European Folk Day – September the 23rd

Festett mesék című babaház kiállítás

Barátság Kulturális Központ Galériája - Festett mesék című kiállítás Szent István tér 5., Százhalombatta, Pest, Hungary

A kiállításon Ament Éva 33 kézzel festett, a 20.század paraszti világát idéző szobácskája vagy konyhasarka, és 2 db teljes babaháza látható. A bútorok, babák, lakáskiegészítők, a gazdaságban használatos eszközök mind-mind 1:10 arányban készültek. Ezenkívül Szegedi Anna 45 db bohókás, öltöztethető textilbabáját is megcsodálhatjuk. Mindkét alkotó az Iharos Népművészeti Egyesület aktív tagja.   #europeanfolkday  #europeanfolkday2024

Free

Bree Manx Cornish & Welsh music workshop

Culture Vannin Fairfield House, St Johns, Isle of Man, United Kingdom

Culture Vannin has joined forces with similar organisations from Wales (TRAC Cymru) and Cornwall (Lowender) to present a folk music exchange called Môr / Mooir / Mor created especially for European Folk Day!  A common theme found in both the landscape and cultural heritage of all three nations is the ‘sea’, and interestingly, the Celtic […]

Free

Folk Ball with Guus Herremans live !

Centre Culturel de Rixensart Place communale 38, Rixensart, Belgium

Portes Ouvertes pour toute personne qui voudrait découvrir EléDanse, nos cours, nos élèves, rencontrer Elena, avoir de l’information sur nos activités … Durant ce bal découverte, Elena vous expliquera quelques danses, et les « habitués » ne manqueront pas de vous entraîner dans les danses les plus faciles ! Venez nombreux – vous pouvez participer sans partenaire de danse, […]

10

Open Rehearsal Fanteyfare 2.0

Muziekclub 't Ey Koutermolenstraat 6b, Belsele (Sint-Niklaas), Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium

Folk is not only listening, learning, discovering, enjoying, meeting and dancing, but also playing. One of the many initiatives of Music Club 't Ey is Fanteyfare 2.0. The '2.0' is not so much an 'upgrade' as a continuation of the original fun gang. To spread the joy of making music together, we will be rehearsing […]

Free

Déjà Vu: Crosby, Stills and Nash in Dutch

Muziekclub 't Ey Koutermolenstraat 6b, Belsele (Sint-Niklaas), Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium

Step back in time and be enchanted by the timeless sounds of Crosby, Stills and Nash, brought to you by the unique trio of Elly Aerden, Jan Van Rossem and Maarten Decombel. Relive Woodstock 1969, where Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young debuted in front of four hundred thousand people! Déjà Vu' brings the magic of […]

12 – 15

9th Hetedhét Hatvan Folktale Festival

Grassalkovich Művelődési Ház Kossuth tér 24., Hatvan, Heves, Hungary

The Folktale Festival offers traditional folktale performances, tale-based puppet shows, spectacular market comedies,  dance shows, thematic spots, live music performance, special tale path, folktale-pub and dance-house. You can visit our yurt tents and handcraft fair, or play with old style wooden toys in the garden. The whole event is placed in a beautiful garden of the Grassalkovich […]

Klangkosmos NRW: Clare Sands

Consol Theater Gelsenkirchen Bismarckstr. 240, Gelsenkirchen, NRW, Germany

Landscapes & Soundscapes from Ireland Clare Sands navigates with unique power and creativity though the legacy of her ancestors' Irish music. She combines traditional music with contemporary sounds and themes that inspire young and old, the brave and the adventurous. Her family roots lie in County Wexford in the Republic of Ireland, a region settled […]

Appennino Futuro Remoto

Agriturismo Capanne di Carrega Strada Provinciale SP147 Capanne di Carrega, Carrega Ligure, AL, Italy

"Suoni passi" é uno degli eventi del Festival itinerante realizzato nelle frazioni del Comune di Carrega Ligure Appennino Futuro Remoto che, nato nel 2021, è diventato un grande progetto di rigenerazione culturale e sociale per riattivare i luoghi di cultura, il patrimonio immateriale e l’economia locale, frenando lo spopolamento. Carrega Ligure è situato in un […]

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BUSKERfestival – Herent

GC De Wildeman Schoolstraat 13, Herent, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium

Rootstown en GC De Wildeman stellen met veel trots de 4e editie van BUSKERfestival Herent voor. Deze muzikale wandeling trekt dwars door jullie geliefde Wildemangangen. In kleine groepen trekken jullie op ontdek­king door het gemeen­schaps­cen­trum. Bij elke tussen­stop staat er een muzikant uit de Rootstown-stal klaar om de deelne­mers te beroeren met 100% akoesti­sche liedjes. […]

3 – 25

Klangkosmos NRW: Clare Sands

Trauzimmer Marina Rünthe Hafenweg 12, Bergkamen, NRW, Germany

Landscapes & Soundscapes from Ireland Clare Sands navigates with unique power and creativity though the legacy of her ancestors' Irish music. She combines traditional music with contemporary sounds and themes that inspire young and old, the brave and the adventurous. Her family roots lie in County Wexford in the Republic of Ireland, a region settled […]

Klangkosmos NRW: Clare Sands

Evangelische Kreuzkirche Herne Harannistr. 1 / Europaplatz, Herne, NRW, Germany

Landscapes & Soundscapes from Ireland Clare Sands navigates with unique power and creativity though the legacy of her ancestors' Irish music. She combines traditional music with contemporary sounds and themes that inspire young and old, the brave and the adventurous. Her family roots lie in County Wexford in the Republic of Ireland, a region settled […]

Edward Jones: Bardd y Brenin – Elinor Bennett

The National Library of Wales The National Library of Wales, Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, United Kingdom

Join Elinor Bennett to hear the fascinating story of Edward Jones, a farmer's son from Gwynedd, who rose to become harpist to King George IV. A renowned harpist, teacher and music collector, Jones worked passionately to ensure that generations after him would know the traditional tunes of his native country. Without his detailed and meticulous […]

Free

Folk Ball with Les Kickeuses !

Centre Culturel de Rixensart Place communale 38, Rixensart, Belgium

Portes Ouvertes pour toute personne qui voudrait découvrir EléDanse, nos cours, nos élèves, rencontrer Elena, avoir de l’information sur nos activités … Durant ce bal découverte, Elena vous expliquera quelques danses, et les « habitués » ne manqueront pas de vous entraîner dans les danses les plus faciles ! Venez nombreux – vous pouvez participer sans partenaire de danse, […]

10

Klangkosmos NRW: Clare Sands

Jazz-Schmiede Himmelgeister Straße 107g Eingang: Ulenbergstr., Düsseldorf, NRW, Germany

Landscapes & Soundscapes from Ireland Clare Sands navigates with unique power and creativity though the legacy of her ancestors' Irish music. She combines traditional music with contemporary sounds and themes that inspire young and old, the brave and the adventurous. Her family roots lie in County Wexford in the Republic of Ireland, a region settled […]

Traditional Irish Music Session

The Star, Bristol Fishponds Road, Bristol, United Kingdom

A traditional Irish music session, in The Star in Fishponds, Bristol. This session is open to experienced players of Irish traditional music; or just come down to hear some mighty foot tapping music. Led by: Bradon Smith, Sheena Valelly, Paul Kerins (of the band Shanvaghera).   #europeanfolkday  #europeanfolkday2024

