LISTINGS & TICKETS

+ NIGHT HOUSE. Brighton's favourite cello driven chamber pop band return for a special show. They merge introspective lyrics about everyday life with raucous trad folk and atmospheric indie folk.

+ ROOTWEAVE +FINDING LAND DJs. Award-winning neo-trad duo Lunatraktors return to the UK for their Autumn 2026 tour. Lunatraktors’ broken folk style reinvents Anglo-Celtic traditional music with eclectic acoustic beats, deep drones, percussive dance and vocal harmonics.

+ HELEN GANYA (DJ Set), LIM ORION + TEENAGE WAITRESS. Join us in this dreamy little world by the sea for curious, heartfelt, and ambient musical explorations! Plus DJ Helen Ganya bringing you an eclectic set of electronic oddities, ambient moments and left-field bangers!

Since 2014 we have introduced three incredible artists for you to discover... This month we bring you live performance from George Bloomfield (Full Band), SECRET GUEST and Hamish. This is a first come first served event - Arrive early, join the queue, gain entry!

+ DAN SHEARS (VELVETEEN ORKESTRA) + INDI. Join CATLEA and an amazing lineup of rising stars for a passionate night of singer-songwriter, indie pop, and alt rock.

Join Anna Rey, Martha May and Ev White for a fun, female-fronted independent music evening, full of original music and a great atmosphere!

This Machine Wasps, Brighton's (only) alternative comedy AND alternative music night, returns to the glorious Folklore Rooms for a birthday special! Feat; Sharlin Jehan, Susan Harrison, Joz Norris, The Highchurches + Mystery Special Guest!

Scottish musician and producer Selkie brings the immersive world of debut EP inWaves to The Folklore Rooms, moving between soft ambient pop, electronic folk and trip-hop-inflected beats through voice, electric guitar and electronics.

Since returning home after five years in the States, his music has been championed by the likes of Clash, Americana UK, Under The Radar and BBC Introducing with Roisin O'Connor of The Independent picking Henry as her spotlight artist of the week.

+ ELLA ROCHE + FIREBYRD. Ebony Osailah plays R&B and soul, blending neo-soul with modern R&B, funk, Afrobeats, and subtle pop influences.

Jamie McIntyre's rise from busking on the streets of Galway city to stages across Ireland and the UK is one of Ireland's latest growing success stories. McIntyre released "Over Galway Town", a viral hit garnering over 50 million views on TikTok and has since amassed over 7.5 million streams.

Growing up in a musical family in Húsavík, he began releasing raw, early demos that led to his
breakout single, "Forest Fires," which is now streamed over 90 million times. His music draws from influences such as Bon Iver and Adrianne Lenker, blending gentle folk, ambient textures, and emotional honesty.

Lose yourself in the shimmer of Nick Drake's Five Leaves Left, performed in full by two exceptional musicians, Evyn Rhys-Smith and Emily Simmons. Lean into the album's autumnal glow, its whispered guitar lines and luminous, long-shadowed melodies and see where these tender, restorative songs will carry you.

Unbound by genre limitations, Will Samson has spent over a decade exploring the spaces between electronic, folk and ambient sounds focused on immersive listening and analogue recording techniques. '...the intricacy and tenderness recalling kindred spirits such as Nils Frahm and Sufjan Stevens' - The Sunday Times.

Mutations sees the undefinable, undeniable, raucous FAT DOG joined by: Squid, Working Men’s Club, Basht., Bdrmm, Lip Critic, Theatre, + Beastie Boys alumni MIKE D make a rare live performance in the UK, joined by: Dove Ellis, Alex Cameron, Panic Shack, Unkle Sounds, the north, Warhaus, and more.

Rooted in country, folk, soul and rock ‘n’ roll, SJ’s music blends emotionally honest songwriting with a powerhouse voice that has drawn comparisons to Stevie Nicks and Janis Joplin. Known for her raw energy and magnetic stage presence, she has built a reputation as one of the UK’s most compelling live performers.

