Tue, Sep 1 - Custom House SQ Belfast
CMAT
Cmat brings folk pop alongside alternative and indie rock influences to Custom House SQ across two 2026 shows.
Folk Gigs in September 2026
Featuring cmat, robert finley, the black keys, the wran, lemoncello, weird nightmare, jim ghedi, tara clerkin trio and more.
Tue, Sep 1 - O2 Academy Brixton London
Easy Eye Sound
Singer-songwriter and roots elements from Robert Finley add a folk edge to the Easy Eye Sound gigs.
Tue, Sep 1, Wed, Sep 2
The Black Keys Peaches 'n Kream World Tour '26
Singer-songwriter elements from Robert Finley add roots textures alongside The Black Keys’ blues rock in London.
Tue, Sep 1, Sat, Sep 12, Tue, Sep 29
Brudenell Presents Live at The Attic
Folk at The Attic centres on Jim Ghedi’s contemporary folk date and Wendy Eisenberg’s experimental folk show.
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30 - O2 Academy Brixton London
O2 Academy Brixton
Folk at O2 Academy Brixton comes from Amble’s Irish folk set and The Hu’s folk metal and folk rock show.
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30 - O2 Academy Brixton London
O2 Academy Brixton
Folk at O2 Academy Brixton comes via Amble’s Irish folk show and The Hu’s folk metal and folk rock in October 2026.
Tue, Sep 1 - Co-op Live Manchester
The Neighbourhood - The Wourld Tour
Singer-songwriter elements appear in Nessa Barrett’s set alongside The Neighbourhood at Co-op Live Manchester.
Tue, Sep 1 - QMU Glasgow
Shakey Graves
Americana and folk-leaning songwriting from Shakey Graves at QMU Glasgow.
Tue, Sep 1 - Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow
Mac DeMarco
Mac Demarco brings his folk pop sound, blending folk roots with indie pop textures in Glasgow.
Tue, Sep 1 - Corn Exchange Cambridge
The Dead South
The Dead South bring a folk-centred set with americana, bluegrass and folk rock influences to Corn Exchange Cambridge.
Tue, Sep 1 - The Wedgewood Rooms Southsea
This Is The Kit
This Is The Kit perform their indie folk-driven songwriting at Wedgewood Rooms in Portsmouth.
Tue, Sep 1 - The Hope & Ruin Brighton
Uncle Lucius
Americana and alternative country from Uncle Lucius brings folk-leaning storytelling to Brighton.
Wed, Sep 2 - British Airways ARC London
THE BLACK KEYS - Peaches'n Kream World Tour '26
Singer-songwriter elements in Robert Finley’s roots-based set add a folk edge to this bill.
Wed, Sep 2 - Barrowland Ballroom Glasgow
Mac DeMarco
Mac Demarco brings his folk pop-inflected set to Barrowland in Glasgow on 2 September 2026.
Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 6
END OF THE ROAD
Folk pop threads run through Mac Demarco and CMAT’s sets at End Of The Road in Larmer Tree Gardens.
Thu, Sep 3 - THE BROOK Southampton
curved air
Curved Air weave folk elements into a progressive rock framework at The Brook in Southampton.
Thu, Sep 3 - Tunnels Aberdeen
John Bramwell (I Am Kloot)
John Bramwell’s singer-songwriter set in Aberdeen leans into intimate, folk-influenced storytelling at The Tunnels.
Thu, Sep 3 - Face Bar Reading
Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage
Anti-folk and singer-songwriter Jeffrey Lewis brings folk-rooted songwriting to The Facebar in Reading.
Fri, Sep 4 - City Hall Salisbury
Levellers
Levellers’ folk and folk punk songs lead this City Hall Salisbury bill with support from The Meffs.
Fri, Sep 4 - OVO Arena Wembley
The Neighbourhood
Singer-songwriter elements surface through Nessa Barrett’s emotive writing alongside The Neighbourhood at Wembley.
Fri, Sep 4 - Holy Trinity Church Bristol
Martin Stephenson
Folk and folk rock from Martin Stephenson at Holy Trinity Church on 4 September 2026.
