What’s On

Outdoor Sounds of the Summer Concerts 3-5PM Admission free but suggested donation £5 to support the work of Friends of Whirlow Brook Park. Bring chair/ rug and a picnic. (May be cancelled if weather is bad) Website

Michael Prewitt learned to play the mandolin a couple decades ago in the hills of East
Kentucky, where he soaked up the music of Bill Monroe, The Stanley Brothers, and J.D. Crowe
and the New South, before lighting out for the Upper Midwest. While there, he became
enamoured of Midwestern and Canadian fiddle music, and co-founded Back Up & Push, a
Minneapolis-based bluegrass band that released a regionally well-received album, before
joining the Grammy-nominated and IBMA award-winning bluegrass band Special Consensus. Doors 7PM TICKETS

Singers and Musicians’ sessions, 12 noon to 11PM. Run by First Friday Folk and Booit Straps Folk Club.

Kiveton Park Folk Club, Kiveton Park Colliery Cricket Club, Doors 7.15PM. Floor spots (from 7.45PM) before the guest artist, £10  cash for non-members. The club website is not working. If you would like more details I can pass you email address on to the club organiser.

New York’s Slambovian Circus Of Dreams’ exciting live shows are legendary. Their cool mix of Southern rock, Woodstock tinged Americana, rootsy, rockin’ psychedelia and British/Celtic folk has built them a huge, devoted fanbase and we’re honoured to have them back at The Greystones on this, their 13th UK tour bringing good vibes and heaps of magic to the Backroom one fun, trippy song at a time. 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

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.

‘A clap of thunder over the lukewarm waters of contemporary folk.’ (Télérama, France). Lunatraktors are choreographer and percussionist Carli Jefferson (she/her), and vocalist and researcher Clair Le Couteur (they/them). Beginning from the bare bones of vocal harmony and percussive dance, Lunatraktors rework Anglo-Celtic traditional music from the 1500s to the present. The duo approach folk music as performance art. They are known for their primal, ritualistic sound, expanding into weird, playful spaces with acoustic beats, analogue synth basslines, whistles and bass accordion. Ancient and contemporary, mournful and joyously deranged, Lunatraktors are ‘simply different’ (RTÉ Lyric FM, Ireland). Doors 7PM TICKETS

Blending folk pastoralism with swampy 60s Americana, The Hanging Stars sound like the missing link between the California desert sun and the grey skies of London Town. The album was recorded between LA, Nashville and Walthamstow, with each of these vastly different places leaving an indelible mark on the songs. 7.30PM TICKETS

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. David Eagle: Folk Singer And Comedian  I’ve broken free from the shackles of The Young’uns and am making my very first solo appearance at a folk club. It’ll be a mix of songs and silly stories. I might even tell you the shocking truth about Sean and Michael…

Lennie Gallant, an acclaimed East Coast songwriter with sixteen albums and numerous awards, has recently released his new album, Shelter From the Storms, which has received rave reviews and sold out shows across Canada. The album reflects on the turbulent times we live in while celebrating the human ability to navigate through hardship with community, love and laughter. Lennie was honoured as the 2026 Canadian Folk Music Awards Solo Artist of The Year for this amazing album, which was also named one of the Top Ten Folk Albums of 2025 by a Roots Music critics poll and members of the Canadian music industry. Doors 7PM TICKETS

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

JOHN DOYLE is an integral part of famous TRAD TRIO – MIKE McGOLDRICK, JOHN McCUSKER & JOHN DOYLE…..Though in this solo setting is where we really see John Shine! Name many of the most notable recordings and/or performers in Irish music and it’s a fair bet that John Doyle had something to do with them. Liz Carroll; Eileen Ivers; Karan Casey; Solas; Michael Black; Mary Black; the trio of McCusker, McGoldrick and Doyle; The Teetotalers (Martin Hayes, Kevin Crawford, John Doyle); and now Usher’s Island (Andy Irvine, Donal Lunny, Mike McGoldrick, Paddy Glackin and John Doyle) – a vertible who’s who of the greatest names in Irish music. Support  Ace Irish ‘box’ player PATRICK HARVEY & Friends Doors 7.30PM TICKETS

