LISTINGS & TICKETS

Ken Vandermark + Paal Nilssen-Love + Neil Metcalfe + Barry Edwards + Colin Somervell. A night of improvised jazz with some of the scenes most exciting players.
“One of the most powerful improvisational duos around” – Derek Stone, freejazzblog. + Wildcard Quartet
+ DJ Mystery Lesson

Launch show FEAT. Frankie Archer, Michele Stodart + Cormag Nagle. (Record also featuring The Ocelots). Ticket and vinyl bundles available for £10 or £16 respectively. Three of Folklore's favourite artists come together to release four more exclusive tracks via Folklore Records.

With exceptional musicianship and boundless energy, Granny’s Attic are going from strength to strength. Though grounded in tradition, they are keen to push new boundaries by exploring fresh approaches and writing their own compositions.

Non Canon is the indiefolk alter-ego of Bristol musician Barry Dolan. Starting as a tentative side project away from playing big noisy riffs as Oxygen Thief, this diversion from his usual writing habits made Dolan’s poetic lyrics increasingly precise and personal.

Exclusive music video premier and live music performance by Sophie Delves. Support from local indie artist, Shaaba. Sophie Delves invites you to the Folklore Rooms for a night of music, singing, and celebration. Fresh off her new single 'She Loves It', she'll premier the music video LIVE!

The Future Sounds Project presents BACCI POUCH + GREENEYE + AQUATICA PETHEORY. A launch night bringing three killer new acts to one of the city’s most loved grassroots venues.

+ INDIA BLUE + IAN JAMIESON. Travelling troubadour Sorrel Nation brings a soulful mix of folk-rock and engages audiences with emotive lyrics, 70s inspired style and a voice full of soul that can truly open the heart.

Join us for a special night of live music celebrating the release of Molly Rose’s newest single, “Another Highway.” Molly Rose is a singer-songwriter whose music drifts between the glow of country and the storytelling heart of folk. With support from two incredible artists - REA and Tagore

+ TOAST CLUB + ADAM ZNAIDI. We bid you congregate for this triple-headline sermon from the jazz-fusion holy trinity. Brother Znaidi brings the cosmic spicy electronic fusion, Toast Club serve the breezy fusion bangers, Meet Your Heroes preach the mathy jazz-rock gospe

He has amassed over 100 million Spotify streams and played his songs all over the world, John Smith is one of the countries most treasured songwriters having shared the stage with Joan Baez, Jackson Browne, Sarah Jarosz, Lisa Hannigan, David Gray and so many more

+ AMBER BURGOYNE. Eastwood Events Presents: ' Stevoo Hide's Single Release Show'. Their music takes you on a big swing of different genres - from rock to jazz, grunge to alternative folk and more - blending together musical influences that have shaped a distinctive songwriting.

JUNO Award-winning Grenadian-Canadian Kaia Kater's jazz-fueled voice and deft songcraft have garnered acclaim from NPR's Tiny Desk, Rolling Stone and The Guardian. "...plaintive, mesmerizing...writes and performs with the skill of a folk-circuit veteran..." - Rolling Stone

The Embers are a five-piece folk and roots band, bringing together the story-telling tradition of British folk music with the soul of Americana and a bluegrass swing. They bring sorrowful harmonies, driving rhythms and break-neck fiddle to keep you dancing and sobbing into the night in equal measure.

Melbourne sister duo Charm of Finches delivers intricate folk-pop that is simultaneously graceful and darkly bewitching. Their seamless blood harmonies traverse melancholy and wonder in equal measure. Winners of the Australian Folk Music Awards Best Folk Album (2022) & Music Victoria Best Folk Act (2021)

Transatlantic singer-songwriter Ilana Zsigmond AKA St. Catherine’s Child, is one of the rising stars of the Indie Folk/Americana scene. She has played to entranced audiences both in the USA and UK.
"A country-tinged dream you can’t shake from your heart"
- The Line Of Best Fit

“Brit folk's finest” - Mojo
“A fine, no-nonsense interpreter of traditional music and an excellent songwriter”- The Guardian
Bella Hardy, one of the most celebrated voices of modern folk, returns to the stage in 2026 ahead of the release of her eagerly-anticipated new album.

Drawing comparisons to Leonard Cohen and Scott Walker, Fanning transforms unease into hauntingly beautiful soundscapes, blending acoustic intimacy with subtle electronic flourishes to create a voice that is both timeless and distinctly his own.

Known for his arresting, husky vocals and gritty, blues-infused pop/rock, Dan Owen is a British alternative singer/songwriter from Shropshire, England. Dan has toured UK and Europe with the likes of Kaleo, Alice Merton, Tall Heights, Seafret, 2 tours with Birdy, Blanco White + Many more.

Nominated for 'Best Single' (2022) 'Best Album' (2021) at Northern Ireland Music Prize, and 'Best Emerging Artist' at RTE Folk Awards (2021), Dani Larkin has been an artist picking up speed with each release, and one that has been making her mark on the industry, in her own way.

