What’s On

Hosting Cafe No9’s forth young songwriter showcase, Sheffield native George Howard is an upcoming singer-songwriter with a penchant for crafting fresh, folk-inspired numbers. Rose Ingalill is an indie-folk singer-songwriter currently based between Sheffield and Glastonbury. Her songs are intimate and introspective, drawing on personal experience to explore universal themes: love, death, and the strange business of being alive. Owen Blue is a powerhouse of theatrical and emotionally stirring performance. With his band The Still Lifes, the stage becomes a place of high drama for the art rock extraordinaires. When solo, Blue explores the classic side to his songwriting – stripping the songs down and letting them breathe. Doors 7PM TICKETS

Residential Weekend, Singing, walking, and eating… Bella looks forward to welcoming you for a weekend of merriment in her home village of Edale, in the beautiful Peak District!

This social singing weekend is for all levels and abilities, with some group walking to get us out into the stunning surroundings. TICKETS

Join Lucy Huzzard and Claire Vine for an evening of folk tunes and songs. Local Lucy Huzzard will be performing a rare solo set of folk tunes on Melodeon, while Cymru/Wales based Claire Vine will sing a mix of newly written and traditional songs accompanied by harmonium and the help of a vocal looper.

The pair will also be leading a collaborative group songwriting workshop before the gig. This event is open to all and we especially welcome people who wouldn’t usually consider themselves musicians or songwriters. At Highfield Trinity Methodist Church, 11 Holland Place, Highfield S2 4US Workshop: 6-7pm Gig: Doors 7PM start 7.45PM TICKETS

A real treat for fans of old-time Americana! Banjo, fiddle and guitar will be stirring up a storm on October 9th. Tickets £10 from the Library. 7.30PM BYOB Details

What sets Eddi apart is the depth and quality of the emotional performance and ability to not only move the listener, but connect her experience to that of her audience. No two performances are ever the same. Though first brought into the limelight as front woman for Fairground Attraction, who’s #1 single, Perfect and parent album, First of a Million Kisses, both topped the charts in the U.K., Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Japan, it was Eddi’s subsequent solo albums that signalled her ability to assimilate different musical styles and make them very much her own. Notably, The Songs of Robert Burns (2003) is a timeless interpretation showcasing the poems of Scotland’s national bard. 7.30PM TICKETS

A Solo Flamenco Guitar Concert -Get ready to be captivated by the mesmerising music of Samuel Moore, the multi-award winning flamenco guitarist. With his exceptional talent and mastery of flamenco, Samuel will transport you to the heart of Spain in this concert. Whether you are a dedicated flamenco fan or simply looking for a unique cultural experience, this event promises to be unforgettable! Doors 7PM TICKETS

Doors 7.30PM, tunes session before the first act starts at 8PM. A regular at the ‘old’ Musical Traditions Club, we are very pleased to offer this new date for Thomas McCarthy, rescheduled from March 2026. Thomas says: “I sing wherever I’m invited, at clubs, festivals, people’s houses, weddings, funerals, christenings, at home, down the road and over the sea. I have sung all over the UK and Europe. I have sung at festivals including Whitby Folk Week, Sidmouth FolkWeek, the Fife Traditional Singing Festival, Brosella Folk & Jazz Festival (Belgium), the South Roscommon Singers festival (Knockcroghery) and the Frank Harte Festival (Dublin) – where I shared a stage with Christy Moore.”

Described in The Living Tradition as ‘captivating, bold and striking’, Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne is at the forefront of his generation of English folk musicians as both a powerful and commanding singer and a masterful player of the Anglo concertina and melodeon. Cohen’s music is rooted in the English folk tradition, celebrating the age-old musical heritage of this broad and diverse land. Traditional ballads, songs and tunes form the basis of Cohen’s material, but with a smattering of early music, ragtime, and music hall thrown in for good measure along with regular forays into the music of the Caribbean. TICKETS

Free gigs

Harry Bird is a modern day troubadour, mixing “genius songwriting” (RnR Magazine, UK) with a voice that has captivated audiences all over Europe and beyond.

