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The Smugglers, Sunderland
Sun 26 May
Free / 0191 514 3844
- 21:00
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 0191 514 3844
- 21:00
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 0191 514 3844
- 21:00
Aaron Wright
Rootsy local singer-songwriter hosting this songwriters session.
The Ale House, Edinburgh
Tue 28 May
Free / 0131 629 0275
- 21:30
Tue 4 Jun
Free / 0131 629 0275
- 21:30
Tue 11 Jun
Free / 0131 629 0275
- 21:30
Balkan Beats & Swing Grooves
One year after being the greatest night at the Victoria Bar. We want to celebrate our birthday in this wonderful Festival, so be ready for the most hipshaking Balkanic tunes and the best swing styles.
Victoria, Edinburgh
Fri 14 Jun
Free / 0131 555 1638
Part of Leith Festival.
- 21:00 – 01:00
The Bottlebank Band
The Newcastle-based fiddle playing four-piece performs folks songs.
Gateshead Heritage At St Mary's
Thu 6 Jun
Free / 0191 433 4699
- 18:30
Thu 20 Jun
Free / 0191 433 4699
- 18:30
Dumfries Folk 'n Ale Festival
Celebrating the complementary pastimes of music and ale-drinking, this festival favours the traditional versions of both, and brings live music sessions to local pubs as well as offering an open concert on the High St on the Saturday afternoon.
Various venues, Dumfries
Fri 12 Jul
Times vary / Free / 01387 267647
Sat 13 Jul
Times vary / Free / 01387 267647
Sun 14 Jul
Times vary / Free / 01387 267647
Gaz Brookfield, Alex Taylor, Joe McCorrison, Stead
Indie-folk anthems from the London-based singer-songwriter.
The Victoria, Swindon
Thu 7 Nov
Free / 01793 535713
- 20:00
Jona Xhepa: Everything Is Going to Be Alright and Other Lies
Socially awkward troubadour Jona Xhepa tells Albanian stories, peppered with comedy and folk music.
Waverley Bar, Edinburgh
Wed 29 May
Free (donations welcome) / 0131 557 1050
- 20:00
Lossiemouth Folk Club Festival
The epitome of chilled festivals, the Lossiemouth Folk Club Fest encourages performers to come and play 'for the craic' in the spirit of celebrating traditional music and tales. The entertainment's free, with performers rewarded with a great atmosphere at this small festival by the sea.
Lossiemouth: various venues, Aberdeen
Fri 19 Jul
Times vary / Free
Sat 20 Jul
Times vary / Free
Sun 21 Jul
Times vary / Free
No Frills Band
The band performs a monthly set of raucous, traditional folk with audience participation encouraged.
The Grosvenor, London SW9
Fri 7 Jun
Free / 020 7733 1799
- 21:00 – 00:00
Fri 5 Jul
Free / 020 7733 1799
- 21:00 – 00:00
Salsa Sabrosa on Fridays
Salsa dancing with live percussion and tapas to start your evening off in suitably hot and spicy style.
La Bodega Tapas Bar, Glasgow
Fri 24 May
Free / 0141 581 3401
- 19:30 – 00:00
Fri 31 May
Free / 0141 581 3401
- 19:30 – 00:00
Fri 7 Jun
Free / 0141 581 3401
- 19:30 – 00:00
Tom Gibbs & Neil John MacPhail
Piper and accordion duo, plus guests.
Captains Bar, Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
Free
- 21:00
Becka Wolfe & Sam Gillespie
Folk on fiddle, guitar and vocals.
Captains Bar, Edinburgh
Sun 26 May
Free
- 20:30
BJSUS
Duo playing toe-tapping country, Scottish and Irish tunes.
Sweeney's on the Park, Glasgow
Fri 24 May
Sat 25 May
The Blokes
Blues and folk residency.
Maggie May's, Glasgow
Thu 30 May
Free / 0141 548 1350
- 22:00
Thu 6 Jun
Free / 0141 548 1350
- 22:00
Thu 13 Jun
Free / 0141 548 1350
- 22:00
The Blueswater Singer-Songwriter Showcase and Open Mic
Singer-songwriter showcase hosted by rhythm & blues band Blueswater, featuring guests every week and an open mic session.
Earl of Marchmont, Edinburgh
Mon 27 May
Free / 0131 662 1877
- 21:00 – 23:30
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 0131 662 1877
- 21:00 – 23:30
Mon 10 Jun
Free / 0131 662 1877
- 21:00 – 23:30
Diving for Pearls Celebration
For the past nine months, people in Govan have been taking part in creative workshops on themes of migration and shipbuilding; the project was inspired by Elvis Costello and Clive Langer's classic song 'Shipbuilding' and it comes with a ringing endorsement from the song's original singer, Robert Wyatt.
Pearce Institute, Glasgow
Sat 15 Jun
Free / 0141 445 6007
A exhibition launch of the materials produced by participants, documentary short film screenings, theatre, dance, music, storytelling and more.
- 13:00 – 19:00
The Faltering Hearts
The ukulele playing trio from London perform a fusion of jazz, blues, folk and country.
The Nightjar, London EC1V
Wed 29 May
Free / 020 7253 4101
- 21:00 – 23:00
Flockhart Events Launch
An evening of music to help launch Flockhart Events, featuring Celtic music and live bands including Luan, Flockhart, and Papa Shandy and the Drams. Followed by a ceilidh.
Pollokshields Burgh Hall, Glasgow
Thu 6 Jun
Free
- 19:30 – 00:00
The Hope's Free Fringe
1 day, 1 venue, 24 bands. Discover the best music venue in the city with The Hope’s very own Free Fringe Festival. Featuring EME, Wildflowers, Black Fields, Ayre Point, Screamaballerina, Isaac Sakima, Mum Dad & The Kids and many, many more! Suitable for ages 16+.
The Hope, Brighton
Sun 26 May
Horsecross Trad Sessions
Monthly informal trad jam session for anyone who wants to join in or just listen.
Perth Theatre
Mon 17 Jun
Free / 01738 621031
- 20:00
Mon 22 Jul
Free / 01738 621031
- 20:00
Mon 19 Aug
Free / 01738 621031
Singers’ Session with Doris Rougvie and Jim Malcolm.
- 20:00
Mon 16 Sep
Free / 01738 621031
With Ross Ainslie.
- 20:00
Kintyre Songwriters Festival
A music festival aimed at showcasing and promoting Kintyre's home grown musical talent, along with appearances by a selection of higher profile guests such as Rachel Sermanni, Emma's Imagination, The Gilchristians, Twisted Melons and more.
Whisky Macs, Campbeltown
Fri 24 May
Free / 01586 552411
- 20:00
The Sons
Music from the Sons, sometimes also known as the Plundering Sons, with their repertoire of clasic Irish, Scottish folk and pop.
Sweeney's on the Park, Glasgow
Sat 25 May
Alan Tyler
Country-rock and folk by the London-based singer-songwriter.
The Birkbeck Tavern, London E11
Sat 28 Dec
Free / 020 8539 2584
- 20:30
Allan Johnston & Friends
Original story songs, powerful harmonies, terrific banter, plus multi-instrumental virtuosity from the Celtic tradition.
Captains Bar, Edinburgh
Sat 25 May
Free
- 16:00
