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The Rabbitts

The Rabbitts

14 Nov 2026 - 6 Dec 2026

The Rabbitts craft music that blurs the lines between folk, alternative, and atmospheric pop. Known for their delicate harmonies, immersive arrangements, and a sound described as “ethereal and understated” (BBC Radio 6), they create songs that feel both intimate and cinematic. Critics have called their work “hypnotic... crafting a meditative spell” (Obscure Sound) and “intricately lush and completely captivating” (Podcart). The Norwich-based band began 2026 with an immersive and isolated creative retreat in the mountains. They now have a new album set for release on November 13th 2026. This show is part of their UK album release tour, where songs from the new album will be performed for the first time alongside a few old favourites. This tour follows on from their 2025 tour which sold out multiple shows around the UK, and the release of ‘Orbital Collection’, a series of four EPs the band released over the course of 12 months. The Rabbitts are an ever-evolving group who are constantly creating and rarely staying still. Presented by Silver Birch Sound. All ages. Under 16's must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
Abigail Lapell

Abigail Lapell

14 Nov 2026 - 18 May 2027

Call it prairie noir or Canadiana desert rock: Toronto's Abigail Lapell sings haunting, gorgeous modern folk songs. She's won three Canadian Folk Music Awards, including English Songwriter of the Year and Contemporary Album of the Year, reaching #1 on Canadian folk radio and over 48 million streams across digital platforms. Lapell tours widely across North America and Europe, performing on vocals, piano, harmonica and finger style guitar. Her JUNO-nominated album, Anniversary, was released May 2024 on Outside Music. Last year, Lapell released Anniversary & More Songs About Love, an extended companion to Anniversary. Presented by Folklore Sessions This is an 18+ event
Noah Guthrie

Noah Guthrie

7 Nov 2026 - 8 Nov 2026

Noah writes his own brand of country music and has released two original albums that have received critical acclaim.
Unbelievable Truth

Unbelievable Truth

3 Dec 2026 - 6 Dec 2026

Unbelievable Truth are a British rock band, led by Andy Yorke, with Nigel Powell, Jason Moulster, and Jim Crosskey. Their sound has been described as "slow, melancholy, country-tinged ballads, wrapped in a soft blanket of acoustic guitars and minor chords".
Track Dogs

Track Dogs

6 Nov 2026 - 7 Apr 2027

Track Dogs have been sweeping the UK summer festival scene leaving behind a dancing army of new fans in every port. Based in Madrid Track Dogs comprise of two Irish men, an English man and an American who have come together and blur the lines of genres so beautifully to create something so unique that on paper just shouldn't work,.but OH BOY does it ever. Delivered with stunning 4 part harmonies to accompany guitar, bass, banjo, mandolin, uke and a trumpet Track Dogs are a force of nature with a style unto themselves. The infectious latino beats merge in seamlessly into americana, folk and a sprinkle of bluegrass that your couldn't stop your body moving to if your life depended on it. Join us for an evening fiesta you will be talking about long after stage lights go out.
Calvin Love

Calvin Love

8 Nov 2026 - 12 Nov 2026

Calvin Love is a Canadian singer-songwriter whose music lingers in the shadows of nostalgia and noir. With a signature croon and a sound that fuses psych-folk, cinematic longing, and romanticism, he’s built a world both vintage and strangely timeless. The press has called his work “a crestfallen soundtrack of near-escape... like Chris Isaak trapped in a David Lynch film.” An artist of quiet intensity and prolific output, Love has carved a singular space on the fringes of indie music - shaped by introspection, lyrical depth, and a restless DIY spirit. Influenced by the pulse of rock ’n’ roll and the bruised glamour of 1980s balladeers, he’s crafted a sonic universe entirely his own. Known for live shows that blur the line between concert and dream sequence, Love approaches each song like a method actor - dissolving the boundary between persona and performance with slow-burning precision. Whether standing alone with a 12-string guitar or fronting a seven-piece ensemble, his performances radiate a magnetic stillness: immersive, nuanced, and emotionally resonant. With multiple albums and international tours behind him, Calvin Love has spent the last decade quietly shaping one of the most distinct and haunting voices on the outer edges of indie music.
Slow Leaves