An experienced circus and theatre musician, he is a versatile storyteller with a love of rhythm and rhyme, allegory and dance. Drawing on British folk, Americana and other world music genres, his lyrically charged performances are a freewheeling cabaret of finely crafted songs and good humour. 7.30PM TICKETS

This Bristol-based New-Folk trio are touring the country performing music from their acclaimed second album Outside Time, while also bearing musical gifts from their recently recorded third album, to be released in 2027. Book your tickets in advance to share in this show that delivers Tarren’s trademark mixture of intricate musical arrangements and hard-hitting songs, all carried through with playful patter. 8PM TICKETS

Kai (he/him) & Hollis (they/them) are a UK Bristol-based duo making alt-folk ear worms with a cynical smile. Their sound is built around minimal drumming, valve amp guitar tones and catchy harmonies that all fit snugly around their humorously introspective and playfully dark lyrics. 

Eleanor McGregor writes intimately personal songs in a folky style similar to Haley Heynderickx, that are performed with her band as a mix of upbeat and softer tracks.

In the upstairs room (no lift) The Harlequin108 Nursery Street 7.30PM TICKETS

The Truffle Valley Boys are a band with a mission: to bring back the raw, powerful and authentic sound of the early years of Bluegrass music – no compromises. The group draws its repertoire and sound from some of the more obscure Bluegrass groups of the 1950s – defining years for this musical genre, which developed as a branch of Country music, strongly influenced by Gospel, Swing and Blues, and played an important role in the birth of Rock-A-Billy.

At the crossroads of folk, vocal performance, noise and avant-garde songwriting, Sophia Djebel Rose creates a singular universe where the voice becomes a space of exploration and transformation. On stage, she presents a minimalist performance built around guitar and harmonium, where the intensity of the voice, the ritual dimension of singing and the connection with the audience are at the heart of the experience. Doors 7PM TICKETS

Securely ranked among Scotland’s most skilled and imaginative contemporary folk acts, Breabach unite deep roots in Highland and Island Gaelic tradition with the innovative musical ferment of their Glasgow base. Over two decades together has brought them success after success with countless wins/nominations including five Best Traditional Scottish Music Awards, Best Group in the Radio 2 Folk Awards and Album Of The Year in the Songlines Music Awards. Doors 7.30PM TICKETS

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 Having played in folk clubs in London and Nottingham in the 70s and early 80s Simon took a break from music for a while. He returned to playing in early 2012 at Crooks Folk Club, where he found a musical home. Since then Simon has played regularly in clubs and sessions around Sheffield and Derbyshire (where he now lives), including several guest spots, and has organised several fundraising gigs for refugee charities and a hospital in Gaza.

Simon plays guitar and mandocello. Expect to hear songs from Martyn Joseph, Steve Knightley, Tom Paxton, Roy Bailey, Garth Hewitt and others , exploring themes of justice and peace, and telling stories of hope. Politics has been known to creep into the repertoire, as has the occasional love song!

For a decade and a half, Grace Petrie has been one of the UK’s most urgent and passionate songwriters. Coming of age amidst the coalition government, her politically charged folk music quickly gained national attention and propelled her to the main stages of folk festivals from Cambridge to Vancouver to the Blue Mountains of Australia. Characterised by razor-sharp lyricism and the unmistakable passion of her stage presence, her live shows have become synonymous for fans with a unique atmosphere of hope and solidarity, with LGBTQ anthem Black Tie racking up 1.5 million streams and providing a soundtrack of expression for young queer folks all over the world. All Seated show. 7PM TICKETS

–Two of British folk’s most distinctive and highly-regarded artists join together in a brand-new, inspired collaboration.

Belinda O’Hooley, a renowned pianist, singer and composer, is best known as one half of O’Hooley & Tidow, who rose to international prominence for writing and performing the theme to the hit TV series Gentleman Jack (which also led to an acting role for Belinda on the iconic TV drama Happy Valley). Drawing on her heritage in the west of Ireland, Belinda’s music showcases her unique, minimalist and deeply expressive style. The first woman in her family to reclaim a previously all-male tradition, she has found the freedom to interpret the music of her ancestors in her very own, singular way.

Jackie Oates is a respected and sought-after singer, fiddle player, song-writer and multi-instrumentalist, widely known for her tender, arresting interpretations of traditional folk songs. A winner of two BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Jackie has released numerous acclaimed albums including eight solo records. The intuitive and responsive interplay between Belinda and Jackie, two musicians at the height of their power, makes for a compelling live experience. Doors 7PM TICKETS

Join us for the launch gig of our (yet to be titled) new album. Anyone who has been to our previous album launches will know you are in for a treat.
Special guests, and great supports, this one is definitely not to be missed.

