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Folk Concerts & Live Shows in Berlin
Folk music originates from traditional, orally transmitted songs passed down through many generations, emphasizing the shared communal heritage of specific regions, ethnic groups, and local cultures. Find upcoming Folk concerts in Berlin below.
Upcoming Folk Events · Berlin
SAT 15 AUG
Berlin lacht! Kulturbahnhof
Until 23 Aug
comedyfolkworld
Washingtonplatz
600 Akkordeons. Eure Geschichten. Unser Berlin | Teil 3
Until 29 Aug
accordionworldfolk
Forum Steglitz
9. Irish Festival Berlin 2026
Until 15 Aug
Beeswing, Am Dunta, Tricia Collins Band, Nightlark, Nicole Ohnesorge, Gyula Glaser, Urban Beats Dance Academy, Tap Connection
irish folkcelticfolk rock
ufaFabrik - Internationales Kultur Centrum
Elefant
experimentalambientfolk
Berlin Circus Festival
Country Music Show
countryfolk
Kulturhaus Spandau
EP Release Party: Zora Kirin with Gözde and Hibana
Zora Kirin, Gözde, Hibana
indie folkambientjazz
Speakeazy Stage & Studio
Mavericks Country Music Show
The Mavericks
tejanocountryrock
Freilichtbühne Zitadelle in Berlin Spandau
Estonian National Opera Boys' Choir
Estonian National Opera Boys' Choir, Jaanika Kuusik, Riivo Kallasmaa, Andres Lemba, Maret Poll, Ene Salumäe
folkclassical
Konzerthaus Berlin
Songs & Stories: Lucy Clearwater, Marla Moya, Luke Noa
Luke Noa, Marla Moya, Lucy Clearwater
indie folkgerman indie popfolk
Alter Roter Löwe
SUN 16 AUG
NikolaiZauber - Straßenfest im Nikolaiviertel
folkworldjazz
Nikolaiviertel
Kinderkonzert: Glückskrokodil im All
Lorenz Huber
children's musicfolkworld
Zeiss Major Planetarium
SonntagsKult am See: Poetry Slam
Lisa Pauline Wagner, Jacinta Nandi
spoken wordfolkindie
Britzer Garten
Nepantla Frequencies
guelay, EvaneH, Chandramathi, Raya Noire
dark ambientexperimentalnew wave
Bar Neun
Elefant
experimentalambientfolk
Berlin Circus Festival
'Playground' Open Stage
jazzhousespoken word
DNA. CLUB
Juanita Laló & Friends
Juanita Lalo & Friends
cumbiasalsalatin jazz
Luftschloss Tempelhofer Feld
Angels‘ Share Tour 2026: Nathan Evans & SAINT PHNX
Nathan Evans, SAINT PHNX
popfolkpop rock
Columbia Theater
ArtistsOnWheels - Fahrradkonzerte auf dem Tempelhofer Feld
indiefolkalternative rock
Anita-Berber-Park
ArtistsOnWheels - Fahrradkonzerte auf dem Tempelhofer Feld
indieexperimentalfolk
Tempelhofer Feld
MON 17 AUG
TUE 18 AUG
Handy Clapped - Inklusion Rockt
Handy Clapped
bluesrocksoul
Kesselhaus in der Kulturbrauerei
silent green Open Lab #11: ..o & Nilgün Özer + Gabi Pedrosa
Nilgun Ozer, Gabi Pedrosa
experimentaldronefolk
silent green Kulturquartier
Ron Sexsmith
Ron Sexsmith
singer-songwriterfolkpop rock
FRANNZ Club
Lohdóh
Lohdoh
experimentalfolkalternative rock
Rotbart
Sound profile
A vocal-driven, organic sound.
energy
30
danceability
40
valence
50
grit
40
organicness
95
commerciality
30
tempo
40
vocality
85
About Folk
Folk music originates from traditional, orally transmitted songs passed down through many generations, emphasizing the shared communal heritage of specific regions, ethnic groups, and local cultures. This genre is strictly defined by its organic instrumentation, typically featuring acoustic guitars, fiddles, banjos, and harmonicas, which support simple melodic structures designed for lyrical storytelling and social expression. Rhythm and tempo vary significantly from slow, somber narrative ballads to upbeat, danceable jigs, yet the overall mood consistently remains intimate and raw rather than polished or overly processed. Semantically linked to Americana and country, it serves as a crucial foundational precursor to modern singer-songwriter styles while maintaining a distinct focus on historical preservation and heartfelt human experiences.
Also known as: Folk music
Parent genre:Folk
Folk events in Berlin - FAQ
- What is Folk music?
- Folk music originates from traditional, orally transmitted songs passed down through many generations, emphasizing the shared communal heritage of specific regions, ethnic groups, and local cultures. This genre is strictly defined by its organic instrumentation, typically featuring acoustic guitars, fiddles, banjos, and harmonicas, which support simple melodic structures designed for lyrical storytelling and social expression. Rhythm and tempo vary significantly from slow, somber narrative balla…
- What Folk events are in Berlin?
- Mood tracks all upcoming Folk events in Berlin - concerts, club nights, and live shows. The calendar is updated daily with new events across all major venues. Browse the listings above to find tonight's Folk events or upcoming shows this week.
- What are the characteristics of Folk music?
- Folk music scores high on organicness (95%), vocality (85%), valence (50%), and lower on energy (30%), commerciality (30%). These qualities shape the typical Folk sound at live events and club nights.
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