Slow Leaves

14 Nov 2026 - 14 Nov 2026

"I don't write sad songs, I write lonely songs," declares Slow Leaves in the liner notes to his 2025 album In Solitude, For Company. His assertion could serve as a thesis statement for a body of work with recurrent themes of love, loss, loneliness, memory, and time. Slow Leaves is the project of Winnipeg's Grant Davidson. Awarded Western Canadian Music Awards Songwriter of the Year, his folk and psych-rock inclinations though rooted in fingerpicking songwriter of the past, roam freely in today's post-genre landscape. On his newest release and sixth Slow Leaves album of new material, The Ruins of Things Unfinished, Davidson explores his thoughts on ambition and the long setting sun of a life dedicated to art and family. "I've somehow made a career of self-perceived failure," he writes. "I've often reflected on whether that mindset fulfills its own prophecy: quite possibly. But I think at heart, I'm not seeking greatness, at least not outside my own little world. Or maybe I've simply given up on misplaced ambitions. My ambition now is a life of greatness in small spaces, a private fame in close quarters, a life so intimate it need only whisper its declarations of love and victory." The Ruins of Things Unfinished came out in May 2026 on Birthday Cake Records and Make My Day in G/S/A/Benelux. Presented by Folklore Sessions This is an 18+ event
Teenage Waitress : Ten New Songs

Teenage Waitress : Ten New Songs

6 Feb 2027 - 6 Feb 2027

Join singer/songwriter Teenage Waitress (Daniel J. Ash) for an intimate performance at The Folklore Rooms, Brighton in February 2027. The show Ten New Songs features, you guessed it, ten brand new songs. This will be the first time all ten songs have been performed live on a stage. Come hear the fourth Teenage Waitress album before a note of it has even been recorded. Expect the unexpected.
Sean Solomon

Sean Solomon

2 Nov 2026 - 6 Nov 2026

Just when Sean Solomon thought he was out, they pulled him back in. The songwriter had stepped away from the mic, making the difficult decision with his bandmates to put his Sub Pop-signed band Moaning on indefinite hiatus and recalibrate. He poured himself into animation — an obsession and dream job that quickly became a reality. He made music videos for Run The Jewels and Unknown Mortal Orchestra and CHAI and Odd Future. He was living a dream, but it was only part of the dream. He still heard chords when he went to bed, ached for the feeling that artists like Elliott Smith, The Microphones, and Neutral Milk Hotel gave him.
Sound of The Sirens

Sound of The Sirens

20 Nov 2026 - 21 May 2027

Exeter-based duo Abbe Martin and Hannah Wood dovetail beautifully on their debut album, For All Our Sins, a beguiling acoustic pop collection replete with lyrical sensibility on tracks like the first single, Smokescreen (“Living beyond the darkness others create for us, and growing into something positive”), The Circus (“When everyone wants something from you, who can you trust?”) and Mr Wilson (“The chemistry of a new relationship, unsure of where it is going, but knowing that you want more from it”). Already championed by Chris Evans – who declared himself “blown away” when he heard Sound of the Sirens for the first time – they’re certain to broaden a burgeoning fan base on the back of For All Our Sins. It’s a fan base built up not just over several sublime EP self-releases – but also through their live shows, which combine a natural facility for connecting with their audiences and unforgettable performances predicated on energy, warmth, humour and, above all, real conviction.
Richard Walters