Greystones regulars will probably know Gary from his appearances here fronting the Graceland band or perhaps performing his superb Paul Simon Songbook show. We’re pleased to say he’s back but this time to promote his new album Use It or Lose It, his 5th solo album. 
Recorded in a little barn studio in the Yorkshire Dales it features collaborations with Seth Lakeman, David Ford, Alex Hart, The Magpies, Ellie Gowers and Graham Coe (Sam Kelly and The Lost Boys). Gary’s songs are written in a folk/pop style influenced by prominent performers of the 60’s and 70’s with Paul Simon his biggest influence. 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

Making their debut at The Wesley Centre in September 2026 are ‘We Mavericks’ – A Kiwi and Australian duo comprising Victoria Vigenser & Lindsay Martin. They are Masters in the art of connection and interweave soaring vocals, effortless strings and driving rhythms into dynamic originals with roots firmly in folk. Vigenser’s meaningful songs combine beautifully with Martin’s otherworldly ability to pull a hundred emotions from a set of strings. Expect laughter, tears, and soul-stirring songs with a worldly appeal. Doors 7.30PM TICKETS

Doors 7.30PM, tunes session before the first act starts at 8PM. Storyteller Taffy Thomas founded and directed the community arts company, Charivari, with their popular touring unit, the Fabulous Salami Brothers, which he fronted and performed in. After a major stroke at the age of 36 Taffy turned back to story telling as self-imposed speech therapy, which turned into a new career. Taffy has a repertoire of more than 300 stories, collected mainly from traditional oral sources, which he is happy to tell in almost any situation. This repertoire was built by meeting and working with virtually all the great traditional storytellers who were alive in Britain. He is now the most experienced English storyteller, having performed in many countries on four continents.

Describing herself simply as a ‘modern English musician’, Eliza Carthy is one of the most recognisable faces in British folk. She has received an MBE; numerous BBC R2 Folk Awards; two Mercury Prize nominations; was the first English traditional musician to be nominated for a BBC R3 Award for World Music, and in 2021 became President of the English Folk Dance & Song Society. Born into a formidable musical dynasty, her mother Norma was one of The Watersons and her father Martin Carthy is a hugely influential singer and guitarist, the incredible range of traditional and contemporary musicians who were part of the extended Waterson/Carthy world helped her develop her own unique approach to music. Eliza and her family were mainstays of the original Musical Traditions Club, and we are delighted to welcome her to our new format. TICKETS

Award winning folk band from England and Ireland with a unique blend of instruments and voices, they create a sound that is mesmerising and unforgettable. One of the most innovative and exciting folk bands in the UK they’ve played many of the major venues and festivals throughout Britain and Europe. Doors 7.30PM TICKETS

Ayami Suzuki is a Tokyo-based musician, artist and improviser. Her practice revolves around creating ambient soundscapes that incorporate her folk influences in a synthesis of songwriting and improvisation. Since returning to Tokyo in 2019 after several years of studies in Ireland and the UK, she has become an active performer, collaborator and solo artist. Her recent releases for Students of Decay, Longform Editions, Ftarri and Cosima Pitz showcase her singular approach to vocal ambient music, often fusing her ethereal vocals with environmental sounds in a way that feels formless, immersive and expansive all at once. Support from JD Roberts: Nature-infused melodic ambient soundscapes. Doors 7PM start 7.45 TICEKTS

Mills & Farrell are noted for their rootsy minimalist approach. Using two voices and acoustic instrumentation, inspired by Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings, The Milk Carton Kids, and the Waifs, the duo have a timeless sound characterized by intricately woven acoustic guitars and tight harmonies. Coming from backgrounds of Australian rock (David Farrell) and Nova Scotia folk (Janet Mills), geographic improbability adds an undefinable element to their modern and traditional offerings. Doors 7PM TICKETS

