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April 2026
Tuesday 7th April
George Sansome & Matt Quinn at Kiveton Park Folk Club
Kiveton Park Folk Club, Kiveton Park Colliery Cricket Club, Doors 7.15PM. Floor spots (from 7.45PM) before the guest artist, £10 for non-members,(cash please). The club website is not working. If you would like more details I can pass you email address on to the club organiser.
The Horsenecks & Vera Van Heeringen at Cafe No9
The Horsenecks are Gabrielle Macrae and Barry Southern. Based in Astoria, Oregon, they are two multi-instrumentalists who have come together from traditional music backgrounds to found a sound that weaves through layers of influence that include early Appalachian fiddle and banjo music, country, classic bluegrass and original folk.
Vera Van Heeringen, originally from The Netherlands, is firmly rooted in transatlantic traditions. Her emotionally astute songwriting is underpinned with an understated rich instrumental craft on guitar and mandolin. Doors 7PM TICKETS
Wednesday 8th April
Gilmore and Roberts at The Greystones
Contemporary acoustic folk duo Gilmore and Roberts combine award winning songwriting with astounding musicianship with trademark harmonies to create a powerful wall of sound. They’ve toured Canada and mainland Europe and played many of the biggest festivals winning countless accolades for their genre spanning work. 8PM TICKETS
Yorkshire Songster Launch at Shakespears
7.30PM A Musical Evening to Launch A Yorkshire Songster- a book of folk songs collected in Yorkshire, with Steve Gardham, Bryony Griffith, Alice Jones, Fay Hield, Pip and Will Noble, Mossy Christian, Megan Wisdom. Email for tickets see below for details
Thursday 9th April
Around About Dusk at the Samuel Worth Chapel
Around About Dusk bring their captivating blend of New Orleans jazz, European folk, roots and blues to the Samuel Worth Chapel for an evening of richly atmospheric live music.
Their sound weaves enchanting melodies and close harmonies into songs that tell stories of wonder, nature, humanity and heartache – threaded with macabre humour and familiar folk tales. Expect music that conjures the romance of old cafés, the spirit of New Orleans porches, and the intimacy of campfire songs: warm, haunting and full of character. 7PM TICKETS
Domino Effect at Crookes Folk Club
Crookes Folk Club at The Princess Royal, Slinn Street, Crookes Doors 8.15, starts 8.30. Around 45 mins of floor spots before the guest artist in first half. Sign up if you want to perform. Entry by donation (cash only please). See Facebook for details
Julia Waldron + Charlie Osguthorpe
+ Gloria Monday at Nether Edge Bowling Club
Gloria Monday at Nether Edge Bowling Club 8PM start. Fundraising for Rethink Mental Illness charity. TICKETS
Sheffield Eurosession at Shakespears
Upstairs at Shakespears, Gibraltar Street, 8PM. Dance and Music workshop, 9PM session. £5 suggested donation. Sheffield Eurosession Facebook This month: Kost ar C’hoat
Friday 10th April
Heidi Talbot at The Greystones
Heidi Talbot was born in a small village in Co. Kildare, Ireland, became a folk star in the USA as a member of the Irish American band Cherish the Ladies, and now lives in Edinburgh teaching yoga in her spare time. With a background like that, it’s hardly surprising she should develop a style that switches easily between Celtic and Americana, but Subtlety is Talbot’s magic ingredient. From her “mesmerising” and “intoxicating” gossamer voice to the delicate re-working of traditional and contemporary material that has earned her rave reviews. She slips effortlessly between musical worlds but retains a personal modesty rooted in traditional folk. 8PM TICKETS
Saturday 11th April
Dublin By the Don singing session at The Harlequin
With Macdara Yeats, Jerry O’Reilly and Rosie Davis, from 8PM. Singing session prior to their concert at Alder Bar on Sunday.
Toby Hay + Holly Blackshaw at Bishops’ House
Doors 7PM Toby Hay is a guitar player and composer. Fascinated by the connection between landscape and music, he is inspired by the landscapes of the Cambrian Mountains where he lives, and is interested in the connection between improvisation and composition. Toby has toured all over the UK & Ireland performing solo, or collaborating with other musicians. He is the founder of Cambrian Records.
Holly Blackshaw: Never being much of a city girl, Holly was born and raised in and around Hull, East Yorkshire, but always found sanctuary in what wild she could in the warp lands. Holly grew in psych/rock/folk band Crooked Weather, where world wide travelling and touring ensued, before parting ways in 2020. During the pandemic Holly uprooted and moved to Radnorshire, Mid-Wales where she honed her sound as a solo artist and now, her first release is eagerly anticipated. Holly still holds all the places she’s set foot and settled close, carried by her lilting vocals and guitar playing. TICKETS sold out
Sunday 12th April
Jerry O’Reilly & Rosie Davis + Macdara Yeates at Alder Bar
New Musical Traditions Club Doors 7.30PM TICKETS Jerry O’Reilly is one of Dublin’s best known traditional singers. In 2003 he released his first solo C.D. called “Down From Your Pulpits, Down From Your Thrones”. His second album, “Havoc In Heaven” was launched in early 2012 and has been described by The Irish Times as “a strapping collection which will fuel repertoires from Stonybatter to Sneem”. Rosie Davis was born in Woolton near Liverpool, and has been singing and dancing from the age of three.
Macdara Yeates (‘Dara’ for short) is a traditional folk singer from Dublin, Ireland. Described by the Irish Music Magazine as “a deep and powerful performer”, Macdara is known for his booming baritone renditions of Irish folk songs, ranging from traditional ‘big’ songs, songs of Dublin dock workers, and lesser-known ballads from his native inner-city Dublin. Born and raised in the Irish capital, Macdara is one of a crop of singers associated with the recent resurgence of young singing talent in the city
Hartwin Dhoore & Ross Grant at Portland Works
Don’t miss a rare opportunity to see this exciting duo in the UK. This will be their concert set but with space and opportunity for dancers. Two of the finest innovators within their own country’s traditional music culture, turned a lockdown collaboration into an exciting live act.