Richard Walters

16 Dec 2026 - 16 Dec 2026

Richard Walters is a critically acclaimed UK artist and Grammy nominated songwriter. He will play his first solo gigs in over three years this winter, performing new work and fan favourites. As a solo artist, he has released five albums and four EP's since 2007. His music has featured on a number of TV shows including Grey's Anatomy, After Life and CSI: Miami. As a songwriter and collaborator Richard has worked with an eclectic mix of artists including Grammy winner Joe Henry, British icon Alison Moyet, US alt-rock legends Semisonic, a number of key players in the electronic music world (including Deadmau5, Kaskade, and Sultan + Shepard), current UK poet laureate Simon Armitage (as part of the band L.Y.R.) and Oscar nominated actor and singer Florence Pugh. Collectively, his work has amassed over 200 million streams. Recent commissions have included 'Blossomise' for The National Trust, 'Songs From the Solent' for the Blue Marine Foundation, the North-East Culture Awards winning 'Firm as a Rock' for Durham Brass Festival 2022 and a Shipping Forecast inspired piece for the BBC Proms 2025. Richard's releases have gained notable support from Lauren Laverne and Guy Garvey at BBC 6 Music, Jo Whiley and Dermot O'Leary at BBC Radio 2, and a number of influential publications including The Guardian, The Line of Best Fit and Mojo Magazine.
Lucy Kitchen & E.R. Thorpe - Co-Headline Tour
Two distinctive voices in contemporary British songwriting come together for an intimate evening of folk, Americana and atmospheric storytelling. Hampshire-based Lucy Kitchen combines the warmth of classic 1970s songwriting with songs shaped by nature, grief and transformation. Her acclaimed third album, In the Low Light, has established her as a quietly compelling voice in modern folk, with Clash describing her music as utterly beguiling. Nottinghamshire songwriter and visual artist E.R. Thorpe brings a darker, cinematic edge. Produced by Jim Baron of Crazy P/JIM, her debut album Human Love pairs unusual fingerpicked guitar with vivid, emotionally charged storytelling and has received strong support from BBC Radio 6 Music. Performing two separate but beautifully complementary sets, Lucy and Emma invite audiences into a close, absorbing listening-room experience where every lyric and detail can be heard. For fans of Beth Orton, This Is The Kit, Aldous Harding, PJ Harvey and timeless, beautifully crafted songwriting.
Toria Wooff

Toria Wooff

31 Oct 2026 - 25 Mar 2027

A painter, poet, songwriter and storyteller, music is just one facet of Toria Wooff's wildly creative imagination which metamorphoses in many forms.
Abigail Rose

Abigail Rose

8 Dec 2026 - 8 Dec 2026

Step into The Folklore Rooms and immerse yourself in the indie-folk rock world of Abigail Rose. This Nashville-based singer-songwriter captivates with her vivid storytelling and unique sound that blends traditional folk roots with modern pop. Experience a night praised by The New York Times as “a slightly folk-y Stevie Nicks.” Don't miss the chance to be part of this intimate yet expansive musical journey. Get your tickets now for an unforgettable evening!
Dekker

Dekker

20 Feb 2027 - 20 Feb 2027

Folklore Sessions Presents DEKKER + Support February 20th 2027 £15adv 18+ Dekker is the solo project of American songwriter Brookln Dekker, based in Nottingham, UK. After years of touring internationally with the indie folk duo Rue Royale, and later collaborating on the Lambert & Dekker project, he slowly built a quieter, more personal path under his own name. Since 2019, Dekker has released four albums, an EP and a growing catalogue of songs that have gathered over 250 million streams while finding homes in bedrooms, headphones, long walks and late night drives around the world. But the live show remains at the centre of it all. Over the last eighteen years Brookln has played more than 2000 concerts across Europe and beyond, developing a solo performance style that feels intimate, funny, melancholic and deeply human all at once. Alone on stage, armed with guitars and stories and a disarming honesty, Dekker's concerts often feel less like performances and more like rooms people briefly inhabit together. His songs sit somewhere between indie folk, slow burning pop and reflective songwriting, drawing influence from artists such as José González, Sufjan Stevens and Bon Iver, while maintaining a voice and atmosphere distinctly his own. Recent years have seen sold out tours across Europe, strong support from European radio and editorial playlists, and a growing audience drawn not only to the music itself but to the emotional openness and humanity within it. At its core, the Dekker project is less interested in spectacle than connection. Songs as companionship. Music as a way of understanding yourself a little more clearly while moving through the world. Presented by Folklore Sessions This is an 18+ event
Possessed by Paul James