Join Dr Michael Walsh – Ethnomusicologist and celebrated performer of Traditional Irish music with a distinctly Mancunian edge – as he marks the completion of his University of Sheffield doctoral research on wooden flute playing and identity in Asturias, northern Spain. In conversation with folklorist and writer Nicky Crewe, he will weave together music, song, and story: growing up in the Manchester Irish community of the 1980s and 1990s, discovering Sheffield and English folk traditions, and tracing how walking the Camino de Santiago led him to the music and culture of Asturias.

The evening concludes with the first Sheffield performance of his new duo, Folkuuuuunst, with English Melodeon ace Will Hampson – an uplifting, high‑energy journey through music and song from Ireland, England, Asturias, and the wider Celtic world. Doors 7 PM TICKETS

Summerisle are an alternative folk duo. Sally Doherty and Frank Birtwistle, two independent artists have been drawn together by a desire to craft new poetic songs. Their works span reworked choice folk songs and reflective original pieces. Supports Alastair Gordon & Robyn Gair. 7.30PM TICKETS

In this special close-up and personal performance, these joyous ‘porteños’ from Buenos Aires will transport you on an evocative journey to the heart and soul of tango and Argentine music and poetry in its most genuine and artistic form. Doors 7PM TICKETS

A special meeting of old friends bringing together virtuosity and sheer musical magic. Both are celebrated musicians in the realm of Celtic folk music, renowned for their exceptional skills and innovative approaches. Former Folk Musician Of The Year Mike is a gifted instrumentalist/composer and a master of the wooden flute, low whistles and uillean pipes making him a go to contributer for many artists. Steeped in Irish traditional music he has made an immense contribution to the Irish and UK folk scenes through his many solo and collaborative projects including being a founder member of folk supergroup Lunasa and later through his work with Capercaillie. One of the leading musicians of his generation. Guitarist, melodeon player, BBC musician of the year and BBC Scotland best traditional musician winner Tim spent years touring with artists like The Chieftains, Seamus Begley, Brendan Power, Natalie MacMaster to name a few, Tim is now an accomplished solo artist. 8PM TICKETS

A fantastic new show from Pete Morton. The friendly ghost of a sailor haunts an old pub, meeting and talking with people through the centuries, the famous and infamous, observing the changing world with a smile and a quick wit, singing popular songs from times gone by.

A happy mixture of music hall, pantomime, standup comedy, rowdy back room folk clubs, with moments of utter beauty and breathtaking audacity, it is a unique experience. It’s full of laughter, singalongs, history, poetry, philosophy and life affirming fun. TICKETS

In this special close-up and personal performance, these joyous ‘porteños’ from Buenos Aires will transport you on an evocative journey to the heart and soul of tango and Argentine music and poetry in its most genuine and artistic form. Doors 7PM TICKETS

It’s been a real treat to watch this band develop and grow over the last couple of years,  when they told me that they were having to take a break I knew I wanted to help them go out in style..

Culverake are a traditional singing trio promising gusto and harmonies a plenty. Made up of Seb Stone, Matt Quinn and Lizzy Hardingham, they breathe new life into timeless melodies. 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

Join us for a foot stomping night of roots, blues and americana with the legendary duo Bob Hall and Hilary Blythe and Cowbird , all in aid of CRESST: Conflict Resolution Education in Sheffield Schools Training is a local Sheffield-based charity that teaches children and young people non-violent conflict resolution and peer mediation skills. Doors 7.00PM TICKETS

Return of this amazing six piece (un) traditional folk band known for their electrifying, high energy fusion of British, Balkan and global folk influences, audacious arrangements, instrumental fireworks and rich vocal harmonies. Expect an intensely creative, unpredictable, exhilarating, danceable and immersive experience. And lots of fun! Doors 7.30PM TICKETS

