TRADITIONAL FOLK & ACOUSTIC CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
TRADITIONAL FOLK & ACOUSTIC CONCERTS IN MANCHESTER
Most Popular Traditional Folk & Acoustic Concerts in Manchester
Tue 30 Jun - Sun 5 Jul 2026
Wed 8 Apr - Wed 17 Jun 2026
CMAT
Wednesday 11 - Thursday 12 March 2026
CMAT is the stage name of Ciara Mary-Alice Thompson, the North Dublin-born global country-pop star who after relocating to Manchester aged 17 and forming the band Bad Sea, returned home to live with her grandparents before settling down in ...
Alkinoos Ioannidis
Wednesday 11 March 2026
Greek Cypriot composer Alkinoos Ioannidis (Αλκίνοος Ιωαννίδης) is famed for his politically-inspired Cypriot folk songs. Joining him on stage will be four Cypriot musicians, new companions who bring a different approach t...
WILLE & THE BANDITS
Wednesday 11 March 2026
Cornwall's Wille and the Bandits have been praised by critics for being one of the most dynamic bands around the globe, as they move from riff-tastic rock and roll to more acoustic sensibilities that only few bands manage. The use of strin...
WILLE & THE BANDITS
Wednesday 11 March 2026
Cornwall's Wille and the Bandits have been praised by critics for being one of the most dynamic bands around the globe, as they move from riff-tastic rock and roll to more acoustic sensibilities that only few bands manage. The use of strin...
Eric Bibb
Thursday 12 March 2026
"... one of the finest American exponents of acoustic blues, an engaging performer and rousing guitarist who is blessed with a quite remarkable voice." - The Guardian Two-time Grammy Award nominee Eric Bibb will come ridin' on to UK shores ...
The Fureys
Thursday 12 March 2026
Legends of Irish music & song The Fureys, renowned for their hit songs 'I will love you', 'When you were sweet 16', 'The Green fields of France', 'The old man', 'Red rose cafe', 'From Clare to here', 'Her father didn't like me anyway', '...
Daoirí Farrell
Thursday 12 March 2026
Daoiri (pronounced 'Derry') Farrell has been described by some of the biggest names in Irish folk music as one of most important singers to come out of Ireland in recent years. Described by The Weekend Australian as "The finest Irish male f...
Peter's Field - Sean Cooney, Rowan Rheingans & Sam Carter
Thursday 12 March 2026
A new Rochdale made musical marking one of the most momentous days in working class history enjoyed a remarkable debut at FolkEast on the 205th anniversary of Peterloo. Written by award-winning songwriter and member of The Young'uns, Sean C...
Peter's Field - Sean Cooney, Rowan Rheingans & Sam Carter
Thursday 12 March 2026
A new Rochdale made musical marking one of the most momentous days in working class history enjoyed a remarkable debut at FolkEast on the 205th anniversary of Peterloo. Written by award-winning songwriter and member of The Young'uns, Sean C...
Peter's Field - Sean Cooney, Rowan Rheingans & Sam Carter
Thursday 12 March 2026
A new Rochdale made musical marking one of the most momentous days in working class history enjoyed a remarkable debut at FolkEast on the 205th anniversary of Peterloo. Written by award-winning songwriter and member of The Young'uns, Sean C...
Kyle Falconer (The View)
Thursday 12 March 2026
Fans of The View can look forward to an extraordinary evening of soul-stirring songs as lead singer Kyle Falconer takes to the stage. A Scottish musician who has captivated audiences for years with his soulful voice and undeniable talent...
Kyle Falconer (The View)
Thursday 12 March 2026
Fans of The View can look forward to an extraordinary evening of soul-stirring songs as lead singer Kyle Falconer takes to the stage. A Scottish musician who has captivated audiences for years with his soulful voice and undeniable talent...
Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes
Friday 13 March 2026
One of three line-ups currently touring, Gipsy Kings featuring original vocalist Nicolas Reyes will be bringing their Catalan rumba, flamenco, and salsa party to town. Founded in 1979 in Arles, France, by French born Catalan musicians fr...
Cavetown
Friday 13 March 2026
Cavetown began life as a YouTube channel from Camebridge teenager Robin Skinner, who attracted a healthy following by covering songs from the likes of Justin Bieber, twenty one pilots and The Libertines on his ukelele and sharing them on...
Asha Banks
Friday 13 March 2026
St. Albans actress and singer Asha Banks began her career as a child actress in the West End, cast as young Eponine in the long-running musical Les Miserables at the age of seven, before going on to star in 1984, Annie, Charlie and the Cho...
Parcel O'Rogues
Friday 13 March 2026
Music and mayhem from the seven piece Irish/Celtic rock band from Oldham. ...