Possessed by Paul James

11 Nov 2026 - 11 Nov 2026

Folklore Sessions Presents Possessed by Paul James \+ Support from James Brute November 11th 2026 £15adv The Folklore Rooms 18+ Possessed by Paul James is the acclaimed one-man musical project of Texas singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Konrad Wert. Blending folk, blues, Americana, and roots music with raw emotion and electrifying energy, Wert delivers unforgettable performances that are as heartfelt as they are powerful. Armed with a battered acoustic guitar, foot percussion, and a voice that shifts effortlessly from tender storytelling to soul-stirring intensity, he creates a sound far bigger than one person should. His songs explore resilience, redemption, love, and the human experience, earning him a devoted following and critical acclaim as one of the most captivating live performers on the Americana circuit. Presented by Folklore Sessions This is an 18+ event
George Boomsma

George Boomsma

8 Apr 2027 - 8 Apr 2027

Folklore Sessions Presents; George Boomsma \+ Support April 8th The Folklore Rooms £15adv 18+ “Completely captivating, from infectious tunes to breathtaking a cappella” \- Cambridge Folk Festival, UK George has built a solid following throughout the UK and beyond with his captivating and dynamic full band tour performances and festival appearances. He has previously been championed by the likes of Mark Radcliffe on BBC Radio 2 and Cerys Matthews on BBC Radio 6 and George’s 2026 main stage festival appearances include Beardy Folk Festival and Cambridge Folk Festival. While George’s music may be subconsciously informed by the ridings of Yorkshire and the folk tradition so prevalent in the area, his songwriting comes from a deeply personal place. His rich vocals and confident lyrical style are reflected in his storytelling, while his guitar work often echoes Nick Drake in approach. Organic instrumentation with a folk-rock influence reminiscent of classic Crosby, Stills & Nash and Jeff Buckley is evident. Traditional folk signatures and themes run throughout, blending country motifs and klezmer modes, with the bed-rock pocket of rhythm and blues. Presented by Folklore Sessions This is an 18+ event
Kirsteen Harvey

Kirsteen Harvey

30 Nov 2026 - 30 Nov 2026

Immerse yourself in a night of enchanting music with Kirsteen Harvey, an independent artist from Glasgow. Known for her signature sound that seamlessly blends pop and folk, Kirsteen’s live performance at The Folklore Rooms promises an intimate and captivating experience. With her songs gaining recognition from major radio stations and the press, this is a night not to be missed. Feel the emotion and enjoy tracks from her celebrated E.Ps. Get your tickets now to be part of this special evening!
Samuel Nicholson

Samuel Nicholson

13 Nov 2026 - 13 Nov 2026

Folklore Sessions Presents Samuel Nicholson \+ Support Friday 11th November £10adv The Folklore Rooms 18+ Samuel Nicholson is a cathartic songwriter, an impassioned singer, and a gifted guitarist. With his love of music set alight by listening to Motown records in the car with his mother, corrupted by hard rock records handed down by his father, and finally formed by his own forays into jazz, folk and experimental music of decades past. Nicholson's last album, Birthday Suit, came after years of searching and longing - serving as a dysfunctional self-portrait and a love letter in equal parts, dancing from electrifying guitar solos to naked vulnerability. Having spent the past two years locked away in the studio, Nicholson returns to the stage for three intimate headline shows, with the release of new music in sight. Presented by Folklore Sessions This is an 18+ event
Sorrel Nation (With Band)

Sorrel Nation (With Band)

29 Apr 2027 - 29 Apr 2027

Travelling troubadour Sorrel Nation expertly weaves a rooted Americana sound, blending folk-rock, country influences and deeply emotive songwriting. Sorrel has built a growing reputation for her distinctive voice, powerful live performances and evocative storytelling. Her music combines warmth, honesty and rich musicality, with lyrics that explore travel, solitude, connection to nature and resilience. Following the release of her critically acclaimed debut studio album, Lost En Route, Sorrel has toured extensively across the UK performing at festivals including Black Deer, Wickham, Isle of Wight and Cambridge Folk Festival alongside multiple national headline tours. Her performances range from delicate acoustic intimacy to soaring full-band arrangements as showcased on her ‘rootsy’ second studio album, Creeping Thyme, released October 23rd 2026. And yes, Sorrel Nation is her real name...
Steve Ashley

