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February 2026
Thursday 26th February
Jon Palmer Accoustic Trio 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
The Brothers Gillespie at Cafe No9
Described by Folk Radio UK as ‘weaving an especially compelling magic’, and ‘showing British acoustic music in its best possible light’, Northumbrian duo The Brothers Gillespie make music that is animated by lyrical songwriting, fine fingerstyle guitar playing, multi- instrumental musicianship and ‘the glorious tones of their blood harmony’ (Sam Lee). Brothers James and Sam Gillespie found their sound growing up in the fells and valleys of Northumberland, their songs often describing relationships with wild places and the experience of finding oneself in a world alive with soul. The music comes to them most strongly when walking in the borderlands with their packs and instruments which remains a regular practice for them. This spirit is channeled into their live performances which have a rare and intimate energy, both ethereal and earthy, romantic and radical. Doors 7PM TICKETS sold out
Playford in the Pub at Shakespears
8 PM, upstairs room. Fabulous tunes and energetic dances from the seventeenth-century onwards. The batty grandparent of ceilidh and contra dancing! Dancers, callers, musicians and beginners at all of these things welcome. Suggested donation £5 on the door Facebook group
Friday 27th February
Bella Hardy at The Greystones
Multi award winner Bella found her first home in folk music through a childhood love of ballad books. She began performing at Cambridge and Sidmouth festivals from the age of 13, her debut album Night Visiting established her reputation as a talented songwriter when her first composition, Three Black Feathers, won a BBC Folk Award nomination. Since then Bella has been beguiling audiences throughout the world with her mesmerising, highly acclaimed, crystalline voice and songs that call straight to the heart all delivered with unique, disarming honesty. Tickets sold out
Luke Jackson at Cafe No9
Canterbury based singer songwriter Luke Jackson has been touring and recording for over 10 years now, steadily developing an enviable reputation for himself in the Folk, Roots, Americana & Acoustic circuits. In addition to the UK, Luke regularly tours across Europe, USA and Canada. Doors 7PM TICKETS
Bob Hall & Hilary Blythe at Totley Library
7.30PM Tickets from the library For 60 years, Bob Hall has been acknowledged as Britain’s premier boogie woogie pianist and an expert on blues piano styles. Bob’s wife and stage partner, Hilary Blythe, has performed since the 1960s in folk clubs and festivals throughout the UK and taken her music to many corners of the world. Known for the crystal-clear clarity of her voice and neat finger-picked guitar, Hilary now adds rock-steady bass guitar and outstanding classic blues to all their shows. In return, Bob plays mandolin to accompany Hilary’s acoustic guitar. Support 7 Hills Jazz
IVFDF at York Friday 27th to Sunday 1st
IVFDF stands for ‘Inter Varsity Folk Dance Festival’ it is an exciting and dynamic festival held at a different university each year. IVFDF has been running since 1951 and is the country’s longest continually running folk festival. The tour so far spans over 20 locations as far apart as Exeter in the south and Aberdeen in the north. You don’t have to be a student to go, just vaguely young or energetic. The Festival is particularly aimed at students, but it is open to everyone and caters for a wide range of ages and interests with numerous ceilidhs and workshops covering a wide range of dance styles – Scottish Country, Highland, Morris, Rapper Sword, Irish, and Playford are typical examples, with plenty of more exotic workshops varying from year to year. TICKETS
Brothers Gillespie at Brewery & Tap, Doncaster
Doors 7.30PM Described by Folk Radio UK as ‘weaving an especially compelling magic’, and ‘showing British acoustic music in its best possible light’, Northumbrian duo The Brothers Gillespie make music that is animated by lyrical songwriting, fine fingerstyle guitar playing, multi- instrumental musicianship and ‘the glorious tones of their blood harmony’ (Sam Lee). Brothers James and Sam Gillespie found their sound growing up in the fells and valleys of Northumberland, their songs often describing relationships with wild places and the experience of finding oneself in a world alive with soul. The music comes to them most strongly when walking in the borderlands with their packs and instruments which remains a regular practice for them. This spirit is channeled into their live performances which have a rare and intimate energy, both ethereal and earthy, romantic and radical. TICKETS
Saturday 28th February
Man The Lifeboats at Cafe No9
Man The Lifeboats began life in a Skinny Lister shanty-punk folk moshpit in 2016, and are ploughing their own full-throttle folk furrow, winning over audiences everywhere and drawing comparisons to Bellowhead, Oysterband, the Levellers, and those folk-punk heroes the Pogues.
MTL are hitting the road again in 2026 in a leaner, meaner and greener duo line-up, road-testing new songs, bringing old ones back to life – come and join Rich and Aaron in some of the most intimate venues the country has to offer. Doors 7PM TICKETS sold out
March 2026
Sunday 1st March
Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening at Firth Hall 7PM
Based in the shadow of Hadrian’s Wall yet reaching out to the wider world, Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening explore the connecting threads of music, landscape and people over a period of almost 2000 years. Songs range from themes of freedom, nature and venturing out into the world after times of darkness, to a Roman inscription with links to Libya and Syria magnetically pulled into the 21st century with glorious vocal harmonies and the wildest of piping. TICKETS
Emergence Collective + R Loomes at CADS Arley St Space, S2 4QP
Shows at 2.30PM and 6.30PM Emergence Collective builds beautiful, minimalist sound worlds that gradually evolve through improvised performance. Featuring a revolving lineup and a vibrant mix of ancient and modern instruments, the ensemble continues to bring together exciting combinations of the North’s finest improvisors.