Americana with Heart and Soul. Formed in 2022 by songwriter Joe Armitage, Buffalo Ghost blends Americana storytelling with a diverse musical range, from mellow acoustic ballads to high-energy rock anthems. Based in Sheffield, the band has quickly built a loyal following with their powerful live performances and authentic sound. At the core of the band’s identity is Joe Armitage, whose emotive vocals and captivating guitar work bring his heartfelt songwriting to life. Doors 7.30PM TICKETS

Grace Elizabeth Harvey is a singer-songwriter based in Liverpool. With a background as a classical cellist and student of literature and philosophy, she unites the traditional with the exploratory, to capture unflinchingly intimate and lyrically deft fragments of our experience.

‘The poetry of Robbie Thompson is the sort that can stop you in your tracks. His words, drawing on his background and interests in psychotherapy and philosophy, offer generous reflections and insight on his accumulated experiences.’ – Pink Wafer Doors 7PM TICKETS

Sam Sweeney and Grace Smith are two of England’s leading fiddle players, known for their powerful, expressive playing and deep connection to traditional music. Sam, a BBC Folk Award winner and veteran of Bellowhead and Leveret, has been called “Britain’s Premier Fiddler” (Songlines), while Grace, a rising star with her acclaimed trio and work with Katie Doherty & the Navigators, brings a fresh, creative voice to the tradition. Both are passionate educators and innovative performers, combining archive inspiration with new compositions to create music that is richly rooted and boldly contemporary. Doors 7PM TICKETS

For a decade and a half, Grace Petrie has been one of the UK’s most urgent and passionate songwriters. Coming of age amidst the coalition government, her politically charged folk music quickly gained national attention and propelled her to the main stages of folk festivals from Cambridge to Vancouver to the Blue Mountains of Australia. Characterised by razor-sharp lyricism and the unmistakable passion of her stage presence, her live shows have become synonymous for fans with a unique atmosphere of hope and solidarity, with LGBTQ anthem Black Tie racking up 1.5 million streams and providing a soundtrack of expression for young queer folks all over the world. All Seated show. 7PM TICKETS

Hosted by the band Scuppered. Doors 7.15PM starts 8PM Tickets are usually £15 OTD but some events are ticketed- check the website. Bring your own drinks. Details

This is the launch gig for Seb Stone’s second album of traditional English and Irish music, The Blackbird. Featuring musicians from Sheffield and further afield, including Rowan Piggott, Joe Vercoe, Ask Eide, Alina Ehret, Will Sartin and Sean Spicer, this will be a night not to be missed! TICKETS

5.45-7PM at Parkwood Springs details

Don’t miss The Mary Wallopers as they return to bring their iconic twist on Irish folk music to The Octagon stage! “The punk spirit of Irish traditional music” Mojo 8 PM TICKETS

Darol and Bruce have been musical explorers together for many years, sharing a creative universe that’s resulted in some epic collaborations, crashing each others concerts and recordings and just finding great joy in playing together. Described as “an absolute master” by No Depression Bruce’s take on tradition has lead him into collaborations with some of the world’s most respected players from roots to rock.

Freestyle fiddler, composer, producer and educator Darol is at home in a number of musical genres, exceptional among modern fiddlers for his versatility and depth, he has helped drive the evolution of the contemporary string band through his involvement with numerous pathbreaking ensembles. Doors 7.30PM TICKETS

The songs of Northumbrian folk alchemists The Brothers Gillespie (James and Sam Gillespie) are animated by lyrical poetry, fluid fingerstyle guitar, multi-instrumental musicianship and ‘the glorious tones of their blood harmony’ (Sam Lee). Theirs is a music of encounter, of lark song and crow call, ash leaves and hidden ways. It is rooted in the earth and arises most strongly for them when they are out walking in the borderlands with their packs and instruments. Bringing together visionary mythopoetics with a radical spirit, the brothers tread an older path whilst singing with fierce tenderness to the present time in its grief and luminosity. Doors 7PM TICKETS