Hartwin Dhoore is an accordionist who grew up and is based in Flanders, Belgium. For many years he has been roaming international stages as a professional musician. Inspired by traditional European music, Hartwin has crafted his own style. Performing across Europe, Canada, and the USA his original compositions have found their way to a wide audience.
Ross Grant is a violinist who grew up in the midlands, England. His playing is rooted in English traditional music, but sees him take influence from many genres across the globe. He is a composer, educator and has performed with some of the biggest names in folk music and has toured across Europe. Doors 7PM TICKETS
Monday 13th April
Merry Hell at Cubley Hall Hotel, Penistone
Doors 7.30PM MERRY HELL just have to be one of the most vibrant and well supported acts on the folk n roots scene today. AND….They’ve been booked for the prestigious Fairport Convention Cropredy Festival! Need I say more?? Check ’em on social media and their website WWW.MERRYHELL.CO.UK TICKETS –
Wednesday 15th April
Wayward Jane at The Greystones
Wayward Jane’s music is a modern interpretation of American Folk and old time traditions, blending roots music with fresh nuanced arrangements and original songs. Their rich sound features fiddle, clawhammer banjo, double bass, guitar, wooden flute and close vocal harmonies.Wayward Jane’s live shows have a joyful energy ranging from bouncing, energetic tunes to tender and soulful songs, it’s a show that leaves audiences with a real glow in their hearts. The band are busy members of the Edinburgh traditional music scene playing in bands such as BROTHERS GILLESPIE, DOWALLY and MICHAEL STARKEY/HANNAH READ. 8PM TICKETS
Mike Simms + Robbie Thompson + Carl Jessop at Crookes Social Club
Acoustic Encounters – Evenings of hand-woven dreams These evenings are taking place on the third Wednesday of each month between March and July 2026, at Sheffield’s historic Crookes Social Club. Each evening will feature three primarily acoustic acts playing a 40/45 minute set each, all for £10 entry. An aim is to highlight local talent, but also welcome acts from further afield.
This evening will feature: Mike Simms – Eclectic musical input produces an eclectic musical output, Robbie Thompson – Gentle songs with echoes of Leonard Cohen, Carl Jessop – Fine original Sheffield folk songs TICKETS
Thursday 16th April
Sam Carter at Bishop’s House
Sam Carter’s spring tour celebrates the release of The Oakham Poacher (2025), his first solo collection of traditional songs; some captured on record for the very first time. The EP highlights Carter’s distinctive fingerstyle guitar and storytelling flair, arriving soon after his acclaimed album Silver Horizon (2024), a Top 40 Folk Chart success and one of KLOF Mag’s Albums of the Year. TICKETS sold out
Cobalt Tales at Crookes Folk Club
Crookes Folk Club at The Princess Royal, Slinn Street, Crookes Doors 8.15, starts 8.30. Around 45 mins of floor spots before the guest artist in first half. Sign up if you want to perform. Entry by donation (cash only please). See Facebook for details
Friday 17th April
Laura Wilkie and Ian Carr at the Greystones
Doors 7.30PM Laura & Ian are two leading figures in today’s contemporary traditional music world. Their performances centre around Laura’s debut album ‘Vent’ released on Hudson Records; a deep, immaculately researched dive into ancient women’s work songs (also known as ‘Waulking’ songs) from the Outer Hebrides. Relishing the chance to transform this material on the concert stage, and gleefully tearing into blistering high octane original compositions, their performances fly by, such is the rich variation in tempo and mood, as they tear the tunes apart, stitching them together again, teasing them into new shapes and textures with passion and humour. TICKETS
Dal:um at Bishops’ House
Doors 7PM Dal:um is a musical duo based in Seoul, who challenges the sonic possibilities of Korea’s most well-known traditional string instruments: the gayageum and geomungo. Ethereal and otherworldly, Dal:um creates a compelling soundworld that treasures subtle dynamics and the space between the notes.
Two musicians. Two weighty acoustic stringed instruments. A dialogue between traditional and experimental practices. A melding of both new possibilities and deeply traveled resonances.
Silence and expression.
Contemporary and traditional.
Fullness and emptiness.
Similar and different.
with support from Ruth Webber TICKETS sold out
Will Finn and Rosie Calvert at Cafe No9
Will Finn and Rosie Calvert are an award-winning husband-and-wife duo who came together through their love of music. First coming to prominence with their acapella quartet The Teacups, the pair perform traditional and contemporary folk music with vibrancy and flair – intricate harmonies; rousing and varied instrumentation; and joyful, warm stage presence.
Graduates of their native Newcastle’s Folk and Traditional Music degree, Rosie and Will’s music combines influences ranging from old English ballads to gothic Americana, but they are most defined by their spell-binding harmonies. With only two voices, their arrangements have been described as “deceptively full”, and their joy in singing is infectious – chorus songs abound and singing along is encouraged! Audiences are immediately put at their ease by the pair’s inviting stage presence and warm banter, and the duo rise to ever greater heights with their second studio album. Their musical chemistry and virtuosity have matured and developed, creating a transformative and evocative sound that leaves listeners eager for more.
Megson at the Wesley Centre, Maltby
Four times nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and double winners of the Spiral Earth Awards Megson, aka Stu & Debbie Hanna, draw heavily on their Teesside heritage to create a truly unique brand of folk music.
