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Celtic Fiddle Festival
Traditional fiddle music from Scotland, Ireland and Brittany by the established band consisting of Kevin Burke, Christian Lemaitre and Andre Brunet.
The Apex, Bury St Edmunds
Fri 14 Jun
£16 (£14) / 01284 758000
- 20:00
Buxton Opera House
Sun 16 Jun
£16 / 0845 127 2190
- 20:00
Courtyard, Hereford
Sat 15 Jun
£16.50 / 01432 340555
- 19:30
Also on at:
Africa Unite 2013
A cross cultural live music journey from the heart of the African Caribbean diaspora, promising a tropical sunshine party for everyone. With live sets from REBEL CONTROL, a Roots Reggae & Dance Hall festival favourite. Plus Congolese Soukous Stars Zong Zing All Stars. PG – Children (16 and under) must be accompanied…
Komedia, Brighton
Thu 23 May
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
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
Partick Folk Festival
Three nights of traditional music, song and ceilidhs, including performances from The Adam McCulloch Trio and The Tannahill Weavers.
The Annexe Healthy Living Centre, Glasgow
Fri 31 May
£8 (£6) / 07709 652237
- 19:30
Sat 1 Jun
£8 (£6) / 07709 652237
- 19:30
Sun 2 Jun
£10 (£8) / 07709 652237
With The Tannahill Weavers.
- 19:30
Africa Entsha
A true miracle of the township: four boys with golden voices. 'Entsha' in Zulu means new. This remarkable a cappella group with fresh sounds and new style from the beating heart of Soweto. Great music, inspirational harmonies, fabulous dance. An irresistible performance expressing the spirit of Africa. Infectiously…
The Old Courtroom, Brighton
Thu 23 May
Fri 24 May
Sat 25 May
Sun 26 May
Budapest Café Orchestra
Recreating the stirring sounds of their home town, the band mix violin, accordion and balalaika to create Hungarian, Russian and Ukrainian folk songs and dances.
Carnegie Hall, Dunfermline
Sun 9 Jun
Tiffany's
£11 – All tickets £9 before May 12 (£10) / 01383 602302
- 20:00
Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre, Peebles
Fri 14 Jun
£15 (school students £5) / 01721 725777
- 19:30
Grange Park Opera: Eugene Onegin
- Directed by: Stephen Medcalf
- Written by: Tchaikovsky
The Bolshoi Opera represents the quintessence of Russian operatic heritage. Tchaikovsky's supreme masterpiece Eugene Onegin was first performed at the Bolshoi Theatre in 1879. Now, for the first time on the stage of the Royal Opera House, the Bolshoi brings its powerful 2006 production directed by the award-winning Dmitri…
English Heritage: Northington Grange, Alresford
Thu 30 May
£65–£135 / 01962 737366
- 17:20
Sat 1 Jun
£65–£135 / 01962 737366
- 17:20
Thu 6 Jun
£65–£135 / 01962 737366
- 17:20
Malick Pathe Sow And Bao Sissoko, Duo Sabil & John Williams
The singer and flautist duo performs traditional African music.
Kings Place, London N1
Fri 7 Jun
Hall One
£14.50–£24.50; £9.50 adv / 020 7520 1490
- 19:30
Martin Simpson
Folk and blues from the singer-songwriter and guitarist.
Ashcroft Arts Centre, Fareham
Thu 12 Sep
£14.50 (£13.50) / 01329 223100
- 19:30
Chapel Arts Centre, Bath
Fri 18 Oct
£15 / 01225 461700
- 20:00 – 22:30
The David Hall, South Petherton
Sat 25 May
£15 (£14) / 01460 240340
- 20:00
Also on at:
- Forest Arts Centre, New Milton
- The Live Room @ Caroline Social Club, Shipley
- The Old Queen's Head, London N1
- The Royal Spa Centre, Leamington Spa
Mr McFall’s Chamber: Baltic Passion
The Chamber are joined by guests Cyril Garac (violin) and Maria Martinova (piano) for this exploration of Baltic musical styles. Featuring Finnish tango, Estonian minimalism and Scandinavian piano and strings.
Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh
Thu 13 Jun
£14 (£12) / 0131 665 2240
- 19:30
Gaiety Theatre, Ayr
Sat 15 Jun
£14.50 (£13.50) / 01292 288235
- 19:30
Tolbooth, Stirling
Fri 14 Jun
£14 (£12) / 01786 274000
- 20:00
Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers
Powerful rhythms and theatrical choreography from the energetic drumming group.