This October, two of the most influential banjo players in modern acoustic music unite for a landmark tour across the UK and Ireland. The Banjo Besties Tour brings together Damien O’Kane and Ron Block with their band — artists whose work has redefined the possibilities of the banjo within their respective traditions. Melding bluegrass and Irish traditions, and Americana, this is a collaboration that pushes boundaries while honouring deep musical heritage. Expect exhilarating musicianship, intricate interplay, and a live performance that is as emotionally powerful as it is technically stunning. Doors 7.30PM TICKETS

Stocksbridge Folk Club, Doors 7PM Entry by donation

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 Tina and Matt have been performing together for over 20 years either as a duo or together with Nick Sellwood as Bungalow Bliss.
From an early age Tina gained a love of unaccompanied singing in an Irish style from her father and three of his brothers but her mother’s (English) family also enjoyed a good sing-song, particularly music hall and ‘popular’ songs.
Matt, a multi-instrumentalist, plays music across a wide range of genres and regularly plays at a varied jam session. He sings some songs in the Irish language. At Crookes Folk Club Tina and Matt will play a range of Irish and English folk songs plus some more contemporary material, including their own compositions.

Kristoffer Andrew Ross is a folk singer and guitarist from rural Upstate New York. Specializing in traditional ballads from the Northeastern United States, and their connections to origins in the British Isles. With careful vocal and fingerstyle guitar arrangements, he seeks to entwine skillful musicianship with an awareness of historic songs’ relationship to stories of immigration, labor, and class struggles of the past and present. Doors 7pm TICKETS

Admiral Fallow (Louis Abbott, Kevin Brolly, Phil Hague, Sarah Hayes and Joe Rattray) have spent nearly two decades crafting a truly singular sound. From their debut Boots Met My Face (2011) to Tree Bursts In Snow (2012), Tiny Rewards (2015), The Idea of You (2021), and their latest, First Of The Birds (2025) on Chemikal Underground, the band have continually pushed their rich blend of folk, chamber pop and post-rock into bold new territory. 7.30PM TICKETS

“Bringing together two distinctive and deeply individual musical voices, Raymond MacDonald and Steve Malley (Horse Loom/Unit Ama) create performances that draw audiences into an intimate narrative celebrating folk lyricism, jazz expressionism and contemporary sound exploration. MacDonald’s internationally acclaimed saxophone work, renowned for its emotional depth, spontaneity, and fearless creativity, meets Malley’s richly textured guitar playing in a musical dialogue that is both warm and expansive.

Malley weaves together alternative folk, spontaneous improvisation, and atmospheric storytelling into a deeply immersive musical landscape. Rooted in acoustic traditions yet unbound by convention, his work finds a compelling counterpart in MacDonald’s soaring soundscapes, which draw on jazz, pop, and decades of genre-defying experimentation and whose playing has been characterised by The Wire as “mid period Albert Ayler hitchhiking in the Scottish highlands, yet melodically unique and utterly wild and free”. Doors 7PM TICKETS

Join BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award winner Maddie Morris, described by Jim Moray as “leading the next generation of socially conscious songwriters” on their autumn tour for an intimate and thought-provoking live experience.
Maddie’s music explores how personal narratives in song can hold deep political importance. Folk songs have always told stories, but Maddie makes their mark by turning storytelling into action, creating work that is both deeply personal and quietly transformative. Doors 7PM TICKETS

Good Habits – A joyous and unexpected fusion of folk, jazz and more ft vocals, cello, accordion, synths and drums. 7PM TICKETS

Blending ancient folk traditions with a bold contemporary flair (Tradfolk), Wise Woman bring a heady collision of lush folk harmonies, cinematic strings and 90s girl power to any stage they set foot on. Their support tonight is double bass ‘magician’ Nina Harries. Doors 7.30PM TICKETS

8.30PM Come to the village of Wortley, look for the fire, listen for the drums, as Mister Fox perform on this, our most special night. Facebook event

The critically acclaimed folk duo join forces with virtuoso double bassist Jon Thorne for a special one off tour. With their vintage guitars and heartfelt vocal harmonies sharing just a single microphone for pick up Hannah and Ben’s shows have always been magical, intimate experiences. Passionate advocates for the singularity of a live performance – no nights of a Hannah and Ben tour are ever the same – but each one is special.  This special collaboration with Jon’s unmistakable rich tone and musical intuition promises to be a balm for the soul. Doors 7.30PM TICKETS

Deceptively stripped-back, other-worldly and beautiful. Ghosts, fairies and tragic love. The Brighton three piece of Emma Morton, Jon Griffin and Andy Thomas cast magic spells upon the listener. Their music is like a séance;
an enchanted visit to the inside of a hollow hill. Doors 7PM TICKETS

Please note- this is a talk- not a music event. Explore the dark origins of folk horror and its connections to ancient customs, folklore and modern anxieties. Followed by Q&A.