Steve Ashley

19 Jul 2027 - 19 Jul 2027

Steve Ashley is one of British folk's finest singer-songwriters. His songs have been covered by a legion of folk artists, including Fairport Convention, Anne Briggs, Ralph McTell & Wizz Jones, Show of Hands, Martin Simpson, Phil Beer, O'Hooley & Tidow and St Agnes Fountain. For half a century, he has consistently melded tradition with innovation, delivering intelligent and inspired English poetry amid distinctive original melodies. His songs are in celebration of our lives and our natural environment - although some songs oppose the threats to both by militarism and corporate greed. His last solo album, One More Thing received three five-star reviews and a place in the American magazine, Goldmine's Best Albums of 2018, while his album, This Little Game was in two UK lists of The Best Folk Albums of 2015 in The Telegraph and Folk Radio.
Creature & Machine, Biscuit Club & Static Ella
Witchy, confessional girl band, Creature & Machine, play their first Brighton show to celebrate releasing the extended version of their recent EP, Evergreen, which charts a story of survival after an abusive relationship. They are supported by indie/americana/folk-pop trio, newcomers Biscuit Club, who will bring their tongue-in-cheek, three part harmony energy to their Brighton debut. Presented by Larkspur Records. This is an 18+ event
Caleb Caudle

Caleb Caudle

13 Jan 2027 - 20 Jan 2027

Caleb Caudle's body of work is shaped from the ground up. His artistry has emerged through endurance and the steady momentum of a life in motion, carrying him from small stages in the North Carolina foothills he calls home, all the way to the Grand Ole Opry. Now, Caudle is entering a pivotal chapter - one of a profound culmination where life and art converge in powerful ways. The recent discovery that he and his wife are going to be first-time parents has added a new perspective, full of the responsibility and wonder that welcoming a child into the world brings. On his new album, Heavy Thrill, this personal evolution mirrors his artistic journey. He takes full creative control, self-producing for the first time while recording at the storied Cash Cabin in Hendersonville, Tenn., where reverence for tradition meets his singular artistic vision.
Rachel Croft

Rachel Croft

19 Mar 2027 - 29 Apr 2027

Featured on Netflix and BBC 2, Rachel Croft is an "emotive and uncompromising alternative artist at the top of her game” (Atwood Magazine) with a vocal range that flows effortlessly from fierce power to deadly soft. Hailing from London, Rachel’s thunderous and cinematic works have been synced on the BBC and Netflix, premiered in leading global outlets such as CMT, BBC Radio and Fresh On The Net, and featured as "Caffè Nero Artist of the Month" in February 2024 across 600+ UK locations. Her tempestuous, female-forward songwriting and vivid stage presence have been making waves in the UK and beyond, performing at iconic venues such as the Camden Assembly in London, the Bitter End in New York and the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville; as well as gracing festivals including Cambridge and Moseley, and selling out venues across Europe on regular tours.
Murphy Campbell

Murphy Campbell

30 May 2027 - 13 Jun 2027

Murphy Campbell is a ballad singer and old time banjo player with deep roots in Western North Carolina. Having just released her debut EP Murphy Campbell last year and her upcoming album Revenant set to be released this winter, she is a fast rising star within the traditional community. A contemporary clawhammer banjoist rooted in the influences of the Toe River valley, Murphy has developed a playing style that speaks to those familiar and unfamiliar with old time. With a bold but memorably sweet voice that demands the ear listens, Murphy has preserved countless ballads from her family tree. Murphy’s debut album Revenant is an act of preservation; over a dozen ballads from her ancestors recorded within a historic Mitchell county church under a mile from where her family settled hundreds of years ago. Performed with complete love and admiration for those who came before and complemented by her signature low tuned gut string banjo, it demonstrates that Murphy’s age of 19 is not the age of her soul. Murphy has played Scruggs Fest, FolkFest, MerleFest and has opened for the likes of Molly Tuttle and Chatham Rabbits. PLEASE NOTE: The ticket price includes a 50p venue levy.
Mynolia

