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Folk Events This Weekend in London
Folk events in London this weekend - Friday and Saturday nights. Updated daily.
Folk Events This Weekend · London
SAT 15 AUG
King's Cross Summer Sounds
Until 23 Aug
Zara McFarlane, Little Grandad, Thandi Phoenix, ESKA, Arno Sacco, Gary Crosby, Dyan Tai, Binker Golding, Denys Baptiste, JAWARI, Toby Corton, Len Blake, Mishra, Songs of Love and Ecstasy, Tomorrow’s Warriors Junior Band, Ankora, Tomorrow’s Warriors Youth Ensemble, Nu Establishment, Tomorrow’s Warriors Big Band, Caged, Musical Dialogues of the East, The Scorpios, Kimmy Beatbox, Bessi, Kings Place Jazz Orchestra
jazzsoulfolk
Coal Drops Yard
Lass X Hawkstone Takeover
Until 15 Aug
british folkfolkindie
Lass O'Richmond Hill
Country Bottomless Brunch
countrypopfolk
Big Belly Bar & Comedy Club London
Laura Targett & Luis Nicolás - Matinee Show
Laura Targett, Luis Nicolás
folkirish folkspanish folk
Green Note
Country at the Crowne
Nashville Nate
countryfolk
Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon by IHG
Soul Alkemi Sessions - Singing Circle
soulgospela cappella
Higher Potential
Country Western Festival!
Christy O'Donnell, Drum & Boots, The Country Roses
scorecountryfolk
Lockdown - City Island
My Neighbour Totoro
classicalfolkworld
Gillian Lynne Theatre
Bach to Baby Family Concert
classicalchildren's musicambient
Wimbledon, Trinity United Reformed Church
Bengal to Bethnal Green
Amith Dey, Laboni Barua, Grand Union Orchestra, Louise Elliott, Carlos Fuentes, Yousuf Ali Khan, Gerry Hunt
free jazzfolkclassical
Toynbee Studios
Summer Soirées Aboard The Golden Hinde
folkindie popjazz
The Golden Hinde
Lindsay Clark + Liv Wright
Lindsay Clark, Liv Wright
folkindie folkexperimental folk
Morocco Bound Bookshop Bermondsey
Lute and flute: the migrating tunes of John Dowland
William Summers, Stephen Carpenter
classicalearly musicrenaissance
Garrick's Temple to Shakespeare
Night of Parables SS26
spoken wordcontemporary folkindie
Egg London Nightclub
Bee Ororo
Bee Ororo
folkindie
Green Note
Leon Majcen
Leon Majcen
americanafolkindie
The Grace
Campfire Club
Luke Wallace, Kaito Winse
traditional folkneofolkfolk
The Earthship
Josh Robinson
Josh Robinson
folkindieindie pop
Taproom - Upminster
Saturday Night Live Music
popsoulindie pop
The Faber Fox
Annie Whitehead New 5tet
Annie Whitehead New 5tet
jazzcontemporary jazzsoul
Vortex Jazz Club
SKP Solo (Anatolian Grunge & Blues)
Salih Korkut Peker
anatolian rockgrungeblues
DNA Café Bar
An Evening With Jana Varga & Izzie Derry
Izzie Derry, Jana Varga
contemporary folkfolkblues
Other Space Arts
Saturday Night Live Music
soulpopfolk
The Regent
Saturday Night Live Music
soulpopfolk
The Old Frizzle
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 London this weekend - FAQ
- What Folk events are in London this weekend?
- Mood tracks all Folk events in London this weekend - Friday and Saturday nights. Each listing shows the full lineup, venue address, and ticket link. The calendar is updated daily as new events are confirmed. Browse above for this weekend's complete Folk schedule in London.
- Where can I find Folk in London this weekend?
- 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 every Folk venue and event in London this weekend above - with lineups, door times, and tickets.
- 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…
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