TRADITIONAL FOLK & ACOUSTIC CONCERTS IN LIVERPOOL
TRADITIONAL FOLK & ACOUSTIC CONCERTS IN LIVERPOOL
Most Popular Traditional Folk & Acoustic Concerts in Liverpool
Tue 24 Nov 2026 - Sun 15 Aug 2027
Madra Salach
Friday 2 October 2026
Fuelled by a feverish word-of-mouth buzz, Irish alternative-folk six-piece Madra Salach (Dirty Dog in English) are fast emerging as one of the most talked-about acts of 2026 with their debut EP "It's a Hell of an Age" reaching no.3 on the I...
Jake Xerxes Fussell
Friday 2 October 2026
Reared in Georgia and now settled in North Carolina, Jake Xerxes Fussell has established himself as a devoted listener and contemplative interpreter of a vast array of so-called folk songs, lovingly sourced from a personal store of favourit...
This Flight Tonight - A Tribute To Joni Mitchell
Saturday 3 October 2026
Acclaimed singer/songwriters Zervas & Pepper present 'This Flight Tonight' an intimate acoustic tribute to the music of Joni Mitchell. Featuring songs such as 'California', 'Blue', 'Woodstock' 'Both Sides Now', 'Coyote', 'Big Yellow Taxi', ...
Kristin Hersh (Throwing Muses)
Saturday 3 October 2026
Kristin Hersh found fame with the rock band Throwing Muses, which she founded at the tender age of fourteen in Rhode Island, going on to score great worldwide commercial success in the 1990s. With twelve solo albums to her name - including ...
Ferocious Dog
Saturday 3 October 2026
Worksop's Ferocious Dog has emerged as a prominent figure in the music world, renowned for their dynamic and authentic folk-punk sound that echoes the essence of Nottinghamshire. Celebrated for their narrative-driven lyrics addressing so...
ONLY CHILD
Saturday 3 October 2026
Eclectic folk ensemble Only Child, led by Liverpool songwriter Alan O'Hare, makes emotional music featuring string quartets, guitars, keyboards and harmony vocals. They have supported the likes of Blue Rose Code, My Darling Clementine, Pete...
Skinny Lister
Sunday 4 October 2026
Regularly cited as one of the best live bands in the biz, London indie punk folk band, "The Skinnies" have been described by The Independent, in a 5 star review, as "a visceral, deafening experience." Following the release of their rave-re...
Jon Wilks
Sunday 4 October 2026
Jon Wilks is an English folk guitarist, singer and songwriter from Whitchurch, known for his distinctive fingerstyle playing and close connection to traditional music. "Jon Wilks is the real deal. He has a deep love for folk music which is...
Lord of the Dance
Tuesday 6 - Saturday 10 October 2026
Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, is set to return to the United Kingdom in 2026 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with an extraordinary new tour. This milestone event promises to be a grand celebration of...
The Long Ryders
Tuesday 6 October 2026
The Long Ryders, pioneers of the Alt-Country movement, return to the stage with the same fiery spirit that first made them legends. Fusing punk energy with country-rock harmonies, the band bridged the gap between Gram Parsons and today's Am...
Catfish Keith
Wednesday 7 October 2026
World-touring acoustic blues pioneer and 2008 inductee into the IA Blues Hall of Fame, Catfish Keith has established himself as one of the most exciting country blues performers of our time. His innovative style of foot-stomping, deep de...
Van Morrison
Thursday 8 - Friday 9 October 2026
One of music's true originals, Sir Van Morrison's unique and inspirational musical legacy is rooted in postwar Belfast. Born in 1945, Van was shaped early by his father's extensive record collection, absorbing blues, country and gospel...
Camila y Silvio and Peregrinos
Thursday 8 October 2026
LUMA CREATIONS' annual International Festival of Latin American Arts & Culture, LA FERIA, returns to the Music Room. In the first night of celebrations, the award-winning Camila y Silvio bring music that breathes new life into classic Ande...
Orchestra Mambo International
Friday 9 October 2026
Orchestra Mambo International is a powerhouse 13-piece Latin Big Band bringing together top musicians from across Venezuela, Colombia, Cuba, Spain, Brazil and the UK. Drawing inspiration from Latin music legends such as Tito Puente and Celi...
Grace Petrie
Friday 9 October 2026
Folk singer-songwriter and stand-up comedian Grace Petrie performs a stripped-back solo set followed by a full band retrospective. For a decade and a half, Grace Petrie has been one of the UK's most urgent and passionate songwriters. Her po...
Crash Test Dummies
Friday 9 October 2026
Hailing from Manitoba, Canada, Crash Test Dummies are a Juno Award-winning and Grammy Award-nominated folk/alt-rock band. Beginning in 2017, the group reunited for a 25th anniversary tour of its most commercially successful album, "God S...
Motel Sundown
Friday 9 October 2026
Motel Sundown are an Americana band based in Liverpool made up of three songwriters, Karen Turley, Naomi Campbell and Robert Johnson. Formed in 2018, they combine the sounds they grew up with such as The Beatles, Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan, ...
Seth Lakeman
Saturday 10 October 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...