Mynolia

20 Jan 2027 - 23 Jan 2027

Nashville-based folk singer/songwriter Mynolia blends melancholy instrumentation with lyrical surrealism, drawing melodic inspiration from traditional folk choirs and eastern flute music. Mynolia’s music is shaped by a life lived inside of, and felt outside of various nations, between Canada, New Zealand, Berlin, Germany, and most recently a cabin in the remote American South, where she spent two years writing, recording, and recalibrating. There, she made use of field recordings and found instruments, taught herself production techniques, and drew deeply on a bone-deep spirituality that runs through everything she makes. Her sound is earthen and serene with cosmic moments threaded in, resulting in a mystic folk that is tinged in a Berliner haze and a Southern heat. Her debut album, All Things Heavy, was released via Bronze Rat Records (Seasick Steve, Jon Spencer), compiling tracks from originally self-released EPs. Now signed to UK label Full Time Hobby, Mynolia has recently released the new single Run Like Hell. This is an 18+ event
The Woodgies

The Woodgies

2 Feb 2027 - 11 Feb 2027

The Woodgies are Irish sisters Hannah and Meghan Woodger, whose acoustic music blends indie-pop and folk with the innate warmth and intimacy only sibling bands can hope to achieve. Based in Switzerland, they first rose to prominence when their debut album Holding Hands won the Montreux Jazz Festival's Coup de C?ur award. Since then, they've reached millions online with their heartfelt songs performed a cappella with natural reverb - their cover of "Dreams" by The Cranberries has over 13 million views. They've toured across Europe (and beyond), sharing stages with artists like Ye Vagabonds, DUG and Kids of Adelaide. With a new EP on the horizon, produced in Dublin by John "Spud" Murphy (Lankum, Ye Vagabonds), the duo continue to captivate audiences with a sound shaped as much by Irish tradition as by their Swiss upbringing, carving out a space that feels both timeless and distinctly their own. Presented by Folklore Sessions This is an 18+ event
Roxanne De Bastion

Roxanne De Bastion

15 Mar 2027 - 22 Apr 2027

By her own admission, Roxanne de Bastion was a "weird kid". Smiling at the memory today, she recalls, "Being really frustrated with myself around the age of seven or eight and saying to my musician dad 'but when am I going to write a song?' and he would just say, 'You'll write a song when you've got something to say.' Take your time, it's fine." These words of reassurance are set to be proven prophetic with the release of Roxanne's second album, "You And Me, We Are The Same", a record that sees the now London-based singer-songwriter finding her authentic voice, while channelling the pain of her father's death last year. For Roxanne, it's been an arduous journey to this point, and one that's required her to keep courage in her convictions in order to succeed. Brought up between Berlin and the West Midlands, she grew up obsessed with The Beatles and Alanis Morissette, and was soon determined to become a musician like her father. To those ends, she left Berlin for London straight from high school and - with no financial support and no contacts in the city - got by balancing hospitality and admin work with the 90-odd solo gigs she played per year across the UK and Europe. To date, Roxanne has played over 600 gigs, including two USA tours in 2017 and 2018.
Solo Project and the Layabouts

