LISTINGS & TICKETS

Brighton folk artist Callum Brown explores memory and mortality on his new album Robin’s nest, played in full at the Folklore Rooms. Blending stream of consciousness introspection with narrative intimacy, Callum is backed by his three piece band for the first time. Support from C’est La Door and Georgina KS.

Indie-folk singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer Josienne Clarke has been a Rough Trade-signed artist and a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award-winner – two opposing poles that neatly sum up her inability to be pigeonholed. “Extraordinary” – Mojo

“Superior musical minds following their hearts... This is the real McCoy” * * * * Mojo “Ethereal... entrancing” The Independent “Elemental, sensual... conjures something evocative of Les Paul backed by Goldfrapp” * * * * Q Magazine

+ TILLY LEWYN. Sarah Gower's highly anticipated debut headline show is happening in Brighton on February 16th and she joins us at The Folklore Rooms for it. Tickets won't be available long so act now!

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.

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.

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

+ PAV SALOON + ISSY BRIGHT + HANNAH JULIAN. An evening of some of Brighton's finest singer-songwriters.

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.

+ SPRIGGAN + CARA ELIN. St Patricks Party at The Folklore Rooms! Get ready to dance the night away with live music from three of Brighton's top folk music artists, playing traditional tunes and songs throughout the evening until late - and plenty of Guinness available from the bar!

We welcome Berlin‑based artist Mary Ocher to Brighton for a rare and intimate performance, marking the UK tour kickoff for her new album Weimar. For those drawn to underground music that values substance over noise, this is a night worth paying attention to.

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'.

+ TOM SPEIGHT. Joseph Arthur is a unique songwriter and performer whose work has impressed critics as well as artists such as Peter Gabriel and Michael Stipe. Blending the literate and expressive lyrical style of a classic singer/songwriter with music rooted in indie rock.

All Ages Show (Accompanied by Adult). It is nothing short of criminal, that Nick Harper is one the UK's best kept musical secrets. Those who have witnessed the spellbinding, one-man show will tell you this. A childhood growing up surrounded by the musical prowess of some of the 60's most revered songwriters & musician.

Makk is a cinematic alt-folk act known for atmospheric soundscapes and evocative storytelling. A BBC Introducing 2026 Featured Artist, they are currently touring the Overlook EP, delivering immersive, unforgettable live experiences.

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.

Often funny, often sad, alternative singer-songwriter Ace Redman writes about his experiences stumbling through life in the 21st century. Ace draws from modern acts like Matt Maltese and blends them with vintage influences like Carole King.

Homegrown Festival returns for the third consecutive year with more incredible Brighton bands and artists covering all genres across 9 different venues - TFR is one of them! Early Bird tickets are on sale NOW! Act fast...

"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

Robbie Cavanagh doubles down on letting his music speak for itself. There is no gimmick and there is no heartbreaking backstory. "Manchester's finest son" learned the art of writing fine, timeless music long before the days of viral moments and online trends.

A preternaturally gifted vocalist, Brown has released three studio albums - 1000 Years (2017), Darling, It'll Be Alright (2019) and Second Son (2024) - and a number of EPs, which have accumulated a quarter of a billion streams and counting on streaming platforms.

Gathering plaudits from BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio2, BBC 6 Music, BBC Introducing, Radio X, CLASH, The Line Of Best Fit, Atwood Mag & more along the way, The duo have sold out headline shows across London, Leeds and Nottingham as well as toured the UK alongside Flyte, Lewis Watson, Hayley Blais + Many more.

Announced as winner of UK Song of The Year at the UK Americana Music Association Awards 2025 for his track 'Follow What You Love & Love Will Follow' alongside a highly coveted nomination for UK Artist of The Year, Robert Vincent continues to enthral audiences and critics alike.

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

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"

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.

Indie-folk singer, songwriter, guitarist, and producer Josienne Clarke has been a Rough Trade-signed artist and a BBC Radio 2 Folk Award-winner – two opposing poles that neatly sum up her inability to be pigeonholed. “Extraordinary” – Mojo

FEAT; Rosie Mark, Izzy Adams + Issy Bright. No advanced tickets, pay as you feel on the door with all money going towards Oscars Wish Foundation.