Sat, Sep 5 - Hove Park
Levellers - 2026 Hometown Exclusive
Levellers’ folk-rooted alternative and Celtic rock takes over Hove Park on 5 September 2026.
Sat, Sep 5, Sat, Sep 12 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
COMING SOON
Sat, Sep 5 - O2 Academy Liverpool
HOLY HOLY featuring Glenn Gregory - A Celebration of Bowie
Holy Holy bring folk-tinged arrangements to A Celebration of Bowie at O2 Academy Liverpool.
Sat, Sep 5 - The Unitarian Church Dublin
HANA STRETTON + WOOM
Folk and indie folk come to the Unitarian Church with Hana Stretton headlining and Woom in support.
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 26
Brighton Gigs in July
Sat, Sep 5 - O2 Forum Kentish Town London
SPIRIT of TALK TALK
SPIRIT of TALK TALK brings songwriter-driven material to O2 Forum Kentish Town, with artists including Ed Harcourt.
Sat, Sep 5 - 3Arena Dublin 1
the Waterboys featuring Steve Earle
Folk rock takes the lead as The Waterboys top a bill with Steve Earle at 3ARENA, Dublin.
Sat, Sep 5, Tue, Sep 15, Sat, Sep 26
LOUT Gigs in Brighton
Folk pop textures surface in Teenage Fanclub’s jangle-led set at Concorde 2 Brighton in November 2026.
Sun, Sep 6 - Hove Park
PASSENGER
Passenger performs indie folk and folk pop at Hove Park on 6 September 2026.
Mon, Sep 7 - Backstage Kinross
JACQUI McSHEE'S PENTANGLE
Jacqui Mcshee’s Pentangle bring a folk and folk rock performance to Backstage in Kinross.
Mon, Sep 7 - The Hug and Pint Glasgow
Hana Stretton
Folk and indie folk come into focus with Hana Stretton headlining The Hug and Pint in Glasgow.
Tue, Sep 8 - O2 Academy Oxford
Holy Holy: The Final Tour
Holy Holy bring folk-leaning indie rock to O2 Academy Oxford with Woody Woodmansey on 8 September 2026.
Wed, Sep 9 - windmill brixton London
drook
Tummyache’s singer-songwriter roots add a folk-influenced edge to the windmill brixton line-up.
Wed, Sep 9 - Voodoo Rooms Edinburgh
John Bramwell (I Am Kloot)
John Bramwell’s narrative-led songs add a folk edge to his Edinburgh show at The Voodoo Rooms - The Ballroom.
Wed, Sep 9 - The 1865 Southampton
Holy Holy
Holy Holy weave folk elements into their indie rock set at 1865 in Southampton on 9 September 2026.
Thu, Sep 10 - The Trades Club Hebden Bridge
DAVID GEDGE - TALES FROM THE WEDDING PRESENT
Folk-inflected songwriting from Darren Hayman supports David Gedge’s Tales From The Wedding Present show.
Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 13
The Last Days of Dalymount 10th-13th September '26 A Series of Intimate Gigs
Thu, Sep 10 - Tunnels Aberdeen
Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage
Anti-folk songwriter Jeffrey Lewis appears with Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage at The Tunnels in Aberdeen.
Thu, Sep 10 - Storey's Field Centre Cambridge
Laura Veirs
Folk and folk rock from Laura Veirs shape this Cambridge gig at Storey's Field Centre with Karl Blau.
Thu, Sep 10 - Apex Bury Saint Edmunds
Mike Dawes
Folk and folk rock colours Mike Dawes’ intricate fingerstyle guitar set at The Apex.
Fri, Sep 11 - The Trades Club Hebden Bridge
An Evening with Mull Historical Society
Mull Historical Society brings an indie folk-led set to Hebden Bridge Trades Club in September 2026.
Fri, Sep 11, Sun, Sep 27
Polish Jazz Festival 2026 London
Warsaw Village Band’s Polish folk roots give the Polish Jazz Festival 2026 a strong folk thread in both London shows.
Fri, Sep 11 - Union Chapel London
Mike Dawes
Folk and folk rock come to Union Chapel with guitarist Mike Dawes on the bill.