Del Water Gap
Saturday 14 March 2026
Inspired by Bob Dylan and Randy Newman, Del Water Gap is the critcally acclaimed indie folk pop solo project of Brooklyn songwriter and producer S Holden Jaffe, which has grown from a bedroom setup to an internationally touring band since r...
The Lancashire Hotpots
Saturday 14 March 2026
There's only one thing more satisfying than a visit to the chippy and that's an evening with The Lancashire Hotpots. St. Helens' finest are the undisputed kings of the Northern "knees up" with banging comedy folk anthems such as "Chippy Te...
Beans on Toast
Saturday 14 March 2026
The foolhardy cult folk legend and accomplished songwriter offers some hope and light relief from this bizarre world in which we find ourselves, singing simple songs about complicated subjects. Joined by a brand new live band, Beans will be...
Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners
Sunday 15 March 2026
Proudly celebrating its incredible 10th Anniversary Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners is back for 2026!Performed by a phenomenal cast of Irish musicians, the show is packed full of classics like Whiskey in the Jar, The Irish...
Howling Bells
Sunday 15 March 2026
Originally called Waikiki, the band changed its name and musical style preceding its move from Australia to England. Howling Bells' debut album, Howling Bells, was produced by Ken Nelson. The album charted in the Top 100 in the UK and just ...
The Dublin Legends (The Dubliners)
Monday 16 March 2026
Following the sudden death of founding member Barney McKenna in 2012 and John Sheahan's' decision to retire it was agreed that The Dubliners, as a touring band, would end and The Dublin Legends were born. The Dublin Legends - Sean Cannon, P...
Buck Meek
Tuesday 17 March 2026
Now Wave presents Buck Meek at YES Pink Room on 17th March 2026...
Lumï
Tuesday 17 March 2026
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Manchester Folk Festival - Festival Pass
Thursday 19 March 2026
Manchester Folk Festival is an urban multi-venue festival based in Manchester's Northern Quarter. The festival takes place in March and brings together a diverse range of artists who represent the broad definition of contemporary folk mu...
Angeline Morrison
Thursday 19 March 2026
Angeline is one of the freshest voices in English folk music today, celebrated for her soulful, resonant voice, evocative songwriting, and deeply affecting performances. Her artistry has earned standing ovations on stages large and small, w...
Seth Lakeman
Thursday 19 March 2026
Multi award-winning folk singer Seth Lakeman was raised and still lives on Dartmoor, within sight of the sea at Plymouth, from where the Puritans sailed on the Mayflower in 1620. The Mercury Prize nominated singer, songwriter, and multi-ins...
Rachael McShane & The Cartographers
Thursday 19 March 2026
Best known as a member of Bellowhead, Rachael McShane comes to The Met with her new band the Cartographers. Rachael McShane is a singer, cellist, fiddle and viola player based in the North East of England. An original member of folk big ba...
Fairport Convention
Friday 20 March 2026
Fairport Convention have been entertaining music lovers for over half a century, havingformed in 1967 and goiing on to win a BBC Lifetime Achievement Award, with Radio 2 listeners voting their ground-breaking album Liege & Lief "The Most...
Bill Ryder-Jones (The Coral)
Friday 20 March 2026
The co-founder and lead guitarist with The Coral on the band's first five albums, West Kirby musician Bill Ryder-Jones has enjoyed a solo career since 2011 producing minimal and alternative folk songs, with a musical belief of delayed grati...
Callum Beattie
Friday 20 March 2026
Pairing heartfelt lyrics with unfiltered honesty, acclaimed Scottish singer-songwriter Callum Beattie continues his song writing journey as he continues to weave passionate stories of the everyday lives of ordinary people. His mix of folk, ...
Chimera
Friday 20 March 2026
A vibrant and energetic Manchester-based ceilidh band who have been putting their own spin on all things folk and taking Manchester by storm since 2018. This five-piece band boasts a line-up of melodeon, violins, cello, trombone, guitar, Ir...
The Young'uns
Friday 20 March 2026
With heart-on-the-sleeve storytelling, beautiful lyrics, warm harmonies and relentless repartee, Sean Cooney, Michael Hughes and David Eagle (the award-winning stand-up comedian) write and sing folk songs for today. Championing the folk ...
Nick Harper
Friday 20 March 2026
Phantastes inhabits an ethereal realm and explores the parallels of the seminal C19th fantasy novel of the same name by George MacDonald and the beginnings of Nick's own love story from 1982. The album was recorded, and is performed live o...
Holly Clarke
Friday 20 March 2026
Holly Clarke, a folk singer from the Lake District who draws from the old ballads and stories, conjures a performance that immediately captivates any listener. As a performer, Holly transports the listener into the heart of ballads, immersi...
Jonny Morgan & The Moral Support
Friday 20 March 2026
The first headline tour for Jonny Morgan & The Moral Support playing songs from their debut album ' The Hope That Kills You'....
