Folk Gigs in July 2026

Wed, Jul 1, Tue, Jul 7, Wed, Jul 8

DAVID GRAY PAST & PRESENT TOUR

These Past & Present Tour dates focus on David Gray’s contemporary folk and folk rock songwriting.

Wed, Jul 1 - Blenheim Palace Festival Woodstock

Katy Perry

These Katy Perry and Mimi Webb dates focus on pop and electropop, not acoustic or folk-led songwriting.

Wed, Jul 1 - Ormeau Park Belfast

michael bublé

This Ormeau Park show leans towards pop, soul and jazz rather than folk-driven material.

Thu, Jul 2 - DUBLIN ACADEMY Dublin

Glen Hansard

Glen Hansard brings his folk-rooted songwriter set to Trinity College Dublin on 2 July 2026.

Thu, Jul 2, Sat, Jul 4

Alanis Morissette 2026

Alanis Morissette’s singer-songwriter roots colour her alternative rock and pop-led outdoor shows.

Thu, Jul 2, Fri, Jul 3

O2 Institute Birmingham

Thu, Jul 2 - Trinity College Dublin 2

Glen Hansard - European Tour 2026

Glen Hansard brings contemporary folk-rooted songwriting to Trinity College, Dublin in July 2026.

Fri, Jul 3, Sat, Jul 4 - 3Arena Dublin 1

The Wolfe Tones

Folk and Celtic roots come to 3arena Dublin as The Wolfe Tones play two mcd-presented shows in July 2026.

Fri, Jul 3 - Hyde Park London

MAROON 5

Onerepublic bring their folk pop sound to support Maroon 5 at Hyde Park London.

Fri, Jul 3 - Wasing

Ben Howard

Folk and indie folk from Ben Howard and This Is The Kit anchor this Wasing show.

Fri, Jul 3 - Dreamland Margate

Paul Weller

Singer-songwriter Paul Weller brings thoughtful songcraft that overlaps with folk-influenced storytelling.

Fri, Jul 3 - ST PANCRAS OLD CHURCH London

RUNNER UK/EU TOUR 2026

Alternative folk artist Runner brings singer-songwriter material to St Pancras Old Church on 3 July 2026.

Fri, Jul 3 - Sun, Jul 12

The Divine Comedy

Singer-songwriter elements in The Divine Comedy’s chamber pop bring a folk undercurrent to these shows.

Fri, Jul 3, Sat, Jul 4 - The Mount

Wasing Estate Aldermaston, Reading

Folk and indie folk are central when Ben Howard and This Is The Kit play The Mount on 3 July 2026.

Fri, Jul 3 - Crystal Palace Park London

SNOW PATROL, EDITORS, AMY MACDONALD, THE AMAZONS, Nieve Ella

Amy Macdonald’s folk pop and folk rock set anchors the folk side of this Crystal Palace Park line-up.

Fri, Jul 3 - Union Chapel London

Sienna Spiro

Singer-songwriter roots and acoustic nuance in Sienna Spiro’s songs align with folk audiences.

Fri, Jul 3 - Tue, Jul 21

Brighton Gigs in July

Fri, Jul 3, Sat, Jul 4 - Crystal Palace Park London

Crystal Palace Park Series

Folk pop and folk rock arrive at Crystal Palace Park through Amy Macdonald’s set.

Sat, Jul 4, Sun, Jul 5, Sat, Jul 11

DAVID GRAY PAST & PRESENT TOUR

David Gray’s contemporary folk and folk rock headline these outdoor dates, joined by The Divine Comedy’s chamber pop arrangements.

Sat, Jul 4 - Aviva Stadium Dublin 4

TAKE THAT - THE CIRCUS LIVE

Onerepublic’s folk pop sound adds a folk-inflected twist to the Aviva Stadium finale of Take That’s Circus Live tour.

Sat, Jul 4 - MILLENNIUM SQUARE Leeds

Tom Odell & his band play live

Tom Odell’s indie folk songwriting anchors this Leeds Millennium Square show.

Sat, Jul 4 - Roundhay Park Leeds

ROUNDHAY FESTIVAL

Jacob Alon joins Lewis Capaldi and Conan Gray at Roundhay Festival, broadening the sound beyond mainstream pop.

Sat, Jul 4 - Fri, Jul 10 - The Piece Hall Halifax

LIVE AT THE PIECE HALL

Folk and folk rock come from David Gray and Frank Turner’s acoustic and folk punk-leaning sets.

Sat, Jul 4 - Hyde Park London

MUMFORD & SONS

Sat, Jul 4 - Aviva Stadium Dublin 4

TAKE THAT - THE CIRCUS LIVE

Folk pop textures from OneRepublic sit alongside Take That’s dance-pop and Delta Goodrem’s alternative pop at Aviva Stadium.

Sun, Jul 5 - Marlay Park

Mumford & Sons

Folk rock and folk pop from Mumford & Sons anchor this Marlay Park date with The War On Drugs in support.