Combining an infectious mix of heavenly vocals, lush harmonies and driving rhythmic guitars, MEGSON have gained a reputation not only for their arresting & intelligent songwriting, but also for their exquisite musicianship and northern humour. Comprising Debs Hanna (Vocals, Whistle, Piano Accordion) and Stu Hanna (Guitar, Mandola, Banjo) MEGSON have been described as as “the most original duo on the British folk scene” by THE GUARDIAN and as FROOTS Magazine puts it ‘if you don’t like the music here then you have a problem’. TICKETS
Saturday 18th April
Cutler’s Gate’s St George’s Dayish Dance Out at Kelham Island
Cutlers Gates will be joined by Five Rivers Morris , Handsworth Traditional Sword Dancers, Ramshackle Morris and Wakefield Morris Dancers. 12.30 – 13.30 Alder, 13.45 – 14.45 Saw Grinders Union, 15.00 – 15.45 Hyme to Ninkasi, 15.45 – 16.45 The Fat Cat.
Sarah Jane Scouten at Cafe No9 (also Sunday 19th)
“An agile voice, ruminative songwriting, and love for classic country, indie pop, and everything in between.” — American Songwriter
In March 2020, Canadian folk & country artist Sarah Jane Scouten was living in rural Scotland. With tours cancelled, days stretched endlessly, punctuated only by the steady unfolding of Scottish springtime, leaf by leaf, petal by petal. Growing up on the west coast of Canada, to her the flora of Dumfries and Galloway was a pageant of scent and colour, altogether new but still strangely familiar. Doors 7PM TICKETS
Oysterband’s JOHN JONES at The Greystones
Following a hugely successful, and emotional Oysterband farewell tour, the voice and spirit of the band goes on. Having said goodbye to their army of faithful fans in the UK and throughout Europe John is about to embark on his next chapter and has enlisted the help of two longstanding friends and fellow band members, Ray Cooper (Chopper) and Al Scott. Playing a variety of instruments they present a show featuring traditional material, some new songs and a few from each of their back catalogues. 8PM TICKETS
Swedish Polska workshop at St Mary’s Walkley
10AM -4PM Lucy and Ella are back for another day workshop focused on the polska, a much beloved and sometimes mysticised couple dance from Sweden (we’re here to demystify, don’t worry). Taught by Lucy Huzzard and Ella Sprung of the Third Beat Dance Collective, both graduates from the Eric Sahlström Institute folk dance course in Sweden, who have been teaching dance classes together since 2016.
Whether you’re new to the polska and are curious about the thriving folk dance scene in Sheffield and beyond, or you’re looking to polish your turns, learn some extra tips and tricks and solidify your knowledge of this beautiful dance- this workshop is for you! TICKETS
Soapsuds / C Joynes / Dominic Lash / Pefkin at Bishops’ House
Doors 7PM Soapsuds is the duo of C Joynes (guitar) and Dominic Lash (double-bass). First introduced by mutual friend and colleague Rhodri Davies, the pair have worked together regularly in a variety of contexts since Lash’s relocation from Bristol to Cambridge in 2021.
As Soapsuds, they use the resonant physicality of the double bass and archtop guitar to explore territories of spontaneity where things may not be always what they seem. Theirmusic has a fluid shapeshifting quality, emerging from a process of free improvisation, spontaneous composition, and a free-wheeling exploration of popular and unpopular music of all stripes. Themes emerge and retreat, jolted by sudden hand-brake turns into rock’n’roll, tin-pan alley or hokey folk hoe-downs. Outbursts of jazz-punk skronk collapse
into minimalist abstraction and acoustic sensitivity. What seems to be a prearranged tune might be freely improvised, while those passages of abstract sonics might turn out to have been composed by Sun Ra or Charles Mingus.
Soapsuds play a music of simultaneous familiarity and elusiveness that is as satisfying to witness as it is impossible to pin down.
Support from Pefkin, our own Queen of Sound in a very DIY style! Long-form psych-drone-folk hymnals – she may play a fully improvised set. TICKETS
Sunday 19th April
Mambo Jambo concert for 0-5s at The Greystones
Join Concerteenies favourites, Pete and Frankie from Mambo Jambo, as they arrive with a whole bunch instruments for an animal-themed session! We may travel across the sea, to the rainforest and jungle, arrive at a farm, and turn up in Australia! Of course we’re going to encounter lots of animals, lots of music and songs. Expect to shake along, sing along, flutter like a butterfly, swim with the fish, boing like a kangaroo and more!
With dancing, listening as well as bubbles, percussion, props and informal introductions, this is a fun and informal gig for 0-5 year-olds, their adults and siblings. 10.30 & 11.45 AM TICKETS
Old Spot at Sidney & Matilda
7PM Old Spot (Rowan Piggott & Joe Danks) burst onto the scene in 2023 with a critically acclaimed debut album and a whirlwind UK tour, quickly establishing themselves as a fresh force in old-time music. Praised for their raw energy and expressive musicianship, the duo lit up stages across UK/EU folk, bluegrass, and old-time festivals.
Now, in 2025/26, Old Spot continue to push the boundaries of stringband tradition – digging deeper into the roots of old-time while crafting a live show that’s equal parts intimate and electrifying. Their new album Old Spot (II), recorded in the Scottish Borders, captures this evolving sound with fresh material and atmospheric arrangements. Whether trading close harmonies, ripping into a tune, or experimentally reworking a classic, Old Spot captivate audiences with a sound that’s both steeped in tradition and boldly original.
Support: Seb Stone TICKETS
Well Dressed Band Ceilidh at The Broomhall Centre
Doors 6.30PM Bring and share supper before the ceilidh. Fundraising for Nether Edge and Sharrow Sustainable Transformation TICKETS sold out
Sarah Jane Scouten at Cafe No9 (also Sat 18th)
An agile voice, ruminative songwriting, and love for classic country, indie pop, and everything in between.” — American Songwriter
In March 2020, Canadian folk & country artist Sarah Jane Scouten was living in rural Scotland. With tours cancelled, days stretched endlessly, punctuated only by the steady unfolding of Scottish springtime, leaf by leaf, petal by petal. Growing up on the west coast of Canada, to her the flora of Dumfries and Galloway was a pageant of scent and colour, altogether new but still strangely familiar. Doors 7PM TICKETS
Tuesday 21st April
Joose Keskitalo at Cafe No9
Finnish-born Joose Keskitalo is regarded as one of the most original contemporary singer-songwriters in Finland. A prolific songwriter who has published music in Finland since 2004, being involved in projects like the psychedelic folk collective Paavoharju.
