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London Folk Events

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Theo Bard Album Preview Show at Jamboree

Wednesday 17th December

8:00pm - 11:30pm

Jamboree, UK, London

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Theo Bard Album Preview Show at Jamboree

Jamboree, UK, London

Ace songwriter Theo Bard plays a very special preview of new songs which will feature on his upcoming album, alongside his full band!

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The Steve Pilgrim Band - A Special Album Launch Show

Thursday 18th December

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Water Rats Inn, London

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The Steve Pilgrim Band - A Special Album Launch Show

The Water Rats Inn, London

Steve and his all star band play the iconic Water Rats to celebrate the release of the new album Let The Love Be Found

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Colombia Christmas Extravaganza ft. Angélica López + DJ Carlitos

Colombia Christmas Extravaganza ft. Angélica López + DJ Carlitos

Jamboree, UK, London

A night a la Colombiana at Jamboree, full of Latin music and global sounds - a proper Colombian Christmas Extravaganza!

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ANTAMA with Hara Ioannidou: Greek Grooves & Christmas Moves!

ANTAMA with Hara Ioannidou: Greek Grooves & Christmas Moves!

Jamboree, UK, London

Hara Ioannidou and ANTAMA take us on a musical journey through Greece's soundscapes, from rebetiko and laïko to island rhythms & xmas songs!

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RatCat Presents - January Blues: The Public Eye and Leah Wilcox

Friday 9th January 2026

7:00pm - 11:45pm

Battersea Barge, London

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RatCat Presents - January Blues: The Public Eye and Leah Wilcox

Battersea Barge, London

RatCat returns to London for another instalment on the River Thames, this time on Battersea Barge...

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The Dunwells

Thursday 29th January 2026

Leeds based Indie-folk / Americana band

The Tumbling Paddies

Friday 20th February 2026

7:00pm - 11:00pm

O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London

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The Tumbling Paddies

O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London

Irelands hottest band, The Tumbling Paddies are coming back to the UK. Songs include Pretty Girl, Night On The Town and The Way I am.

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Cowgirl Country - London - Country Music Dayparty!

Saturday 14th March 2026

2:00pm - 10:00pm

LDN EAST, Canning Town

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Cowgirl Country - London - Country Music Dayparty!

LDN EAST, Canning Town

This is your rodeo. The heels are higher, the hats are bolder, and the attitude? Untouchable. Cowgirl Country Rides into London at Ldn East

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The John Otway Band

Sunday 15th March 2026

6:00pm - 11:00pm

New Cross Inn, London

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The John Otway Band

New Cross Inn, London

The Self Dubbed 'Rock'n'Roll's' greatest failure is playing the New Cross Inn

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Hejira play Joni Mitchell

Monday 16th March 2026

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Jazz Cafe, London

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Hejira play Joni Mitchell

The Jazz Cafe, London

Celebrating Joni Mitchell, the 7-piece band Hejira performs the greatest works of the genius singer-songwriter.

Makaya McCraven

Wednesday 6th May 2026

Chicago drummer and bandleader Makaya McCraven has proven himself a vital piece of the city's storied jazz puzzle for nearly 20 years.

Liverpool's award-winning Robert Vincent is one of the most acclaimed new voices in UK Americana, country and folk.

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The Steve Pilgrim Band - A Special Album Launch Show

Thursday 18th December

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Water Rats Inn, London

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The Steve Pilgrim Band - A Special Album Launch Show

The Water Rats Inn, London

Steve and his all star band play the iconic Water Rats to celebrate the release of the new album Let The Love Be Found

18+

RatCat Presents - January Blues: The Public Eye and Leah Wilcox

Friday 9th January 2026

7:00pm - 11:45pm

Battersea Barge, London

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RatCat Presents - January Blues: The Public Eye and Leah Wilcox

Battersea Barge, London

RatCat returns to London for another instalment on the River Thames, this time on Battersea Barge...

The Tumbling Paddies

Friday 20th February 2026

7:00pm - 11:00pm

O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London

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The Tumbling Paddies

O2 Shepherds Bush Empire, London

Irelands hottest band, The Tumbling Paddies are coming back to the UK. Songs include Pretty Girl, Night On The Town and The Way I am.

18+

Cowgirl Country - London - Country Music Dayparty!

Saturday 14th March 2026

2:00pm - 10:00pm

LDN EAST, Canning Town

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Cowgirl Country - London - Country Music Dayparty!

LDN EAST, Canning Town

This is your rodeo. The heels are higher, the hats are bolder, and the attitude? Untouchable. Cowgirl Country Rides into London at Ldn East

AGMP Concerts presents: BETH ROWLEY

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The John Otway Band

Sunday 15th March 2026

6:00pm - 11:00pm

New Cross Inn, London

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The John Otway Band

New Cross Inn, London

The Self Dubbed 'Rock'n'Roll's' greatest failure is playing the New Cross Inn

Makaya McCraven

Wednesday 6th May 2026

Chicago drummer and bandleader Makaya McCraven has proven himself a vital piece of the city's storied jazz puzzle for nearly 20 years.

18+

Hejira play Joni Mitchell

Monday 16th March 2026

7:00pm - 10:30pm

The Jazz Cafe, London

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Hejira play Joni Mitchell

The Jazz Cafe, London

Celebrating Joni Mitchell, the 7-piece band Hejira performs the greatest works of the genius singer-songwriter.

18+

ANTAMA with Hara Ioannidou: Greek Grooves & Christmas Moves!

ANTAMA with Hara Ioannidou: Greek Grooves & Christmas Moves!

Jamboree, UK, London

Hara Ioannidou and ANTAMA take us on a musical journey through Greece's soundscapes, from rebetiko and laïko to island rhythms & xmas songs!

18+

Colombia Christmas Extravaganza ft. Angélica López + DJ Carlitos

Colombia Christmas Extravaganza ft. Angélica López + DJ Carlitos

Jamboree, UK, London

A night a la Colombiana at Jamboree, full of Latin music and global sounds - a proper Colombian Christmas Extravaganza!

18+

The Dunwells

Thursday 29th January 2026

Leeds based Indie-folk / Americana band

18+

Theo Bard Album Preview Show at Jamboree

Wednesday 17th December

8:00pm - 11:30pm

Jamboree, UK, London

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Theo Bard Album Preview Show at Jamboree

Jamboree, UK, London

Ace songwriter Theo Bard plays a very special preview of new songs which will feature on his upcoming album, alongside his full band!

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