Why are we so fascinated by old stories, strange traditions, and the idea that the past might still be hiding in the present? Folk horror often takes us to remote villages, wild landscapes and forgotten beliefs – places where ancient customs and superstition feel very real. Doors 7PM TICKETS

+ Indie Folk Band, touring their new album “Beyonder” TICKETS

Following the release of his tenth studio album, Waiting For Wisdom, Gaz Brookfield takes to the road once more. Folk/Punk festival favourite, Brookfield has been at this for a while now. Since winning Acoustic Magazine Singer/Songwriter of the year way back in 2010 he has continued to tirelessly tour the length and breadth of the country, building a strong and loyal following where he goes. Doors 7.30PM TICKETS

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 JANGLEBUDDIES: Philip Cockerham is a British singer, songwriter and performer and has played a major part in the history of Crookes Folk Club, having firts appeared as far back in time at the Holybush, one of the club’s early predecessors. He is based in West Yorkshire, England, but plays nationally on the folk and acoustic music scene. His songs contain a range of themes and stories, sometimes humorous but always thought-provoking, often with memorable hooks and irresistible choruses! There are also some familiar traditional songs, but delivered in a refreshingly different way. It’s not surprising then, that Philip quickly gained a deserved reputation with his original material and his entertaining performances.

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. Doors 7PM TICKETS

Johnny Campbell is a multidisciplinary Folk musician based in Yorkshire. 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. Doors 7.30PM Tickets

A brand new show celebrating the songs of the dark season of Samhain or as its more commonly known throughout the world as all hallow’s eve. In legend, this time of the year is when the veil between worlds is thinnest. Spirits, ghosts and darker things descend upon the land and come to be among us once more before the winter descends. Exploring Ballads and songs, Holly & The Reivers have emerged from the archives with songs old and new, Summoning forth a seasonal celebration of one of our oldest festivals. Doors 7PM TICKETS

Pavey Ark are a cinematic indie-folk band from East Yorkshire Atmospheric vocals, strings and horns glide over finger-picked guitar, melodic bass and complex percussion. The result is a beautiful orchestral-folk sound that evades immediate comparison. Upon further listening, the band’s wide range of influences start to reveal themselves – from the laid back ’60s and ’70s folk of Jackson C. Frank and Love, through to Nick Drake and Radiohead. Doors 7PM TICKETS

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.

Equally at home as accompanist or melody player, Anna Massie is one of Scotland’s foremost guitarists. Three-time nominee for Best Instrumentalist at the Scots Trad Music Awards, 2021 winner of the Trad Music in the Media award for her Black Isle Correspondent work and 2022 Producer of the Year award, Anna is a highly talented musician, presenter and producer.

Nether Edge Folk Club, Nether Edge Bowling Club. There are a few floor spots before the guest artist. Doors 7PM, starts 7.30PM.

What does folk singing mean in England today, and who takes part? Four exceptional artists—Anna Anise, Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne, Satnam Galsian and Maddie Morris—combine for an evening of live music inspired by a ground breaking five-year research project exploring access to folk singing in England.

Presented by Sound Roots and supported by Access Folk at the University of Sheffield, this special event brings research and creativity together through songs, reflections and musical responses. Drawing on the project’s findings, each artist offers a distinctive perspective on belonging, participation and evolving folk singing traditions

An inspiring and thought-provoking night of music, conversation and connection, celebrating the many voices that make up England’s folk landscape. This event is preceded by activities celebrating the Access Folk project, so doors will open early – more details will be provided nearer the time. Doors: 5:30pm The evening concert will start at the usual time of 7:30pm TICKETS

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.