Joose Keskitalo experiments with forms and stories found in Francis Child’s collection of ballads and Shakespeare’s history plays, notions of Alchemy and other old traditions with a strange Outsider Folk feel to it. Be prepared to hear stories about selling your soul to the devil, King Henry IV, the peasant’s revolt and old Greek mythology. The music ranges from traditional folk to Jethro Tullish blues rock. Doors 7PM TICKETS
Wayward Jane at White Horse, Misson Nr Bawtry
TICKETS “Wayward Jane’s music is a modern interpretation of American folk and Old Time traditions, blending roots music with fresh nuanced arrangements and original songs. Their rich sound features fiddle, clawhammer banjo, double bass, guitar, wooden flute and close vocal harmonies”. Band members are Dan Abrahams (guitar, double bass, vocals), Sam Gillespie (vocals, guitar, wooden flute), Rachel Petyt (fiddle, vocals) and Michael Starkey (5-string banjo, guitar, vocals).
Wednesday 22nd April
Holly Clarke at Yellow Arch Studios
7.30PM Wild, Feral, Fierce Album launch tour. Holly Clarke, a singer who draws from the old ballads and stories, conjures a performance that immediately captivates any listener. As a performer, Holly transports the listener into the heart of ballads, immersing them in the narratives that have shaped humanities experience through time. From songs of the supernatural and folklore, to the tales of love and loss, Holly Clarke sings with an infectious energy and passion for traditional song. TICKETS
Thursday 23rd April
Ruth Notman Trio at The Greystones
Highly acclaimed, contemporary folk singer/songwriter and one of the leading figures in the nu folk revival bridging the gap between classic folk music and modern audiences.
Ruth’s music is characterised by her rich vocals and her ability to connect with listeners through heartfelt lyrics and melodies. Highly respected by industry veterans and fans alike Ruth is a prominent, highly significant figure in the folk genre.
Joining her tonight will be multi instrumentalist Jon Doran, one half of folk duo Janice Burns and Jon Doran, and renowned melodeon player and singer Saul Rose. 8PM TICKETS
Serandite & Ruth Webber with Mad Hatters Lightshow at Samuel Worth Chapel
Sheffield General Cemetery Trust is excited to present an evening of bold, genre-bending music in the atmospheric surroundings of the Samuel Worth Chapel. Two distinctive acts share the stage, each offering a unique soundscape that pushes the boundaries of folk, and experimental music.
Serandite is an improvising trio inspired by patterns found in nature. Harpist Phoebe Niamh (meraki), percussionist Sarah Heneghan (Key of She), and guitarist Tim Knowles (Timothy Knowles et al.) sculpt iridescent soundscapes and mesmerise audiences with inter-arts collaborations.
Ruth Webber’s music spans different themes, energies, and instruments. As a singer-songwriter she likes to draw the listener into memories and moments, full of half-truths and misremembered events. TICKETS
Den Miller at Crookes Folk Club
Crookes Folk Club at The Princess Royal, Slinn Street, Crookes Doors 8.15, starts 8.30. Around 45 mins of floor spots before the guest artist in first half. Sign up if you want to perform. Entry by donation (cash only please). See Facebook for details
Friday 24th April
The Rosie Hood Band at Yellow Arch Studio
Doors 7PM, The Rosie Hood Band play a hometown show with their new line-up for 2026. A Horizon Folk Award nominee, Rosie Hood is known for her powerful, clear vocals and captivating performances combining poetic writing with honest interpretations of traditional English songs. In her ‘Classy’ (MOJO) 4-piece, Rosie is joined by fiddle-player Bridget Slater, melodeon-player & percussionist Robyn Wallace and fiddle-player Rosie Butler-Hall. The instrumentalists bring dynamic lift and drive, expanding Rosie’s vision to re-work traditional songs and bring unheard stories to life. ‘To me, the story is always the most important thing, that’s the ‘Seed Of Gold’ within a song’ explains Rosie. TICKETS
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
Jack’s Rake at Shakespears
New Album (Wildfires) launch 8.30PM “Jacks Rake had the place screaming for more … One of Sheffield’s favorites, with good reason. Loads of energy and crazy fiddles” RSVP to Facebook event
Johnny Campbell: Kinder Trespass Anniversary at Open House, Hathersage
Coinciding with the Kinder Trespass anniversary weekend, Open House hosts an evening of song and story from Sheffield-based Johnny Campbell.
Describing themes of his material as ”Connection (and disconnection) to the landscape”, songs like ‘Winter Hill Trespass’ and ‘A Right to Roam’ have gained the attention of UK Folk scene, with ‘A Right to Roam’ earning the accolade of ‘One of the best Folk songs of 2022’ by Tradfolk.