Next Wave - Singer/Songwriter Sessions is a showcase celebrating some of the best unsigned & emerging local talent. Featuring 8 incredible artists, this is a chance to discover the next generation of the Brighton music scene.

Calvin Love is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Edmonton, Alberta, whose songs fold new wave, psych-pop and rock and roll into a shadowy, romantic sound. These intimate UK dates bring his road-tested songs into small rooms where the details can land up close.

Slow Leaves is the project of Winnipeg's Grant Davidson. Awarded Western Canadian Music Awards Songwriter of the Year, his folk and psych-rock inclinations though rooted in fingerpicking songwriter of the past, roam freely in today's post-genre landscape.

Call it prairie noir or Canadiana desert rock: Toronto's Abigail Lapell sings haunting, gorgeous modern folk songs. Three Canadian Folk Music Awards, including English Songwriter of the Year and Contemporary Album of the Year, reaching #1 on Canadian folk radio and over 48 million streams.

Sennen Timcke, with his heartfelt, poetic and deftly performed alt-folk songs, brings his highly anticipated debut album launch 'Earthly Delights' to the Folklore Rooms. Described as "Gorgeously Atmospheric" by BBC Introducing, his show channels the raw honesty of '70s British and American folk music.

Richard Walters is a critically acclaimed UK artist and Grammy nominated songwriter. He will play his first solo gigs in over three years this winter, performing new work and fan favourites. "Incredibly beautiful, sublime. Richard Walters never disappoints." - Jo Whiley, Broadcaster, BBC

Tagore Chayne is an independent DIY folk/indie-folk singer-songwriter based in Brighton, UK. He is recognized for his story-driven, lyrical acoustic music that blends whimsical imagery with melancholic undercurrents.

My Girl the River bring their genre blending sound on the road along with a full band. Americana, roots, singer-songwriter, with a dash of folk, they will be performing new songs off their 4th album, Manifest Good Things.

Lucca Mae is taking the UK by storm, one gig at a time. A standout talent on the burgeoning London Soul/Blues circuit. Mae channels the raw soul of Sam Cooke, Paulo Nutini and the timeless spirit of Amy Winehouse. A trail of sold-out shows across the UK, Australia, Canada and Sweden

Defined by rich three-part harmonies, strings and expansive guitar-led arrangements and emotionally charged indie folk. Their songs balance nostalgia, romance and youthful optimism, brought to life through a live show rooted in atmosphere and connection.

Scott Lavene is a British singer-songwriter known for gritty, darkly comic storytelling. Blending post-punk and indie rock, his spoken-word style explores addiction, heartbreak, and small-town life with raw honesty and vivid character sketches.

Sam Brookes is reminiscent of Tim Buckley as he glides between the lower and upper registers of his four-octave range. His pure voice, evocative lyrics and soaring melodies have cemented him as a respected figure in the alt-folk scene as an artist & collaborator.

+ MESTENGO + HOT RATS. Inspired by acts like The Beatles and Radiohead while also drawing influence from various genres like alternative and grunge music, SUITS come to The Folklore Rooms for a high energy show.

Curating a set with songs spanning from all six studio albums, this is as close as you'll get to Tillman's return to the British coast, partially. Seriously though when is he coming back. Don't fear the fun, get your tickets, see you there.

MAAR's music is characterised by three-part vocal harmonies, intimate lyrics, and acoustic instrumentation. At the heart of their sound is the interplay of all three members' voices.

Formed in 2009, they gained global recognition with their 2012 debut album Blind Sighted Faith, toured extensively in the US and UK supporting major acts like Mumford & Sons, and appeared on Jay Leno, building a loyal fanbase with anthemic songs like "I Could Be A King" and "Light Up the Sky"

William Jack redefines the cello possibilities, bringing the instrument into exciting new territories. He is best known for incorporating his jazz guitar background into an unconventional style of cello playing, with a passion for breaking boundaries between genres and cultures.

Through an intimate and devastatingly personal style of storytelling, the new album reflects upon the modern tension between togetherness and alienation & the chaos of human nature with radical acceptance and compassion.