Sat, Sep 12 - Vicar St. Dublin 8
Cormac Begley
Irish folk comes to the fore with Cormac Begley’s headline show at Vicar St.
Sat, Sep 12, Sun, Sep 27 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
ROO ROK NEW RELEASES OUT THIS WEEK
Folk rock colours The Tubs’ Brudenell Social Club set, adding a folk thread to ROO ROK.
Sat, Sep 12, Sat, Sep 26
NEW RELEASES
This NEW RELEASES listing centres on folk and indie folk, including Nadia Reid at NCEM York in September 2026.
Sat, Sep 12 - O2 Academy Brixton London
O2 Academy Brixton Live Music Events
The Mary Wallopers deliver folk punk and Irish folk at O2 Academy Brixton on 30 October 2026.
Sat, Sep 12 - The O2 London
the Waterboys featuring Steve Earle
The Waterboys bring folk rock to The O2 in London with support from Steve Earle.
Sat, Sep 12 - Green Door Store Brighton
karenDió - fugaz uk headline tour
Hana Lili brings folk-rooted folk pop to Green Door Store with Karen Dió on the Fugaz tour stop.
Sat, Sep 12 - The Craufurd Arms Milton Keynes
Skinny Lister
Skinny Lister play a live folk gig at The Craufurd Arms in Milton Keynes on 12 September 2026.
Sat, Sep 12 - Cheese and Grain Frome
Mike Dawes
Folk and folk rock instrumentals from Mike Dawes anchor this acoustic-led show in Frome.
Sun, Sep 13, Tue, Sep 15 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
COMING SOON
Indie folk colours Ben Kweller’s June 2026 COMING SOON performance at Brudenell Social Club.
Mon, Sep 14 - The Waterfront Norwich
Liana Flores
Liana Flores performs reflective folk songwriting with bossa nova inflections at The Adrian Flux Waterfront Studio.
Mon, Sep 14 - Hallé at St Michael's Manchester
Laura Veirs + Karl Blau
Folk and indie folk shape Laura Veirs’ Manchester gig with support from Karl Blau.
Tue, Sep 15 - Project House Leeds
Recent Releases
Tue, Sep 15 - Brighton Dome Corn Exchange
The Jayhawks
Americana outfit The Jayhawks bring roots-influenced songwriting to a folk-focused Brighton date.
Tue, Sep 15 - Jazz Cafe London
Liana Flores
Folk-rooted songwriting from Liana Flores and support Muco shapes this Jazz Cafe London gig.
Wed, Sep 16, Thu, Sep 17
The Jayhawks 40 Years
Wed, Sep 16 - The Fulford Arms York
RECENTLY ANNOUNCED
Wed, Sep 16 - Xoyo Birmingham
Holy Holy
Holy Holy weave folk textures into their indie rock set at XOYO Birmingham.
Wed, Sep 16 - ST PANCRAS OLD CHURCH London
Tessa Rose Jackson
Folk pop artist Tessa Rose Jackson plays St Pancras Old Church with Chloe Foy in support.
Thu, Sep 17 - The Bodega Nottingham
Francis Of Delirium
Francis Of Delirium bring their alternative folk songwriting to The Bodega Nottingham stage.
Thu, Sep 17 - Hallé at St Michael's Manchester
Mull Historical Society
Mull Historical Society bring an indie folk edge to this Hallé at St Michael's Manchester show.
Thu, Sep 17 - Papillion Southampton
Laura Veirs
Folk and folk rock from Laura Veirs at Papillon in Southampton.
Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 26
O2 Institute Birmingham September-October Gigs
Songwriter-led material from Liam Bailey adds a folk-adjacent edge to O2 Institute 2 Birmingham in September 2026.
Fri, Sep 18 - O2 Academy2 Leicester
Disco Bliss
Disco Bliss leans on pop, disco and soul at O2 Academy², with little focus on traditional folk sounds.
Fri, Sep 18 - Union Chapel London
Tom Speight - Celebrating 10 Years with a One Off Performance
Folk pop singer-songwriter Tom Speight marks 10 years at Union Chapel London with Jamie Lawson and guests.
Fri, Sep 18 - THE OLD FRUITMARKET Glasgow
The Jayhawks
Americana band The Jayhawks bring their roots-influenced sound to Glasgow for this folk-focused gig.