With press from Folk on Foot, BBC Countryfile Podcast and BBC Radio 4’s Open Country, the Right to Roam advocate, and writer for Country Walking Magazine, Johnny’s work has touched many corners of the Folk, activist and outdoor networks. Steeped in knowledge and storytelling of the North, Johnny’s recent unique album ‘True North’, is described as a ”Psychogeography Field Trip” (MOJO) in which Johnny field recorded traditional songs of Northern England on each of the county high points. Doors 7PM TICKETS
Saturday 25th April
Scott Doonican at The Lantern Theatre
Expect silliness, shenanigans, singalongs and stories a-plenty. TICKETS
Kris Drever at Firth Hall
Kris Drever is among Scotland’s most acclaimed and distinctive contemporary musicians, celebrated for his warm voice, virtuosically expressive guitar playing and imaginative and evocative songwriting. Plus Support: Annie Dressner Raised in the Orkney Islands, Drever has carved out a unique place at the intersection of traditional folk and modern acoustic music, as a solo artist and as one third of the award-winning trio Lau. 7.30PM TICKETS
M G Boulter at Cafe No9
M G Boulter has been quietly working at creating rich and evocative story songs since 2013. Garnering praise from reviewers like Uncut describing his work as ‘gorgeous in a word’ and R2 listing him as ‘a weapons grade songwriter’, M G creates vignettes of suburban lives and is a contemporary voice in the long tradition of the singer-songwriter. Often referred to as the artist’s artist M G has been a much sought after collaborator in the folk and Americana scenes, having significant tenures in the Simone Felice Group, The Duke and the King, Emily Portman’s Coracle Band, Blue Rose Code and Jon Boden’s Remnant Kings. Spring 2026 will see the release of his essay collection exploring the psycho-geography of his Essex home, alongside an EP retrospective, all gathered in a beautiful hardback book and CD package entitled Tidelines. Doors 7PM TICKETS
Sunday 26th April
True Foxes at The Greystones
Highly acclaimed folk/Americana duo. Since forming in 2019 cousins Ami and Chloe have performed over 700 shows throughout the UK, appeared at over 30 festivals, including Wychwood, Oyster Rock, Paradhis, Oceanfest, Golowan, Royal Cornwall Show and a packed house at Shrewsbury Folk Festival. 8PM TICKETS
Mayukh Gangopadhyay & Jyotirmoy Chakrabarty at Cafe No9
Mayukh Gangopadhyay, World Music Artiste specialized in Indian Instrument ‘Sarod’ diciple of Shri Arnab Chakrabarty & Pandit Abhik Mukherjee. He has received CCRT Scholarship from Govt of India and has been performing many concerts in UK and Europe. Jyotirmoy Chakrabarty is a young Tabla Player from India and a disciple of Pandit Samar Saha- ITC SRA- Kolkata. Doors 7PM TICKETS
Wednesday 29th April
Jethro Tull at City Hall
One of the world’s most successful and enduring Progressive Rock bands. The Jethro Tull brand has continued to this day, as writer, producer, flautist, vocalist and occasional guitarist, Anderson leads the band with boundless energy. TICKETS
Sarah McQuaid at The Lantern Theatre
“Settle down, and I’ll try to make a soothing sound,” Sarah McQuaid sings on the opening number of her current concert set. That she does. Starting off a cappella, then layering acoustic and electric guitars, floor tom drum, keyboards and lush vocal harmonies, she uses looping technology to create a gentle, organic progression that’s a world away from the frenetic showiness of some of its less subtle practitioners.
Throughout the concert, she continues to move between the battery of instruments onstage with ease and grace, chatting amiably to the audience between songs and occasionally prevailing on them to lend their own voices to the mix.
Sarah’s original compositions — which themselves span a wide range of styles, from contemplative ballads to playful blues to atmospheric instrumentals — predominate, but she also sprinkles in the odd folk song, evergreen classic or unexpected contemporary cover.
Enhancing the show are beautiful lighting effects created by Martin Stansbury, Sarah’s longtime manager and sound engineer — a lyric about car headlights triggering a bright flash across Sarah’s eyes on one song, shimmering columns of purple and green swooping over the stage to evoke the Aurora Borealis during another. TICKETS
The Ruth Eliza Trio at Cafe No9
Ruth Eliza, Matthew Ord and Tom Kimber (banjo, guitar and mandolin).
Ruth Eliza is a clawhammer banjo player and singer-songwriter based in Lancaster, UK.
Drawing on her love of old-time Appalachian folk music and contemporary Bluegrass and Americana, she creates a fresh take on Anglo-Folk-Americana. Her delivery of open, honest and raw yet well-arranged songs and tunes, combined with her unique banjo style, captivates audiences. From lively energetic numbers to gentle flowing tunes, her set is varied and contoured, taking the listener on a journey. Doors 7PM TICKETS
The Furrow Collective trio at The Greystones
Doors 7.30PM “Unfortunately due to other work commitments, Rachel Newton is unable to be with us at this gig but the other three members will be there and we are looking forward to having them join us.”
Drawn together by a shared love of the traditional song and balladry of England, Scotland and beyond and an open, intuitive approach to collaboration, The Furrow Collective share timeless songs of this world and others, with storytelling at their heart.
The Furrow Collective trio consists of three talented and individually acclaimed performers: Lucy Farrell (viola, voice & saw), Emily Portman (banjo, concertina, voice) and Alasdair Roberts (guitars, voice). Drawn together by a shared love of the traditional song and balladry of England, Scotland and beyond and an open, intuitive approach to collaboration, the group released their debut album At Our Next Meeting in 2013. TICKETS
Thursday 30th April
John Smith at The Greystones
Pioneering singer, songwriter, guitarist John Smith has been at the forefront of British folk and roots for over 20 years. He has amassed over 125 million Spotify streams and played his songs all over the world. He cut his teeth opening for the late, great, John Martyn and has since worked with a host of artists including Sarah Jarosz, Patty Griffin, Joan Baez, David Gray, Tom Jones and Jackson Browne. 8PM TICKETS
Griffin and Collier at Samuel Worth Chapel
Doors 7PM Griffin and Collier are a new folk duo from Kate Griffin and Ford Collier, the creative force behind the critically acclaimed global folk band Mishra. Known for award-winning collaborations spanning traditions from around the world, they now turn towards a more intimate sound rooted in the folk music of the British Isles and America.