In the footsteps of our values

Mezey István Művészeti Központ Rákóczi Ferenc Street 9., Kazincbarcika, Hungary

We warmly welcome all interested people to our exhibition, where around 80 handicraftsman present their most beautiful works. Among the exhibitors are ceramicists, embroiderers, woodcarvers, gingerbread makers, etc.   #europeanfolkday  #europeanfolkday2024

V. Pest Vármegyei Kovácstalálkozó

V. Pest Vármegyei Kovácstalálkozó Katona József utca 20., Törökbálint, Pest vármegye, Hungary

A Kovácstalálkozóra várjuk azokat a kovácsokat, akik szívesen megosztanák tudásukat egymással, új technikai megoldásokat mutatnak be. A találkozó központi témája ezúttal a Játék Céh által hirdetett Árgyélus kismadár pályázat közös pályamunkájának elkészítése.   #europeanfolkday  #europeanfolkday2024

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LMNS at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall: Emma Martin

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall Strathclyde Suite, 2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Dementia-friendly Access concert. Emma Martin is an award-winning community musician, folk singer and storyteller based in Glasgow. An accomplished songwriter, Emma won the Hands up for Trad Scots songwriting competition and was the recipient of a S.W.L.M.'s Making Waves award in 2021.WHAT TO EXPECT FROM OUR ACCESS PERFORMANCES -Maximum running time of 1hr 30 mins […]

LMNS Outreach Concert: Roo & Neil

Care Home Alexandria, Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, United Kingdom

Outreach folk music performance with Roo and Neil: traditional tunes and storytelling. This event is not open to the public.   #europeanfolkday  #europeanfolkday2024

Balfolk social dance with Naragonia Quartet & Duo Baftig

Mezrab Veemkade 576, Amsterdam, Netherlands

More than an extension of the duo, Naragonia Quartet has developed a separate repertoire and unique sound. They are guaranteed to provide an evening of beautiful, energetic music for a concert or dance. Maarten Decombel (mandola and guitare) and Luc Pilartz (violin) join Toon and Pascale to create a musical universe with a festive atmosphere. Luc […]

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Andy Cutting & Gudrun Walther “Conversations” – Folk from Europe

Garniers Keller Institut Garnier 1, Friedrichsdorf, Hessen, Germany

Award-winning duo Gudrun Walther and Andy Cutting brings two truly exceptional musicians together. Both are among the best-known musicians in their genre in their home countries and have received multiple awards such as the BBC Folk Award and the Irish Music Award. Their debut album Conversations won the German Record Critics' Awards (I/2024). Their interaction […]

New Song – Jack’s Ode To Ecclefechan

Facebook The Kesh, Elgin, Moray, United Kingdom

This is a new song and video being released by Dougal's Jumper. It is called 'Jack's Ode To Ecclefechan' and is a song about all the things Jack misses about Scotland when he moves away.   #europeanfolkday  #europeanfolkday2024

DeutschFolk-Festival 2024

Heimathaus Welver Klosterhof 10, Welver, Westfalen, Germany

Dance | Concerts | Singing | Jamming Experience Folk Music of various German traditions at DeutschFolk-Festival. On 20.-22.09.2024 the region of Westfalia is all about German Folk Music. The festival focuses on the local music tradition of the family Dahlhoff. Their cultural heritage is a Europe's biggest dance music collection of the 18th century: 10 […]

Góbéfest

Cathdral Gardens Manchester City Centre, Manchester, United Kingdom

Góbéfest, Manchester's original international urban folk music and dance festival, is set to take place on Friday 20-Sunday 22 September 2024. Joint Friday headliners for the indie event, which turns eight this year, are gypsy folk band of the moment and Preston's finest Mobius Loop and klezmer and Balkan music supremos She’Koyokh. Whilst Saturday's headliner […]

Foolksession

Blogfoolk Italy, Napoli, Italy

BlogFoolk Magazine has created a video playlist with artists who created and edited videos for the EFD. https://www.blogfoolk.com/2024/09/blogfoolksession-european-folk-day-2024.html?m=1   #europeanfolkday  #europeanfolkday2024

Broadcasting music inspired by folklore at the Latvia’s Radio

Latvijas Radio 1 Doma laukums 8, Riga, Latvia

This is a collaboration between the Archives of Latvian Folklore and Latvia's national public-service radio. Starting on September 20, for a week the daily culture program "Kultūras Rondo" is broadcasting songs from various styles and genres which contain references to Latvian folklore. The songs have been selected and commented on by the Archives of Latvian […]

Hathersage Village Hop

Hathersage Memorial Hall Oddfellows Road, Hathersage, United Kingdom

European music and dance workshops and evening dances (French, Scandi and Balkan mostly) email 'patgoodacre@gmail.com' if interested, pre-booking essential   #europeanfolkday  #europeanfolkday2024

Saulės muzika | Sun music festival 2024

Saint Catherine's Church Vilniaus g. 30, Vilnius, 01119 Vilniaus m. sav., Vilnius, Vilnius, Lithuania

International Sun music festival showcase is dedicated to world, folk, instrumental, traditional, ethno music among other genres. The festival’s aim is to present emerging local and foreign artists to Lithuanian public. The festival consists not only of musical performances, but also includes local community by hosting various educations, masterclasses, discussions and presentations related to world music. #europeanfolkday  #europeanfolkday2024

5 – 25

Iona Fyfe US Tour: Tsunami Books, Eugene OR

Tsunami Books 2585 Willamette St, Eugene, Eugene, Oregon, United Kingdom

Join award-winning Scots folksinger Iona Fyfe for an intimate evening of songs, ballads and stories from Scotland. The current MG ALBA Scots Singer of the Year, Iona has established herself as one of Scotlands’ finest singers. Watch a video of Iona here: https://youtu.be/na6GnOqRCkI?si=YVLyJ93mAc2yy2fE Friday 20th September - 19:30 show (19:00 door) Tickets $23.50 at venue or by […]

23.50

Bailando entre montañas

El Colladito de Miraflores Cam. Fuente de la Teja, 11, 28792 Miraflores de la Sierra, Madrid, Madrid, Spain

¡Vuelve el Bailando Entre Montañas! Superado el terremoto de la cancelación del evento en Redueña, hemos encontrado nueva casa, ¡y qué casa! Estaremos en Miraflores de la Sierra, en las instalaciones de El Colladito. Habrá baile, habrá conciertos, habrá comida rica, comunidad, talleres de danzas y de música... Dormir: Tendremos dos posibilidades para dormir: habitaciones […]

3 – 150

Klangkosmos NRW: Clare Sands

Hangar 21 Charles-Lindbergh-Ring 10, Detmold, NRW, Germany

Landscapes & Soundscapes from Ireland Clare Sands navigates with unique power and creativity though the legacy of her ancestors' Irish music. She combines traditional music with contemporary sounds and themes that inspire young and old, the brave and the adventurous. Her family roots lie in County Wexford in the Republic of Ireland, a region settled […]