This performance will be their most expansive yet, with an ensemble of 18 musicians in the round across two performances. The audience will be fully immersed in their beautiful improvised arrangements.
Supported ably before both showings by Sheffield’s most spookily strident songster R. Loomes this has all the makings of an incredibly special day. TICKETS
Tuesday 3rd March
Tues 3rd to Sat 7th: The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists at The Lantern Theatre
Neil Gore, presents a one-person version of the classic novel by Robert Tressell featuring projection, political conjuring tricks, live music and song. Meet the famous characters and enjoy the scenes, speeches and songs, featuring the Great Money Trick as its centrepiece.This enduring and absorbing classic story of a year in the life of a group of Edwardian painters and decorators is brought to life by Neil Gore using his extensive knowledge of the book and the play, having performed it in many versions over forty years. TICKETS
Wednesday 4th March
Dana Robinson at Nether Edge Folk Club
Nether Edge Folk Club, Nether Edge Bowling Club. There are a few floor spots before the guest artist. Doors 7PM, starts 7.30PM. From Cabot, Vermont, Dana Robinson is a songwriter, guitarist and old-time fiddler who combines a warm, openhearted singing style with wry humour and astute observations about community and place. Dana’s songs delve deep into the landscape and natural world with wonder and connection earned through his years of travel across the United States and Great Britain.
Beans on Toast at Sidney and Matilda
Essex born folk songwriter Beans On Toast is an extremely unique performer. Twisting an age-old genre with a D.I.Y. approach and contemporary concerns has earned him the title of a cult figure who tells it like it is. A festival favourite (he’s played Glastonbury every year since 2007) and a prolific writer and performer. He’s written and recorded 15 albums and he’s played every bar, club, venue, pub, festival, party and honky-tonk you can think of. TICKETS
Thursday 5th March
Tim Edey at Cubley Hall Hotel, Penistone
Doors 7.30PM Award-winning multi instrumentalist who is one of the best musicians of his generation.
Tim is a double BBC Musician of the year (BBC FOLK AWARDS 2012) and BBC Scotland 2020. Tim was The Chieftains guitarist+accordionist of choice for 10 years touring globally and appearing with artistes like Ry Cooder + Paul Brady, Tim also has a long standing solo career. Rated by many to be one of the words best guitarists and melodeon players in the celtic folk scene and has recorded & toured with everyone from Christy Moore to Altan & Natalie MacMaster, Julie Fowlis + Lunasa. Ross is a 3 times nominated Musician of the year at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2013, 2016, 2018, he won best duo in the same awards with Ali Hutton in 2017. He won Composer of the Year in 2015 at the Scots Trad Music Awards. He performs with bands including Treacherous Orchestra, Salsa Celtica, Dougie Maclean and lots more. Ross has 5 solo albums to date Wide Open in 2013, Remembering in 2015, Sanctuary in 2017, Vana in 2020 and Live at the Gorbals in 2022 Support: Patrick Harvey & Dominic Kane are 2 of the finest Irish Musicians out there. TICKETS
Sheffield Scratch Contra at Memorial Hall, Hillsborough
Contra dance is a social folk dance similar to a ceilidh, dances are in long lines of couples. No partner needed, all welcome. Address: Memorial Hall Forbes Rd, Hillsborough, Sheffield S6 2NW. 7.30PM £5 suggested donation- pay cash on the door. Facebook
Aaron Catlow & Brooks Williams at Cafe No9
It’s over thirty years since Brooks Williams’ first album came out. Thirty years since the Washington Post’s glowing review of that album. Thirty years since National Public Radio’s Noah Adams interviewed him about that album. It’s where it all began. The subsequent twenty-eight recordings, the countless international tours and festival appearances, the countless hours and miles on the road and in the studio. When it came time to put together an album reflecting songs from across those thirty years, Williams immediately thought of fiddler Aaron Catlow. The two met on a tour in The Netherlands in the snowy winter of 2019. “I loved his tone and vibe immediately” says Williams, “the breadth of styles under his fingertips reminded me of how I think about my music and I thought he’d bring a great sound to the project and tour.” Doors 7PM TICKETS
Sailor Swift (Pete Morton) 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 An unruly mix of singing together, storytelling and comedy 
Friday 6th March
Janice Burns & Jon Doran at Beehive Folk Club
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.
Janice Burns & Jon Doran are an award-winning Anglo-Scottish duo who came together after discovering a shared love of traditional music and songs that tell vivid stories about the nature of life and our place in the world.
Janice & Jon’s ‘clever and uncluttered musical storytelling’ [Songlines] comes alive through tight vocal harmonies and sensitive interplay between mandolin, bouzouki, and guitar. Their arrangements have a spellbinding presence and an understated energy that transports their songs from the pages of books and manuscripts into the imagination of the listener.