Their music is driven by exceptional instrumental skill and adventurous arranging. Kate’s boundary-pushing clawhammer banjo draws on the earthy tones of old-time Americana, while Ford’s expressive Irish low whistle is shaped by contemporary pioneers such as Brian Finnegan and Michael McGoldrick. Together, they create a dynamic tapestry that shifts from hypnotic banjo and driving guitar rhythms to flowing, intricately reimagined whistle tunes, tracing the continuing journey of traditional music across time and place. Support comes from Emily Keeble TICKETS
Sarah Dean at Crookes Folk Club
Crookes Folk Club at The Princess Royal, Slinn Street, Crookes Doors 8.15, starts 8.30. Around 45 mins of floor spots before the guest artist in first half. Sign up if you want to perform. Entry by donation (cash only please). See Facebook for details
May 2026
Friday 1st May
May Day Morris Sunrise Dance: Pecsaetan + Sheffield City Morris at Parkwood Springs
Meet in the Parkwood Springs car park 5AM, walking up the hill for a sunrise dance at 5.30AM. All welcome.
Friday 1st to Sunday 3rd May: Wath Festival
Wath Festival, Includes Ceilidh, concerts, Saturday town centre celebrations all culminating in the traditional reading of the will of Thomas Tuke, and the throwing of bread rolls from the church spire. This year artists include Jackie Oates & John Spiers, Bar-steward Sons of Val Doonican, The Hunch and Jacks Rake. TICKETS
Tuesday 5th May
Lord Conyers Morris at Kiveton Park Folk Club
Kiveton Park Folk Club, Kiveton Park Colliery Cricket Club, Doors 7.15PM. Floor spots (from 7.45PM) before the guest artist, £10 cash for non-members. The club website is not working. If you would like more details I can pass you email address on to the club organiser.
Thursday 7th May
Granny’s Attic St Andrews Church, Psalter Lane
Doors 7PM With exceptional musicianship and boundless energy, Granny’s Attic are going from strength to strength. Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne (melodeon, anglo concertina, vocals), George Sansome (guitar, vocals) and Lewis Wood (violin, vocals) have honed their skills touring the UK and Europe since 2009. The trio have been heralded for their lively performances and skilled delivery of traditional material, playing with verve, energy and their own inimitable style. Though grounded in tradition, they are keen to push new boundaries by exploring fresh approaches and writing their own compositions. TICKETS
Friday 8th May
Northern Resonance at Bishop’s House
Doors 7PM Northern Resonance is the Scandinavian string trio that takes newly composed folk music into enormous soundscapes. With their previously untested combination of instruments; Anna Ekborg Hans-Ers (Viola D’amore) Petrus Dillner (Nyckelharpa) Jerker “JJ” Hans-Ers (Hardanger Fiddle) they let Scandinavian music meet explosive rhythms and grand chamber-like arrangements that takes folk music in a new direction. TICKETS
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
New Horizons and guests at Beehive Folk Club- Charity Night for Weston Park
Beehive Folk club at 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.
Saturday 9th May
Martin Simpson at The Gathering Ground, Hillsborough Park
Wild Traditions is a new monthly happening involving a concert and tunes & singing sessions at The Gathering Ground, Hillsborough Park, Sheffield S6 4HD, run by Fay Hield.
For our opening night we are delighted to present local legend Martin Simpson. Universally acclaimed as one of the finest ever acoustic and slide guitar players, and a fine banjo-picker to boot, his solo shows bear witness to an artist at the very top of his game. Whether interpreting material from tradition or singing his own potent self-penned songs, Simpson is a remarkable storyteller: captivating and profoundly moving. Martin is rarely seen in such intimate surroundings, performing as he does on the very finest of stages, so we are honoured to have him celebrating our launch with us – a night very much not to be missed! TICKETS
Sunday 10th May
Peter & Barbara Snape + Jeff Warner at Alder Bar
New Musical Traditions Club Doors 7.30PM TICKETS Peter and Barbara Snape are a very popular duo from the North West of England with a repertoire that is distinctly ‘northern’ in nature and liberally sprinkled with the ‘feel-good’ factor. Barbara’s versatile singing voice is full of character with both the sensitivity to move you with tales of hardships or sentimental love songs and the robustness to belt out invigorating, earthy numbers with such confidence that you will feel compelled to join in. Peter’s well-crafted accompaniments on the melodeon give life to the songs and the occasional dance tune will certainly set your feet tapping.
Jeff Warner is among the nation’s foremost performer/interpreters of traditional music. His songs from the lumber camps, fishing villages and mountain tops of America connect 21st century audiences with the everyday lives–and artistry–of 19th century Americans. “Providing more than just rich entertainment, Jeff will leave you with a deeper appreciation of the land you live in” (Caffé Lena, Saratoga, NY). His songs, rich in local history and a sense of place, bring us the latest news from the distant past. Jeff grew up listening to the songs and stories of his father Frank Warner and the traditional singers his parents met during their folksong collecting trips through rural America. He accompanied his parents on their later field trips and is the editor of his mother’s book, Traditional American Folk Songs: From the Anne and Frank Warner Collection.
Tuesday 12th May
Litany at Kiveton Park Folk Club
Litany: Ed McMcGurk and Nick Caffrey, Julie Proctor (fiddle) and Dave Howard (mandolin & bazouki) Kiveton Park Folk Club, Kiveton Park Colliery Cricket Club, Doors 7.15PM. Floor spots (from 7.45PM) before the guest artist, £10 cash for non-members. The club website is not working. If you would like more details I can pass you email address on to the club organiser.
Saturday 16th May
Kit Hawes & Aaron Catlow at Open House, Hathersage
For over a decade, Kit Hawes & Aaron Catlow have been a distinctive and powerful presence on the UK folk scene, forging a partnership defined by deep musical connection, exceptional instrumental skill and rich vocal harmony. Rooted in the traditional music of the British Isles, their work breathes new life into centuries-old melodies – including songs collected in Somerset – while sitting seamlessly alongside original material inspired by the landscape and stories of the Southwest. At the heart of their sound is a timeless and intimate combination of guitar, fiddle and voices, delivered with energy, sensitivity and flair.