Balfolk Groningen with Bart Praet

balfolk groningen emmastraat 15, groningen, groningen, Netherlands

Every month a balfolk in the chapel of the old RKZ (Emmastraat 15, Groningen, Holland) The next ball is: Bart Praet at Balfolk Groningen on Friday 20 September 2024 Start: 7:30 p.m. Entrance: Voluntary contribution, give generously for the band! For example, €15 per person Location: Theater De Kapel in the Old Roman Catholic Hospital […]

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Chris Miles and Gearaidh Matthews at Stonehaven Folk Club

Stonehaven Community Education Centre Bath Street, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

On Friday 20th September Chris Miles and Gearaidh Matthews will be appearing at Stonehaven Folk Club (all welcome). Chris Miles has been singing solo for almost forty years, alongside twenty years singing in a duo with Gordeanna McCulloch and in the highly regarded acapella group Palaver. For the past eight years she has been in […]

10 – 13

Dragon Folk Club – Singers Night

The Bridge Inn Shortwood, Bristol, United Kingdom

Dragon Folk Club meets for a singers night every Friday at The Bridge Inn, Shortwood, Bristol (UK), BS16 9NG. Everyone is welcome whether you sing, play or just listen.   #europeanfolkday  #europeanfolkday2024  

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SetsMad Revival Weekend 20-22nd Sept, Basingstoke

Cliddesden Millenium Village Hall Church Road, Cliddesden, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Irish Set Dancing ceilis and workshops from Fri evening to Sunday night with participants from all around the UK, Ireland, USA, Austria, Belgium, Czech Rep, Denmark,  France, Germany, Italy & Switzerland.  Join in at Cliddesden Millenium Village Hall, RG25 2JQ.  Cost is £15 per ceili and £10 per workshop https://fb.me/e/IPv9ScFO   #europeanfolkday  #europeanfolkday2024    

15

Malmesbury Folk & Roots 2024

Malmesbury Abbey (Cloister Gardens) Abbey Row,, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

One-day festival in the beautiful grounds of the historic Malmesbury Abbey. Featuring the best in folk and roots music from the UK and beyond. Urban Folk Quartet - John Smith - Edgelarks (Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin) - Moscow Drug Club - Gabriel Moreno & the Quivering Poets - The Woodlanders - The Towpath Singers […]

30

Traditional Music Day

Stowmarket Town Centre Market Place, Stowmarket, Suffolk, United Kingdom

Promoting the musical traditions of East Anglia and beyond, Traditional Music Day celebrates music, song, dance, storytelling and other traditions across the town of Stowmarket, Suffolk.  Expect morris, rapper and step dancers, storytellers, jig dolls, music sessions, music workshops, song workshops, concerts and more... #europeanfolkday  #europeanfolkday2024

5.00 – 10.30

Weedon Balfolk – Allons Y!

Weedon Bec Village Hall West Street, Weedon Bec, Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Music and dance workshops 3-5pm £12 Shared meal 5.30- 6.30pm Bal and Session 6.30 -10pm £10 Workshop + Bal £20 Tickets  from www.weedonbalfolk.co.uk #europeanfolkday  #europeanfolkday2024

10 – 20

Transylvanian Crafts Celebrations

Târgu Mures Castle Strada Avram Iancu 2, Târgu Mureș, Romania

For the second time, the Transylvanian Crafts Festival will be held in Târgu Mures Castle, following the tradition of the Festival of Crafts, founded by the Association of Folk Art Associations nearly 4 decades ago and now internationally known and recognised. The festival is organised by the Association of Folk Art Associations (NESZ), the House […]

“The Toy” Exhibition on the 2nd Transylvanian Crafts Festival.

Bastion of the Cadres in Târgu Mures Castle Strada Avram Iancu 2, Târgu Mureș 540088, Hungary

The Toy is the main theme of the 2nd Transylvanian Crafts Festival. To mark the occasion, the Association of Folk Art Associations (NESZ), the House of Transylvanian Traditions Foundation (EHHA) and the Association of Transylvanian Crafts Associations (EKESZ) have launched a competition for the best toys, the best of which will be exhibited. Members of […]

Stonehaven Folk Festival Late Summer Ceilidh with Cabrach

Stonehaven Town Hall Allardice Street,, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

On Saturday 21st September there will be a Late Summer Ceilidh in Stonehaven Town Hall. This vibrant event will feature live music from Cabrach - renowned for their energetic performances of Scottish folk classics. Whether you're a seasoned ceilidh dancer or a complete beginner, their friendly caller will guide you through the steps, ensuring everyone […]

15.00

Ukuleleworkshop

Muziekclub 't Ey Koutermolenstraat 6b, Belsele (Sint-Niklaas), Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium

Our ukulele workshops will introduce you to the four-stringed little guitar. This morning is for everyone: absolute beginners, rookies, advanced players and virtuosos. Karl Catteeuw, musician and experienced ukulele teacher, will lead the morning. Whether you have never heard of basic chords and techniques or want to go full distortion... this workshop will help you […]

12.00

Řemeslný jarmark

Vlastivědné muzeum v Olomouci nám. Republiky 5, Olomouc, Czech Republic

První řemeslný jarmark ve Vlastivědném muzeu v Olomouci (Česká republika).  Na jarmarku budou regionální výrobky a produkty, přehlídka tradičních řemesel, tvořivá dílna, vystoupení folklorních souborů a cimbálová muzika.   #europeanfolkday   #europeanfolkday2024

Zree.music in Arganda del Rey

REDSEVEN PLAZA DE LA ALEGRÍA 6, ARGANDA DEL REY, MADRID, Spain

On Saturday September 21st at one o'clock in the afternoon we'll be playing at "RedSeven", the Motorcycle Museum restaurant, to celebrate its anniversary with all you bikers!   #europeanfolkday  #europeanfolkday2024

Scottish Folk Day – Session

Kelvinside Hillhead Parish Church 23 Saltoun Street,, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Open trad session with guests - local singers #europeanfolkday  #europeanfolkday2024

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Courses of complex dances

House 21 Mezhyhirska street, Kyiv, Ukraine

What are complex dance courses? These are courses in which we analyze nuances, elements, parts or whole dances that, due to their complexity or time-consuming nature, we do not dance or explain at general dance parties. This includes all complex Polka turns (3/4 turn,  spinning top turning, moving spinning top, double sided spinning top and […]

100 Voltas – Verónica CODESAL (Galicia), Didier LALOY (Belgium) & Damien CHIERICI (Belgium) on stage for European Folk Day !