Fri, Sep 18 - Storey's Field Centre Cambridge
Mull Historical Society
Mull Historical Society perform indie folk at Storey's Field Centre in Cambridge.
Fri, Sep 18 - Cluny 2 Newcastle upon Tyne
Francis of Delirium
Francis Of Delirium weave alternative folk into their Newcastle show at Cluny 2 on 18 September 2026.
Fri, Sep 18 - Oran Mor Glasgow
Mike Dawes
Folk and folk rock come to the fore as Mike Dawes brings his acoustic guitar work to Oran Mor in Glasgow.
Sat, Sep 19 - O2 Victoria Warehouse Manchester
death cab for cutie I Built You A Tower Tour
Indie folk textures sit alongside alternative rock as Death Cab For Cutie bring the I Built You A Tower Tour to 02 Victoria Warehouse.
Sat, Sep 19 - Empire Music Hall Belfast
LISA O'NEILL
Irish folk singer Lisa O’Neill brings contemporary folk songs to Empire Music Hall.
Sat, Sep 19 - The Mash House Edinburgh
Francis Of Delirium
Francis Of Delirium blend alternative folk with indie rock at The Mash House Edinburgh on 19 September 2026.
Sat, Sep 19 - The Joiners Southampton
MULL HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Mull Historical Society bring their indie folk songwriting to The Joiners in Southampton on 19 September 2026.
Sat, Sep 19 - The Stoller Hall Manchester
Mike Dawes
Folk and folk rock guitar from Mike Dawes anchors this Manchester gig at The Stoller Hall.
Sun, Sep 20 - Thu, Sep 24
THE MARY WALLOPERS 'PADDYWHACKERY' INSTORE TOUR - SEPTEMBER 2026
Folk fans can catch The Mary Wallopers playing Irish folk and folk punk instore sets across UK record shops in 2026.
Sun, Sep 20 - Chalk Brighton
TOM BAILEY - GREATEST HITS UK TOUR
Tom Bailey’s singer-songwriter side sits alongside pop material at Chalk Brighton on 20 September 2026.
Sun, Sep 20 - The Palais Nottingham
The Afghan Whigs
Ed Harcourt’s singer-songwriter material adds a folk-leaning edge alongside The Afghan Whigs’ alternative rock set in Nottingham.
Sun, Sep 20 - Nice N Sleazy Glasgow
Francis Of Delirium
Francis Of Delirium mix alternative folk and indie rock live at Nice n' Sleazy in Glasgow.
Sun, Sep 20 - Corn Exchange Stamford
Mike Dawes
Folk and folk rock feature through Mike Dawes’ intricate acoustic guitar work in Stamford.
Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 30
The Tubs UK '26
Folk rock elements appear in The Tubs’ sets, especially their acoustic-inflected material.
Mon, Sep 21 - Sage One Gateshead
Death Cab for Cutie - I Built You A Tower Tour
Death Cab For Cutie weave indie folk elements into their Sage One headline date with Pool Kids.
Mon, Sep 21 - Green Door Store Brighton
Jim Ghedi
Folk and contemporary folk come to Brighton with Jim Ghedi at The Green Door Store.
Mon, Sep 21 - Exchange Bristol
The Tubs
Folk rock elements surface in The Tubs’ set at Exchange Bristol, alongside their alternative and indie roots.
Tue, Sep 22 - The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol
Mull Historical Society
Mull Historical Society bring an indie folk-driven set to The Wardrobe Theatre in Bristol.
Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 29 - British Airways Arc
Van Morrison 5 Night Residency
Van Morrison’s British Airways Arc residency focuses on his contemporary and chamber folk songwriting across five nights.
Wed, Sep 23, Sun, Sep 27 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
NEW RELEASES
Folk-centred interest comes from @ bringing their folk-pop material to Lending Room Leeds in November 2026.
Wed, Sep 23 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
New Releases
Folk and Americana are covered by Jake Xerxes Fussell’s Brudenell Social Club headline gig on 5 October 2026.