Tom McRae
Saturday 10 October 2026
Chelmsford songwriter, Tom McRae returns with an exquisite collection of original duets with renowned French artists, such as Keren Ann, Chien Noir, Alex Beaupain, Clou and more. McRae decided to collaborate on these new songs with various ...
Dan Croll: Album Launch Show
Saturday 10 October 2026
Jacaranda Records presents a live performance by Dan Croll in support of his new album 'Winning Streak'....
Dylan John Thomas
Monday 12 October 2026
The Glaswegian indie folk rocker has an incredible story, going from foster care and busking to, appearing on The Voice UK and supporting Gerry Cinnamon and Liam Gallagher. Named after Bob Dylan, his influences include Johnny Cash, Bob Dy...
Shawn Colvin
Monday 12 October 2026
Over the course of three decades, South Dakota-born, Illinois and Ontario-raised folk singer Shawn Colvin has established herself as a captivating performer and a revered storyteller, well-deserving of the commendation of her peers and the ...
ELLIS MURPHY
Tuesday 13 October 2026
A breath of fresh air for the Modern Merseyside Music scene; Ellis Murphy has amassed a cult following with his timeless brand of story telling, through his songs that are both current and fresh but also reminiscent of a time when troubadou...
Kiioto (Lou Rhodes + Rohan Heath)
Wednesday 14 October 2026
Kiioto is the brand new musical project from two of Manchester most celebrated musicians. Lou Rhodes, the Mercury-nominated electro folk singer/songwriter and founder member of the highly acclaimed top 30 duo Lamb, has joined forces with mu...
John Bramwell (I Am Kloot)
Wednesday 14 October 2026
The songwriter and frontman of Manchester three-piece, I Am Kloot also possesses an enviable back catalogue as a solo artist - previously known around his hometown as Johnny Dangerously - and continues to work on new material under the guis...
Wordsmithery
Wednesday 14 October 2026
On the 3rd Wednesday of each month, Wordsmithery is a celebration of local poets and songwriters, delivered in a unique format which includes guest slots and floor spots. A poet and a songwriter is invited to take it in turns to do two twen...
Dylan Flynn and The Dead Poets
Wednesday 14 October 2026
Security - Bag Policy: Large bags including rucksacks are not allowed. There are no facilities to leave large bags or luggage. If you really have to bring a bag - and it's preferable you don't, please make sure it's small. Only one small ba...
Stornoway
Thursday 15 October 2026
On listening to Oxford indie folk band Stornoway - now reunited after a six year hiatus - the yearning for adventure and the freedom of the coast and wild places is palpable. As is true of classic songwriting partnerships, lyricist Brian Br...
Fairport Convention
Friday 16 October 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...
Kíla
Friday 16 October 2026
For over three decades, this seven-piece Dublin collective has been one of Ireland's best-kept secrets and greatest musical forces. They are a band that defies genre, rewires tradition, and leaves audiences physically changed by their exper...
Damian Lewis
Saturday 17 October 2026
Hollywood actor Damian Lewis makes his music debut with a thoughtful collection of rootsy, rock and jazz-tinged songs that reveals a deep love of music, and a deep need to communicate. After leaving school, he took to the road with his guit...
Sean Magee
Saturday 17 October 2026
Sean Magee live at Liverpool Irish Centre...
The Proclaimers
Sunday 18 October 2026
Strikingly individual, twin brothers Craig and Charlie Reid emerged 35 years ago with their debut album This Is The Story and Top 3 single Letter from America. Since then, their enduring appeal across generations has have over the years see...
Eddi Reader (Fairground Attraction)
Sunday 18 October 2026
The supremely talented, unique and charismatic triple BRIT award-winning Scottish folk pop singer delivers the most consistently beautiful, often deeply personal and intimate songs, including the charming acoustic pop of 1988 chart-topper P...
Blue Rose Code
Tuesday 20 October 2026
In the space of a few short years Blue Rose Code (aka acclaimed Edinburgh-raised, London-based singer-songwriter Ross Wilson), has built a growing reputation as a powerful writer and performer, gaining extensive radio play and the praise of...
Ezra Furman
Wednesday 21 October 2026
Described by Consequence Of Sound as, "a ball of energy, bouncing around genre borders with glee. There's the rebellion of '90s indie rock, a string of sunshine-y '80s pop, and the snarl of '70s punk," incendiary and inspiring Chicago tran...
The Mary Wallopers
Thursday 22 October 2026
Described by The Guardian as "invoking the raucous ghosts of The Dubliners and The Pogues to startling effect", The Mary Wallopers are a folk group from Dundalk, Ireland, breathing new life into both well known & rare ballads. Travelling th...
The Tumbling Paddies
Friday 23 October 2026
Famous for their hit "The Way I Am", The Tumbling Paddies are one of Ireland's most popular music acts. Their exuberant, energy-filled live shows see them perform a mix of original folk songs and classic Irish hits. ...
Dolly Parton Afternoon Tea
Sunday 25 October 2026
Dust off your cowboy boots, grab your hat, and join us for a boot-scootin' Sunday filled with country music, laughter, and Southern charm...
The Shamrocks
Monday 26 October 2026
The roaring, rousing atmosphere of traditional Irish pubs will be brought to stages across the country as Emmy Award-winning group The Shamrocks embark on their debut UK tour. After wowing audiences across the globe - from the Sydney Opera ...