Espace Senghor - Centre Culturel d'Etterbeek Chaussée de Wavre, 366, Brussels, Bruxelles-Capitale, Belgium

100 Voltas is none other than the surprising result of a clear, festive and invigorating encounter between the voice, sometimes with finesse, sometimes with power, of the Galician singer Verónica Codesal (Urban Trad, Ialma), the diatonic accordion of the ever-virtuoso Didier Laloy, the pop/rock violin of the creative Damien Chierici and the invigorating groove of […]

International Ceilidh

St Annes Church Corstorphine 1 Kaimes Rd,, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Date: 21 Sep 24  6.00 - 9.30pm Place: St Annes Church Corstorphine,  1 Kaimes Rd, Edinburgh, EH12 8JR, UK Programme:  5.30 pm               Doors Open 6.00 - 7.00 pm   Family ceilidh session led by Caroline Brockbank from CeilidhKids.  7.00 - 9.30 pm   Full Scottish ceilidh dance with the Terrific Trouble Ceilidh […]

Parkplatzkonzert – Parking Lot Concert

Parking Lot at the Baptist Church Carmerstraße 3-5, Bad Kreuznach, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

After last year's success and again in celebration of the now 2nd European Folk Day neighbourhood initiative "schildHood" will be staging its second parking lot concert in Bad Kreuznach, Germany. Location is once again the parking lot at the Baptist Church in Carmer Street. Like last year Dirk Bleisinger will be on hand with his […]

Free

UPES PĒRLES – RIVER PEARLS

Ulbrokas Pērle Institūta iela 3, Ulbroka, Latvia

Concert featuring folklore groups and bands from Latvia, Lithuania and Great Britain. River pearls are rare treasures that could be found in particularly pure rivers. Also in folk music that is presented by musicians all over Europe there is a bounty of treasures that have stood the test of time and show the regional nuances […]

Welcome, Dear Guest!

Szechenyi ter Szechenyi ter, Pecs, Baranya, Hungary

International Croatian Festival   #europeanfolkday   #europeanfolkday2024

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FANTASY FOLK: Maija Kauhanen: Ignes Fatui & Venla Ilona Blom: NEVRAK (record release show)

Savoy Theatre Kasarmikatu 46-48, Helsinki, Finland

FANTASY FOLK Maija Kauhanen: Ignes Fatui Venla Ilona Blom: NEVRAK (record release show) The Official European Folk Day 2024 Celebration Concert Experience a captivating evening of cinematic and epic fantasy folk as Finland's foremost folk musicians unveil their new repertoires. Venla Ilona Blom, a multi-award-winning vocalist, composer, and beatboxer, will grace the stage. Renowned for […]

19 – 29

Iona Fyfe US Tour: Seattle Folklore Society, Seattle WA

Phinney Center Concert Hall 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA, United States

Join award-winning Scots folksinger Iona Fyfe for an intimate evening of songs, ballads and stories from Scotland. The current MG ALBA Scots Singer of the Year, Iona has established herself as one of Scotlands’ finest singers. Watch a video of Iona here: https://youtu.be/na6GnOqRCkI?si=YVLyJ93mAc2yy2fE Saturday 21st September - 19:30 show (19:00 door) Tickets $24/$22/$10 (Senior, Student, Young Persons […]

10 – 24

Autumn Equinox: Archive Film with Live Soundtrack

Ulster Folk Museum Cultra, Cultra, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Celebrate the Autumn Equinox with an evening screening of a specially commissioned archive film alongside a live score from Róis on Saturday 21st September. Watch this one-off screening in our authentic 1900s Picture House - expect astrological visuals, standing stones, scenes of the abundance of nature and harvests past, woven together to explore the richness of […]

12

Hungarian Heritage House Dance Hall – Grand Opening

Hungarian Heritage House Corvin tér 8., Budapest, Hungary

The Hungarian Heritage House continues its permanent dance-hall series, still hosted in the Atrium, every Saturday from 19:00 to 2:00 am. In the first sessions of the autumn season, the audience can get acquainted with the dance tradition of Vajdaszentivány in beginners and advanced groups. Singing teacher: Annamária Szabó Music will be performed by: Kollégák […]

Acoustic Night: Tom Mank & Sera Smolen (USA)

Leonhardskapelle Gasthausstraße 5, Erkelenz, NRW, Germany

Tom Mank (guitar, vocal) and Sera Smolen (cello) with Kimberly Claeys (vocal) and Rich DePaolo (guitar, vocal). Tom Mank and Sera Smolen have been performing and writing music together since 1994. Mank, a self-taught singer-songwriter, and Smolen, a conservatory trained cellist, blend their musical languages into an eclectic style. Guitar, voice, and cello have many […]

Esteban Murillo trio/Poeta on stage for European Folk Day !

Le Coulemont Rue des Moulins, 10, Archennes, Brabant wallon, Belgium

Esteban Murillo is only 26 years old and flamenco has always run in his veins, a passion inspired by his grandfather Paco, who immigrated to Belgium to work in the mines. With the excellent Dani Barba Moreno on guitar and the magnetic Federico Ordoñez on dance, POETA celebrates flamenco and poetry in a complete show […]

Queer Ceilidh Dance Party

Cecil Sharp House 2 Regent's Park Road, London, Please Select, United Kingdom

Enjoy a night of ceilidh dancing and drag! Hit our historic dancefloor with tunes from the queerest ceilidh band in town. No dance experience necessary, just open arms! Everyone is welcome alone, with a partner, or with a group - regardless of gender identity or sexuality. We are committed to making everyone feel welcome at […]

10 – 30

bal@herk

De Markthallen Markt 2, Herk-de-Stad, Limburg, Belgium

Folk dance evening in a great venue with wooden floor with 2 bands: KV Express with Sophie Cavez and Bo Waterschoot Wouter Vandenabeele and Jeroen Knapen #europeanfolkday  #europeanfolkday2024

10 – 16

Clare Sands

De X @Qbus Middelstegracht 123, Leiden, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands

Powerful Folk from Ireland Channeling the music of her ancestors, Clare Sands is a unique force in Irish music. Sands has been wowing audiences around the world with her groundbreaking fearless folk style and infinite warrior-like energy. Recent electrifying live performances include Cambridge Folk Festival and Belfast TradFest, amongst others. 2022 saw the release of Sands’ highly anticipated self-titled […]

10 – 17.50

Donne del Mondo – Donne EU Edition

MergingArts Productions Global Radio Northeast US, Syndicated, United States

DJ Madame B presents this #DonneEU edition of #DonnedelMondo, celebrating splendid sounds from women based in European Union countries with varied mood and theme, in honor of European Folk Day, in our weekly showcase of global music by women. This airs in syndication for 2-3 weeks with an archived at https://www.mergingartsproductions.com/Radio/DonnedelMondo.aspx.   #europeanfolkday  #europeanfolkday2024

Todo Mundo Festival 2024

Jewish Cultural Center ''Oneg Shabbat'' Jevrejska 16, Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia

The 12th Todo Mundo, a world music festival, will be held in Belgrade from September 20 to 22, 2024, at the Jewish Cultural Center and the The SASA Institute of Musicology. The main concert program of the festival includes six concerts by artists and groups from Belgium, Romania, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Serbia. […]

Le Vie dei Canti Festival

Pino Soprano . Chiesa di San Pietro e Paolo Viao di Pino 28, Genova, GE, Italy

9' Festival di musica e cultura di tradizione orale che fa parte del circuito del Comune di Genova "Genova dei Festival".  Il Festival è itinerante e accompagna il pubblico alla scoperta di luoghi artistici, paesaggi spettacolari della città di Genova nell'arco di 9 giornate fra musica, stage di danze tradizionali, laboratori per adulti e bambini, […]

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Зустріч з учасницями народного фольклорного аматорського колективу «Бовсунівські бабусі»

Бабусина хата Україна. Житомирська обл. Коростенський район Село Бовсуни, вулиця П. П. Бовсунівського,54., Бовсуни, Ukraine