Raising the Rafters folk club returns from its summer break with a bang with a concert from the superb Celtic Folk/Rock outfit GAELFORCE.
They have been to Rafters a couple of times before and played to a packed house, so make sure you get your ticket and don’t miss out ….. Limited number of Early Bird advance tickets now available. Supporting PROSTATE CANCER U.K. TICKETS

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

Ballads and songs: Sam Carter sings Nic Jones. There are few folk singers as revered as the great Nic Jones. A towering figure of the English folk revival, his emotive singing and groundbreaking guitar style continue to inspire generations of musicians and listeners. His masterpiece Penguin Eggs remains a touchstone album, treasured more than forty years on. In 1982, just two years after the album’s release, Nic’s career was cut short by a devastating car accident. Yet his influence endures, shaping generations of folk musicians too young to have seen him perform in his prime. Sam now brings his lifelong love of Nic’s music into sharp focus with the release of Sam Carter Sings Nic Jones: Live At Celtic Connections, a new live album created with the blessing of the Jones family. Captured at Celtic Connections in January 2026, the album features songs from across Jones’ recorded output, from the gentle flow of Annan Water through to the propulsive drive of Canadee-i-o. Throughout, Carter’s performances showcase the captivating storytelling and innovative guitar work that has made Jones’s music so enduring. Doors 7.30PM TICKETS

For Worms is new work in progress by Sheffield based female playwright Caitlin Clough developed and performed by a small local team of multidisciplinary performers. Through dialogue, movement and song it addresses climate anxiety while tapping into folk culture, rage, horror, surrealism and community gardening!

There will also be folk tunes and feedback session with Brampton Community Band in the bar after the show! 7PM 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

Lauded folk trio Leveret, a unique collaboration between three of England’s finest folk musicians, Sam Sweeney, Andy Cutting and Rob Harbron, each regarded as exceptional performers and masters of their instruments. Together their performances combine consummate musicianship, compelling delivery and captivating spontaneity. Doors 7.30PM TICKETS

Bluegrass band The Often Herd transcend the traditional boundaries of the genre. Although they might resemble an American string band, complete with driving energy, tight vocal harmonies and dazzling instrumental interplay, their vibrant, transatlantic sound is deeply coloured by their surroundings; the striking natural and industrial landscapes of Northern England. Doors 7PM TICKETS

John & Sue met in 1970, married in 1971, and began making music together as a duo on the English Folk Scene and beyond. In 1973 they moved to Shropshire, and went on to produce four sons (Benji is Number Two), five LPs, and two Morris Teams, and spent time in Dingle’s Chillybom Band, The Albion Country Band, Umps & Dumps, and The Richard Thompson Band. They provided music, song, and dance for numerous plays in the theatre and on radio, but gradually worked together less and less, until a final appearance in 1992. 

Thirty-two years later they have joined forces again for the occasional gig, usually with Benji, who has been striding out in his own right as a soloist and as a member of Bellowhead, Faustus, and The Seth Lakeman Band. Doors 7PM TICKETS

Bluegrass band The Often Herd transcend the traditional boundaries of the genre. Although they might resemble an American string band, complete with driving energy, tight vocal harmonies and dazzling instrumental interplay, their vibrant, transatlantic sound is deeply coloured by their surroundings; the striking natural and industrial landscapes of Northern England. Doors 7PM TICKETS

from 3PM with Thunarwülf, The Midsommars, ElvenDale, Treebeard, Sister Chain & Brother John & The Imposters. Folk Against Cancer is a celebration of music, community and resilience, bringing together some of the finest artists from every corner of the folk world for a day unlike any other.

