LISTINGS & TICKETS

+ Murdock & The Mortals + Ziggy Phoenix. Bela Fool brings you the summer gig you want to be at! Four killer bands, a high energy show, it is predicted to sell out soon so don’t miss your chance to grab yourself a ticket.

Eliza and her band continue to joyfully trespass across the carefully tended genre boundaries of indie, gothic folk, and progressive art rock, whilst Eliza’s stunning vocals tell stories written in blood and shadows. They will be showcasing music from their new album Feast, as well as songs from Eliza's debut album.

5PM - 11PM | FREE ENTRY | So Slam presents two nights of singer songwriters taking over TFR for a songwriter summer slam. Some of the best solo artists and duos from across the South East across two days. Head down and enjoy a free weekend of music!

Romain Axisa joins us for three very special intimate shows, performing with different guests on each of the three nights, these promise to be special and unique shows. Also known as one of the band members from The Big Push - Get your ticket whilst you still can.

It’s the return of heartfelt singer-songwriter J P Worsfold.. J P and his bandmate Anne-Marie Sanderson will be performing material from his latest album, Wild Returning and from across his career. J P Worsfold will be supported by Chloe Leigh

An evening of luminous song craft and transcendental acoustic guitar with American singer-songwriter-guitarist Buck Curran. With a special opening set by Brighton's American Primitive guitar maestro Doctor Turtle (aka Simon Ounsworth).

+ M Butterfly. The music of Franco-American-Kiwi, Tess Liautaud, now Aotearoa folk sweetheart, can not be easily defined. It hangs in the balance of her voice, warm like honey; it carries a depth of raw emotion, delivered with melodic grace and country soul.

Not only a noted musician and remarkable vocalist, Jade is a poet and lyricist drawing on not just her own very rich personal life experiences but also the Jurassic landscape and scenery of her home town, Welsh folklore, Celtic mysticism, and the strong matriarchal influences of her childhood.

Bringing together witty social commentary with a distinctive songwriting approach that is very much their own, Parliamo are one of Scotland’s most exciting young prospects. The band have since seen praise from the likes of Clash Magazine, BBC 6 Music, BBC Radio 1, Radio Scotland, Radio X, KEXP and more.

Having invaded venues from The Royal Albert Hall (on multiple occasions), Wembley Arena supporting The Who, playing alongside Elton John, appearing in The British Rock Symphony Australia and UK tours alongside Roger Daltrey and Paul Rogers, NTB come to TFR for a special intimate performance.

+ la loye + Josephine Illingworth. Three of the most exciting up and coming singer-songwriters come to The Folklore Rooms as part of their UK Tour. This show is 18+

Co-headline show from Bonniesongs and Natalie Evans. Bonniesongs makesmusic that is both mellow and hazy and driven and edgy, traversing art-folk, psychedelia, dream-pop and grunge. Natalie Evans weavs themes of nostalgia, coming of age and solitude into an intimate soundscape built on her three main instruments

His work rambles through various offshoots of Americana, from original and interpreted folk songs, to pastoral and occasionally jagged instrumental guitar. His work has been featured in NPR, Paste, and Daytrotter, among others.

Lead singer and co-writer with No1 chart act Nizlopi (best known for the “JCB Song”) Luke is now a solo artist, who’s 2022 album ‘Ecstatic Bird In The Burning’ debuted at No12 in the UK and US folk charts and received rave reviews.

Tom Speight joins us for two intimate performances. Please note that the evening show is strictly 18+ whilst the matinee performance is 14+ (If accompanied by a guardian).

The universality of pop music can mean different things to different people. For Berlin native musician and producer Albertine Sarges it’s a vessel for self-exploration and growth. Displaying an insatiable mix of avant-garde pop, weird folk and magical flute.

Brighton singer-songwriter Dan Sumner is joined by a full band for the launch of his fourth album Old Haunts Revisited.
“Blends the genres of rock, folk, and blues to create a sound that is entirely his own” - The Vinyl District
For fans of PJ Harvey, Richard Thompson, John Martyn and John Francis Flynn,

Every month we bring you three incredible artists for a free entry show. This months line up is announced soon... Arrive for doors at 7.30PM to gain entry! No advanced tickets, first come first served.