Solo Project and the Layabouts

8 Nov 2026 - 8 Nov 2026

MAGICAL MAJESTY presents SOLO PROJECT & THE LAYABOUTS. Brighton singer-songwriter “Solo Project” is joined onstage by his backing band THE LAYABOUTS for the FIRST TIME EVER. Can the patron saint of fools known for his rambling D.I.Y freak-folk songs survive on stage with others?? Will the band tire of his aimless jokes and leave?? Find out for yourself at THE FOLKLORE ROOMS during the most LAYABOUT of time-slots: a Sunday Matinee. “He has an incredible gift for being able to share the mundane and exceptional alike and have you hanging on his every word regardless” - RESIDENT MUSIC “One of the most prolific songwriters and creatives I know” \- Alexander Thomas on NO BORDERS SHOW @ SLACK CITY RADIO Support from A.M. Pannett: “Brighton-born singer-songwriter. Performing songs written over a too-hot, too-long summer”. Presented by Magical Majesty. All Ages when accompanied by an adult.
Glissbliss by Carolina Cury

Glissbliss by Carolina Cury

12 Nov 2026 - 25 Nov 2026

Following collaborations with Max Richter and performances at Southbank Centre and SXSW, composer Carolina Cury brings GLISSBLISS, accompanied by producer Konstantinos Damianakis. Experience her distinctive blend of contemporary classical and experimental pop. Support: Honddu Honddu (honn-thee) warp half-remembered melodies through a 90s tape machine found in a skip. Holly Müller and David Neale met in a Feminist Literature lecture and have been making analogue-tinged electronic music ever since, where synths, voice and tape textures combine into something exhilarating and luminous. Holly’s voice is vivid and unguarded, her lyrics rich with story, while David shapes a warm, shifting analogue sound that flickers between fragility and force. Their music has drawn comparisons to Portishead and Kate Bush, with echoes of Jenny Hval, Broadcast and Massive Attack. Presented by Bait Records. This is an 18+ event.
Songs of Love and Hate - a Leonard Cohen Celebration
November 2026 marks 10 years since the passing of Leonard Cohen, one of the greatest songwriters and poets of the twentieth century. Join Irish singer-songwriter Pierce Joyce at The Folklore Rooms, Brighton, for a special evening celebrating Cohen's extraordinary body of work. The first half of the concert will feature a performance of his seminal 1971 album Songs of Love and Hate in its entirety, followed by a second set of beloved classics and lesser-known gems, with special guest songwriters joining Joyce to pay tribute to one of music's most distinctive voices. Presented by Pierce Joyce. This is an 18+ event
Slow Leaves - Matinee Show

Slow Leaves - Matinee Show

14 Nov 2026 - 14 Nov 2026

This is the matinee show - all ages permitted - the evening show is now sold out Folklore Sessions Presents Slow Leaves £15adv The Folklore Rooms November 14th "I don't write sad songs, I write lonely songs," declares Slow Leaves in the liner notes to his 2025 album In Solitude, For Company. His assertion could serve as a thesis statement for a body of work with recurrent themes of love, loss, loneliness, memory, and time. Slow Leaves is the project of Winnipeg's Grant Davidson. Awarded Western Canadian Music Awards Songwriter of the Year, his folk and psych-rock inclinations though rooted in fingerpicking songwriter of the past, roam freely in today's post-genre landscape. On his newest release and sixth Slow Leaves album of new material, The Ruins of Things Unfinished, Davidson explores his thoughts on ambition and the long setting sun of a life dedicated to art and family. "I've somehow made a career of self-perceived failure," he writes. "I've often reflected on whether that mindset fulfills its own prophecy: quite possibly. But I think at heart, I'm not seeking greatness, at least not outside my own little world. Or maybe I've simply given up on misplaced ambitions. My ambition now is a life of greatness in small spaces, a private fame in close quarters, a life so intimate it need only whisper its declarations of love and victory." The Ruins of Things Unfinished came out in May 2026 on Birthday Cake Records and Make My Day in G/S/A/Benelux. Presented by Folklore Sessions All ages
Etaoin

Etaoin

2 Mar 2027 - 11 Mar 2027

Etaoin is an Irish-British singer-songwriter whose raw, pitch-perfect voice and deeply emotive Songwriting has already caught the attention of a growing army of loyal and eager fans. Raised between London and Ireland, Etaoin (pronounced Attain) blends ethereal folk-pop with introspective, poetic lyricism reminiscent of Dermot Kennedy, Lizzy McAlpine, Phoebe Bridgers and Holly Humberstone. Her music is melancholic yet warm, intimate late-night confessions Wrapped in cinematic melodies with a quiet, mystical edge. Presented by Hot Vox. This is an 18+ event
Folklore Monthly Showcase