Melrose Quintet Ceilidh at Crookes Social Club
Doors 7.30PM Dance the evening away with Melrose Ceilidh Quintet with caller Barry Parkes. A Melrose ceilidh is like no other – Richard, Jess, James and Nancy are joined by the best bass player in the business, Nigel Holmes, to sing and play for dances expertly explained by Barry – no experience needed! TICKETS
Alan Wood at First Friday Folk, Chapeltown
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. 8-11.15PM, The Commercial Hotel, 107 Station Road, S35 2XF
Ballads on the Hill Singaround at Dana Café
A singaround of unaccompanied folk ballads. Singers and listeners welcome. Food from 5.30PM, singing from 7.30PM. Cakes and non-alcoholic drinks available to buy. At Dana Café, 214 Crookes, S10 1TG
The Woolverstones at Cafe No9
The Woolverstones, an alternative folk duo formed in late 2019, are steadily carving out a name for themselves on the international folk circuit. Their debut single, “A Song for Harlequins”—hailed as a “Folk Masterpiece” by Laurel Canyon Radio—received airplay across the UK, North America, and beyond, drawing praise from legends including The Byrds and members of Woodstock icons Country Joe and the Fish.
Their critically acclaimed debut album Grey Eyed Dandy (2022), produced by the legendary John Wood (Nick Drake, John Martyn, Richard & Linda Thompson), further established their reputation. One track was named “Track of the Week” by BBC Introducing, and the title song was featured on Fruits de Mer Records’ 2025 compilation, In The Year 2025, cementing the duo’s place in the modern folk landscape. Doors 7PM TICKETS
Zachary Lucky at The Lescar
Zachary Lucky returns to Sheffield this March for a special live performance at The Lescar. Known for his honest songwriting, rich vocals, and powerful storytelling, Zachary delivers songs that connect deeply with audiences in an intimate live setting. With support from special guest artists, this will be a carefully curated night of outstanding original music. Set in the warm atmosphere of The Lescar, this show is perfect for fans of folk, Americana, and thoughtful acoustic performances. TICKETS
Chimehours & Silver Reserve at Samuel Worth Chapel
Headlining the night are Chimehours, the collaboration between Beck Goldsmith and Jon Dix, whose music explores a shared love of folk horror, ghost stories and the supernatural. Drawing on ethereal minimalism, retro cinema and folk narrative, their sound feels haunting and beautiful — reflecting on nature, folklore, community, and the strange sense of “otherness” that exists just beyond what we can see.
Expect shimmering textures, crystalline vocals and uncanny atmospheres that feel timeless and mysterious. As Louder Than War describes it: “There’s a magical eeriness to the songs… We cannot help but be spellbound.” TICKETS
Saturday 7th March
Raise your Voice Harmony Festival at Crookes Social Club Sat 7th & Sun 8th
Welcome to the third festival of a cappella vocal harmony hosted by Melrose Quartet, who will be inviting some of their favourite singers The Wilsons, The Melsons (Melrose and Wilsons combined!), and special guests Dave Webber & Anni Fentiman and Janice Burns & Jon Doran to join them in Sheffield for a weekend of concerts, workshops and social singing gatherings. TICKETS
Family Ceilidh with the Well Dressed Band at The Broomhall Centre
3PM The Well dressed Band will be running our next family ceilidh on Saturday 7th March. Come and have fun dancing with your children. Our wonderful caller Jonathan Bland will talk you through the dances, which can be enjoyed by everyone from the age of 3 to 93. No previous experience is necessary and people with two left feet are welcome, so bring all the family. Refreshments will be provided. Children need to be accompanied and supervised by an adult. TICKETS
Banjo Jen, Gemma Gray & Julia Waldron at Cafe No9
After three sell-out shows for International Women’s Day over the last three years, the Sheffield songbirds are back for a fourth intimate songwriters’ round at Cafe no.9! Banjo Jen, Gemma Gray and Julia Waldron will share their stories, songs and influences, and celebrate the female voice. With warmth and wit – and three unique styles – this promises to be a varied evening of laughs, maybe tears …but definitely a whole lot of girl power, friendship and celebration, in what has now become a favourite annual tradition. Doors 7PM TICKETS sold out
Jack’s Rake at The Cherry Tree
8.30PM Free gig. “Jacks Rake had the place screaming for more … One of Sheffield’s favorites, with good reason. Loads of energy and crazy fiddles”
Sunday 8th March
Debbie Armour + Sandra & Nancy Kerr at Alder Bar
New Musical Traditions Club Doors 7.30PM TICKETS (Change of line up, Thomas McCarthy is now performing in Novemeber) Debbie Armour is a traditional singer and musician. Broadly, her work is motivated by ideas of persistence, resonance and deep cultural roots. In her primary project, Burd Ellen, she uses British and international traditional song as a foundation to build conceptual works and explore tradition in a contemporary setting.