Я Карповець Марія – засновник народного фольклорного колективу «Бовсунівські бабусі» пропоную послухати пісні, отримати майстер клас з співу та ткацького ремесла від учасниць народного фольклорного аматорського колективу «Бовсунівські бабусі». Їх одяг, спів та манера виконання народних пісень є унікальними. Унікальним є й те, що бабусі не просто співають автентичні пісні, а під час співу вправно […]

The Flutefling Collection Videos

The Flutefling Collection Videos Scotland, Inverurie, Scotland, United Kingdom

The Flutefling Collection videos youtube playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOO-RtPSc4c&list=PLEgFZXeE_r4jDQ75isrI8888WyzwKVwqp These videos were made for the European Folk Day 2024 by contributors to The Flutefling Collection. The Flutefling organisation commissioned and printed the collection during covid lockdown to provide some support to traditional musicians (particularly flute players) during that difficult time. The collection provides a lasting resource for […]

Duo Bernard Van Lent en Lief Verbeeck: Balfolk with dance initiations

Muziekclub 't Ey Koutermolenstraat 6b, Belsele (Sint-Niklaas), Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium

Join Bernard Van Lent and Lief Verbeeck for an unforgettable Sunday afternoon of music and dance. They will play a lively mixture of folk music, klezmer, nostalgic ball music and their own compositions. With accordion, violin and hurdy-gurdy, this duo will create a musical firework you won't want to miss. Let yourself be carried away […]

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Edinburgh Scandi Session

Leith Depot 138-142 Leith Walk, Edinburgh, Scotland / Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Our monthly session where we play traditional and contemporary folk tunes from Scandinavia and sometimes Finland. We're mostly an instrumental session but if anyone has a song or two from any of the Nordic countries they are welcome to sing. This is your chance to join us with your fiddle, whistle, flute, nyckelharpa, hardingfele, accordion, […]

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BUSKERfestival – Aarschot

CC Het Gasthuis Gasthuisstraat 22, Aarschot, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium

Rootstown en CC Het Gasthuis stellen met veel trots de 7de editie van BUSKERfestival voor. Deze muzikale wandeling, die deze keer doorheen een deel van de Aarschotse binnenstad trekt, is een historische en muzikale reis waar de liefde voor muziek en onze stad in overvloed aan bod komen. In kleine groepen trekken officiële stadsgidsen op […]

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Neilston Family Ceilidh – The Folks’ Music Project

Neilston Parish Church Halls 50 High Street, Neilston, United Kingdom

Celebrate Scottish Folk Day alongside The Folks' Music Project participants and tutors with ceilidh dancing, local musicians, fun, games and stories from The Village Storytelling Centre! TFMP is a Social Enterprise which delivers accessible traditional music activities and tuition for people of all ages in communities across Neilston and the Southside of Glasgow. Any proceeds […]

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‘The woods and the trees’ : A community concert

Riverside Bowling Club Queenshaugh Drive, Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

Stirling singers 'Our front room' host a relaxed concert on the theme of woodlands. Special guests include Nadia French, and Tolbooth fiddle group. Afternoon tea and a raffle, all in aid of local charity 'Action in Mind'. #europeanfolkday  #europeanfolkday2024

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First Mazurka Klandestina in Viana do Castelo

Porta Mexia Galvão Rua Gago Coutinho 11, Viana do Castelo, Portugal

Inspired by the Mazurka Klandestina from Italy and other parts of the world, a group of friends, who love folk dancing, will meet at Viana do Castelo's city center (Porta Mexia Galvão), next Sunday, 22nd of September,at 18h. Participants will dance and play folk dances. If you have never danced before, you can join them […]

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Dryg Community – Traditional Dances and Songs in Lviv.

Lviv State Palace of Aesthetic Education Petrushevycha square,2, Lviv, Ukraine

Our goal is to create an environment and a community of people who love and are inspired by Ukrainian traditional music. For 5 years we have been holding dance evenings at various venues in Lviv. We teach people traditional Ukrainian dances. Inspired by the school of traditional music "Rys", we started with dances from the […]

Dario Aspesani & Lara Giancarli live – Wordland Festival

Dario Aspesani & Lara Giancarli contrada Cerreto, Montegiorgio, FM, Italy

Folk music from Italy and other country. Absolutely live. Location: Ancient Church in Cerreto - Montegiorgio (FM)  - Marche Region, Italy. Start 18,30. Free Entry   #europeanfolkday  #europeanfolkday2024

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Iona Fyfe US Tour: The Palindrome, Pt Townsend WA

Rainshadow Recording, The Palindrome 1893 S Jacob Miller Rd, Port Townsend, WA, United States, Washington, Port Townsend, WA, United States

Join award-winning Scots folksinger Iona Fyfe as she returns to Rainshadow Recording at the Palindrome for an intimate evening of songs, ballads and stories from Scotland. The current MG ALBA Scots Singer of the Year, Iona has established herself as one of Scotlands’ finest singers. Watch a video of Iona here: https://youtu.be/na6GnOqRCkI?si=YVLyJ93mAc2yy2fE Sunday 22nd September - […]

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Gudrun Walther & Andy Cutting “Conversations” Folk from Europe

KFZ Marburg Schloss 1, Bevern, Niedersachsen, Germany

Award-winning duo Gudrun Walther and Andy Cutting brings two truly exceptional musicians together. Both are among the best-known musicians in their genre in their home countries and have received multiple awards such as the BBC Folk Award and the Irish Music Award. Their debut album Conversations won the German Record Critics' Awards (I/2024). Their interaction […]

TRI – Lautari, Eleonora Bordonaro, Mario Incudine

MODICA JAZZ FESTIVAL 22 settembre 2024, 20:00 - Atrio del Comune di Modica, Modica, Ragusa, Italy

TRI is a journey into the Sicilian cultural heritage joining three unique artists: I Lautari, an historical band from Catania that has always been committed to the revival of traditional popular styles; Mario Incudine, a multifaceted artist capable of ranging from song to theater and Eleonora Bordonaro, powerful and passionate voice of the new Sicilian […]

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Quartetto Areasud – Dorandismo

Chiesa San Michele Arcangelo via Sebastiano Catania 201, Catnia, IT, Italy

Quartetto Areasud was founded in 2010 for fun and entertainment, with the aim of reviving the traditional music of Southern Italy and Sicily. The four musicians have built their career over the years by participating in the most important folk festivals in Europe and abroad. Their live performances mainly reflect the rich repertoire of tarantellas […]

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Second European Folk Day! 23rd September 2024

Europe European Folk Network headquarters, Brussels, Belgium

Join us to celebrate. Wherever you are, whatever you do related to the folk performative arts, there is a place for you. Keep on tuned!