7.30 PM TICKETS 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. Singer, harpist and composer Rachel Newton draws on poems, ballads and stories that are hundreds of years old, working them into her contemporary compositional style to create a rich, ambitious, original and unique sound. Rachel has toured internationally with various bands and projects, including The Furrow Collective and The Lost Words: Spell Songs. Awarded ‘Musician of the Year’ by both the Scots Trad Music Awards and the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, and shortlisted in the Scottish Album of the Year Award, Rachel’s music is loved and respected by critics and audiences alike.

Doors 7.30PM, tunes session before the first act starts at 8PM. A native speaker of Lancashire Dialect, Sid Calderbank has been collecting songs and stories from Lancashire for over 40 years. Expect songs, novelties, and everything in between! By special arrangement Sid will be joined for one night only by The Lancashire Wallopers. The team was originally formed in 1981 by students of the legendary clog dancer and music hall entertainer Sam Sherry. The purpose of their formation was a one-off performance at the National Gathering at Cecil Sharp House of the bargees social dance taught to them by Bill Gibbons. Their outfits are inspired by the clothing traditionally worn by canal bargees. The Wallopers’ present repertoire includes routines based on most of the steps that Sam Sherry taught, steps danced by other celebrated clog dancers and dance routines in the style of the music hall as performed by The Five Sherry Brothers. The skilled dancing is taken to another level through the creative skills of the team’s two accomplished musicians. Sam had interests in both the traditional styles of clog dancing and the music hall styles which are assumed to have developed, at least in part, from the former. The Wallopers continue that combination of interests and this is reflected in their diverse repertoire. Expect clog dances, music hall routines, and more.

Pete Coe has been a professional musician since 1971, playing at festivals concerts, clubs, dances & schools throughout Britain, Europe, Asia, New Zealand & USA . During the ‘70s he toured and recorded with Chris Coe, was a member of the legendary New Victory Band & with Nic Jones, Tony Rose and again, Chris Coe, he was a member of Bandoggs. In the late ‘80s and early ‘90s he toured and recorded with Red Shift but since 1985 he’s mainly worked as a soloist & earned an enviable reputation. His strong, distinctive voice is enhanced by his instrumental versatility, the ringing strings of his bouzouki, the sweet chords of his mountain dulcimer, the plaintive frailing banjo & the pulsing reeds of his melodeon. He’s also a country dance caller, creator & band musician. He sings, plays & step dances, sometimes all at once! TICKETS

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.

In the latest Pagoda Project line-up, the inimitable Paul Hutchinson (accordion) and Karen Wimhurst (clarinet/bass clarinet) are joined by stellar fiddle singer Hannah Cumming.

Inspired by the folk traditions of the UK, this is music and song cut through with experimentation, boldness, humour and risk. Expect ethereal to turn gutsy — passion and tears tempered by a good laugh — and a tide of improvisation which means no two evenings are ever the same. TICKETS

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

It’s the launch of the album no-one requested, but is here anyway. State of the Nation is Gordon Pocket’s 2nd foray into long-player-land.

State of the Nation scrapes and then demolishes the barrel of current affairs for comedy nuggets as nefarious as Donald Trump, the privatisation of British sewage infrastructure, Richard and Judy, pervy BBC newsreaders, Rotherham racists and cricket. It is the musical Empire Strikes Back of a potential trilogy of nonsense. The evening will also feature guest spots from proper musicians that can actually play and sing. You might even want to join in with them. Mandala Café & Eatery, Sheffield, S8 0RN Doors 7.30PM TICKETS

The Tanzanian mother-daughter duo fusing electronic and traditional sounds. There is spirit and fire in the music of The Zawose Queens. There’s the vibrations of the ancestors, coming through on traditional instruments — soaring chizeze fiddle, buzzing illimba thumb piano, ngoma drums that chatter and thunder — and voices that go deep, high and out there. There’s the connection to nature, to ceremony and ritual, in their dance-inspired fusion, their blend of the organic, harmonic and modern-day electronic. There are lyrics that tell, in their native kigogo, of the passion for music, the wonders of life. Of pride in environment, in tradition. In their East African roots.