Sandra Kerr has had a long and distinguished career in folk music since her days with Ewan MacColl’s Critics Group, has performed all over the world, and recorded numerous albums too. Well known as the co- writer, with John Faulkner, of the music for “Bagpuss”,
Sandra is joined by her daughter Nancy Kerr. Nancy is one of the most celebrated folk musicians of her generation, and has to date won 6 Folk Awards from BBC Radio 2:
Amulet + Manon McCoy at Samuel Worth Chapel
Amulet make repetition-based experimental folk to keep you safe. The Glasgow-based duo use looped electric guitar, analogue synthesiser, field recordings and samples from multiple folk cultures to create moving soundscapes from fragments of melody and texture. Manon McCoy (she/her) is a british-french experimental harpist and composer based in the North of UK. Her work spans installation making, live performance and experimental sound art, and centres around improvisation. TICKETS
Tuesday 10th March
Spoil the Dance– Feature spot at Kiveton Park Folk Club
Kiveton Park Folk Club, Kiveton Park Colliery Cricket Club, Doors 7.30PM. Floor spots (from 7.50PM) before the guest artist, £10 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.
Findlay Napier at Cubley Hall, Penistone
Findlay Napier after 2 nominations in previous years finally won Singer of the Year in 2025 at the Alba Scots Trad Music Awards. A stalwart of The Magpie Arc (which also features Martin Simpson) his recent album The Outsider has received rave reviews. A rare opportunity to see this stellar Scots artist solo in the area.
Support from James J. Turner left his native Liverpool toured the US with rock bands but in recent years has returned from his travels to showcase his singer/songwriter talents with music that straddles the border of folk-rock and straight up traditional folk. A favourite of Andy Kershaw and the late great John Peel. Influenced by Bert Jansch, Pentangle, Martin Carthy and Bardic traditions, his 5 solo albums capture a powerful voice and charismatic presence. TICKETS
Wednesday 11th March
Adaya, Adele H, Bob Spring & Russell Joslin at Cafe No9
THE LOST SONGWRITERS TOUR A roadshow of alternative folk, dark country and experimental pop songwriters. In January 2025, four songwriters drifted together for a one-off show in the small Swiss village of Ins. Their contrasting takes on contemporary songwriting slotted together like a strange jigsaw puzzle and they formed a connection based on the seeds of kinship and late-night discussion. Doors 7PM TICKETS
Remember the Coal at Sheffield Central Library
Come and listen to the story of the mining industry, told in original folk songs and narrative
Remember coal mining? Come and listen to the story of the mining industry, told in original folk songs. The songs are written and performed by Alan Wood, one of Yorkshire’s finest singer-songwriters, with a spoken narrative by John Snook. While the show inevitably mentions the disasters and tragedies that that were part of coal mining, it also has lighter moments. It looks at the social changes of the time and shows how mining shaped other industries and everyday life. 6 PM FREE: Tickets must be reserved
Thursday 12th March
Johnny Campbell + Chris Butterfield at Bishop’s House
Doors 7PM An evening with Yorkshire folk musician Johnny Campbell and Alfred Wainwright archivist Chris Butterfield – a journey across the landscape of the north! Yorkshire Folk musician Johnny Campbell and Alfred Wainwright archivist Chris Butterfield collaborate on a double headline show on most things Northern. Fresh from his Pennine Way Tour, walking the 268 mile route in 19 days with 17 shows, Johnny will regale tales of his recent tour and songs from his latest field recording album, True North. Chris delves deep with a talk exploring into the enigma that is Alfred Wainwright, author of the Lakeland Pictoral Guides. What Chris doesn’t know about the great man isn’t worth knowing, as Chris has devoted the last decade of his life to collecting, archiving the life’s work of Northern England’s finest exponents of outdoor writing. TICKETS
McGoldrick, McCusker and Doyle at The Greystones
8PM A welcome return to Greystones for legendary folk heavyweights John McCormick, Mike McCusker and John Doyle, internationally renowned collectors and composers of Scottish and Irish music, who will be presenting their own blend of top class songs, tunes and charming bonhomie. Described as the masters of flute, fiddle, song and guitar, and with their vast repertoire, this will be an evening to remember, a rare musical treat you’ll savour for a very long time. Tickets
Lucy Kitchen at Cafe No9
Lucy Kitchen is a British folk singer-songwriter based in Romsey, Hampshire. She makes music spanning Folk, Americana, a little bit of Country, and infused with the feel of 70s singer-songwriters. Lucy’s songs explore concepts of grief and loss. She is inspired by lyrical poets, nature, the seasons and making beauty out of hard things. In the search for touchstones she is often compared to the likes of Joni Mitchell, Beth Orton and, vocally, to Sandy Denny. Doors 7PM TICKETS
Phil Pipe 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
Ordinary Joes + Robyn Wallis-Johnson
+ Gloria Monday at Nether Edge Bowling Club
With Gloria Monday at Nether Edge Bowling Club 8PM start. Fundraising for Rethink Mental Illness charity. Last year Tom Chester performed a solo set for us, he is a superb musician and it’s always a delight to hear him. He also appeared last autumn as a one man backing orchestra for nel when she charmed us with her beautiful voice and very personal original songs. So it’s great to welcome him back in a duo with Dave Westbrook, it will be a masterclass.