Singer in I Am Kloot from 1999 to 2014, Bramwell achieved a Mercury Prize nomination for 2010’s The Sky At Night, a Top 10 chart position for 2013’s Let It All In, numerous UK and European tours and a triumphant farewell at the Queen Elizabeth Hall with orchestra in 2014. A rare chance to see him in an intimate setting

Following his previously sold out show in 2024, Brazilian artist Luizga returns to TFR for another night of his incredible blend of pop, folk and world music. An alchemy that unfolds in the artist's voice and guitar, from where sambas, ijexás, xotes and maracatus spring forth. Unmissable.

Doors open at 1.00pm - 12 slots available for 12-17 year olds to perform. To enquire for your slot please email billysbeachhut@icloud.com. All ages welcome when accompanied by an adult.

With prizes for the top three teams, including a £100 jackpot for the winners, and other rewards for the best dressed and best team name, there are plenty of reasons to come along and put your Disney knowledge to the test. To celebrate the release of Disney's Animated Classics by Stephen Rötzsch Thomas

FEAT > FEVER ROUGE, BUGBEAR + ISM. 8.30PM - 11.30PM WITH DJs 'TIL LATE

+ TIM WOODS + ALINA. Genre-smashing swamp rocker, Murdock & the Mortals, have been teaming up with the best talent Brighton has to offer to deliver an event like no other - Hootenanny!

Andy Crofts returns with his guitar this December for an intimate acoustic set at The Folklore Rooms. If you’ve experienced one of his past shows, you’ll know these up close performances sell out quickly. So grab your tickets while you can!

Drawing from influences of conscious folk, soul, and reggae, Natalie’s songs invite reflection, connection, and joy. She will be joined by Tom Aspo on bass, John Freeman on percussion and special guest Jacqui Fuller on sax and clarinet. 2PM Doors. All Ages Show.

Ryan O’Reilly (Oxford) and Jadea Kelly (Toronto) have been writing, performing, and touring together for over a decade. Expect a unique blend of British and Irish alt-folk fused with Canadian Americana and country songwriting.

HUTCH x LILY LYONS x AN.KNEE | FREE ENTRY | £10Don recommended. Our final Monthly Showcase of the year always goes out with a bang, make sure you join the queue BEFORE doors open at 7.30PM to gain entry. (No tickets, first come first served, first 60 get entry)

Join Jimmy Herrity & friends at one of two special shows this December to celebrate the Launch of his debut album The Weatherman. Support from Jack Williams & Alistair Mackenzie.

Humbird (Siri Undlin) is a Minneapolis based singer-songwriter, poet, and storyteller inspired by the crystalline chill of her home state's northern winters. Undlin twines experimental indie folk rock, environmental Americana, and orchestral compositions into lush landscapes of mesmerizing sound.

Their debut album On Claws (2010) marked the start of a successful career. This was followed by six albums and five EPs, over 500 shows in 17 countries, a 3voor12 Award, and more than 100 million(!) streams.

Red Sky July are husband and wife duo Ally Mcerlaine (Texas) and Shelly Poole (Alisha’s Attic) along with esteemed vocalist Haley Glennie-Smith. “A timeless blend of vocals & intricate twang… as atmospheric as it is emotional” - Q Magazine.

FORM Presents. Malena Zavala's haunting voice is hypnotic. Aliso, her debut album, is entirely written, played and produced by Malena. Ten tracks owe a debt to Beach House, Brian Eno, Tame Impala, Cuban folk musician Silvio Rodriguez and an addictive Argentinean tea called Yerba Mate that fuelled its recording.

Join Matthew C. Whitaker (HENGE) and Shunya for an evening of music celebrating the release of Whitaker’s second solo album, Songs for the Weary - a collection of graceful compositions incorporating classical guitar, rich string arrangements, and subtle electronics + Special reworkings of select songs from HENGE.

Winner of the 2024 AMA - Emerging Artist of the Year. Captivating audiences with his driving songs and charismatic storytelling at iconic venues across the UK and internationally including Glastonbury, Union Chapel, The Bluebird Cafe and more. This time, joined by his powerhouse band, The Moral Support.

Roswell Road's sound, which has drawn comparisons to First Aid Kit, Indigo Girls and Fleetwood Mac, has taken them from sold-out shows at London's Green Note to stages across Europe. "Captivating musical narrative that intertwines sincerity, harmony, and genuine emotion" - Earmilk

The Leisure Society was founded by Nick Hemming, who grew up in Burton-on-Trent. Over the years, the band have received high praise for their oustanding songwriting and production craft, winning two Ivor-Novello nominations and Rough Trade Albums of the Year.

Covenhoven is internationally recognized indie artist Joel Van Horne, a multi-instrumental singer-songwriter whose rich harmonies, reedy baritone and commanding falsetto have found a home with critics and fans since 2013. Covenhoven songs have been streamed over 8 million times and reached over 15 million via TV apps.