Sun, Jul 5 - Marlay Park Dublin 16

MUMFORD & SONS PRIZEFIGHTER

Folk rock and americana from Mumford & Sons meet The War On Drugs’ dream pop-infused rock at Marlay Park.

Sun, Jul 5 - Bedford Park

Paul Weller

Paul Weller’s songwriter-driven Bedford Park performance brings a reflective edge alongside his rock material.

Sun, Jul 5 - Mon, Jul 20

THE JOINERS SUMMER SHOWS

Frank Turner brings folk and folk punk to The Joiners as part of the summer programme.

Mon, Jul 6 - Patterns Brighton and Hove

Folk Bitch Trio

Folk Bitch Trio bring contemporary folk and indie folk to Patterns, with Iona Zajac adding singer-songwriter depth.

Wed, Jul 8, Fri, Jul 10

KEVIN MORBY LITTLE WIDE OPEN TOUR 2026

Folk rock and indie folk come to Troxy and Chalk as Kevin Morby tours the Little Wide Open Tour 2026 with Liam Kazar.

Wed, Jul 8 - EXHIBITION PARK Newcastle upon Tyne

LEWIS CAPALDI

Singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi brings his storytelling set to Exhibition Park with Jacob Lon and Heidi Curtis.

Wed, Jul 8 - Ropetackle Arts Centre Shoreham-by-Sea

ROBB JOHNSON

Thu, Jul 9 - O2 Ritz Manchester

KEVIN MORBY LITTLE WIDE OPEN TOUR 2026

Folk rock and indie folk come to O2 Ritz Manchester with Kevin Morby’s Little Wide Open Tour 2026.

Thu, Jul 9 - Sat, Jul 18 - Alexandra Palace London

Alexandra Palace Outdoor Summer Season 9 - 18 July 2026

Folktronica and indie‑folk inflections come through The Beta Band’s support slot with Super Furry Animals on 12 July 2026.

Thu, Jul 9, Fri, Jul 10, Sat, Jul 11

Bastille

Folk influences enter the run when Orla Gartland joins Bastille on selected August 2026 dates.

Fri, Jul 10 - Dreamland Margate

DAVID GRAY PAST & PRESENT TOUR

Contemporary folk and folk rock from David Gray headline Dreamland Margate Scenic Stage with The Divine Comedy in support.

Fri, Jul 10, Sat, Jul 11 - Knebworth

Eddie Test - The Ultimate 50th Anniversary Celebration

Fri, Jul 10 - EXHIBITION PARK Newcastle upon Tyne

Paul Weller

Amelia Coburn’s songwriting adds a folk-inflected edge to the Paul Weller bill at Exhibition Park.

Fri, Jul 10 - The Marquee Cork

An Evening with James Taylor and His All-Star Band

James Taylor performs a folk and country-centred show with his All-Star Band at The Marquee.

Sat, Jul 11, Sun, Jul 12 - Hyde Park London

BST Hyde Park

Sat, Jul 11, Sun, Jul 12

BST Hyde Park

Folk B*tch Trio bring a folk-influenced edge to the otherwise pop-focused Lewis Capaldi bill on 12 July 2026.

Sat, Jul 11 - Knebworth

EDDIEFEST - The Ultimate 50th Anniversary Celebration

Sat, Jul 11 - Knebworth House Stevenage

Eddie Fest - The Ultimate 50th Anniversary Celebration

The Hu bring folk metal and Mongolian throat singing to Eddie Fest at Knebworth House alongside Iron Maiden’s heavy metal.

Sat, Jul 11 - Sun, Jul 26

Scarborough Open Air Theatre

Folk and folk rock appear via CMAT, Katy J Pearson and James Taylor’s 25 July 2026 headline show.

Sun, Jul 12 - Hyde Park London

LEWIS CAPALDI

Songwriting-led sets from Lewis Capaldi, Conan Gray and Jacob Alon give this Hyde Park London show a strong storytelling focus.

Sun, Jul 12 - Apps Court Walton-on-Thames

ELECTRIC HEART

The Coral’s folk rock brings a folk edge to Electric Heart at Apps Court with Supergrass and Happy Mondays.

Sun, Jul 12 - Alexandra Palace Park London

SUPER FURRY ANIMALS plus very special guests THE BETA BAND celebrating THE THREE EPS

The Beta Band’s folktronica and Badly Drawn Boy’s indie folk colour this Alexandra Palace Park bill with Super Furry Animals.

Sun, Jul 12 - Aviva Stadium Dublin 4

DERMOT KENNEDY

Irish folk trio Amble add a strong folk strand to Dermot Kennedy’s Aviva Stadium show.

Tue, Jul 14 - Whelan’s Dublin 2

Lucy Rose plus special guest sam eagle

Lucy Rose brings indie folk and folk rock to Whelan’s Dublin 2 with support from Sam Eagle.

Wed, Jul 15 - The George Tavern London

NIGHTTIME

Folk and lo-fi psychedelic folk from Nighttime at The George Tavern with Josephine Illingworth and Sophia Hansen-knarhoi.