Their studio albums The Fox (2016) and Pill Pilots (2019) received widespread critical praise, earning five-star reviews and local and national radio airplay. The duo have toured extensively throughout the UK and across Europe, including Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. Long-time BBC Radio 2 broadcaster Mark Radcliffe has been a vocal supporter, describing them as “reminiscent of the late Dave Swarbrick and Martin Carthy… I can give them no higher accolade. They deserve to be thought of as amongst the best.” Doors 7PM TICKETS
Sunday 17th May
Folk Who Roam Film Screening + Sāwol at Portland Works
7.30PM Folk Who Roam, directed by award-winning filmmaker Emma Crome, explores ongoing land access campaigns and the relationship between folk music, instrument making, and England’s countryside.
The project follows the making of a special violin by luthier Emma Hardy before it is then passed into the hands of its first player, Rosie Butler-Hall. Moving between the workshop and the Peak District, the film reflects on how traditional music is formed by craft and environment. The violin featured in the film will now become a shared instrument, available for musicians to borrow and take out into the landscapes that inspire their own playing.
The event will include a screening of the film and live music from the folk group Sāwol, plus a short Q&A with the filmmakers and contributors. TICKETS
Wednesday 20th May
Cahalen Morrison Live at Sam’s Hose Concert
Originally hailing from the high desert of Northern New Mexico, Cahalen Morrison has made a name for himself over the past decade, touring solo, as a duo with Eli
West, or with his roadhouse country band Western Centuries. Cahalen has played shows and festivals all over the world and performed on stage with the likes of Transatlantic Sessions, Tim O’Brien, Kelly Joe Phelps, Hot Rize, Crooked Still and Kris Drever.
Equally at home on guitar, banjo, mandolin, singing three-part harmony or unaccompanied, he has carved out a place for himself as a unique voice in American music. An insightful and poetic wordsmith and songwriter, a subtle and accomplished roots multi-instrumentalist and a captivating singer. Well known for his singular turn of phrase and curiously poignant songs, he dips deep into the well of tradition while continuously pushing boundaries of contemporary songwriting. Doors 7.30PM TICKETS
Jez Lowe at Nether Edge Folk Club
This event sold out before tickets could be released to non members. Club website
Bird Tunes: Miranda Rutter, Sam Sweeney & Rob Harbron at Crucible Playhouse
Three of the finest folk musicians working today perform a new suite of tunes, crafted from fragments of birdsong recorded on woodland walks by the brilliant fiddle player and composer Miranda Rutter. Performed with “concertina wizard” (The Guardian) Rob Harbron and “the fiddler with the golden ear” (BBC Radio 3) Sam Sweeney, as well as field recordings of this most elemental form of music, it is a love-song to avian beauty and a timely reminder of the struggles faced by migrating birds. Starts at 8PM. As this is a Music in the Round concert, tickets for under 35’s are just £5! TICKETS
Friday 22nd May
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 24th May
Whit Sing at The Old Band Room, Dungworth
12-2PM Whitsun Hymns and songs. Words provided. There will be a bar, hot drinks and cakes. Free event, just come along.
Friday 29th May
Fri 29th to Sunday 31st Barnsley Folk Festival at Barnsley Civic
Line up includes Kate Rusby TICKETS
Saturday 30th May
The Levellers at Electric Sheffield
Levellers are still going strong after over 30 years in the game. They have long been, and still are, one of the best live bands around and in 2020 they released new studio album ‘Peace’ which entered the UK Official Album Charts at #8 – the band’s highest charting entry since 1997’s Mouth to Mouth reached #5 and improving on previous release We the Collective’s #12 position in 2018. Tickets Sold Out
Kinnaris Q Afternoon Workshop + Evening Concert at The Greystones
Fresh from their triumph at this year’s Celtic Connections we are delighted to welcome, KINNARIS Q to the Greystones. Kinnaris Q, Jenn Butterworth (guitar, octave, stomp), Laura-Beth Salter (mandolin, tenor guitar), Aileen Reid (5-string fiddle), and Fiona MacAskill (fiddle) are the powerhouse Glasgow group forging new attitudes towards traditional and contemporary folk music. With their signature sound, full of enthusiasm, their music is a celebration of culture, connection, and the sheer joy of making music together. Expect hints of Scottish, Irish, Bluegrass, Classical and Scandinavian music.
In addition to their show [doors 7.30PM], Kinnaris Q are offering a rare opportunity to spend an afternoon [1-4PM] exploring new tunes, techniques and arrangements with one of Trad’s powerhouse groups in a three hour workshop at the Greystones. An afternoon and music making with KINNARIS Q, where they’ll be exploring and sharing arrangements, chords, harmonies, and all things KQ! Limited spaces are available, including gig and workshop bundle packages, so book now so you don’t miss out on this one-off opportunity to work closely with one of the most exciting bands on the scene. Free tea & coffee included! TICKETS
June 2026
Thursday 4th June
Kate Griffin and Matchume Zango at Sidney and Matilda
Kate Griffin (UK banjo player) and Matchume Zango (Mozambique multi-instrumentalist) are forging a new cross-cultural collaboration celebrating the universal power of traditional music. They both bring echoes of their respective traditions to a vibrant new sound full of world rhythms, contemporary song-writing and joy. 7.30PM TICKETS
Friday 5th June
The Melrose Quartet at Beehive Folk Club
From deep roots in their hometown’s vibrant music, song and dance scene, to smashing concert appearances in the UK and abroad, Sheffield-based Melrose Quartet have attracted a reputation for making music that truly connects with people. All four are internationally renowned singers, instrumentalists, writer/composers and teachers
Beehive Folk club at 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.
Tuesday 9th June
Topette!! at Crookes Social Club
Doors 7PM Anglo – French folksters Topette!! are delighted to be returning to the fantastic Crookes Club in Sheffield on their 2026 UK Tour. The band play exciting acoustic dance music, perfect for French (balfolk) dancing, but equally good for listeners.