Acoustic duo, NatalieGrace Kelsey & Steve van Niekerk, perform original music and folk songs, fusing genres and influences to create a musical melting pot you’ve never heard before. + Support from Gabriella Frances.

Praised by DIY Magazine as “a wistful blend of indie-folk and pop reminiscent of Alice Phoebe Lou and Julia Jacklin,” Liza has already toured with Harrison Storm, Steph Strings and Vraell across the UK and Europe.

+ Hattie Whitehead. "Soulful, country-folk - somewhere between Ron Sexsmith and Hamish Hawk.” - CLASH
‘This album is more than a bit of a triumph… this whole album should be declared an area of outstanding natural beauty.” - LOUDER THAN WAR

“There are shades of Cat Power at her most downbeat here, but it’s all about the harmonies with
this indie-folk quartet: dreamy but with an edge of threat."
– The Guardian

Known for her poetic and topical lyricism, Araya invites listeners into a delicate yet resonant world, where vulnerability and storytelling take center stage. Her voice—both distinctive and expressive—carries emotional weight with quiet strength and grace.

FEAT: ROBIN INCE, BABA, NEXT LEVEL SKETCH + Live music from SAOIRSE JUNO + JO BURKE + THE HIGHCHURCHES. As always, in the first half there will be comedy, before an interval, a jarring shift in tone, and some beautiful music in the second half.

Join us for an intimate candlelit session featuring the talented Katie and Dylan, alongside Leia Violet, and Yourmothersblanket.

6PM - 10PM. The Equatorial Group, Adur Los Trios, The Puffins, Nigel Horn and Marylin Thomas, Rob and Rich play songs in memory of their friend Gary Penalver. All proceeds to the charity Turning Tides. Expect folk, roots, rock and reggae in an eclectic evening full of love and hope

This show is 14+ when accompanied by parent or guardian. He has amassed over 100 million Spotify streams and played his songs all over the world, John Smith is one of the countries most treasured songwriters having shared the stage with Joan Baez, Jackson Browne, Sarah Jarosz, Lisa Hannigan, David Gray and so many more

+ CRYER MYA + LILY MANNING. Adam Ash crafts emotive, genre-blurring music that draws deeply from the rhythms of bossa nova, the warmth of soul, and the introspective textures of indie and folk.

Niall McNamee is an Irish singer-songwriter and actor rapidly making a name for himself through his captivating songwriting and charismatic live performances.
“Passionate, thoughtful and full-blooded … traditional Irish heritage pushing into contemporary rock and pop territory.” - American Songwriter

The musical evolution of Zoe Mead, who writes and records under the Wyldest moniker, has been a steady one - a mix of deliberate exploration, a natural shifting in taste, and a certain virus twisting her arm. Her second album Monthly Friend, out now via Hand In Hive (TV Priest, Swimming Tapes, Blackaby, A.O. Gerber)

For existing fans, who might have seen Night Flight at previous sold-out shows or supporting Paul Simon at Hyde Park, prepare for their most cohesive work yet as Sam Holmes and Harry Phillips' wide-ranging songwriting is enveloped into Night Flight at their tenderest, while maintaining their past honesty and incision.

+ LOVEJOY + KEIRON PHELAN & THE PEACE SIGNS. Still riding high after the release of their well received debut album ‘No Public House Talk’ last autumn, Brighton’s own indie-pop band The Last Of The Lovely Days return to The Folklore Rooms with a specially curated evening of fine music.

+ TIM KEEGAN. “Balloon’s 1992 album Gravity was a faultless debut. Gas ’n’ Air matches it.” ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mojo Magazine.
The long awaited return of Balloon, their first live performance in Brighton since 1992 at Brighton Dome. This UK Tour celebrates the new, critically acclaimed record 'Gas n Air'.

Sam Lewis has collaborated with everyone from Leon Russell to The Wood Brothers. His impressive body of work has received critical acclaim notably being listed as Rolling Stones 'Ones to Watch'.

Her poetic lyrics, warm vocals, and organic grooves sit somewhere between Lianne La Havas and Arlo Parks. Her 2021 single Feng Shui surpassed 1 million streams and featured on Spotify’s Kitchen Swagger playlist and supported by Radio X, BBC Introducing, BBC Radio 1, and BBC Radio 6 Music.

"It didn't take long to realize I was in the presence of greatness. He has much to say, and knows how to say it as only a true poet can. You owe it to yourself to check him out. He is important. You need this bright young talent now more than ever. We all need Ben de la Cour."  - Lucinda Williams

Having been invited to perform all over the world at prestigious events and festivals such as Cambridge Folk (UK), Tønder (Denmark) and Americanafest (USA), Danni is no stranger to the big stages which she loves to fill with her strong voice - both literally and metaphorically.