+ 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

“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.

Co-headline show with Tessa Rose Jackson. Second album ‘Dark Sky Reserve’ is a soundtrack to all the thoughts that bubble to the surface once the silence sinks in. ‘Dark Sky Reserve’ is Kester’s most artistically focused record to date, combining a rich, layered humanity in the music with minimalist lyricism.

Romain Axisa joins us for three very special intimate shows, performing with different guests on each of the three nights, these promise to be special and unique shows. Also known as one of the band members from The Big Push - Get your ticket whilst you still can.

5PM - 11PM | FREE ENTRY | So Slam presents two nights of singer songwriters taking over TFR for a songwriter summer slam. Some of the best solo artists and duos from across the South East across two days. Head down and enjoy a free weekend of music!

Lily Seabird is a perceptive songwriter who can channel moments when everything feels raw and overwhelming into something healing and galvanizing. With Alas, she confronts grief with palpable clarity on tracks that careen from delicate folk to blistering indie rock.

Collect Call unveil their latest EP "Forever Reality" at The Folklore Rooms with special guests. Collect Call’s music has a dreamlike quality, blending elements of shoegaze, indie rock, and pop to create a sound that is both romantic and otherworldly.

An evening of live music from three fantastic Brighton acts: Rose Io, Eliksa, and Tasska. All proceeds will go towards Medical Aid for Palestinians.

very month we bring you three incredible artists for a free entry show. This month featuring BOJOCKEY + BOBBYSMILES + DM ARTHUR. Arrive for doors at 7.30PM to gain entry! No advanced tickets, first come first served.

With strong 60's and 70's influences including Joni Mitchell, Carol King and the Carpenters, Joy's soaring melodies and intimate lyrics have the power to both move and uplift her audience. Join her and support Andrew Stuart-Buttle as she celebrates the launch of her debut EP ‘Woman’ with an evening of original song.

Touring in support of his new album ‘The Big Picture’ recorded with Shuta Shinoda (Ghostpoet, Hot Chip).
Gecko has performed across the world including at Glastonbury, Latitude, BBC Radio 1, 6 Music.

‘Vibrant and life affirming’
EARMILK

Lea G crafts immersive songs marked by introspective lyrics and rich, layered production that blend indie, alternative, and folk elements. Her music creates a reflective atmosphere that invites listeners to connect on a deeper emotional level.

Hawksley Workman is a Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose genre-defying music blends indie rock, folk, and alt-pop with a dash of whimsical theatricality. With a voice that shifts between raw vulnerability and soaring falsetto, Workman continues to carve his own path in the indie world.

A rich and meticulously put together debut, the album received rave reviews from the likes of The Sunday Times, Clash and The Line of Best Fit. Tracks from the album regularly featured on BBC 6 Music, with support coming from Guy Garvey and Radcliffe & Maconie.

'Die To Wake Up From A Dream' follows on from the critically acclaimed 2021 debut 'Strange Time' and 2023's 'We Are Still Wild Horses', respectively drawing universal praise from Uncut, Mojo, The Times, The Arts Desk, Record Collector, The Line of Best Fit, CLASH Magazine and many more.

Every month we bring you three incredible artists for a free entry show. This months line up is announced soon... Arrive for doors at 7.30PM to gain entry! No advanced tickets, first come first served.

Tom Speight joins us for two intimate performances. Please note that the evening show is strictly 18+ whilst the matinee performance is 14+ (If accompanied by a guardian).

Holly Carter is an award-winning songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Bristol, UK. Two-time recipient of ‘Instrumentalist of the Year’ at the Americana UK awards (2023 & 2024) she is widely recognised as an exceptional fingerstyle guitarist and one of the UK’s only professional female pedal steel players.

2025 sees Tom give us a collection of early songs, produced by The Clash legend Mick Jones and Dirty White. In March he performed on BBC One's Sunday Morning Live, pushing Tom to become a household name even further.

“One of the UK’s most moving songwriters”
– John Kennedy (Radio X)

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.

Join us for our legendary Christmas party! Our final Monthly Showcase of the year always goes out with a bang, make sure you arrive before doors open at 7.30PM to gain entry for a FREE show with an unforgettable line up of artists to see us in the festive season! Line up announced soon...