Pendo and Leah Zawose showcase the fluid polyrhythms and rapturous polyphonic singing of the Gogo (aka Wagogo) people of the arid, hilly Dodoma region of central Tanzania. 7.30PM TICKETS

Seb Stone is a traditional singer, whistle player and uilleann piper from the Peak District. After graduating from Royal Holloway University in 2022, with singing lessons at the Royal Academy of Music, he won both the Future of Folk and Shantyman of the Year awards at Bromyard Folk Festival, as well as Stainsby Folk Festival’s singing competition.

an evening of Welsh and Afro-American culture in song and story. UK Folk Album of the Year nominee, Cynefin is the project of acclaimed Welsh folk musician Owen Shiers, who will be bringing full band and a full heart of Welsh culture and song to Sheffield for the first time.

Award winning singer, actor and playwright Tayo Aluko is coming back to Sheffield to share stories and songs from Afro-American civil rights pioneer Paul Robeson’s incredible life, including his longstanding friendship and solidarity with the Welsh coal mining community. Doors 7pm with the show starting promptly at 7.30pm. We will finish around 10pm with one interval. Highfield Trinity Church, 2 Highfield Place, Highfield, Sheffield S2 4UR

Jon Cocker – Nature-inspired vocals with Sheffield roots producing a subtle yet euphoric sound. This gifted singer/songriter recently played at The Lantern Theatre in an evening with Carrie Martin.

Teah Lewis – Channleling the deep-hearted sounds of Vashti Bunyan and Joni Mitchell. Teah also played The Lantern Theatre earlier in 2026 alongside Sorrel Nation.

Sonority Choir – Bringing together some of the city’s finest singers to champion music written for upper-voices

Doors 7PM TICKETS

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

The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican’s 20th Anniversary Tour: Two decades is too old to quit! Put on yer finest knitted gladrags, style your barnet, put on your dancing shoes and bring your finest singing voices, as we cordially invite you to witness the Greatest Show On Earth (in tank-tops). Founded in Barnsley Rock City in 2006 by their outspoken and energetic ringleader, Scott Doonican, The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican are on a mission! Far from being your typical folk ensemble, this cult-like collective of like-minded knit-wear enthusiasts are determined to follow in their spiritual father’s immortal footsteps and keep his legacy alive. Scott and his brothers-from-other-mothers, Mo-Jo Doonican, Dave Doonican and the Rt. Rev. Jeremiah Rickenbacker Doonican III, have quite the talent for Bar-Stewardizing other famous people’s songs with new satirical comedy lyrics, on folk instruments. To complete their outrageously understated image, the Doonicans have become instantly recognisable in festival fields and venues up and down the country for their immaculate hair and their stylish choice of sexy knitwear, and instantly memorable for their lairy, no-holds-barred, anarchic live shows. TICKETS 7.30PM

Hosted by the band Scuppered. Doors 7.15PM starts 8PM Tickets are usually £15 OTD but some events are ticketed- check the website. Bring your own drinks. Details

Wielding the distinct voices of fiddle, concertina and mandolin, the Grace Smith Trio brings together three like-minded musicians to create one dynamic and expressive musical dialogue. Acclaimed fiddle and viola player Grace Smith is joined by Sam Partridge (concertina) and Tom Kimber (mandolin) in this innovative ensemble, which offers a fresh take on folk.

Archie Churchill-Moss’s journey through the musical landscape is one of rich collaboration and unwavering commitment to the diatonic button accordion—a craft that has earned him
widespread acclaim and reverence. A pioneer in combining folk music with live electronics and a celebrated composer, Archie’s innovative approach seamlessly blends traditional idioms with contemporary composition Doors 7PM TICKETS

The Festival of Village Carols Committee is delighted to announce that this year’s festival will go ahead as planned, providing a welcome opportunity to pay tribute to Ian’s remarkable work on the carols and to honour his legacy. Grenoside Community Centre, 9.00 am – 10.30 pm (Grand Sing, 7.00 pm). Including Carollers from Foolow. TICKETS on sale 1st October

SHOON were melded in the fires of the Steel City of Sheffield sometime in the last few years…… taking the iron ore of the 60s British Folk Revival as their base, they have sprinkled in alloying elements of Americana, Blues and a couple of looping pedals to create fresh interpretations of mostly traditional folk songs. Featuring the vocals of Rebecca Hearne, memorably described as the Tyson Fury of the Yorkshire Folk Scene, the guitar, fiddle and voice of the mighty Ric Booth, well known as the busiest musician and producer in Sheffield, and all held down by the upright bass of Johnny Griff, SHOON will sing you songs of love, murder, infidelity and cuckoos. Doors 7PM TICKETS

Doors 7PM Macdara Yeates is one of the leading voices in Dublin’s rich and fertile folk scene. Described by Irish Music Magazine as “a true connoisseur of the art of balladry,” his stentorian voice has garnered wide acclaim and featured on stages across Ireland, England, Scotland, the United States, Belgium, Denmark and beyond. TICKETS

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.