We met Robyn Wallis-Johnson at the Brampton Sessions Christmas Hootenanny last year and loved the power and character of her performance, She’s a true original and a great singer so it’s excellent to be able to showcase her talent at the Grand Ol’ Bowling Club
Plus your resident Orchestra of Truth, Gloria Monday. All proceeds as usual will go to Rethink Mental Illness TICKETS
Rumworth Morris Workshop at Burton Street, also Thurs 26th March
Free taster workshops for anyone interested in joining Rumworth Morris. They are a Men’s Northwest side, musicians (of any gender) welcome. In the Burton Hall, Burton Street 6-8PM. Details on Facebook
Friday 13th March
Peter’s Field – Sean Cooney, Rowan Rheingans & Sam Carter at Upper Chapel
Peters Field – an epic musical chronicle that tells the story of one of the most important days in working class history. 7.30PM TICKETS
Minor Gold at Cafe No9 (the first of two back to back shows)
Minor Gold are the award-winning harmony duo of Tracy McNeil (Canada) and Dan Parsons (Australia), winners of the 2024 Queensland Music Award for Folk. Their luminous blend of cosmic Americana and alt-folk earned them ‘Best new music’ – UNCUT & ★★★★ in SHINDIG, with delicate vocal harmonies reminiscent of Simon & Garfunkel, the guitar stylings of Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, and the flowing spirit of The Grateful Dead. Their celebrated debut established them as a vital new force, and their brand-new album Way to the Sun (2025) confirms their artistry with glowing global acclaim and radio support. On their second UK/EU tour, Minor Gold deliver unmissable performances of world-class songwriting, spellbinding harmonies, and timeless musicianship. Doors 7PM 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
Saturday 14th March
Daoirí Farrell at Firth Hall
7.30PM Dublin singer and bouzouki player Daoirí Farrell burst on to the international folk music scene with two prestigious BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in 2017 for Best Newcomer and Best Traditional Track, performing live at the awards ceremony at London’s Royal Albert Hall. His breakthrough album, ‘True Born Irishman’, released the previous year, introduced him as a remarkable new voice in Irish traditional music. TICKETS
Trappist Afterland / The Gentle Good / Henry Parker at Bishop’s House
Doors 7PM A triple bill of psych folk, acid folk, folk rock etc! Come be mesmerised! TICKETS
Minor Gold at Cafe No9 (second of two back to back shows)
Minor Gold are the award-winning harmony duo of Tracy McNeil (Canada) and Dan Parsons (Australia), winners of the 2024 Queensland Music Award for Folk. Their luminous blend of cosmic Americana and alt-folk earned them ‘Best new music’ – UNCUT & ★★★★ in SHINDIG, with delicate vocal harmonies reminiscent of Simon & Garfunkel, the guitar stylings of Gillian Welch & David Rawlings, and the flowing spirit of The Grateful Dead. Their celebrated debut established them as a vital new force, and their brand-new album Way to the Sun (2025) confirms their artistry with glowing global acclaim and radio support. On their second UK/EU tour, Minor Gold deliver unmissable performances of world-class songwriting, spellbinding harmonies, and timeless musicianship. Doors 7PM TICKETS
Jack’s Rake at The Cross Scythes, St Patrick’s Day celebration
8.30PM, Free Gig “Jacks Rake had the place screaming for more … One of Sheffield’s favorites, with good reason. Loads of energy and crazy fiddles”
Sunday 15th March
UOS Folk at Sidney and Matilda
Doors 6.30PM Featuring Folk Music Society, Bridge and Boden, That’s the Badger, Calyx
Mason’s Apron at at Samuel Worth Chapel
Celebrate St Patrick’s Night early with a little Ceol agus Craic – the traditional Irish invitation to an evening of music, stories and good humour. That’s exactly what Mason’s Apron deliver, with a lively mix of Irish folk songs, ballads, jigs and reels, all woven together with wit and storytelling.
You may recognise the faces, if not the name. Frontman Phil Taylor, of Irish descent, led the much-loved band Whiskey in the Jar for over 35 years. In their heyday, the band toured Ireland extensively and played many of the premier Irish clubs and pubs across the north of England. Along the way, Phil was joined by his multi-talented daughter Samantha, taking the band to new levels of musicianship and entertainment. While Whiskey in the Jar have now called time, Mason’s Apron proudly carry on the tradition of Ceol agus Craic. TICKETS
Monday 16th March
Norrie MacIver at The Greystones
Multi award winner, inc Gaelic Singer Of The Year, Norrie “Tago” MacIver is the lead singer of Skippinish, one of Scotland’s most popular and dynamic folk bands who’ve had significant success headlining festivals and concerts throughout the UK and Europe. Known for his powerful voice, melodic flair and deep roots in Gaelic tradition Norrie has brought his signature style to sold out venues across the UK including Barrowlands and Usher Hall.