FREE ENTRY | NO TIX IN ADVANCE | First come first served, arrive early to gain entry. Doors open at 7.30PM. Every month since 2014 we have introduced you to three of the best new acts from across the UK, EU and beyond, for a free entry show for you to sink your teeth into. KITTY PERRIN (FULL BAND), LEONA RUE + ELI

Daniel J. Ash (aka Teenage Waitress) and his band are delighted to return to The Folklore Rooms, Brighton for an intimate show. “A pop alchemist par excellence. An album full of gleaming nest eggs” SHINDIG! “Irresistible melodies and eloquent lyrics. Brilliant, bold and expansive” CLASH

+ 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.

Austin's Jana Horn makes quietly intense folk music with novelist-like precision. Her words are clear and carefully-chosen, even when singing about ambiguous emotions or subconscious images. This makes you want to listen to her songs over and over, to explore the landscapes she's mapped.

FEAT: PROFESSOR ELEMENTAL + CLAIRE VINE + LAURIE BLACK. Brighton's best / only alternative music AND alternative comedy night returns for its first show of 2026. With all previous shows selling out it's important to get your tickets while you can!

+ 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'.

“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.

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.

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.

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

It is nothing short of criminal, that Nick Harper is one the UK’s best kept musical secrets. Those who have witnessed the spellbinding, one-man show will tell you this. A childhood growing up surrounded by the musical prowess of some of the 60’s most revered songwriters & musicians.

False Idah creates mellow music for messy minds through a blend of indie-folk, lo-fi textures, and emotionally rich storytelling. Her debut gaining support from Chris Hawkins (BBC 6 Music) and BBC Northampton, who championed her introspective and genre-bending approach.

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.

One of the UK’s leading exponents of the klezmer fiddle tradition, Lowenstein draws inspiration from Eastern European Jewish folk melodies while reimagining them through the rich possibilities of the string quartet.

Join two of the most interesting voices from the alternative country and folk London scene together in a double-header. The two singer-songwriters will be playing their top songs from their repertoire plus performing together in some numbers.

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.

TDW embodies the spirit and authenticity of traditional American music. You may have heard of from his millions of spins on GemsOnVHS orWesternAF, he writes and performs his own style of timeless country music, inspired by country of the 1920s through to the 1960s.

"You Will Not", her debut EP, is a collection of songs that individually represent a place and time of her life, amounting to a rather emotional rollercoaster that traverses geographical borders and genres, hitting the highs and the lows of self-discovery.

+ ALICANTO. U.S. singer-songwriter Juliet Lloyd’s 2024 album Carnival has been praised as “a powerfully emotive performance from start to finish,” earning acclaim for her “honest, emotionally layered songwriting” and genre-blending sound that moves effortlessly between folk, soul, indie pop, and rock.

His debut album, Highfield Suite (2021), recorded during isolation in 2020 and produced by Bill Shanley, earned critical praise across the UK and Ireland. Including BBC Album of the Week, RTE Lyric feature, and an “unexpected gem” nod from folk legend Paul Brady.

+ KEENAN FLANNERY. Willy has a remarkable ability to write subjects in a simple yet profound way that makes his songs a great place to lose yourself. Much of that comes from his upbringing surrounded by rolling hills and horses in a small town in California known as the "Cowboy Capital of the World".

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.

+ CHARLIE JENKINS. Join Dave Alex at The Folklore Rooms for his first headline show, marking the release of his debut single "Secret" from the upcoming album Level 4. Crafting acoustic music rooted in folk and coloured by jazz, blues, and soul. Inspired by artists such as John Mayer, Joni Mitchell, and Olivia Dean.

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.

Neon Rodeo come to The Folklore Rooms to celebrate the launch of their new single 'Your Hand' - Get down for a hoedown!

+ KRISTEN MCLEMENT + LESJAMUSIC. The music artist known as Foundling is the project of Canadian-born, Berlin-based composer and sound artist Erin Lang, whose music is a blend of dream pop, ambient, and experimental music. An immersive listening experience, music made to soften, to echo, and to offer quiet refuge.