Cheltenham Town Hall
Wed 2 Oct
£15–£19; £13–£17 disabled ( £13–£17; £13–£17) / 0844 576 2210
- 19:30
Cottiers Kelvinbridge, Glasgow
Thu 20 Jun
£18 (£10) / 0141 357 5825
Fri 21 Jun
£18 (£10) / 0141 357 5825
Sat 22 Jun
£18 (£10) / 0141 357 5825
Lichfield Garrick
Thu 10 Oct
£20 / 01543 412121
- 19:30
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Piazzolla/O'Carolan. Violin and Guitar Recital
Violinist James Shenton and guitarist Paul Gregory perform 'Histoire du Tango' by Astor Piazzolla. Haunting arrangements (by Shenton) of some of the best-loved Irish tunes of Turlough O'Carolan. Also the famous variations by Arcangelo Corelli. The concert is in the magical setting of Brighton's oldest church. PG…
St Nicholas Church, Brighton
Thu 23 May
Rebelution
A melange of rock, world and reggae by the band who come from Santa Barbara, California.
The Cellar, Southampton
Wed 26 Jun
£12 adv / 023 8071 0648
- 19:30
The Jazz Cafe, London NW1
Tue 25 Jun
£15 adv / 020 7485 6834
- 19:00 – 23:00
The Louisiana, Bristol
Sun 23 Jun
£8 adv / 0117 966 3615
- 20:00
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers
A unique brand of 'bag rock' (that's bagpipes plus rock, if you were wondering) with stirring tunes and energetic performances. Expect everything from 'Flower of Scotland' to Coldplay's 'Clocks', via AC/DC and Deep Purple.
The Ironworks Live Music Venue, Inverness
Fri 24 May
£20 / 0871 789 4173
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
Sam Carter
An up-and-coming young singer-songwriter (who won Best Newcomer at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards in 2010) with an intricate fingerpicking guitar style and a powerful singing voice.
The Live Room @ Caroline Social Club, Shipley
Fri 24 May
£9 ( £7) / 01274 585140
- 20:00
New Greenham Arts, Newbury
Fri 28 Jun
£12 / 01635 522733
- 20:00
The Pound Arts Centre, Corsham
Sat 8 Jun
£11 (£10) / 01249 701628
- 19:30
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Scottish Fiddle Orchestra
The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra is the country's foremost large ensemble for traditional music.
Usher Hall, Edinburgh
Sat 15 Jun
£9–£22 / 0131 228 1155
Sound Sessions at The Mackintosh Church
Bathe yourself in the tranquil surroundings of The Mackintosh Church Hall, enjoying peace and calm as you are exposed to healing sounds. Booking is essential.
The Mackintosh Church, Glasgow
Tue 28 May
Tue 4 Jun
Tue 11 Jun
Tue 18 Jun
360' immersive Live Performance.
For ALL information and booking: http://www.souldome.com/#!live-performance/c1t4v Intimately stunning live music and dj sets, whilst immersed in 360' shape-shifting visuals. Relaxing on cushions with friends, this is more like a cosy high tech front room. Proudly featuring the Amazing Alison David, Creamy Carrie…
Jubilee Square, Brighton
Fri 24 May
Sat 25 May
Mon 27 May
Adriano Adewale & Benjamim Taubkin
The London-based, Sao Paulo-born composer and percussionist blends the musical traditions of Nigeria, Angola and Brazil with jazz rhythms with his accompanying artist.
The Junction, Cambridge
Thu 26 Sep
J2
£10 / 01223 511511
- 20:00
Rich Mix, Bethnal Green
Tue 8 Oct
£13; £10 adv / 020 7613 7498
- 20:00
The Stables, Milton Keynes
Tue 1 Oct
Jim Marshall Auditorium
£12.50 ( £9.50) / 01908 280800
- 20:00
Ahn Sook-Sun
The Korean singer performs Heungboga, one of the five great works of the pansori tradition, and also includes music for gayageum.
Cadogan Hall, London SW1X
Fri 21 Jun
£15 / 020 7730 4500
- 19:30
Alejandro Toledo & The Magic Tombolinos, Violentango
After a full day of entertainment at The Lewisham Peoples Day, there is only one place to head to after and this is to Dirty South to continue the festivities with a night of top class live music from four excellent live bands (two of which will be taken from the festival line up) who will take the party into the night.
Salisbury Arts Centre
Fri 21 Jun
£14 (£12) / 01722 321744
- 20:00 – 23:00
Alistair Savage Trio
Emerging fiddle maestro.
25 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh
Fri 23 Aug
£12 (£10) / 0131 226 0000
Sat 24 Aug
£12 (£10) / 0131 226 0000
Sun 25 Aug
£12 (£10) / 0131 226 0000
Braemar Village Hall
Mon 1 Jul
£6 (£5; school children £3) / 01339 741220
With Euan Drysdale on guitar/piano and Iain Crawford on double bass.
- 20:00
Canongate Kirk, Edinburgh
Wed 21 Aug
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Asaf Avidan
The singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Jerusalem, Israel performs blues-rock and world music-inspired folk from the album, Different Pulses.
Union Chapel, London N1
Thu 6 Jun
£22.50 / 020 7226 1686
- 19:30