Said by many to be the Gaelic crossover voice of his generation he’s made a hugely significant impact on the Gaelic music scene and we’re very excited to be hosting this is very special solo show. 8PM TICKETS
Tuesday 17th March (St Patrick’s Day)
The Dubliners Encore – Official Stage Show at Sheffield City Hall
The Dubliners Encore is the official stage show celebrating the greatest folk band of all time. Produced by The Dubliners’ John Sheahan; renowned fiddle player and legendary Irish icon, this new show packs 50 years of songs, stories, and craic, into one unforgettable night. TICKETS
The Peddlers at Samuel Worth Chapel
Join us for a lively St Patrick’s Day celebration as The Peddlers bring a spirited medley of Celtic songs and instrumental tunes to the Samuel Worth Chapel. Expect an uplifting evening of traditional melodies, rich harmonies and infectious rhythms, performed by an accomplished line-up of musicians: Jennifer Hill (vocals); John Snowden (guitar); Dermot Gleeson (mandolin); Richard Ross (fiddle); Richard Benn (bass). TICKETS
Wednesday 18th March
Skye Consort & Emma Björling at Cafe No9
Skye Consort & Emma Björling is a bunch of renowned musicians from Canada and Sweden who make marvellous music together. They’re mixing trad music from Scandinavia, Ireland and the British Isles, French-Canada, and tunes of their own devising. They find enchanting stories and melodies, then bring them into the 21st century with worldly chamber-folk settings. ‘Lots of groups play those styles. None of them do it like Skye Consort’ – David Noel Edwards. Voices, fiddle, nyckelharpa, cello, bouzouki, banjo, and percussion riffing on whirling polska’s, groovy reels, passionate love songs, breathtaking hymns, and original compositions. Doors 7PM TICKETS
Mark Beltane + Del Scott Miller + Beyond The Blue 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 Mark Beltane – Delicate songs drawing inspiration from nature and poetry Del Scott Miller – Songs of love, loss, and the underdog, speaking from the past to present, eyeing the future Beyond The Blue – Nina Blaszczyk and Phil Baggaley bring a collection of beautiful songs inspired by the poems of Donna Ashworth TICKETS
Thursday 19th March
Skye Consort & Emma Björling at the Samuel Worth Chapel
This internationally acclaimed ensemble brings together musicians from Canada and Sweden, blending traditional music from Scandinavia, Ireland, the British Isles and French-Canada with original compositions. Their sound – described as “scandi-celto-québecish neo-trad” – reimagines ancient melodies through rich, modern chamber-folk arrangements. As critic David Noel Edwards notes, “Lots of groups play those styles. None of them do it like Skye Consort.” Expect a vivid musical journey featuring voices, fiddle, nyckelharpa, cello, bouzouki, banjo and percussion, moving from whirling polskas and grooving reels to heartfelt songs and breathtaking hymns. Doors 7.30PM TICKETS
Banter at Live at Sam’s- House Concert
Banter are: Simon Care on melodeon, Nina Zella on keyboards & vocals, Tim Walker on drums, percussion, brass & vocals and Mark Jolley on bass, fiddle, guitar & vocals. Four fine musicians who’s roots are firmly in the traditional English genre, but who enjoy stretching the limits. Formed in 2015, they realised that a common love for the living traditions of English song and dance music was at their core and began to pursue it’s evolution, bringing in flavours from a wider palette of musical influences. Doors 7.30PM TICKETS
Old Baby Mackerel at Cafe No9
Old Baby Mackerel play high-energy, foot-stomping bluegrass featuring some of the UK’s best bluegrass musicians. Be prepared to be transported back in time to the early 20th century and across the Atlantic to North America where songs dramatized the small town fascination with locomotion, religion and the veneration of whisky and bootleg liquor. Gathered around a single condenser microphone in the true bluegrass style, the sounds of banjo, guitar, mandolin and double bass blend lightning-fast rhythm, virtuosic solos and evocative harmonies to get knees bouncing and elbows swinging. Doors 7PM TICKETS
White Sail 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 20th March
Roswell Road at Cafe No9
When Zoë Wren and Jasmine Watkiss first met in a market square in Cambridgeshire, UK, their friends persuaded them to sing a tune together. Their musical chemistry was instantaneous and it led them to form Americana duo Roswell Road. The London-based multi-instrumentalists blend close harmonies with candid storytelling, drawing on real experiences from mental health to family love to real-life activist adventures at sea. Roswell Road’s sound, which has drawn comparisons to First Aid Kit and Fleetwood Mac, has taken them from sold-out shows at London’s Green Note to stages across Europe, including Costa Festival Ibiza and industry showcases in Canada, Ireland and France. They have supported artists from Catherine McGrath to Dea Matrona. Roswell Road will be celebrating the release of their debut album Rebel Joy, produced by The Dunwells, in March 2026. Doors 7PM TICKETS
Saturday 21st March
Blackbeard’s Tea Party at The Greystones
8PM Be prepared to stamp your wooden legs: Blackbeard’s Tea Party are back with their latest album ‘We Are People’. Blackbeard’s Tea Party continue to put their signature twist on British folk music with a contemporary rock sound. On this new collection they explore the past and the present to ask what it means to be British right now – from personal, political and piratical perspectives. On the ‘We Are People’ tour they will perform these new tracks along with classics from their back catalogue. Sea-shanties are given a bombastic rock edge, and folk instrumentals become late-night floor-fillers when this raucous bunch of reprobates hit the stage. They have dirt under their fingernails and a twinkle in their eyes, and you can expect fantastic musicianship, playful choreography and an unstoppable urge to move your body. Electric guitars, fiddle, melodeon, drums and 4-part harmonies combine to create music that is drenched in tradition, but filtered through a kaleidoscope of modern rock and pop. Tickets
Russ Chandler at The Sheaf View, S2 3AA
Folk Songs, Music Hall, Protest Songs, Ragtime banjo, ukulele. Admission free, starts 8.30PM
Sunday 22nd March
Emily Portman at The Greystones
Emily Portman and friends, New Album launch tour – Dominion of Spells: Boldly original songs of metamorphosis, magic, and midlife—where selkies, owl goddesses, and fairy queens guide a quest for wonder. TICKETS
Steve Knightley at St Andrew’s Church, Psalter Lane
Following the success of his Winter Yards Band tour, Steve Knightley is delighted to announce Sanctuary – Songs from Sacred Spaces. Known for his songs of history and location , Steve will create an evening of material beautifully matched to these resonant venues — churches, chapels and ancient buildings chosen for their atmosphere and acoustic warmth. The concerts will also feature Dan Salvatore, whose haunting handpan soundscapes add a meditative, ambient dimension to the evening. Expect stripped-back arrangements, strong storytelling, and a focus on the relationship between song, space, and listener. Doors 7.30PM TICKETS
Jessica Dives & Grace Elizabeth Harvey at Cafe No9
After a successful national tour in Autumn 2025, Jessica Dives and Grace Elizabeth Harvey are
coming together once more to blend their unique styles as special show to mark the start of
Jessica’s Wind Phone tour, celebrating her new release and wider Wind Phone project.