From haunting pagan harmonies and traditional melodies to powerful contemporary folk, murddr ballads to folk pirate metal, you’ll experience an incredible lineup showcasing the rich diversity of the genre. Wander through our atmospheric Gothic market filled with unique makers and traders, uncover your future with mystical fortune telling, and end the evening beneath the glow of spectacular fire dancing. TICKETS

Tóchar are a Glasgow-based fiddle and guitar duo offering thoughtful interpretations of traditional and contemporary Celtic material. Fran Barrett and Kai Dudley, who met on London’s vibrant session scene, stage performances marked by an intimate musical dialogue – with guitar and fiddle in lively conversation as equals. With a repertoire that moves freely from traditional tunes and songs to original compositions, Tóchar bring warmth, playful rapport, and a deep respect for the tradition to the stage. Doors 7PM TICKETS

Amble formed in 2022 with the intention of obtaining free pints by performing cover songs in pubs, the Irish folk band now have acclaimed material all of their own. Join us for a night of outstanding music. 8PM 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.

Legendary Irish musician Andy Irvine teams up with Irish-Swedish band Quilty to present a show that promises a rich blend of traditional and contemporary folk music bringing together Andy’s decades of experience and Quilty’s dynamic energy. Expect a mix of Andy’s iconic solo work, Quilty’s Scandinavian infused Irish folk and collaborative performances that highlight the best of both acts.

Robin Grey comes to The Lantern Theatre as part of a tour returning to public performance under his own name after a number of years with his critically acclaimed show, “Three Acres And A Cow”.

The evening will feature songs from his first five albums interwoven with new material written since relocating to Sheffield in 2018. Expect a mixture of experimental folk, wistful observation, beauty, and humour. 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.

This new trio combines the acclaimed talents of folksinger Rosie Hodgson, traditional fiddler Rowan Piggott, and guitarist-flautist Philippe Barnes. With a voice that brings “a ruby-richness to lyrics new and old” (Folk Radio UK), it’s no surprise that Rosie has been a finalist for the BBC Young Folk Award. After a successful EP and the eponymous album from Crossharbour, she recorded her debut album Rise Aurora to critical acclaim, producing what fRoots called “audible magic”. Rosie’s own songs are heavily influenced by the English tradition and her love of literature and the environment. At Sheffield Community Bike Project, King Street, Sheffield, S3 8LF 7PM TICKETS

This performance is one of a series in the area, commemorating the 160th Anniversary of the Barnsley Oaks Mine Disaster on 12th Dec 1866. Remember coal mining? Come and listen to the story of the mining industry, told in original songs, all written and performed in folk style by Alan Wood, one of Yorkshire’s finest singer/songwriters, supported with a spoken narrative by (Welsh immigrant) John Snook. The show highlights the changes that took place in society throughout that period and, whilst it inevitably mentions the disasters and tragedies that accompanied coal mining, it also has lighter moments, and illustrates how mining influenced wider changes within other industries and society in general. Doors 7PM TICKETS

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. We’re delighted that Sheffield legends Jess & Rich Arrowsmith are launching their duo album “As Merry As May Be” at Wild Traditions. Their work with Nancy Kerr & James Fagan as Melrose Quartet, not to mention numerous other projects, has not stopped them from putting together gorgeous new material, a mix of little known traditional songs alongside more recently written gems in the traditional style. Expect expressive vocals and the instrumental talents of Rich on melodeon and Jess on fiddle, and plenty of choruses to join in with.

Griffin and Collier is the new folk duo from the creative voices behind the critically acclaimed global folk band Mishra. Known for their award winning  continent-crossing collaborations that include Indian classical and traditional music from Mozambique, Kate Griffin and Ford Collier now hone in on a more intimate exploration of their roots in the folk music of the British Isles and America. 7PM TICKETS

Madra Salach met whilst playing in different outfits on the city’s indie scene and bonded over a shared love of the Irish traditional canon which led to them playing impromptu pub sessions. Taking inspiration from the growing experimental folk scene in Ireland, the group added members, instruments and electronic elements to emerge with their own compositions, which are at the same time strikingly modern and written with a voice that could have emerged at any point throughout the last century. 