One of Irelands most enthralling vocalists and songwriters. A queer, nu folk artist she has a steadily growing International reputation as a compelling performer and a standout  figure in Irish folk a reputation that’s landed her on stages alongside U2 and Glen Hansard and opening shows for Gladys Knight and Eagle-Eyed Cherry. Her emotional honesty and storytelling depth has gained her comparisons to Tracy Chapman and Natalie Merchant. Tonight Grainne will be joined by San Diego based drummer and vocalist JULES STEWART creating a sound that’s rich in harmonies, heartfelt stories and magnetic onstage chemistry. TICKETS Doors 7.30PM

7.30 PM TICKETS 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. Arbrevyn are a vocal harmony trio who sing songs and dance tunes from Cornwall and all over. For this Christmas special they will feature Cornish carols alongside more local carols and some of their favourite repertoire.

Since their initial one-off pilot in 2015, five leading lights of the UK folk scene have been reconvening each December to share their joyous Christmas party with audiences across the country. Katriona Gilmore: Vocals, mandolin, fiddle; Jamie Roberts: Vocals, guitar; Hannah Sanders: Vocals, guitar, dulcimer; Ben Savage: Vocals, dobro, guitar; Jade Rhiannon: Vocals, shruti box

Expect reimagined Winter classics from both sides of the Atlantic, some little known Yuletide gems, and plenty of songs direct from the pen of these five critically acclaimed songwriters. Perhaps most of all though, look forward to the feeling of having started the festivities with A Winter Union. 7.30PM TICKETS

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

Doors 7.30PM, tunes session before the first act starts at 8PM. Ken Langsbury has sung all his life and still knows songs from his childhood and his time with the King’s Dragoon Guards in Malaya. He was a member of the popular harmony group, The Songwainers and fool for Old Spot Morris. He’s also a very fine storyteller. He’s never stopped singing and never will! Bernie and Ken have been friends and collaborators for well over 50 years. Bernie Cherry was born near Rochester in Kent. He has been singing since 1966, mostly English traditional songs from places he’s lived and people he’s met. He was an early member of the Old Swan Band and founding foreman of Old Spot Morris.

Goblin Band are a four piece English trad/folk band based in London. With harmony singing and a range of folk instruments, Goblin Band delivers an unruly alternative expression of English traditional music. The band formed from sessions of the same name run out of the Hobgoblin Music shop in central London, organised by a collection of young queer folk obsessive friends and shop employees looking to forge their own way into folk music. This gave rise to a band of multi-instrumentalists firmly rooted in the folk music of Britain, interpreted via the socialist tradition concerned with folk’s relationship to the history of the working classes, capitalism, and colonialism. Through a fusion of harmony singing, fiddle, squeezebox, hurdy gurdy, recorders and more, Goblin Band deliver a charismatic alternative expression of English traditional culture in a way which is at once riotously joyful and deeply sincere. TICKETS

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.

Taking its title from John’s unforgettable song telling the Nativity story from the point of view of the animals in the stable, this show is a heart-warming look at the timeless rituals found in the folklore and folk music of England at Midwinter. John peels away the commercial gloss of modern Christmas to reveal the powerful pagan urges that race through us all at this time of year, and the life and death struggle that is symbolised in so many traditional songs and customs. Doors 7PM TICKETS

Doors open at 7.30pm. Classic Sheffield village carols, contemporary seasonal songs and wassails, joyous harmony singing, and plenty of choruses for you to join in with! A whole new set of “Rudolph Variations” will challenge you in the hilarious quiz that runs through the night, and as usual, there’ll be a “best Christmas jumper” prize too. Come and celebrate in style with Melrose Quartet! TICKETS

Hosted by the band Scuppered. Doors 7.15PM starts 8PM Tickets are usually £15 OTD but some events are ticketed- check the website. Bring your own drinks. Details