Sun, Mar 1 - Tue, Mar 10
The Best of Mike Oldfield’s TUBULAR BELLS I II & III
Folk-inflected passages from Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells sit alongside classical and rock textures live.
Folk Gigs in March 2026
Featuring mike oldfield, total rex, styrofoam winos, chris brain, the twilight sad, the songs of joni mitchell, the enemy, wishbone ash and more.
Sun, Mar 1 - Backstage Kinross
TOTAL REX
Total Rex play Backstage Kinross for Mundell Music, relevant here for fans exploring beyond core folk listings.
Sun, Mar 1, Fri, Mar 6, Mon, Mar 30 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
COMING SOON
Folk is represented by Leeds songwriter Chris Brain headlining Brudenell Social Club in April 2026.
Sun, Mar 1 - Brunswick Ballroom
SYDNEY RD. Street Party
Rowena Wise and Fenn Wilson & The Weather bring folk influences into the SYDNEY RD. Street Party mix.
Sun, Mar 1 - Backstage Kinross
TOTAL REX GREATEST HITS SHOW
This show sits on the folk page as part of Mundell Music’s live programme at Backstage in Kinross.
Sun, Mar 1 - Sat, Mar 7
PETER CASE
Folk gigs from Peter Case, joined throughout the run by Sid Griffin across UK and European venues.
Mon, Mar 2 - The Grace London
Amélie Farren
Amélie Farren’s indie folk side features at THE GRACE in London, with support from Airheaded.
Wed, Mar 4 - Koko London
BOY & BEAR
Folk-led bill with Boy & Bear’s indie folk sound and support from songwriter Dustin Tebbutt at KOKO.
Wed, Mar 4 - Union Chapel London
2026 UK TOUR
Folk and indie folk from Lucy Rose and Margaret Glaspy anchor this Union Chapel London date.
Wed, Mar 4 - O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire London
Madison Cunningham Ace Tour
Madison Cunningham brings contemporary folk, Americana and folk rock to O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire.
Thu, Mar 5 - Tabernacle London
CHARLES KELLEY LIVE IN LONDON
Singer-songwriter Charles Kelley brings storytelling-driven country pop to The Tabernacle in London.
Thu, Mar 5 - Strange Brew Bristol
STRANGE BREW Presents
Blue Lake - Quartet add folk-leaning textures to a STRANGE lineup with Memotone at Strange Brew Bristol.
Fri, Mar 6 - ST GEORGE'S Bristol
2026 UK TOUR by LUCY ROSE
Lucy Rose brings her indie folk and folk rock songwriting to St George’s Bristol in March 2026.
Fri, Mar 6, Sun, Mar 8
TYLER CHILDERS ON THE ROAD
Americana and roots-infused folk colours Tyler Childers’ UK arena dates at OVO Hydro Glasgow and AO Arena Manchester in March 2026.
Fri, Mar 6, Sat, Mar 7 - 100 Club London
KillerStar
Although tagged for folk, these Killerstar 100 Club shows centre on a rock-focused line-up.
Fri, Mar 6, Sun, Mar 8
TYLER CHILDERS ON THE ROAD
Americana and progressive bluegrass with Tyler Childers and Molly Tuttle bring contemporary folk-rooted sounds to UK arenas.
Fri, Mar 6 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
THE SONGS OF JONI MITCHELL
Indie folk threads run through this Joni Mitchell-themed night with Jesca Hoop and guests.
Fri, Mar 6, Fri, Mar 6
PJ Molloys
This listing is not folk-focused; the key date features Simple Minds with art rock, electronic and glam rock influences.
Fri, Mar 6, Sat, Mar 14 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
Coming soon at the Brudenell in March/April/May
The Handsome Family’s Americana and gothic country Brudenell date anchors the folk-leaning side of this run.
Fri, Mar 6 - THE LOUNGE BAR Alton
MOTHER VULTURE
Folk influences from Hugh Deeney sit alongside the heavier rock of Mother Vulture and Strayers.
Fri, Mar 6 - The Carlisle Hastings
Will Wilde
Damien Mcfly brings folk pop and indie folk to The Carlisle supporting Will Wilde.
Fri, Mar 6, Wed, Mar 25 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
COMING SOON
Indie folk colours Ben Kweller’s June 2026 COMING SOON performance at Brudenell Social Club.
