folk roots and an instrumental palette including low whistle, tabla, banjo, clarinet, and double bass. Collaboration with international fusion vocalist Deepa Shakthi (formerly Deepa Nair Rasiya). TICKETS
15/11 Man The Lifeboats at The Greystones 8PM Raucous, upbeat folk music for people who like a drink with their tunes. Songs with straight up lyrics, pounding bass lines, lilting mandolin and fiddle melodies and stomping beats, Man The Lifeboats have cultivated a sound that wouldn’t be out of place at a party at the end of the world. TICKETS
15/11 Bob Fox at Coal Aston Village Hall. Doors 7.15PM starts 8PM Tickets OTD (usual price is £15) Bring your own drinks. Details
Sunday 16th November
16/11 Abrevyn at Shakespears Debut Album Launch Vocal harmony trio singing songs from Cornwall, Derbyshire, and around the UK.
Cathy Bennett · Katy Coope · Callum MacKellar Details
Monday 17th November
17/11 Brogeal at Sidney and Matilda. From small-town Falkirk in central Scotland the folk-punk-indie-pop five-piece have big ideas, with a reputation as one of the best live bands in Britain, their communal, sing-along, delirious anthems igniting mosh-pit madness throughout the UK, Ireland and beyond. TICKETS
17/11 Emily Mae Winters at The Greystones 8PM A fast rising star on the UK folk/American scene Emily has that rare quality in a singer that has critics reaching for the superlatives TICKETS
Wednesday 19th November
19/11 Flook at Firth Hall. There is an ever present abundance of individual virtuosity amongst Flook’s four members, but there is also something wholly unique when this iconic Anglo-Irish band step on stage together, their playing always an intuitive, almost symbiotic, exchange between the various flutes, whistles, frets and skins. TICKETS
19/11 Blair Dunlop at The Greystones 8PM Seamlessly blending tradition and innovation Blair is a modern folk virtuoso who has brought his musicality and storytelling to audiences young and old TICKETS
19/11 Maddie Morris at Samuel Worth Chapel. Blending traditional music with bold, socially conscious songwriting, Maddie explores identity, activism, and unheard histories through their deeply moving performances. With Supports Bellza, an alt-folk singer-songwriter from Hastings and Rhiannon Hope: a set of soulful, heartfelt acoustic songs TICKETS
Thursday 20th November
20/11 Folk Club: Giddy Aunts (Jane Foggin & Sally Blyth) at Crookes Folk Club, The Princess Royal, Slinn Street, Crookes Doors 8.15, starts 8.30. Around 30 mins of floor spots before the guest artist in first and second half. Sign up if you want to perform. Entry by donation (cash only please). See Facebook for details
20/11 Séamus Óg at Cafe No9 7.30PM an emerging force within the contemporary folk scene, drawing deeply from his family’s rich musical heritage and strong Irish roots. Raised in a household where music was as essential as the air they breathed. Specialising in guitar and cittern; a resonant, ten-stringed instrument with chiming, layered tones that bring a distinctive texture to his sound, setting him apart within the modern folk landscape. TICKETS
20/11 Heidi Talbot & Boo Hewerdine at Firth Hall, 7.30PM On this tour Boo and Heidi will be singing songs new and old with a dash of humour and a good measure of storytelling. Their gigs are always a total joy. TICKETS
Friday 21st November
21/11 The Celtic Social Club at The Greystones 8PM masters of Celtic Fusion, an International treasure. Formed in 2013 by Manu Masko and a group of Scots and Bretons they did their first gig in 2014 in front of 50,000 people and began to tour in 2015 TICKETS
21/11 Sunjay at Cafe No9 7.30PM An evening with Sunjay is an evening of exquisite blues, country and folk music with sonorous vocals and a master class in guitar playing, interspersed with hilarious anecdotes. TICKETS
Saturday 22nd November
22/11 Good Habits Concerteenies Family Concert at The Greystones. 10.30AM & 11.45 AM for 0-5yrs and their adults. Good Habits (Bonnie Schwarz, cello + vocals, and Pete Shaw, accordion + synths + perc) mix revved-up virtuosity, harmony, and vivid storytelling into an action-packed narrative of genre-bending goodness. TICKETS
22/11 Good Habits at The Greystones 8PM One of the most exciting indie/folk bands to come out of the UK. Their joyous genre-fusion has received international critical acclaim TICKETS
22/11 Ruth Notman Trio Live at Sam’s House concert- sold out