Wed, Sep 23 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
NEW RELEASES
Folk on this New Releases run comes from Margaret Glaspy at Howard Assembly Room and @ at Lending Room Leeds.
Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Sep 27
death cab for cutie - I Built You A Tower Tour
Indie folk elements in Death Cab For Cutie’s songs thread through these I Built You A Tower UK shows.
Wed, Sep 23 - The Sugar Club Dublin
KATHERINE PRIDDY - THESE FRIGHTENING MACHINES
Folk singer-songwriter Katherine Priddy brings her These Frightening Machines show to The Sugar Club in Dublin.
Thu, Sep 24 - Gorilla Manchester
Liana Flores
Folk-rooted songwriter Liana Flores plays Gorilla Manchester, joined on the bill by Muco.
Thu, Sep 24 - The Lower Third London
alyssa grace LIVE
Alyssa Grace brings folk pop to The Lower Third London on 24 September 2026.
Thu, Sep 24, Fri, Sep 25
alyssa grace LIVE
Folk pop artist Alyssa Grace plays London shows at The Lexington and 26 Leake Street in September 2026.
Thu, Sep 24 - YES (The Basement) Manchester
Francis of Delirium
Francis Of Delirium blend alternative folk with indie rock at YES (The Basement), Manchester.
Fri, Sep 25 - THE WORKMAN'S CLUB Dublin 8
Liana Flores
Folk-leaning songwriter Liana Flores plays The Workman's Club in Dublin with support from Muco.
Fri, Sep 25 - Headrow House Leeds
Francis of Delirium
Francis Of Delirium bring their alternative folk songwriting to Headrow House Leeds.
Sat, Sep 26 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
COMING SOON at the Brudenell Social Club
Song-led shows such as John Bramwell and Gently Tender appeal to fans of lyrically driven, folk-leaning writing.
Sat, Sep 26, Sun, Sep 27
PORTOLA 2026
Sat, Sep 26 - NCEM York
Nadia Reid live with strings
Folk and indie folk come into focus as Nadia Reid performs her catalogue with strings at NCEM York.
Sat, Sep 26 - Depot Mayfield Manchester
HOMOBLOC
HOMOBLOC is primarily electronic and pop; this listing appears here for cross-genre discovery, not folk content.
Sat, Sep 26 - NCEM York
Recently Announced
Folk is central here, with Nadia Reid and Beans On Toast both bringing contemporary folk sets.
Sat, Sep 26 - THE WORKMAN'S CLUB Dublin 8
DAR WILLIAMS
Folk fans can catch Dar Williams with support from Heather Maloney at The Workman's Club in Dublin.
Sat, Sep 26 - Holy Trinity Church Guildford
GRACE PETRIE
Folk and indie folk come to Holy Trinity Church with Grace Petrie live in Guildford.
Sat, Sep 26 - Chalk Brighton
Live Music Events at Chalk, Brighton 2026
Folk-leaning singer-songwriter tones appear when Ed Harcourt supports Afghan Whigs at Chalk Brighton.
Sat, Sep 26 - Chalk Brighton
afghan whigs 40th anniversary tour 2026 & Ed Harcourt
Ed Harcourt’s singer-songwriter roots bring a folk-inflected edge alongside The Afghan Whigs’ alternative rock at Chalk.
Sat, Sep 26, Sun, Sep 27
ROOR New Releases
Folk and indie folk run through Nadia Reid’s NCEM date and Shovel Dance Collective’s Brudenell Social Leeds finale.
Sat, Sep 26 - Clwb Ifor Bach Cardiff
Francis Of Delirium
Francis Of Delirium blend alternative folk textures with indie rock at Clwb Ifor Bach.
Sun, Sep 27 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
BOO DOO NEW RELEASES
Folk strands run through Jake Xerxes Fussell and Shovel Dance Collective within BOO DOO NEW RELEASES.
Sun, Sep 27, Mon, Sep 28, Tue, Sep 29
Tony Visconti and Woody Woodmansey Holy Holy featuring Glenn Gregory The Final Tour A Celebration of Bowie
Holy Holy bring folk-inflected indie rock to Dublin’s Academy and Belfast’s Limelight 1 in September 2026.