Folklore Monthly Showcase

17 Nov 2026 - 17 Nov 2026

Every month on the third Tuesday we bring three of our favourites to the venue for a FREE ENTRY show for you to discover your new favourite artist Arborist is the musical project of Belfast singer-songwriter Mark McCambridge, whose rich blend of alternative folk, Americana and indie has earned widespread critical acclaim. Renowned for his evocative songwriting and cinematic sound, Arborist has collaborated with artists including Kim Deal and Matthew E. White, with his acclaimed albums establishing him as one of Ireland's finest contemporary songwriters. Eva Nagy is a Brighton-based singer-songwriter crafting intimate indie folk rooted in heartfelt storytelling and striking vocals. Drawing comparisons to artists such as Phoebe Bridgers and Adrianne Lenker, her reflective songwriting and debut EP Homesick have quickly marked her out as one of the the cities most exciting emerging voices. Keeper of Calves is the project of Suffolk-born songwriter Leon O'Leary, blending expansive indie-folk with heartfelt songwriting, shimmering guitars and cinematic soundscapes. Following performances for BBC Introducing, Sofar Sounds and festivals including Latitude, his immersive live shows have earned a growing reputation across the UK and beyond. Presented by Folklore Sessions This is an 18+ event
Murdock and the Mortals Halloween Album Launch Party!
This Halloween Brighton's swampiest blues band are releasing their debut album "Sigils" and you're all invited to the party! An evening full of great live music and spooky fancy dress, featuring musical guests and the band performing the album cover to cover. Fancy Dress - The lads are sporting a "New Orleans" theme (purple, green and gold), but that's totally optional!
Minor Dents Album Launch // Sons of Viljems // Hand of Glory
Minor Dents have had an eventful 2026 - releasing their debut EP in January, playing Lewes Psychedelic Festival and many other live dates and then expanding the EP to be released as a vinyl album, thanks to Italian label Disasters by Choice. The trio make propulsive, melodic songs that have drawn comparisons to Broadcast, ESG, Young Marble Giants, Add N to (X) and Silver Apples. "Bewitching music - jazz, psych and krautrock combine to make an EP of delightful curveball songs" - Monolith Cocktail "Mesmerising... so tuneful and ecstatic and utterly immersed in the splendour of discovering new sounds, new corridors, new repetitions." - Everett True "... in the progressive camp, nudging into Actual Jazz, but with enough rave doughnuts to bring hands-in-the-air joyfulness to the proceedings" - Shindig magazine Sons of Viljems are a London-based duo that create ambient soundscapes and captivating melodic storytelling with hints of electric jazz, drone, heavy dub lines, psychedelic textures and cinematic elements reminiscent of Ennio Morricone. They are label mates with Minor Dents, having released their acclaimed 2024 album 'Lithospheric Melodies' on Italian label Disasters by Choice. Experimental sound duo Hand of Glory explore the shadows that run beneath ordinary scapes. Ed Briggs (ChopChop, Zool) - artist and poly-instrumentalist - creates shapes, raw analogue textures and rhythms with his hand-made synths and percussion, honing a sound that is at once ghostly, grainy and hoarse. Giulia Cavallini (Presence, Planetary Gong Ensemble) is a gong player and sound healer, conjuring deep resonances that open portalsto the inner underworld, freeing buried energies pressed flat by formalities. Together, they create heavy spectral music that summons, confronts, and transforms.
Mollie's Gig for Gaza

Mollie's Gig for Gaza

21 Nov 2026 - 21 Nov 2026

Join Mollie Angela for an afternoon of original music to raise money for All Our Relations, supporting families in Gaza.
Quiet Hours

Quiet Hours

5 Nov 2026 - 5 Nov 2026

a laid back, dreamy shoegaze gig featuring narcolepsy, before you head off and la luna.

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