22/11 The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican at The Lantern Theatre. Far from being your typical folk ensemble, this cult-like collective of like-minded knit-wear enthusiasts are determined to follow in their spiritual father’s immortal footsteps and keep his legacy alive. TICKETS
22/11 Amble at The Foundry, Uni of Sheffield, sold out
22/11 Rowan Rheingans at Open House, Hathersage, 7PM. Rowan is an award-winning fiddle player, banjoist, songwriter and theatre-maker regarded as one of the foremost innovators in the English folk scene. Best known for her work with acclaimed bands Lady Maisery and The Rheingans Sisters, Rowan will perform a clutch of solo gigs this autumn, embracing the hibernating season with an intimate show of reimagined songs, emerging sonic adventures and musical connection in the warmth of small venues. TICKETS
Sunday 23th November
23/11 Ray Cooper at Café No9 7.30PM Ray Cooper, a.k.a. Chopper, is a story based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist living in Sweden. On stage Ray sings and plays cello, guitar, mandolin, piano and harmonica. TICKETS
Wednesday 26th November
26/11 Those Folk at Cafe No9 7.30PM A partnership forged in the fires of folk music, Those Folk explore sounds from the 1960’s folk revival and contemporary Americana music. Breathtaking vocal harmonies are featured alongside rich instrumental work performed on guitars, accordion, mandolin and banjo. TICKETS
Thursday 27th November
27/11 Folk Club: Eleanor Dunson & Gregor Black at Crookes Folk Club, The Princess Royal, Slinn Street, Crookes Doors 8.15, starts 8.30. Around 30 mins of floor spots before the guest artist in first and second half. Sign up if you want to perform. Entry by donation (cash only please). See Facebook for details
27/11 Suntou Susso at Cafe No9 7.30PM Suntou Susso a captivating singer, performer and master of the kora – the 22-string West African harp whose sounds have enchanted listeners and carried the soul of Mandinka culture for over seven centuries. TICKETS
27/11 Auka at Samuel Worth Chapel. 7.30PM Drawing inspiration from the melodies and rhythms of the natural world, Auka create genre-defying original music on Irish flute and whistles, acoustic guitar, and double bass. Their performances are both delicate and powerful, moving seamlessly between moments of quiet stillness and bursts of vibrant energy. TICKETS
Friday 28th November
28/11 Dance: Ceilidh Soc Ceilidh at The Edge, Endcliffe Student Village. Lively ceilidhs, all are welcome. Mainly students but many older folk also attend. There is usually a dance display by a Sheffield Morris side in the interval. £5 pay on the door. Doors 7.45PM
28/11 Ellie Gowers at Cafe No9 7.30PM Since emerging on the UK folk scene with her 2022 debut album Dwelling by the Weir, Ellie Gowers has captivated audiences with songs rooted in folklore, ecology, and the nuanced stories of her hometown, Warwick. TICKETS
Saturday 29th November
29/11 Derbyshire Carols Workshop at The Memorial Hall, Hathersage, 10AM- 5PM Lead by Prof Ian Russell. The workshop will help participants learn the singing parts of sixteen favourite carols from village traditions in the Peak District and NE Derbyshire, for singers and instrument players. An informal carol sing will take place in the evening at the Millstone Inn from 8.00 pm. TICKETS
29/11 Miranda Sykes and Jim Causley Midwinter tour at Misson Parish Hall If you are feeling dismayed by the over commercialization of “Christmas Present” then join Miranda and Jim for a journey through “Christmas Past”. They will be celebrating the Christmas Season with a variety of carols from the West Country and around the British Isles. There will also be Christmas poems by Cornish poet Charles Causley, together with seasonal songs by contemporary songwriters on the UK folk scene. TICKETS
29/11 Ellie Gowers at Cafe No9 7.30PM Since emerging on the UK folk scene with her 2022 debut album Dwelling by the Weir, Ellie Gowers has captivated audiences with songs rooted in folklore, ecology, and the nuanced stories of her hometown, Warwick. TICKETS
December 2025
Wednesday 3rd December
3/12 Folk Club: Banjo Jen at Nether Edge Folk Club, Nether Edge Bowling Club. There are a few floor spots before the guest artist. Doors 7PM, starts 7.30PM. Her unique brand of folky Americana, with insightful observations and an eclectic original repertoire, has seen her gain a growing reputation as one to watch on the UK singer-songwriter scene.