Jessica Dives Born in the South East and adopted by the North West, “exciting new talent” (Americana UK) Jessica Dives is an up and coming Folk Singer Songwriter with a “welcome vibrancy” (FATEA) For Jessica – storytelling is paramount. Jessica allows her fixation and fascination with people and stories to guide her and, with a long established background in theatre, has a natural and captivating confidence in performance. Doors 7PM TICKETS
Penistone Folk Ensemble: an entertaining evening of 17th Century music at Wentworth Woodhouse
From Playford to Susato, this fundraising event will explore music from a variety of composers from as far back as 1550, and earlier. Played on fiddles, mandolins, violas, concertina, and a whole host of other instruments, this event is sure to be a musical feast for all!
The first half of the concert will feature the music of Irish bard and harper, Turlough O’Carolan, with narration on his life by David Alton, and music by our special guest harpist, Alejandro Barnett. The second half will explore more music from the period, particularly the Playford collection, and will feature display dancers. The band and dancers will be in 17th Century costume, and will be playing the usual array of instruments to delight your ears. TICKETS
Thursday 26th March
Del Scott 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
Watkin Sharkey at Cafe No9
Born and raised in Norfolk (UK), Watkin Sharkey is a folk songwriter influenced by the likes
of Bob Dylan, Ralph Mctell & Michael Chapman. A new kid on the block, Sharkey has dived
into his first year of live performances with tours of the UK, France & Spain. Supporting Katie
Spencer in Sheffield & opening for Paul Armfield on his spring 2025 UK tour are notable
successes. With a debut album in the works, Watkin has a distinctive, contemporary sound
while tipping his hat to the 60s/70s folk tradition. With special support from Heather & Ben (Cowbird) Doors 7PM TICKETS
Friday 27th March
Sullow at Bishop’s House
Sullow are an improvising trio comprising Jacken Elswyth, Daniel S. Evans and Joshua Barfoot of Shovel Dance Collective. Inflected and informed by traditional music, they negotiate an improvisation that has been variable described as ‘farmyard’ and ‘rodeo’. Repeated patterns rise and fall in quick attacks, short decays and dense bursts of momentary composition. For information on their music and performances check nothingofthehorses.com
Support from Spiral: the duo of Teresa Winter and Tom James Scott, active since summer 2023. In a performance setting they experiment with loose, evolving structures, moving between organ, guitar, violin, bass and vocals. TICKETS
Banjo Jen at Cafe No9 (the first of two back to back shows)
It’s been a loooong time coming, BUT (drum roll ….) local Sheffield songstress Banjo Jen is finally releasing new music this spring! And to celebrate she’s playing back-to-back shows at her favourite venue in the world (very handily situated just down the road!), the gorgeous intimate Café no.9. Joined by trusty bandmates ‘the Junk’ – bass legend Johnny Griff and queen of the squeezebox El Heneghan – these will be fun-filled nights of folky Americana, celebrating the release of singles ‘No Country for Old Men’ and ‘The Liar’ from the upcoming EP ‘In the End’ …and audience members will have the first exclusive opportunity to purchase the new recording before its official release. So come along, squeeze into the most gorgeous little venue in the world and join the party! Doors 7PM TICKETS
Saturday 28th March
Banjo Jen at Cafe No9 (2nd of two back to back shows)
It’s been a loooong time coming, BUT (drum roll ….) local Sheffield songstress Banjo Jen is finally releasing new music this spring! And to celebrate she’s playing back-to-back shows at her favourite venue in the world (very handily situated just down the road!), the gorgeous intimate Café no.9. Joined by trusty bandmates ‘the Junk’ – bass legend Johnny Griff and queen of the squeezebox El Heneghan – these will be fun-filled nights of folky Americana, celebrating the release of singles ‘No Country for Old Men’ and ‘The Liar’ from the upcoming EP ‘In the End’ …and audience members will have the first exclusive opportunity to purchase the new recording before its official release. So come along, squeeze into the most gorgeous little venue in the world and join the party! Doors 7PM TICKETS
Sunday 29th March
Jon Wilks and The Grizzly Folk at The Greystones
8PM Multi talented Jon Wilks is a prominent singer, songwriter and highly acclaimed fingerpicking guitarist whose stand out talent has been applauded by such folk legends as Martin Carthy who described him as “bloody brilliant” and Martin Simpson who said Jon was “the real deal”.