Thu, Jul 16 - Sun, Jul 26 - Somerset House London

SUMMER SERIES WITH AMERICAN EXPRESS

Folk textures appear in Agnes Obel’s bill alongside art pop and modern classical at Somerset House.

Fri, Jul 17 - Alexandra Palace London

RICHARD ASHCROFT

Richard Ashcroft’s singer-songwriter side adds a folk-leaning thread to the Alexandra Palace Park bill.

Fri, Jul 17 - Newbury Racecourse

GIPSY KINGS

Folk-rooted flamenco and rumba come to Newbury Racecourse with Gipsy Kings and Nicolas Reyes.

Fri, Jul 17 - Alexandra Palace Park London

RICHARD ASHCROFT plus THE LATHUMS and CAST

Richard Ashcroft’s singer-songwriter roots add a folk-influenced edge to the Alexandra Palace Park show.

Fri, Jul 17 - Fri, Jul 31

Dreamland Margate July 2026

Indie folk colours the Dreamland run when Belle And Sebastian headline with material from across their catalogue.

Sat, Jul 18 - Figueira da Foz

LEWIS CAPALDI

Sat, Jul 18, Sun, Jul 19 - SLANE CASTLE Slane

Luke Combs My Kinda Saturday Night Tour

Folk-leaning country folk from The Castellows anchors the folk presence on this Luke Combs Slane Castle bill.

Tue, Jul 21 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds

COMING SOON

Tue, Jul 21 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds

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Wed, Jul 22 - The Castle Hotel Manchester

Theo Kandel, Live in Manchester.

Theo Kandel’s singer-songwriter set at The Castle Hotel Manchester leans into intimate, folk-influenced storytelling.

Wed, Jul 22 - Boilerroom Guildford

Bill Ryder-Jones

Bill Ryder-Jones brings intimate indie folk songwriting to BOILERROOM in Guildford.

Thu, Jul 23, Fri, Jul 24, Sun, Jul 26

LATITUDE the twentieth edition

Singer-songwriter roots colour Lewis Capaldi’s closing LATITUDE Henham Park date in July 2026.

Thu, Jul 23 - The O2 London

AN EVENING WITH JAMES TAYLOR AND HIS ALL-STAR BAND

Folk and folk rock from James Taylor shape this O2 London performance.

Thu, Jul 23 - The Forum Tunbridge Wells

Bill Ryder-Jones (with band)

Bill Ryder-Jones performs indie folk with his band at The Forum in Tunbridge Wells.

Fri, Jul 24, Sat, Jul 25, Sun, Jul 26

DISCOVERY FESTIVAL

Discovery Festival at Slessor Gardens focuses on pop, rock and soul rather than folk on this run.

Fri, Jul 24 - The Ferret Preston

Rae Morris

Singer-songwriter textures from Rae Morris add a folk-tinged edge to this Ferret Preston show.

Sat, Jul 25 - Brighton Beach

RADIO X ON THE BEACH

Badly Drawn Boy’s indie folk side adds a softer contrast within the Brighton Beach lineup.

Sat, Jul 25 - Social Hull

Electric Dreams

Wed, Jul 29, Thu, Jul 30

Julian Marley

Julian Marley’s singer-songwriter side adds a folk-influenced edge to his reggae shows in Belfast and Dublin.

Thu, Jul 30 - THE ACADEMY Dublin 1

JULIAN MARLEY + CHEF BEHAN DJ SET

Singer-songwriter material from Julian Marley joins reggae influences at The Academy in Dublin.

Fri, Jul 31 - Dreamland Margate

belle and sebastian 30th anniversary tour 2026

Belle And Sebastian’s indie folk and baroque pop roots anchor this Dreamland Margate show with Saint Etienne.

Fri, Jul 31 - Crystal Palace Bowl London

Palace Bowl Presents

Folk elements are subtle, with singer-songwriters like Junko Yagami and Olive Jones threading storytelling into the Palace Bowl bills.

Fri, Jul 31 - Wembley Stadium

Luke Combs - My Kinda Saturday Night Tour

Folk-leaning country folk comes from The Castellows on the Luke Combs Wembley Stadium bill.

Fri, Jul 31 - The Forum Tunbridge Wells

JOHN OTWAY FULL BAND SHOW

Singer-songwriter elements from John Otway bring a folk edge alongside punk and rock at The Forum show.

Fri, Jul 31 - Preston Park Stockton-on-Tees

NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds’ songwriting-led set adds a narrative edge alongside their rock sound.

Fri, Jul 31 - PRESTON PARK Brighton

NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS

Cate Le Bon’s songwriter-led material adds a folk-inflected thread to the Preston Park rock bill.

Fri, Jul 31 - THE CITadel York

THE SONGS OF JONI MITCHELL

Naima Bock’s chamber and contemporary folk shapes The Songs Of Joni Mitchell at THE CITadel York.