TradCan broadcast folk/trad music 24/24

TradCan R. DE Broyer, 14, Brussel, Belgium

TradCan broadcast folk/trad music 24/24, all the year around : folk music from Belgium, France, UK, Scotland, Ireland, Scandinavia, quebec, ... #europeanfolkday   #europeanfolkday2024  

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Mundofonías: Special Edition for the European Folk Day 2024

Mundofonías headquarters C/ Cabo San Vicente 2, 9º A, dcha, Alcorcon, Madrid, Spain

Broadcasting on 50 stations across Europe and the Americas for a borderless country of tens of millions of inhabitants, featuring the best root-based world music. This will be a special edition with folk and traditional musics made in Europe.   #europeanfolkday   #europeanfolkday2024

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Upload rare live performances of Highland songs to YouTube

YouTube Tir nan Oran, Evanton, Dingwall, Scotland, United Kingdom

Participants in the Highland Traditional Music Festival such as Andy Mitchell and Colin F MacKenzie performed live songs of note. I am starting a collection called New Rebels Ceilidh Song Book (the first one was in the 1960s) to encourage what Pete Seeger said. 'Put songs on peoples' lips not just in their ears'. I […]

Free

Tráfico de Tarareos – Un día de folk en Europa

Onda Latina C/ Seseña 9, Madrid, Spain

Desde Tráfico de Tarareos, nos unimos a la celebración del día Europeo del Folk, con un programa consecuente con nuestra visión: ecléctico, multicultural, popular. Por una cultura que no mire procedencias ni destinos, sino un festejo de aquello que nos une y nos enriquece.   #europeanfolkday  #europeanfolkday2024

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The Flute Fling Collection

Online Everywhere, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

FluteFling~ traditional flutes and whistles in Scotland FluteFling classes, workshops and weekends provide opportunities for people to learn and develop traditional skills on the whistle and flute in a Scottish setting. The Flutefling organisation commissioned and printed the collection during covid lockdown to provide some support to traditional musicians (particularly flute players) during that difficult […]

European Folk Day on Emap.FM

Emap.FM Internet Radio Schulz-Strassnitzkigasse, Wien, 09. Bezirk, Alsergrund, Austria

Emap.FM plays folk music from different European countries all day long.   #europeanfolkday   #europeanfolkday2024

Singing the Tales from Sicily

Palermo Via Santocanale, 76, Palermo, Palermo, Italy

Singing the Tales from Sicily Curated by Coro Polifonico Canta Rei in collaboration with Roxy Studio SONG REPERTOIRE: "La ballata del pesce" (by A. Anelli) "Cu ti lu dissi" (by E. Balistreri - arr. F. Fuochi) "Siminzina" (anonymous - arr. R. Collura, A. Vitale) Artistic Director: Antonina Terzo Accompanying Pianist: Valerio Castorino CHOIR: Sopranos: Adrielly […]

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LMNS Outreach Concert: Juliette & Nicky

Paisley Care Home Paisley, United Kingdom

Participatory folk music performance with Juliette & Nicky at a Renfrewshire care home. The concert is not open to the public. #europeanfolkday  #europeanfolkday2024

The BIT Collective European Playlist

Online Everywhere, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

We are creating a playlist for the European folk scene which foregrounds female, trans and non-binary work. #europeanfolkday   #europeanfolkday2024

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Gosto do Vira

Escola Básica do Meio - Areosa https://g.co/kgs/pLpWptw, Viana do Castelo, Portugal

The project "Gosto do Vira" (I like Vira)  has been going on for a decade, in Areosa, Viana do Castelo. The 23rd of September 2024 is the first day of its eleventh edition - first lesson of the year! The aim is to dance, dance and DANCE(!) with third and fourth graders at the local […]

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Európai Folknap az SZKKK-ban Gyermekjátszó táncházak több turnusban

Székesfehérvári Közösségi és Kulturális Központ Fürdő sor 3., Székesfehérvár, Hungary

Európai Folknap az SZKKK-ban 2024. szeptember 23., hétfő Gyermekjátszó táncházak több turnusban 9.00 és 12.00 között három turnusban indulnak a gyerekjátszó táncházak. Sok játék, ügyességi próba, kihívás és tánc várja az előre bejelentkező csoportokat. A maximális létszám egy turnusra 30 fő, javasolt életkor 6-11 év. Nézőket is szívesen látunk az idősebb korosztályból, garantáljuk, annak látványa […]

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Traditional Scottish Music In Schools

Highland Schools Robertson House, Greenhill Street, Dingwall, Inverness + Ross-shire, Highland, United Kingdom

23 primary schools in Ross-shire and Inverness will be participating in traditional Scottish music sessions in their classrooms on Monday 23rd September!  Pupils will be singing Scots and Gaelic songs, learning about tune types and rhythms, playing traditional Scottish tunes on the tin whistle, ukulele and tuned percussion, and learning about their local culture. A […]

Gaidhlig, Scottish & European Folk

An Taigh Cèilidh 16 Church Street, Stornoway, Western Isles, United Kingdom

Lunchtime session at An Taigh Ceilidh, Church Street with accordion, guitar tunes with Gaelic, Scottish and European folk songs. #europeanfolkday  #europeanfolkday2024

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LMNS Outreach Concert: JKL DUO

Scottish Veterans Residences Whitefoord House, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Participatory performance at Whitefoord House, Edinburgh. Not open to the public. The JKL DUO, comprised of Kerry Lynch (flute, whistle and bodhran) and Jacopo Lazzaretti (classical/electric guitar) play music straight from the heart, using their instruments to speak to listeners all across the world. The duo teamed up in 2015, connecting over their shared love […]

How do we do it? – Open day of our folk art school

Táncház Malom utca 6., Székesfehérvár, Hungary

200 children dance in the art school of the Alba Regia Dance Association. We start folk art education at preschool age and provide their training within the school framework. Our school is also a family-friendly community, where we find opportunities for both parents and children to be together while learning. At the open day, we […]

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Concert with Kvonn (Faroese folk group)

Tutl Records Niels Finsensgøta 9c, Tórshavn, Faroe Islands

Kvonn is group of musicians from the Faroe Islands that plays traditional and contemporary folk music from Scandinavia. Kvonn’s repertoire includes music composed by the band members, as well as traditional tunes. Angelika Nielsen, fiddle Sharon Weiss, recorder Ívar Bærentsen, mandolin, guitar Kristian Blak, piano Mikael Blak, bass   Based in the Faroe Islands in […]

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European Folkday Zenevonat Szolnok TV

Szolnok TV Hild tér 1., Szolnok, Hungary

30' long Tv talk show with lot of folk music about EU Folk Day and Hungarian traditional music.   #europeanfolkday   #europeanfolkday2024

Folk A Doodle Dae – folk ´n´tainment

Hinterbuehne Hildesheiner Str. 39a, Hannover, Germany

The two folk musicians and actors Thommi Baake (singer and author) and Peter Wehrmann (vocal drummer and sound acrobat) have been on stage for over 30 years: Separated! At last they have joined forces. The world has just been waiting for this. The music: Mainly Irish songs (traditional and their own), original compositions, a few […]

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Folk A Doodle Dae – Folk ´n´tainment

Hinterbuehne Hildesheiner Str. 39a, Hannover, Germany

The two folk musicians and actors Thommi Baake (singer and author) and Peter Wehrmann (vocal drummer and sound acrobat) have been on stage for over 30 years: Separated! At last they have joined forces. The world has just been waiting for this. The music: Mainly Irish songs (traditional and their own), original compositions, a few […]

Sadziedāšanās Rudenājos

Tradīciju Māja Rīgas iela 22a (ieeja no Saules ielas puses), Daugavpils, Daugavpils, Latvia

