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Folk

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Gig Review
Midlake
February 4, 2026 at Brudenell Social Club
Denton, Texas’ finest are getting better with age as they feel right at home on their UK tour
By Joe Sheerin · February 8, 2026
Gig Review
Mumford & Sons
December 7, 2025 at Utilita Arena Birmingham
Riding the waves of the 2020s folk revival, the band soar to new heights
By Ali Al Hashimi · December 11, 2025
Festival Review
Mutations 2025
Nov 7 – 8, 2025 at Brighton
Brighton came to life for a weekend of eclectic music. · The city’s last festival of the year showcased its incredible music scene.
By Caspar Motley · November 12, 2025
Festival Review
End of the Road 2025
Aug 28 – 31, 2025 at Larmer Tree Gardens
Tropical Summer Ends in Glorious F-Storm · The beautifully set and adorned festival again offers the most interesting lineups and survives the downpours
By Jessica Jolly · September 5, 2025
Festival Review
Green Man 2025
Aug 14 – 17, 2025 at Glanusk Estate
Something for everyone at a scorching edition of Wales’ finest festival. · A music-loving community comes together every summer in Bannau Brycheiniog.
By Caspar Motley · August 24, 2025
Gig Review
Ibrahim Maalouf & Arooj Aftab
July 29, 2025 at Royal Albert Hall
Bilingual singer Arooj Aftab and jazz trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf co-headlined London’s Royal Albert Hall as a part of the BBC Proms contemporary programme.
By Caspar Motley · August 8, 2025
Festival Review
Edinburgh Folk and Food Festival 2025: The Unthanks
July 18, 2025 at Spiegeltent Palais du Variete
Folk music magpies The Unthanks show off the vast range of jewels they’ve picked up across their career.
By McShed · July 31, 2025
Festival Review
BST Hyde Park 2025: Noah Kahan, Gracie Abrams & FINNEAS
July 4, 2025 at Hyde Park
“There’s a few more than 77 here tonight”: Noah Kahan’s Hyde Park moment.
By Becca Ingram · July 9, 2025
Gig Review
caroline
June 3, 2025 at Islington Assembly Hall
From melancholia to total euphoria · A few days after the launch of their critically acclaimed second album, caroline 2, the London eight-piece played to a sold-out Islington Assembly Hall as part of a short run of UK shows.
By my windows were stars · June 8, 2025
Festival Review
Bearded Theory 2025
May 22 – 25, 2025 at Catton Park
The lineup is so good it’s kinda weird. · Three days of the most exciting, diverse rock-based lineup on the calendar, and a day school where you can drop off your kids. Hard to believe this festival is real.
By Jessica Jolly · May 30, 2025

Festivals

All Folk Festivals
Bearded Theory
Bearded Theory
Catton Park, England
Beat-Herder
Beat-Herder
Jul 16 – 19, 2026
Dockber Farm, England
Beautiful Days
Beautiful Days
Aug 21 – 23, 2026
Escot Park, England
Belladrum
Belladrum
Jul 30 – Aug 1, 2026
Belladrum Estate, Scotland
Edinburgh Folk and Food Festival
Edinburgh Folk and Food Festival
Spiegeltent Palais du Variete, Scotland
End of the Road
End of the Road
Sept 3 – 6, 2026
Larmer Tree Gardens, England
Glastonbury
Glastonbury
Jun 23 – 27, 2027
Worthy Farm, England
Green Man
Green Man
Aug 20 – 23, 2026
Glanusk Estate, Wales
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