Rootweave brings the mythic and the political to the Folklore Rooms with the release of their third album. Combining cello, traditional drums and potent lyricism, Rootweave invokes the the ancient and the yet to come, calling for a return to ourselves and the web of life.

Mutations sees the undefinable, undeniable, raucous FAT DOG joined by: Squid, Working Men’s Club, Basht., Bdrmm, Lip Critic, Theatre, + Beastie Boys alumni MIKE D make a rare live performance in the UK, joined by: Dove Ellis, Alex Cameron, Panic Shack, Unkle Sounds, the north, Warhaus, and more.

Tallulah Rendall’s seventh album, HUMAN, is a raw and cinematic exploration of what it means to live with an open heart in a world that often rewards disconnection. Blending alt-pop, electronic textures and organic instrumentation.

Tommy WA is a contemporary artist creating bold, expressive work inspired by emotion, identity, and modern culture. Through distinctive visual storytelling, each piece explores connection, individuality, and the power of art to inspire conversation.

Noah has opened for an impressive group of artists including Ed Sheeran, Ben Rector, Corey Smith, Sister Hazel, Matt Nathanson, Dwight Yoakam and has had the rare privilege of opening 12 shows for the legendary Willie Nelson! Chris Stapleton's country/rock grit with the authenticity of Jason Isbell.

+ JAMES BRUTE. Possessed by Paul James is the acclaimed one-man musical project of Texas singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Konrad Wert. Blending folk, blues, Americana, and roots music with raw emotion and electrifying energy.

Track Dogs are an international band formed in 2006 in Madrid with a name deriving from the dark subterranean  world of the New York subway system. They are an eclectic line up of acoustic guitar, electric base, trumpet,  cajon and stunning four-part vocal harmonies. 

Formerly one half of folk-pop duo Hudson Taylor (30 million Spotify streams, a #1 Irish album, stages with The Rolling Stones, Hozier, and George Ezra), Harry is now forging a solo path rooted in honest, unguarded songwriting.

Singer songwriter Alex Lewis faithfully performs Nick Drake's classic album Pink Moon and shares little-known stories of the cult figure's life. A must see for Nick Drake fans and equally rewarding for those discovering one of Britain's best-kept musical secrets. A secret worth sharing.

Sound of the Sirens are an acoustic singer-songwriting duo based in Exeter, Devon, comprising Abbe Wood & Hannah Walker. Honing their craft over the past decade, Wood & Walker have cemented themselves as firm favourites not only on the West Country scene, but nationally and internationally too.

A native of the Arizona desert now based in Nashville, Adam Simons is a singer-songwriter born in the wrong decade. Raised on the sounds of the 1970s, Simons has found a niche rooted in honest storytelling, organic instrumentation, and the spirit of musical eras past.

Brighton-based five-piece Miler blend dream-pop, shoegaze and grunge into immersive, emotionally charged songs. With soaring vocals, textured guitars and captivating live shows, they craft cinematic soundscapes that balance vulnerability with intensity.

The next year will see Elephant Kind introduced to a totally new audience, with a whole new country of fans to engage with. As one of Indonesia's definitive alternative outfits they're also a go-to support for huge international talent, touring with the likes of The XX and Franz Ferdinand.

Sun-soaked surf meets hazy dreampop and shimmering shoegaze as Brighton's own Osaka Sun takes over The Folklore Rooms for the launch of their debut EP. Expect dreamlike melodies and an immersive live set.

Drawing from bluegrass and roots textures while keeping the sharp pop melodies that have always defined his songwriting. Fresh off a run of UK dates opening for CMAT and continuing to build a devoted international fanbase, Hagood is gearing up for a major 2026 chapter.

Siri Neel is a Danish born former Brighton-based artist and songwriter making honest, uncompromising pop with retro flair. Lu’Ami has been featured by BBC Introducing, performed live on BBC 4 alongside Rag N Bone Man and her debut album Disappear received praise from Rolling Stone amongst others.