Sun, Mar 8 - Whelan’s Dublin 2
Margaret Glaspy
Folk fans can catch Margaret Glaspy bringing her contemporary folk songs to Whelan’s Dublin 2.
Sun, Mar 8 - The Fulford Arms York
The Deadlians
The Deadlians blend Irish folk with punk at The Fulford Arms, supported by Shrunken Heads.
Sun, Mar 8 - Corn Exchange Hertford
Maximum Rockgrass
Hayseed Dixie’s rockgrass and The Fargo Railroad Co.’s Americana roots give this folk-leaning bill its acoustic edge.
Wed, Mar 11 - O2 VICTORIA WAREHOUSE Manchester
CMAT
Cmat weaves folk pop into her alternative rock and indie set at O2 Victoria Warehouse on 11 March 2026.
Wed, Mar 11 - St Matthias London
Herman Dune
Folk-leaning anti-folk comes to St Matthias London with Herman Dune headlining and Athena Lim in support.
Thu, Mar 12 - O2 VICTORIA WAREHOUSE Manchester
CMAT
Cmat’s folk pop songwriting brings a leftfield edge to this Manchester warehouse gig.
Thu, Mar 12 - Sun, Mar 29
Joan Shelley
Joan Shelley brings folk-rooted americana and folk rock to clubs and theatres across the US, UK and Europe in early 2026.
Fri, Mar 13 - Alexandra Palace London
CMAT
Cmat blends folk pop with alternative and indie rock at Alexandra Palace London on 13 March 2026.
Fri, Mar 13 - Underworld London
Saor - Amidst The Ruins UK Tour
Saor blend folk metal and folk rock into their atmospheric black metal at Underworld London.
Fri, Mar 13 - Manchester O2 Apollo
GIPSY KINGS
Folk-tinged flamenco and rumba from Gipsy Kings anchors this 02 Apollo Manchester date.
Fri, Mar 13 - Koko London
ALTIN GÜN
Altin Gün’s KOKO show folds folk into a wider soul, rock and pop sound.
Fri, Mar 13 - Backstage Kinross
THE CITY SINNERS PLAY THE MUSIC OF GRAM PARSONS AND EMMYLOU HARRIS
The City Sinners focus on the songs of Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris, drawing on their folk-rooted country songwriting.
Fri, Mar 13, Sat, Mar 14
ALTIN GÜN GARİP RELEASE TOUR 2026
Altin Gün’s London Garip Release Tour dates bring their folk-rooted sound together with Pigeon’s afro rock and disco.
Fri, Mar 13 - The Attic Leeds
BLACKBEARD'S TEA PARTY
Folk takes centre stage with Blackbeard's Tea Party at The Attic, joined by Still Reprobates.
Fri, Mar 13 - Underworld London
SAOR Amidst The Ruins UK Tour
Saor’s folk metal and folk rock strains colour this Underworld London bill with Cistvaen and Oakenthrone.
Sun, Mar 15, Mon, Mar 16
The Boxer Rebellion
Indie folk elements from The Boxer Rebellion feature across their March 2026 Band On The Wall and Thekla shows.
Sun, Mar 15 - The Belfast Empire Music Hall
St. Patrick's Music Festival
Folk takes centre stage as Heidi Talbot supports Brian Finnegan's Hunger Of The Skin Band at Empire Music Hall.
Sun, Mar 15 - The Belfast Empire Music Hall
St. Patrick's Music Festival
Folk takes focus as Heidi Talbot supports Brian Finnegan's Hunger Of The Skin Band at Empire Music Hall for St. Patrick's Music Festival.
Sun, Mar 15 - The Belfast Empire Music Hall
HUNGER of the SKIN
Folk takes centre stage as Brian Finnegan and Heidi Talbot bring HUNGER of the SKIN to Belfast’s Empire Music Hall.
Tue, Mar 17 - Rescue Rooms Nottingham
POGUES UK St. Patrick's Day Celebration!
Pogues Uk blend folk with punk influences for a St. Patrick's Day date at Rescue Rooms Nottingham.
Thu, Mar 19 - Exchange Bristol
ALICE MERTON 2026 TOUR
Singer-songwriter Alice Merton plays narrative-driven songs at Exchange Bristol in March 2026.