Rooted in English folk traditions his work combines storytelling with traditional and original songs. Always with a keen eye and ear for a story, Jon’s live performances include absorbing tidbits about the songs, original singers and collectors, that he has unearthed during his extensive research on traditional music. He was the founder and editor of Tradfolk and has been featured regularly on BBC Radio 2’s Folk Show. This is a rare full band show. TICKETS
April 2026
Wednesday 1st April
Nick Hart and Tom Moore at Shakespears
Nick Hart and Tom Moore are an English folk duo whose debut album, The Colour of Amber (2023), has been widely acclaimed for its vivid interpretations of traditional songs and tunes. The album pairs Hart’s tenor viol and distinctive vocals with Moore’s expressive viola, enhanced by drones and bass from an antique church harmonium, creating a sound that is both intimate and timeless. Both musicians are highly respected in the folk world. Nick, an award-winning singer and multi-instrumentalist, has been described as “probably the finest interpreter of traditional English folk songs this generation has produced” (Tradfolk). Tom, a violist, fiddle player, and producer, has been called “ingenious” (The Guardian) and “irresistible” (The Independent), and has performed across the UK and Europe. TICKETS –
The Séamus Óg Trio at Cafe No9
Séamus Óg is 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. Doors 7PM TICKETS
Thursday 2nd April
A.D. Scruffs at Cafe 9
A.D. Scruffs is an Americana, Folk & Roots Trio from Bristol, combining unique storytelling with a captivating stage presence bound to enthrall any audience they stand before. With songs soaked in that old time feeling, yet ever relevant for these times, the three members bring them to life with instruments like the banjo, double bass, resonator guitar and a rich blending of vocal harmonies layered on top. Catch their next show and you’ll find yourself entwined in the soundscape as you watch the band in their natural element; lost in the music. TICKETS
Friday 3rd April
Sheffield Folk Session Festival
Sheffield Folk Sessions Festival is a whole, free weekend of Folk sessions in the fantastic pubs of the Kelham Island area of Sheffield. We have no paid acts or formal concerts; all our events are based on the idea of shared music. If you’re a folk Singer or Instrumentalist, you’ll find something great at our event. Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th Website
Saturday 4th April
Sheffield Folk Session Festival
Sheffield Folk Sessions Festival is a whole, free weekend of Folk sessions in the fantastic pubs of the Kelham Island area of Sheffield. We have no paid acts or formal concerts; all our events are based on the idea of shared music. If you’re a folk Singer or Instrumentalist, you’ll find something great at our event. Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th Website
Sunday 5th April
Sheffield Folk Session Festival
Sheffield Folk Sessions Festival is a whole, free weekend of Folk sessions in the fantastic pubs of the Kelham Island area of Sheffield. We have no paid acts or formal concerts; all our events are based on the idea of shared music. If you’re a folk Singer or Instrumentalist, you’ll find something great at our event. Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th Website
Monday 6th April
Bank Holiday Bal with Feather and Fox + Emily Bowden & Simon Dumpleton at Crookes Social Club
For newcomers to this dance style: Balfolk is a lovely, welcoming, inclusive space to enjoy partner dances and group dances, or simply to enjoy listening to the music. At times lively and rambunctious, at other times mellow and meditative. There will be a beginners’ dance workshop at the start to meet each other and have a taster of some of the more common dances. Feather and Fox are Victor Lekeu and Christiane Bisitz. The make sublime original music on mandolin, cello, and voice. Their instruments are beautifully complementary and their energy is delicate, joyous and playful. They are over from Germany for their first tour in the UK. Not to be missed!Emily Bowden & Simon Dumpleton have been touring together on the UK and EU folk scene for over 10 years. They love the opportunity to play as a duo and will offer more intimate arrangements of their Emily & The Simons set on fiddle and chromatic accordion. Doors 2.30PM, Workshop 3PM, Bal 4PM TICKETS
Taff Rapids at The Greystones
North America meets Celtic Britain, Cardiff’s Taff Rapids have been taking International stages by storm with their captivating, unique, modern Transatlantic sound.
Official performers IBMA World of Bluegrass Showcase in 2023 and Folk Alliance International 2025 they deliver a high energy fusion of Bluegrass songwriting, driving instrumentation and a distinctly Welsh twist singing with both English and Welsh lyrics, tight harmonies and instrumental firepower. 8PM TICKETS
Tuesday 7th April
George Sansome & Matt Quinn at Kiveton Park Folk Club
Kiveton Park Folk Club, Kiveton Park Colliery Cricket Club, Doors 7.30PM. Floor spots (from 7.50PM) before the guest artist, £10 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.
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
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.
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
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
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
Saturday 18th April
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
Sunday 19th April
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
Wednesday 22nd April
Holly Clarke at Yellow Arch Studios
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
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”
Saturday 25th April
Scott Doonican ONE MAN SHOW 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
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
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
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
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 Bar-steward Sons of Val Doonican, The Hunch and Jacks Rake. TICKETS
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
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.
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
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
June 2026
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
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 –
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
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
October 2026
November 2026
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