Before 3am, Folk | Events

Rock, indie and folk showcase with Saturday headliner Maximo Park and The Stranglers on Sunday, with performances over the weekend from Holy Moly & The Crackers, Maia, Boss Caine, Counting Coins, David Ward MacLean, Horse Guards Parade, Littlemores, Ryan Spendlove, The Blueprints, The Talks and Blackbeard's Tea Party.

Duncombe Park, Helmsley

Fri 23 Aug

£35 day ticket; £95 weekend ticket; £40 day ticket; £95 weekend ticket (£105; £270 weekend ticket; £120; £270 weekend ticket; Children £17.50… / 07977 408 376

15:00

Sat 24 Aug

£35 day ticket; £95 weekend ticket; £40 day ticket; £95 weekend ticket (£105; £270 weekend ticket; £120; £270 weekend ticket; Children £17.50… / 07977 408 376

10:30

Sun 25 Aug

£35 day ticket; £95 weekend ticket; £40 day ticket; £95 weekend ticket (£105; £270 weekend ticket; £120; £270 weekend ticket; Children £17.50… / 07977 408 376

10:30

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Jack Badcock & Ciaran Ryan

Banjo, guitar and voice.

Captains Bar, Edinburgh

Wed 26 Jun

Free

20:30

SouthlandsLIVE

It's an evening full of the best unsigned musical talent at this outdoor acoustic festival. There's also craft stalls, a BBQ, bar and more summery stuff. The grounds are accessible via train, bike or bus.

Southlands Arts Centre, London UB7

Sat 22 Jun

£5

15:30 – 21:00

Footstomping Traditional Scottish Music

Join us at the multi award-winning WHISKI Bar and Restaurant for a vibrant footstomping good time as we showcase many traditional Scottish music bands during August. Toes will be tapping to our vibrant mix of instruments playing live traditional Scottish music: fiddles, accordians, guitars and whistles playing in harmony.

Whiski, Edinburgh

Mon 29 Jul

Free / 0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

21:30 – 00:55

Tue 30 Jul

Free / 0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

21:30 – 00:55

Wed 31 Jul

Free / 0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

21:30 – 00:55

…and 32 more dates until 1 Sep

Jack Omer

The London-based singer-songwriter and musician performs acoustic folk and country songs from his album The Music Of Joanna.

Blue Cat Cafe Bar, Stockport

Thu 20 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 0161 432 2117

19:00

Lach's Antihoot

A mix of music, folk, comedy and spoken word from one of the founders of the anti-folk movement and guests.

Henry's Cellar Bar, Edinburgh

Wed 26 Jun

£5 / 0131 629 4101

Hannah O'Reilly guests.

19:30

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North Sea Gas: In Concert

Hugely entertaining Scottish folk band who combine guitars, mandolins, bodhrans, banjos, whistles and bouzoukis with fine vocals. Expect a mixture of traditional and original material and great craic.

Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, Edinburgh

Sat 17 Aug

Big Room

£13 (£11) / 0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

20:00 – 21:15

Rothes Halls, Glenrothes

Fri 6 Sep

£8 (£7) / 01592 611101

19:30

Stirling Folk Club

Mon 8 Jul

Prices to be confirmed / 01259 218521

19:30

Also on at:

The Warehouse Theatre, Lossiemouth

Scots Music Group Ceilidh

Fundraising ceilidh of traditional music and dancing.

St Bride's Centre, Edinburgh

Sat 20 Jul

£8 in advance; £10 on the door (£6 in advance; £8 on the door) / 0131 346 1405

Da Hooley guest.

19:30

The Searchers

The Searchers have survived multiple line-up changes as well as a schism of People's Front of Judea-style bitterness, the echoes of which twang across the internet to this day. Longest-lasting original member John McNally leads the band that gave us 'Needles and Pins' and 'Sweets for my Sweet'.

Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells

Thu 19 Jun

£17.50–£19.50 / 01892 530613

19:30

Beck Theatre, Hayes

Thu 7 Nov

£20 / 020 8561 8371

19:30

Embassy Theatre, Skegness

Thu 25 Jul

£20; £17 before Jul 1 (Children £7.50; £19) / 0845 674 0505

19:30

Thu 29 Aug

£20; £17 before Jul 1 (Children £7.50; £19) / 0845 674 0505

19:30

Also on at:

Ayrshire Fiddle Orchestra: Innovation

Exciting fiddle group from Ayrshire, specialising in contemporary arrangements of Celtic music from around the world.

Gaiety Theatre, Ayr

Sat 28 Sep

£12 (£10) / 01292 288235

19:30

Ceilidh at The Counting House

The Annasach Ceilidh Band provide the live music at this ceilidh dance with a caller. Under 18s are welcome but must be accompanied by two adults over 25.

Counting House, Edinburgh

Thu 25 Jul

£8 (£6) / 0131 667 7533

20:00 – 00:00

Fri 25 Oct

£8 (£6) / 0131 667 7533

20:00 – 00:00

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Ceilidh Club with Teannaich

Join in a lively ceilidh evening where dances are taught on the night, so all abilities are welcome.

The Picture House, Edinburgh

Fri 19 Jul

£10 (£8) / 0844 847 1740

18:45

Tue 6 Aug

£10 (£8) / 0844 847 1740

20:00

Tue 13 Aug

£10 (£8) / 0844 847 1740

20:00

Ceilidh Mhor

Lively ceilidh with a caller and live music from Awry.

Malone's Irish Bar, Edinburgh

Tue 2 Jul

£5 / 0131 226 5954

21:30

Tue 9 Jul

£5 / 0131 226 5954

21:30

Tue 16 Jul

£5 / 0131 226 5954

21:30

…and 2 more dates until 30 Jul

Dundee Flower and Food Festival

A delicious staple in the Dundee calendar, with food and drink tastings, chef demonstrations, live music and competitions including the World Jampionships. Once they've had enough to eat, shows and face-painting are on hand to entertain the kids. Special guests announced nearer the time, but last year there were…

Camperdown Country Park, Dundee

Fri 6 Sep

day ticket £8–£10 (£7–£9); festival pass £16–£20 (£14–£18); under 16s free / 01382 433815

10:00 – 17:30

Sat 7 Sep

day ticket £8–£10 (£7–£9); festival pass £16–£20 (£14–£18); under 16s free / 01382 433815

10:00 – 17:30

Sun 8 Sep

day ticket £8–£10 (£7–£9); festival pass £16–£20 (£14–£18); under 16s free / 01382 433815

10:00 – 17:30

Dunfermline Live

A weekend showcase of Scottish music.

Various venues, Dunfermline

Fri 11 Oct

Free

12:00 – 01:30

Sat 12 Oct

Free

12:00 – 01:30

Sun 13 Oct

Free

12:00 – 01:30

Fundraising Ceilidh

The Annasach Ceilidh Band hosts a fundraising ceilidh for the St Andrews in the Square Trust. The proceeds will go towards the upkeep of the building.

St Andrews in the Square, Glasgow

Fri 21 Jun

£8 (£6) / 0141 559 5902

20:00 – 23:30

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The Grassmarket Festival Fair

A market featuring all the good things in life: arts, accessories, jewellery, cake, records and vintage clothing (and more besides), plus live acoustic acts and stand-ups.