Nellie is a singer-songwriter in her 20s whose music captures raw emotion with striking honesty. With every track, she invites listeners into her story, offering comfort in shared vulnerability and strength in expression. She is celebrating the release of her new EP ‘When The World Goes Quiet’.

+ Lal Tuna. FORM Presents; Maripool is the solo project of Lisbon-born, London-based songwriter Natacha Simões, crafting intimate, guitar-driven indie rock that blends bedroom pop, shoegaze and midwest emo influences.

cryer mya create a dreamy, indie psyche/folk blend, drawing together influences such as Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Nick Drake, and Andy Shauf. Their emotionally charged songwriting traverses worlds of melancholy and catharsis, with singer Rishi’s vocal tone often being noted as Jeff Buckley-esque.

'With shades of Joanna Newsom's dynamic originality, Elanor Moss has a stark subtlety that bowls you over in its intensity.' - CLASH. Off the back of tours with the likes of Foxwarren (Andy Shauf), Flyte, and Christian Lee Hutson, Elanor Moss releases debut album The Knife, The Needle via Merge Records.

Devon’s Ellie Finnerty is a globetrotting acoustic singer-songwriter, bringing her story-driven narratives and unique blend of pop-folk to her new hometown of Brighton for this exclusive, intimate, acoustic performance, celebrating a decade of songwriting.

Gordi has built a devoted following on the strength of her songwriting alone - sparse, precise, and quietly devastating. She has performed alongside Bon Iver, The National, and Sam Smith, and collaborated with Troye Sivan and Julien Baker.

Hailed by Rolling Stone for his "astonishing mastery of his craft", Ed Blunt writes story songs that will both make you laugh and gently break your heart. Compared to James Taylor, Paul Simon and The Divine Comedy, he has toured across the UK and Europe, most recently supporting David Ford.

Bootgaze lands in Brighton on October 24th for a night of fuzz drenched neo psychedelia and noise rock cowboy contradiction. Darcy Harding & The Foxes and Sand blend shoegaze grunge and Americana to take you on a sonic bootgaze journey,

+ VANESSA FERRERO + MORE. One guitar. One backpack. Hundreds of miles. After walking every mile between every tour date. A mammoth 180 miles along the South Coast, singer-songwriter Si Connelly tackles the first route of his Walking Tour.

An international triple bill featuring an all female lineup, traversing alt-folk, chamber-pop and indie-rock featuring Ruth Lyon (UK), Eliza Hull (AUS) + Anna Smyrk (AUS).

Fresh from the release of her acclaimed new album The Silence is Deafening, ISQ (Irene Serra) brings an intimate afternoon of alternative songs, blending jazz, folk and electronic textures. Expect powerful storytelling, songs from the new album and a selection of favourites from across her catalogue.

+ MARIE DANCE & THE PURPLE SHOES + BETH SARAH. "A Paul Simon, Eddi Reader, Paul Heaton get together at an Elbow gig with The National". Roots-Pop, Modern Vintage. "classic, timeless songwriting" Americana UK.

Call it prairie noir or Canadiana desert rock: Toronto's Abigail Lapell sings haunting, gorgeous modern folk songs. Three Canadian Folk Music Awards, including English Songwriter of the Year and Contemporary Album of the Year, reaching #1 on Canadian folk radio and over 48 million streams.

Blurring the lines between folk, alternative, and atmospheric pop. Known for their delicate harmonies, immersive arrangements, and a sound described as “ethereal and understated” (BBC Radio 6), they create songs that feel both intimate and cinematic.

Presented by FORM. Formed in Oxford in 1992 by childhood friends Andy Yorke, Nigel Powell and Jason Moulster, Unbelievable Truth released their debut album Almost Here (Virgin) in 1998, reaching 21 in the UK charts and spawning three top 40 singles.

Organic instrumentation with a folk-rock influence reminiscent of classic Crosby, Stills & Nash and Jeff Buckley is evident. Traditional folk signatures and themes run throughout, blending country motifs and klezmer modes, with the bed-rock pocket of rhythm and blues.