Sun, Sep 27 - The Wedgewood Rooms Southsea
The Songs Of Joni Mitchell
Indie folk elements from Jesca Hoop frame The Songs Of Joni Mitchell show in Portsmouth.
Mon, Sep 28, Wed, Sep 30
AMBLE UK 2026
Mon, Sep 28 - Octagon Sheffield
AMBLE UK 2026
Irish folk trio Amble bring contemporary folk songs to UK venues on the AMBLE UK 2026 tour.
Mon, Sep 28, Wed, Sep 30
AMBLE - Love And All Its Wares
Irish folk trio Amble headline all dates on the Love And All Its Wares UK tour from 2026 to 2027.
Mon, Sep 28 - Exchange Bristol
Francis Of Delirium
Francis Of Delirium blend alternative folk and indie rock at Exchange Bristol on 28 September 2026.
Mon, Sep 28 - YES (The Basement) Manchester
Cory Hanson
Cory Hanson brings his folk pop and psychedelic folk songwriting to YES (The Basement) in Manchester.
Tue, Sep 29 - O2 Academy Brixton London
james blake
James Blake’s singer-songwriter side threads through his electronic shows at O2 Academy Brixton and SWG3 Galvanizers.
Tue, Sep 29 - Albert Hall Manchester
RHIANNON GIDDENS
Rhiannon Giddens brings contemporary folk alongside americana and bluegrass to Albert Hall Manchester.
Tue, Sep 29 - The Attic Leeds
JIM GHEDI September Tour
Folk and contemporary folk feature as Jim Ghedi plays a singer-songwriter set at The Attic.
Tue, Sep 29 - The Attic Leeds
Recently Announced Shows in Leeds
Folk fans can catch Jim Ghedi’s contemporary folk and singer-songwriter set at The Attic Leeds in September 2026.
Tue, Sep 29 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
THIS IS THE KIT
This Is The Kit perform their indie folk songwriting at Brudenell Social Club.
Tue, Sep 29 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
Recently Announced at the Brudenell Social Club
Folk and indie folk appear through This Is The Kit and Josh Rouse at Brudenell Social Club.
Tue, Sep 29, Wed, Sep 30 - O2 Academy Brixton London
james blake trying times european tour 2026
James Blake’s singer-songwriter side adds introspective songwriting to his electronic and experimental set at O2 Academy Brixton.
Tue, Sep 29 - Exchange Bristol
Spitalfield
Jonah Matranga’s singer-songwriter set at Exchange Bristol adds a folk-leaning edge alongside Spitalfield’s rock-driven performance.
Tue, Sep 29 - STEREO Glasgow
Cory Hanson
Cory Hanson’s folk pop and psychedelic folk set makes this a clear fit for the folk listings.
Tue, Sep 29 - Heartbreakers Southampton
Francis of Delirium
Francis Of Delirium blend alternative folk elements with indie rock at Heartbreakers in Southampton.
Tue, Sep 29 - St Mary's Creative Space Chester
JAMES MCMURTRY
James Mcmurtry brings narrative-driven folk and Americana songwriting to St Mary's A Creative Space in Chester.
Wed, Sep 30 - Vicar St. Dublin 8
RHIANNON GIDDENS
Rhiannon Giddens brings contemporary folk alongside Americana, bluegrass and blues to Vicar St.
Wed, Sep 30 - Brudenell Social Club Leeds
CORY HANSON
Cory Hanson brings folk pop and psychedelic folk to Brudenell Social Club Leeds.
Wed, Sep 30 - Thekla Bristol
it girls.
It Girls. is rooted in pop and electronic styles rather than folk at Thekla Bristol.
Wed, Sep 30 - Cottiers Theatre Glasgow
NADIA REID
Folk and indie folk come to the fore as Nadia Reid plays a headline show at Cottiers Theatre in Glasgow.
Wed, Sep 30 - Dust Brighton
Francis Of Delirium
Francis Of Delirium perform an alternative folk-centred gig at DUST in Brighton on 30 September 2026.
Wed, Sep 30 - Gullivers Manchester
Jim Ghedi
Jim Ghedi brings contemporary folk and singer-songwriter sounds to this Manchester gig at Gulliver's.