Every month we bring you three incredible artists for a free entry show. This month featuring MILER, ANNA PANCALDI + POESY. Arrive for doors at 7.30PM to gain entry! No advanced tickets, first come first served.

Brighton's newest party comes to The Folklore Rooms with live bands and DJs 'til late with drink deals including £2.50 tequilas - What's not to love?!

+ Araya + Maisie Bee. BUZZ presents a night of genre-blending expression at The Folklore Rooms, with our headliner WHOMANS bringing an exciting mix of rock, prog, soul, funk and jazz.

The Beyene Affair are a Brighton-based Alt Indie trio blending the honesty of indie with smooth inflections of soul, jazz, hip hop, psychedelia and world music. Their music is a reflection of their outlook —born not from ambition, but from a genuine love of sound and connection.

A special live performance from our FOTC tribute act 'Lasagne For One', playing all the huge hits. Rap, Folk, Synth-Pop - these guys can do THE LOT. Then DEEJAVE will be playing FOTC (and all of Bret and Jemaine's offshoot projects - Moana / The Muppets / Rio) as well as all of New Zealand's greatest hits

Building a loyal and rapidly growing fanbase with their heartfelt harmonies and intimate songwriting, their authentic performances have drawn comparisons to Simon & Garfunkel and Passenger.

Described as 'committed and fascinating' by BBC 6 Music's Cerys Matthews. As seen on BBC News, Billboard, The i, Radio New Zealand, Canadian Broadcasting Company, and The Times. Reimagined traditional melodies through pizzicato grooves, intricate guitar tunes, and boundless improvisation.

Australian indie-folk artist Rowena Wise returns to Europe and the UK this September, following the release of her critically acclaimed 2024 album, 'Senseless Acts of Beauty'. Hailed by The Clash as "carefully etched indie folk"; Wise's sound earned her a coveted Australian Music Prize shortlist nomination.

+ Grand Hazards. Vocals reflecting a combination of soulful melismas and rocky screams. Accompanied by her band, her music explores the duality of love and heartbreak, as well as challenges misogyny and sexism through her lyrics.

With support from BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music, BBC Radio 4 Front Row, and Absolute Radio Country, recent singles hitting #24 and #1 on the iTunes UK Country Chart, their viral videos racking up millions of views, it’s clear Outpost Drive is becoming one of the most exciting new names in music.

Inspired by the likes of RY X, Novo Amor, Sufjan Stevens. Ollie Dixon has become a staple in the South West music scene cultivating a beautiful, distinctive soundscape within his music but also rich, captivating music videos that showcase coastlines and inspiration he considers home.

Liz has twice been nominated for the Australian Music Prize, was premier folk festival Port Fairy’s Artist of the Year in 2023 and named as ‘An Emerging Legend of Australian Song’ by Woodford Folk Festival in 2020. Described as ‘intelligent and assured’ by The Guardian,

Lyon’s 2022 EP, Direct Debit To Vogue, produced by the legendary John Parish (PJ Harvey, Aldous Harding, This Is The Kit), marked a creative partnership that is continued on her debut album, Poems & Non-Fiction, set for release on Pink Lane Records on June 5, 2025.

Signed to Absolute Record and V2 Records Europe, Allen has a soulful whisky-soaked voice that has become his trademark. His career took off with his critically acclaimed Dead Man’s Suit album. This led to an appearance on BBCs ‘Later with Jools Holland’. This led onto appearances at Glastonbury and 40million+ Streams.

Matinee Show - 14+ Must be accompanied by an adult. Charlie Bennett has built a community of over 500,000 dedicated followers, who’ve helped stream Charlie’s music over 12.5 million times to date. Support soon followed from 6 Music, KCRW, BBC Introducing + Reading Festival. It is clear this DIY champ is one to watch.

The Lost Trades are a Folk/Americana Trio, based in the West Country, with a cool Laurel Canyon vibe. With a sound that is reminiscent of the California folk scene of the late 60s/early 70s, their three part harmonies have been described as "flawless", "spine tingling" and "magical".

All Ages Show (If accompanied by an adult). Idha is an up-coming artist creating hypnotic indie pop with a hint of folky jams. Who produces and writes her own music in her bedroom. 2PM - 4PM.

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.

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.