Vlad Holiday is a Romanian-born, NYC-based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer known for his atmospheric, nostalgic indie/lo-fi/dream pop sound, often using vintage gear for unique textures and exploring themes of emotion and alienation.

WITH CORDELIA GARTSIDE + LYNNIE SNOW + ISM. 8.30 - LATE. Sick bands, drink deals, get your tickets in advance to secure your spot to the party.

Sutlej play TFR as part of their 'Let Me Out' tour promoting their debut single release. Support comes from Brighton based: Sunlifter, Delirium and Spooky Huge.

Man The Lifeboats began life in a Skinny Lister shanty-punk folk moshpit in 2016, and are ploughing their own full-throttle folk furrow, winning over audiences everywhere and drawing comparisons to Bellowhead, Oysterband, the Levellers, and those folk-punk heroes the Pogues.

Tessa Rose Jackson is a Dutch/British singer-songwriter, producer, and acclaimed composer known for dreamy psych-pop and cinematic soundscapes, who released music for years as "Someone" but has returned to her own name, with her album The Lighthouse (2026) exploring ancestry.

ST PATRICKS WEEKEND PARTY! Doors open 1.00PM with music starting at 1.30PM and open to all ages. An afternoon of Irish folk music. Come sing, dance and raise a glass for St Pat's. Sláinte!

FREE ENTRY | NO TIX IN ADVANCE | First come first served, arrive early to gain entry. Doors open at 7.30PM. Every month since 2014 we have introduced you to three of the best new acts from across the UK, EU and beyond, for a free entry show for you to sink your teeth into.

+ TOM SPEIGHT. Joseph Arthur is a unique songwriter and performer whose work has impressed critics as well as artists such as Peter Gabriel and Michael Stipe. Blending the literate and expressive lyrical style of a classic singer/songwriter with music rooted in indie rock.

+ LUCA GENE. It's a Family affair! Join us as we host a night of Indie Folk with a slice of Sci-Fi Dance Rock to top things off.

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.

Fresh off airplay from Steve Lamacq on BBC 6 Music, John Kennedy on Radio X, and legendary US station KEXP, Thrillhouse are fast cementing their reputation as one of the UK’s most exciting rising bands. Expect sharp hooks, restless energy and a night that captures the urgency and joy of Smile in full force.

This show is ALL ages when accompanied by an adult. A matinee show has been added due to popular demand, get your ticket while you still can.

Shades of Kevin Ayers and Scott Walker, a whisper of John Cale, a suggestion of Harley, with Neil Hannon leading the protest march. Supported by Golden Samphire Band (debut album launch), and The Sonny Crowe Band. 'A brightly lit soundworld, capricious magic and some subtly warped reality.' - MOJO

Callum Kenworthy is a Cornwall-based indie-folk artist blending percussive flamenco-inspired guitar, warm acoustic textures and introspective songwriting. Drawing influence from artists such as Nick Mulvey, John Martyn and Roo Panes.

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.

FREE ENTRY | NO TIX IN ADVANCE | First come first served, arrive early to gain entry. Doors open at 7.30PM. Every month since 2014 we have introduced you to three of the best new acts from across the UK, EU and beyond, for a free entry show for you to sink your teeth into.

Love Thy Neighbour Presents. New German Cinema is the solo project of Jess Weiss of the band Fear of Men known for atmospheric dream-pop/indie with recent releases like "Being Dead" (2023) and "I Become Heavy" (2022).

Danni Nicholls finally hits the road for her *Hear Your Voice* tour. Danni and the band are excited to be back performing songs from her third studio album *The Melted Morning*, as well as favourites from across her critically-acclaimed catalogue.

FREE ENTRY | NO TIX IN ADVANCE | First come first served, arrive early to gain entry. Doors open at 7.30PM. Every month since 2014 we have introduced you to three of the best new acts from across the UK, EU and beyond, for a free entry show for you to sink your teeth into.

+ SAIRIE + SNOWY MOUNTAIN. The rising phenomenon from Sweden opens the door to their mysterious world of shadows and light. In a beautifully raw, psychedelic universe, intertwined by the sounds of earthy alternative slowrock and melancholic folk.