Thu, Mar 19, Fri, Mar 20 - Electric Ballroom London
Running With Scissors Tour
Indie folk textures from Cavetown’s catalogue anchor the Running With Scissors Tour at Electric Ballroom.
Thu, Mar 19 - Roundhouse London
KATE NASH
Singer-songwriter Kate Nash leads this Roundhouse London date, joined by support act Bamino.
Fri, Mar 20 - BUSH HALL London
JOAN SHELLEY
Joan Shelley brings contemporary folk-infused americana and folk rock to Bush Hall.
Sat, Mar 21 - Concorde 2 Brighton
GOK WAN
Gok Wan leads a mixed-genre gig at Concorde 2 Brighton touching pop, rock and folk influences.
Sun, Mar 22 - The Old Market Hove
Bill Ryder-Jones
Bill Ryder-Jones performs indie folk at The Old Market Hove on 22 March 2026.
Sun, Mar 22 - Tin Music Arts Coventry
FOLK (TRAD/CONTEMPORARY/INDIE) AT THE TIN MUSIC AND ARTS - COVENTRY
Folk at The Tin Music and Arts with Kris Drever, Annie Dressner, Ida Wenøe and others across three songwriter-focused gigs.
Mon, Mar 23 - Sun, Mar 29 - Royal Albert Hall London
Teenage Cancer Trust
This listing is not folk-led; focus here is indie, rock, shoegaze, experimental and comedy at Royal Albert Hall.
Tue, Mar 24, Thu, Mar 26, Sat, Mar 28
RICHARD ASHCROFT
Richard Ashcroft’s singer-songwriter material adds a folk-leaning edge within these rock-focused arena shows.
Tue, Mar 24 - The Trades Club Hebden Bridge
DAMIEN DEMPSEY
Irish folk songwriter Damien Dempsey brings his storytelling-driven folk to The Trades Club.
Tue, Mar 24 - Union Chapel London
James Blake (Matinee)
James Blake’s singer-songwriter material at Union Chapel London connects his electronic work to a folk-adjacent setting.
Wed, Mar 25 - Castle & Falcon Birmingham
JOAN SHELLEY
Joan Shelley brings contemporary folk-rooted americana and folk rock to Castle & Falcon Birmingham.
Thu, Mar 26 - Electric Ballroom London
DECO
Indie band Deco play Electric Ballroom London, adding guitar-led songwriting to this folk-tagged listing.
Thu, Mar 26 - Union Chapel London
The Delines
The Delines perform folk rock with storytelling lyricism at Union Chapel London.
Fri, Mar 27 - Union Chapel London
The Last Sheaf
Folk-driven set from Patrick Wolf anchors The Last Sheaf at Union Chapel London.
Fri, Mar 27 - 100 Club London
Sex Pistol Expose
Sex Pistol Expose is rooted in punk and punk rock, with The Phobics joining Latchicos at 100 Club.
Fri, Mar 27 - ALPHABET Brighton
Love And Fortune Tour
Stella Donnelly’s storyteller songwriting and Emma Gatrill’s textured arrangements bring a folk-rooted edge to this bill.
Fri, Mar 27 - 1990 Glasgow
ladylike
Folk comes to the fore through Scott J. Brice on a bill with Ladylike and New Year's Prayer at 1990 Glasgow.
Fri, Mar 27 - The Piper Saint Leonards-on-sea
Elanor Moss + Rosier
Elanor Moss and Rosier both perform contemporary folk, with Rosier drawing on Québécois tradition.
Sat, Mar 28 - The O2 London
RICHARD ASHCROFT
Singer-songwriter Richard Ashcroft plays The O2 London on 28 March 2026 with a rock-focused set.
Sat, Mar 28 - 3Arena Dublin 1
TASH SULTANA
Tash Sultana and Jeremy Loops bring loop-driven singer-songwriter and folk-adjacent material to 3Arena Dublin.
Sat, Mar 28 - The Piper Saint Leonards-on-sea
MAN
This listing leans on rock rather than folk, led by Man’s blues rock and progressive jams.
Tue, Mar 31 - PLAYHOUSE
doing this for love
Doing This For Love is a folk-focused run, with Kris Drever performing contemporary folk material across all 18 UK dates.