Friday 5th December
5/12 The Hunch at Beehive Folk Club, Harthill Village Hall A few floor spots, followed by the guest artist. Tickets are usually £10., email to go on the ticket list and pay (cash) on the door, see club website for details. Bring your own drinks. Five talented musicians at the top of their game. Their unique sound blends folk, rock, pop, Americana, Irish and Spanish music and features rich five-part harmonies and skilful instrumentation
5/12 Folk Club: First Friday Folk at The Commercial, Chapeltown. Acoustic music club with floor spots and guest artist performing “5 a side” 5 songs in both halves. – this month- Gloria Monday
Saturday 6th December
6/12 Magpie Lane at Royal Traditions, The Old Band Room (AKA The Village Hall), Dungworth. The evening includes a tunes session, house songs and song session. Doors 7PM Bar and hot drinks. TICKETS (The last Royal Traditions for a while- will not be running in 2026)
6/12 Melrose Quartet Christmas Party at Crookes Social Club TICKETS
Thursday 11th December
11/12 A Winter Union at Firth Hall, 7:30PM. Featuring two well established duo’s, Katriona Gilmore and Jamie Roberts, Ben Savage and Hannah Sanders and superb singer Rhiannon Jade from The Willows expect soaring harmonies and exquisite musicianship as this 5 piece present an evening of fresh arrangements of traditional carols both well loved and little known, seasonal classics and brand new, specially written songs. TICKETS
11/12 Gloria Monday at Nether Edge Bowling Club 8PM start. Fundraising for Rethink Mental Illness charity. This months’ guests are Treebeard TICKETS
Friday 12th December
12/12 Icicles and Inglenooks: A Narthen Christmas at Shakespears. Doors 7.30PM heart-lifting music that includes polyphonic, unaccompanied carols from Yorkshire and beyond, and tunes that make you want to dance. Throw into the mix a few irreverent songs about pheasants and other seasonal fare, and you’ve got a show that’ll thaw your icicles and warm your inglenooks. Performing on fiddles, viola, hammer dulcimer, diatonic accordion, hurdy gurdy and more, with Jo Freya, Fi Fraser, Sarah Matthews and Doug Eunson. TICKETS
12/12 Dance: Ceilidh Soc Ceilidh at The Edge, Endcliffe Student Village. Lively ceilidhs, all are welcome. Mainly students but many older folk also attend. There is usually a dance display by a Sheffield Morris side in the interval. £5 pay on the door. Doors 7.45PM
Sunday 14th December
14/12 The Kipper Family + The Billy Harrison String Quartet at Alder Bar, New Musical Traditions Club. Doors 7.30PM, Tunes session before the first act starts at 8PM. TICKETS
14/12 Kate Rusby Christmas Show at Sheffield City Hall Kate Rusby is celebrating 20 years of spreading festive cheer with her beloved Christmas tour, making this year’s tour, ‘Christmas Is Merry’, extra special Tickets
Tuesday 16th December
16/12 Folk Club: Hebric at Kiveton Park Folk Club, Kiveton Park Colliery Cricket Club, 8PM. Floor spots before the guest artist, £10 for non-members. The club website is not working. If you want details I can pass you email address on to the club organiser.
Wednesday 17th December
17/12 John Kirkpatrick ‘Carolling And Crumpets’ at Saint Andrews Church, Psalter Lane. Taking its title from John’s unforgettable song telling the Nativity story from the point of view of the animals in the stable, this show is a heart-warming look at the timeless rituals found in the folklore and folk music of England at Midwinter. TICKETS
17/12 Patakas at Cafe #9 Exceptionally talented brothers, Joe and Will Sartin … a skilful, innovative and assured acoustic duo bursting on to the folk scene. With Joe’s sublime voice and guitar playing and Will’s dexterous mandolin, the brothers beautifully and skilfully express the music-making and folk tradition that run through the very core of their family. TICKETS /
Thursday 18th December
18/12 A Festive Feast of Sheffield Folk at Firth Hall, 7.30PM featuring Rowan Rheingans and Sam Carter, Nancy Kerr and James Fagan and The Magpie Arc. TICKETS
Friday 19th December
19/12 Windborne at Upper Chapel, doors 7.30PM. US folk quartet Windborne is an internationally acclaimed group of vocal chameleons who specialise in close harmony singing, shifting effortlessly between drastically different styles of traditional music. Their music spans many continents and cultures, but they remain deeply rooted in American folk singing traditions. TICKETS
Saturday 20th December
2/12 Scuppered Christmas Party at Coal Aston Village Hall. Doors 7.15PM starts 8PM Tickets OTD (usual price is £15) Bring your own drinks. Details