Tiekamies pirmdien Eiropas Folkloras dienā uz kopīgu sadziedāšanos, jo šis ir īstais laiks, kad dziedāt senču atstāto bagātību - tautasdziesmas. Tradīciju mājā tiksimies ar koklētāju, multi instrumentālisti Laumu Matuli. Skanīgi iesoļosim rudens sajūtā, kopjot un neaizmirstot mūsu senču atstāto mantojumu! Dalība pasākumā bez maksas!   #europeanfolkday  #europeanfolkday2024

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Folk Songs – arranged by composers

University Library in Bratislava Klariska 5, Seminarna sala, Bratislava, Slovakia (Slovak Republic)

Vocal concert of students and teachers of the Conservatory. The concert takes place on the occasion of the 2nd year of the international event The European Folk Day 2024, in the first year of which in 2023 the University Library in Bratislava was the only institution from Slovakia to participate. The concert leans towards the […]

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Folk dance group Dandari rehearsal

Science building at the Academic center (University of Latvia) Jelgavas 3, Riga, Latvia

Every Monday and Thursday we come together to sing, play games, play instruments, dance couple and many-couple dances, keeping the Latvian traditions alive, sharing knowledge and joy.   #europeanfolkday   #europeanfolkday2024

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Bal Folk zum EFD mit Familie Gerstenberg

Kukuryku Große Scharrnstraße 20a, Frankfurt (Oder), Brandenburg, Germany

Die Familie Gerstenberg spielt traditionelle und eigene Musik zum Tanzvergnügen. Walzer, Schottisch, Bourrée oder Mazurka, mal kraftvoll als Band gespielt, mal solistisch und fein. Abwechslung steht bei dieser fidelen Familie an erster Stelle. Mit Pfeifen, Balg und Saiten weben sie einen Klangteppich, auf dem sich lustvoll tanzen läßt. Familie Gerstenberg gra muzykę tradycyjną i własną […]

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Iona Fyfe US Tour: Hart House Concert, Beaverton OR

Hart House Concert Hart House is about 6 blocks South of SW 185th and Farmington, in Beaverton OR. Address provided with reservation, Beaverton, OR, United States

oin award-winning Scots folksinger Iona Fyfe as she returns to Hart House Concerts in Beaverton for an intimate evening of songs, ballads and stories from Scotland. The current MG ALBA Scots Singer of the Year, Iona has established herself as one of Scotlands’ finest singers. Watch a video of Iona here: https://youtu.be/na6GnOqRCkI?si=YVLyJ93mAc2yy2fE Monday 23rd September - […]

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Fiddler’s team Leik, Hamar. Exercise-evening

Hamar kulturhus Torggata 100, Hamar, Norway

The fiddler's team Leik is a folk music group that practice each monday evening at Hamar kulturhus in the city of Hamar. This evening the group will be preparing for a concert at the Prøysen-house where we are paticipating in the 24 hour maraton "Prøysen minute by minute" the first coming saturday (September 28, at […]

European Folk Day(s): Romane Danish Star (MK/KV/DK)

ALICE Nørre Allé 7, Copenhagen N, Denmark

Come and get carried away as Romane Danish Star takes over ALICE with their swinging take on Romani wedding music from the Balkan region. They’ve filled many a celebration with love, joyful tunes, and danceable classics, and this evening in Nørrebro will be no exception. The concert is free and part of European Folk Day, […]

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“Hencida Táncház” – Dances from Moldva

Európa Liget Európa liget, Budapest, Hungary

Let start the new season with a special dance event! We'll be participating in European Folk Day to celabrate European cultural identity and diversity. Join us on September 23rd at Europa Liget in Buda! Meeting point: "Mackó úrfi" statue. We'll teach all the dances throughout the night. The event is free. There is a nearby […]

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Event Series Alice in WonderBand Radio Proglas session premiere

Alice in WonderBand Radio Proglas session premiere

YouTube channel @vilovka, Novi Sad, Serbia

During this year, Alice in WonderBand toured Europe. One of the places was Brno in the Czech Republic. They performed two times on August 9. First performance was at the session at Radio Proglas, second at the Maraton hudby festival. The Radio Proglas session was recorded on video and audio. You can enjoy all of […]

Slighe Fonn na Bàrdachd

Inverinate & Loch Duich Community Centre Inverinate, Kyle, Inverness-shire, United Kingdom

Tha ‘Slighe Fonn na Bàrdachd’ stèidhichte air a' bheachd gun deach bàrdachd Ghàidhlig a chruthachadh gu sònraichte airson seinn, a’ cur an cèill eachdraidh shòisealta agus phoilitigeach na Gàidhlig ann an Alba le barrachd dìchill agus dìoghras na sgriòbhadh air duilleig. Inspired by the premise that Gaelic verse was composed to be sung, communicating the […]

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Øving i Gudbrandsdølenes spelmannslag

BLS - Oslo Nordahl Brunsgate 22, Oslo, NORGE, Norway

Gudbrandsdølenes spelmannslag øver annakvar måndag, og i år treff tilfeldigvis øvinga på European Folk Day. #europeanfolkday  #europeanfolkday2024

Dacre Morris Open Evening

Kingswood Halls Kingswood Place, Dacre Park, London, United Kingdom

Dacre Morris is a women's Cotswold Morris team in Lewisham which practices on Monday evenings through the year (except August and bank holidays). We dance out several times a year, both locally and further afield. On Monday 23rd September we would welcome all those self-identifying women who are interested in trying Morris to join us […]

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Mythical Creatures of European Folklore

Online Zoom Viksletta, Halden, Ostfold, Norway

Online live streamed storytelling talk on the different mythical creatures from European folklore. Meet the trolls and the hulder from Scandinavia, Baba Yaga and Kikimora from Slavic mythology,the vampires,the Mara that disturbs your sweet dreams and the Sàmi Stallo from the north. Last Tuesday Society’s lecturer and mythology enthusiast Lena Heide-Brennand is promising everyone an […]

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Morris Dancing Taster Session

Thornton Hough Village Hall Manor Road, Thornton Hough, Wirral, United Kingdom

At last - your chance to have a go at the traditional English art form of Morris dancing. Come to the special taster session being run by the long-established morris team Mersey Morris, on Monday 23rd September, from 8 to 10 pm in Thornton Hough Village Hall (CH63 1JB). No prior dance experience is assumed. […]

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Music Hall & More with Matthew Crampton

The Fleece Inn The Cross, Bretforton, Evesham, Worcestershire, United Kingdom

‘An enchanting evening of songs, monologues, and jokes.’ Hector Gilchrist. You might know Matthew from his popular music hall shows, or his comedy duo with Paul Hutchinson The Folk Detectives, or from the acclaimed 2017 revival of The Transports, where The Guardian called him ‘A compelling storyteller’ (5 stars). For this special solo show, expect a sparkling mix of folk song, […]

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Tinni Tinni Folk Day – Catania