Topette!! will be celebrating the release of their fifth album, Tazon, and playing a varied set from across their 12 year history…
Featuring; Andy Cutting – diatonic button accordion, Julien Cartonnet – French bagpipes & tenor banjo, James Delarre – violin & viola, Laurence Hunt – percussion, Barn Stradling – acoustic bass guitar TICKETS
Thursday 11th June
Bouzouki III at Highfield Trinity Church
Bouzouki III is a fresh new band that brings together three leading exponents of the Irish bouzouki in the UK – Benji Kirkpatrick, James Fagan, and Jon Doran. The three players draw inspiration from their own musical backgrounds and celebrate their love of the Irish bouzouki through tune and, as all are accomplished singers, through song. TICKETS Doors 7.30PM
Tuesday 16th June
Lady Maisery and Jimmy & Sid present Wakefire: An Incantation To Summer at Firth Hall
7PM Having bewitched audiences annually with their much-loved wintertime show, two of the most engaging and inventive acts on the English folk scene return with their hotly anticipated next alchemic collaboration: an essential incantation to the summertime.
Award winning trio Lady Maisery (Hannah James, Rowan Rheingans and Hazel Askew) have for nearly a decade produced “some of the most exquisite, thrilling work in the English folk scene” (The Guardian). The beguiling musical partnership of Jimmy Aldridge & Sid Goldsmith complete the powerful line-up. With more folk songs collected about the month of May than any other time apart from Christmas, the charismatic supergroup embark on a journey to mark this season in song. TICKETS –
Wednesday 17th June
Sam Sweeney Trio at Samuel Worth Chapel
The Sam Sweeney Trio brings together three of the UK’s most distinctive folk musicians to play music from across Sam’s discography: Sam Sweeney (fiddle), Ben Nicholls (double bass), and Louis Campbell (guitar). Fusing masterful musicianship with emotional depth and a forward-thinking approach to traditional music, the trio creates a sound that is both deeply rooted and strikingly modern.
Sam Sweeney is widely regarded as one of the finest fiddle players of his generation. A member of Bellowhead and Leveret, and now an acclaimed solo artist, Sam has carved out a unique space in contemporary folk music — blending English fiddle traditions with cinematic composition and innovative ensemble work. His playing is known for its expressiveness, virtuosity, and storytelling power. 8PM TICKETS
Tuesday 30th June
Spooky Men’s Chorale at Firth Hall
A magnificent, many headed beast which has single-handedly turned the world of men’s singing upside down. Bypassing well trodden avenues, The Spooky Men’s Chorale carve out new territories of mighty man sounds, exquisite tenderness and charming stupidity to both celebrate and mock masculinity. TICKETS –
July 2026
2nd to 5th July
Gate to Southwell Festival near Southwell, Nottinghamshire
Artists include The Proclaimers, Richard Thompson with Zara Philips, Peat & Diesel, Elephant Sessions. TICKETS
6th to 10th July
Folk Unbound music camp near Castleton
A residential folk music camp for trans men, trans women, non binary folks, cis women and marginalised genders. DETAILS
August 2026
September 2026
Monday 7th September
Spell Songs at Firth Hall
Folk supergroup Spell Songs with live painting by award-winning artist Jackie Morris – back in the Octagon after a sell out show in May 2025
A much-anticipated live performance by folk ‘supergroup’ Spell Songs, the musical evolution of the iconic Lost Words and Lost Spells books by acclaimed author Robert Macfarlane and award-winning artist Jackie Morris, commissioned by Folk by the Oak Festival and featuring the collaborative genius of Karine Polwart, Julie Fowlis, Seckou Keita, Kris Drever, Rachel Newton, Beth Porter and Jim Molyneux.
Spell Songs are renowned for enthralling live performances that expertly blend virtuosic kora, electroharp, cello, Indian harmonium and more, gorgeously layered with musical and linguistic influences spanning from Orkney to Senegal. Inspired by Robert and Jackie’s latest work, The Book of Birds, Spell Song’s new studio album In Thin Air is released on 4th September and this uplifting performance will include a wealth of beautiful new songs alongside favourites from The Lost Words Spell Songs (2019) and Spell Songs II, Let The Light In (2021). TICKETS
Saturday 19th September
Gaelforce at St. James Rooms, Rotherham
Raising the Rafters folk club returns from its summer break with a bang with a concert from the superb Celtic Folk/Rock outfit GAELFORCE.
They have been to Rafters a couple of times before and played to a packed house, so make sure you get your ticket and don’t miss out ….. Limited number of Early Bird advance tickets now available. Supporting PROSTATE CANCER U.K. TICKETS
October 2026
November 2026
Friday 13th November
The Tumbling Paddies at The Foundry
Ireland’s hottest band, The Tumbling Paddies are coming back to the UK! Their signature, high energy, fun filled live show is not to be missed! The Tumbling Paddies will perform all their hits including Pretty Girl, Night on The Town and The Way I Am, which recently topped the Irish charts for 10 consecutive weeks.
Dance and sing along to the greatest Irish anthems with the Paddies uplifting versions of Dirty Old Town, Fields of Athenry and Zombie, in what promises to be an incredible night of live music. 7.30PM TICKETS
Saturday 21st November
Bellowhead at Sheffield City Hall
6.30PM Supported by Seckou Keita. Bellowhead celebrate the 20th anniversary of their full-length debut album Burlesque in 2026. The 11-piece folk outfit made a watertight case for ‘big being beautiful’ with the release of Burlesque which features songs including London Town, Frog’s Legs and Dragon’s Teeth and Rigs of The Time. TICKETS
December 2026
Sunday 13th December
Kate Rusby at Sheffield City Hall
7PM There’s nothing quite like Kate Rusby at Christmas. For more than two decades, Kate has enchanted audiences with her sparkling Christmas concerts – nights filled with warmth, wonder, laughter, and that unmistakable Rusby magic. Returning in December 2026, marking a remarkable 21 years of her annual Christmas outing, each performance will be filled with warmth, wit, and her unmistakable Yorkshire charm. TICKETS