Their January 26 debut EP It’s a Hell of an Age blended original songs with reimagined traditional material 7.30PM TICKETS standing gig

Thomas Carter is an indie/dark folk artist from Sheffield. A self-produced singer and multi-instrumentalist, he aims to weave abstract, poetic, and personal lyrics together with melodic instrumentation and oftentimes melancholic sound design  – creating music that is as emotive and as moving as possible. His live performances are a chance to see the depth of his dedication, and to feel the weight of every lyric and note. A uniquely intimate experience. By the end, you could surely hear a pin drop.

Geb is a folk singer, storyteller and artist from the rural countryside of Bedfordshire. He writes about love, loss and home, capturing vivid lyricism with finger-picked melodies. Inspired by the likes of Woody Guthrie, Johnny Cash, Gregory Alan Isakov, Lucy Spraggan, Frank Turner, Bob Dylan, Carol King, Will Varley, Robert Johnson and Nick Drake, Geb focuses on refining his lyrics to tell his own stories in ways that will resonate with anyone. Combined with his self taught fingerstyle guitar, the results are folk ballads, love songs and the blues…. Doors 7PM TICKETS

One of England’s most revered folk performers, widely acknowledged as one of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players in the world, Martin’s interpretations of traditional songs are masterpieces of storytelling. His remarkable shows are intense, eclectic, spellbinding and deeply moving. Martin was nominated an astounding 32 times in the 18 years of the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards – more than any other performer – and has won numerous awards.

This show from Martin also features Liz Hanks and Louis Campbell in the trio, who also feature on the upcoming album. Liz Hanks is a Sheffield-based cellist who has worked with an impressive and varied array of high-profile artists including Richard Hawley, Liam Gallagher and Self Esteem. Louis Campbell is an alternative-folk guitarist based in Manchester, who regularly tours with Sam Sweeney and Owen Spafford. Doors 7PM TICKETS

Shawn Colvin celebrating 30 years of a Few Small Repairs with rare UK Tour. Over the course of three decades, Shawn Colvin has established herself as a captivating performer and a revered storyteller, well-deserving of the commendation of her peers and the devoted audiences who have been inspired by her artistry. Celebrating 30 years of her classic album A Few Small Repairs, Shawn returns to the UK and Ireland for a rare tour. As she enters her thirtieth decade as a songwriter and performer, Shawn continues to reaffirm her status as a vital voice in music.

Shawn Colvin stopped the industry in its tracks with her arresting 1989 debut, Steady On. The following spring, Colvin took home the GRAMMY Award for Best Contemporary Folk Album, establishing herself as a mainstay in the singer-songwriter genre. In the ensuing 30 years, Colvin has won three GRAMMY Awards, released thirteen superlative albums, written a critically acclaimed memoir, maintained a non-stop national and international touring schedule, appeared on countless television and radio programs, had her songs featured in major motion pictures and created a remarkable canon of work.

Support from Blair Dunlop. Doors 7.30PM 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.” I have been invited to folk clubs including the Cellar Upstairs, Walthamstow Folk Club, the Musical Traditions club and the An Goilin club in Dublin. I have toured with Ron Kavana and Sam Lee, all around England, Scotland, Wales and Europe.”

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

Join us (Nicol, Pegg, Sanders, Leslie) for the more Acoustic variant of Fairport Convention. Closer, more intimate shows, with a different setlist from our Spring Tour. This year’s Autumn Tour will present a mix of long-established Fairport favourites and some surprises from albums old and new. The band features founding member Simon Nicol on guitar and vocals, Dave Pegg on bass guitar and vocals, Ric Sanders on violin, Chris Leslie on bouzouki, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, and vocals. TICKETS

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, Perfectand 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 signaled 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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