Tinni Tinni Arts Club via Scuto 19, Catania, Catania, Italy

Gala of various folk artists based in Catania (Sicily) dedicated to the beloved memory of Attilio Cirillo aka Tinni Tinni, featuring: Faisal Taher (Palestine, oud/vocal) Maurizio & Vincenzo Cuzzocrea (Calabria, guitar/accordion/vocal) Vittorio Ugo Vicari (Sicily, guitar/vocal) Valerio Cairone (Sicily, diatonic accordion/bagpipe) Luisa Biondo & Giampiero Cannata (harp/vocal/bass) Duo Dyadikos (Sicily, Galician bagpipe/bodhràn) Mahmoud Hamad (Jordania, […]

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An Essential Guide to Viking Culture and Traditions

Last Tuesday Society Mare Street London, London, United Kingdom

Vikings are more popular than ever before thanks to the numerous documentaries and tv-series that have popped up on various streaming platforms over the past decade. Us viewers often wonder what is historically accurate and what is completely made-up to make good television in series and movies about the fierce warriors and tradesmen from the […]

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The Flute Fling Collection

Edinburgh The Swallows, Inverurie, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom

The Flutefling Collection videos youtube playlist https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOO-RtPSc4c&list=PLEgFZXeE_r4jDQ75isrI8888WyzwKVwqp These videos were made for the European Folk Day 2024 by contributors to The Flutefling Collection. The Flutefling organisation commissioned and printed the collection during covid lockdown to provide some support to traditional musicians (particularly flute players) during that difficult time. The collection provides a lasting resource for […]

EUROPEAN FOLK NETWORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE

The Finnish Folk Institute Jyväskyläntie 3, Kaustinen, Finland

For the 2024 conference EFN and Kaustinen offer a unique opportunity to explore this remarkable part of rural Finland and its importance to folk traditions, whilst meeting and sharing ideas with a host of other people and organisations active in the folk arts from across Europe - and experiencing music and dance each evening, to […]

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EUROPEAN FOLK NETWORK ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2024 – Kaustinen , Finland

The Finnish Folk Institute - Folk Arts Centre Jyväskyläntie 3, Kaustinen, Somerset, Belgium

The 2024 European Folk Network conference in Kaustinen will be attended by 103 delegates from across Europe, including students on traditional music courses in Finland.  The two days of the conference are packed with expert speakers, panels, discussion groups and performance by Finnish traditional artists including community groups of all ages.   #europeanfolkday  #europeanfolkday2024

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LMNS traditional music workshop with Penny James & Matt Tighe

Day Centre Renfrew, Renfrewshire, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom

This event is for children and young people in Renfrewshire and is not open to the public. About the musicians: Penny James and Matthew Tighe are a classical and traditional violin/fiddle duo located in Glasgow. The pair studied classical music at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, where in a sea of classical musicians […]

Scots Music Group :: Café Ceilidh 

Scottish Storytelling Centre 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Scots Music Group's Café Ceilidh is a friendly afternoon traditional music, song, poem and story session, held in the relaxed setting of the Storytelling Court at The Scottish Storytelling Centre from 2-3.30pm. Join singers and musicians from Scots Music Group with a turn. This event is free and un-ticketed. All welcome to listen or join […]

Klangkosmos NRW: Clare Sands

Kulturbahnhof Hamm Willy-Brandt-Platz 1d, Hamm, NRW, Germany

Landscapes & Soundscapes from Ireland Clare Sands navigates with unique power and creativity though the legacy of her ancestors' Irish music. She combines traditional music with contemporary sounds and themes that inspire young and old, the brave and the adventurous. Her family roots lie in County Wexford in the Republic of Ireland, a region settled […]

Ida Wenøe & The Wondrous Sea

Platform K Madevej 2, Horsens, Denmark

Ida Wenøe er kendt som en fremragende og intens live performer, der tryllebinder sit publikum, uanset hvor hun spiller. Hun har skabt sit helt eget univers ved at sammenblande udenlandske forbilleder som Nick Drake, Sufjan Stevens og Leonard Cohen med sine danske rødder fra Carl Nielsen til Sebastian og tråde til engelsk folk.   Den […]

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Du Glas@St Ives Arts Club

St Ives Arts Club Westcotts Quay, St Ives, Cornwall, UK, St Ives, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Cornish folk rock band Du Glas launch their new single, 'Runaway', with a performance at St Ives Arts Club, part of the famous St Ives September Festival.   #europeanfolkday   #europeanfolkday2024

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Balfolk Zeist

Stixhting Spel en Dans Thorbeckelaan 5, Zeist, Utrecht, Netherlands

Each Tuesday evening we dance Balfolk in Zeist in the form of a social dance event. Feel free to join in if you like! If needful, we start with a small introduction between 19.30 and 20.00. After that dancers are willing to help you when you need this. #europeanfolkday  #europeanfolkday2024

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Gudrun Walther & Andy Cutting “Conversations” Folk from Europe

Weserrenaissance Schloss Schloss 1, Bevern, Niedersachsen, Germany

Award-winning duo Gudrun Walther and Andy Cutting brings two truly exceptional musicians together. Both are among the best-known musicians in their genre in their home countries and have received multiple awards such as the BBC Folk Award and the Irish Music Award. Their debut album Conversations won the German Record Critics' Awards (I/2024). Their interaction […]

Irish Traditional Music Session

The Red Lion, Bristol Red Lion, 206 Whitehall Rd, Redfield, Bristol BS5 9BP, Bristol, United Kingdom

A traditional Irish music session, in The Red Lion in St George, Bristol. This session is open to experienced players of Irish traditional music; or just come down to hear some mighty foot tapping music. Led by: Bradon Smith, Catherine O'Leary, Georgia Lewis, Ben Trott.   #europeanfolkday  #europeanfolkday2024

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LMNS concert: Tea and Tunes at Kirkcaldy Old Kirk

Kirkcaldy Old Kirk Kirk Wynd, Kirkcaldy, United Kingdom

Live Music Now Scotland, in collaboration with Kirkcaldy Old Kirk Trust, is bringing a relaxed performance to Kirkcaldy audiences. Join us for an hour of music with Morris Begg Duo. This is a lovely opportunity to come together and enjoy a relaxed hour of music, followed by a chance to meet the artists over a […]

Concert with Flook from England and Ireland

Gimle Helligkorsvej 2, Roskilde, Denmark

Due to overwhelming popular demand, Flook are back on the scene. After a recording hiatus of 14 years, Flook released their new album ‘Ancora’ in April 2019. With the flutes and whistles of Brian Finnegan and Sarah Allen, the guitar of Ed Boyd and the bodhran of John Joe Kelly, this iconic band weaves and spins traditionally […]

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Thank Folk presents: Feminist Folk Club

Cecil Sharp House 2 Regent's Park Road, London, Please Select, United Kingdom

Thank Folk For Feminism and EFDSS are back with another pop up folk club, featuring Flo Perlin, Lucy and Hazel and Lisa Knapp! #europeanfolkday  #europeanfolkday2024

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Gunni Torp Trio for the European Folk Day Celebration

Gjethuset Gjethusgade 5, Frederiksværk, Denmark

"In celebration of European Folk Day, you can experience the Gunni Torp Trio at Gjethuset. Gunni Torp writes modern, raw ballads that humorously tell stories about life in the countryside, nightlife, women's lives, everyday experiences, and the twists and turns of dreams. She has a unique way with her accordion, a distinctive storytelling ability, and […]

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