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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

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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

£10 (£8) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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
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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

£10 (£8) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Fri 24 May

£10 (£8) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 25 May

£10 (£8) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 26 May

£10 (£8) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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
…and 7 more dates until 11 Jul

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

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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

£12 (£9) / 01273 917272

Friends 2 for 1 Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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

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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
…and 34 more dates until 31 Jan 2014

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

£40 / 0141 946 6600

Four-week course.

Tue 4 Jun

£40 / 0141 946 6600

Four-week course.

Tue 11 Jun

£40 / 0141 946 6600

Four-week course.

Tue 18 Jun

£40 / 0141 946 6600

Four-week course.

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

£15 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 25 May

£7 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Mon 27 May

£10 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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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

£12 (£10) / 0131 226 0000

With Euan Drysdale and Iain Crawford.

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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
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