European Folk Day – September the 23rd
The Royal College of Music Museum's special exhibition explores the world of contemporary folk traditions, celebrating how and why folk musics continue to evolve, live and thrive. Co-curated with folk […]
In der Septemberausgabe von „Jetzt, Heut und Hier“ reise ich mit Euch aus Anlass des European Folk Day musikalisch durch Europa. Freut Euch auf Klänge von Familie Gerstenberg, Mara Menzel, […]
The Longest Johns perform traditional sea shanties and work songs, bringing vocal harmonies to Skråen in Aalborg. Source and full event details: Folkalender.
Urban British Avantgarde Folk Duo : The Rheingans Sisters artfully weave together British, French, and Scandinavian folk traditions into a soundscape rich in elegance, with a spirit of experimentation, and […]
Ymunwch â ni i ddysgu Cymraeg syml mewn amgylchedd cefnogol, a chael cyd-ganu ar yr un pryd! Mae'r cerddor lleol Delyth Jenkins yn arwain y sesiynau gyda cyfeillgar gyda chân […]
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 Edinburgh from 2-4pm. […]
Urban British Avantgarde Folk Duo : The Rheingans Sisters artfully weave together British, French, and Scandinavian folk traditions into a soundscape rich in elegance, with a spirit of experimentation, and […]
Rasmus, Jonas and Las revisit the songs of Povl Dissing, drawing on their years of making music and touring with him. Source and full event details: Folkalender.
An informal folk music gathering at Kulturmaskinen. Musicians are welcome to bring an instrument; listeners can join the company around the tables. Admission is free. Source and full event details: […]
Northern Irish singer-songwriter Foy Vance visits Bremen Teater on tour with his album The Wake. Source and full event details: Folkalender.
Members of Sorten Muld present a project inspired by early twentieth-century wax-cylinder recordings from rural Jutland, revisiting songs preserved in those recordings. Source and full event details: Folkalender.
The Longest Johns bring their harmony singing and repertoire of traditional maritime and working songs to Rust in Copenhagen. Source and full event details: Folkalender.
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One more year, Mundofonías, the Spanish radio show broadcasted in 18 countries will dedicate one special edition to the European Folk Day.
In celebration of European Folk Day, Blogfoolk Magazine presents an exclusive virtual showcase highlighting the rich diversity of Italian and pan-European traditional music. Featuring a curated selection of artists performing […]
Emap.FM plays ethno and world music all day long.
The release of a video of folk/rock band The Weatheroak of The Tale of Tubman Bill. The original song tells of an 18th century Hastings smuggler, Tubman Bill, saving a […]
The spirit of Béla Bartok is alive. The new record: In Residence at MÜPA captures a defining moment in Söndörgő’s artistic journey. Selected as Ensemble of the Season by Müpa […]
In celebration of European Folk Day, Blogfoolk Magazine presents an exclusive virtual showcase highlighting the rich diversity of Italian and pan-European traditional music. Featuring a curated selection of artists performing […]
We celebrate European Folk Day, September 23, 2026, with a concert in the Tutl store at 4:30 p.m. Two folk bands, spanning three generations, will perform. First on the program […]
Workshop: POLICE, THIEVES, AND MUSIC Crime and criminal investigations are among the world’s most popular topics for songs. For hundreds of years, stories about crimes and their investigations were preserved […]
Join us for the release of our three-language/dialect version of the Northern German Folk Song "Dat Du min Leevsten büst" (Night wandering song) on YouTube. It's a live version recorded […]
A participatory concert for babies aged 0–24 months and their accompanying adults, combining folk music, singing, movement and small instruments. Jesper Vinther Petersen and Maria Louise Bøg Sørensen lead the […]
Mil mundos en Radio 5 will dedicate this day edition to the European Folk Day on Radio 5, the all-news channel at RNE (Spain's National Radio).
Join Hands Up for Trad on European Folk Day, Wednesday 23 September at 2pm, for a live broadcast across our social media channels discussing the proposed New National Company for […]
A welcoming dance session for adults experiencing loneliness or mental health difficulties. Karin Skovmand leads simple group dances to live folk music, with a break for coffee, singing and conversation. […]
We celebrate European Folk Day, September 23, 2026, with a concert in the Tutl store at 4:30 p.m. Two folk bands, spanning three generations, will perform. First on the program […]
Weekly tradional music session for all ages and abilities. Specialising in Welsh folk music. Beginner welcome. Held in a friendly cafe. Join in or just come and listen. Cerdd Caffi […]
Ellika Frisell & Rafael Sida Ellika Frisell is a well-established figure on the Swedish folk and world music scene. Her musicianship is rooted in the influence of mentors Thore Härdelin, […]
Folk Songs in Concert Slovak folk songs arranged by composers of classical music. Performed by students and teachers of the Conservatory in Bratislava.
Rīgas Danči is a diverse and interactive evening showcasing Latvian folklore, with a special focus on traditional folk dancing, the kokle (a traditional Latvian string instrument), and the tradition of […]
Global Village, a syndicated world music radio show, celebrates the fourth annual European Folk Day with a program devoted to artists and bands rooted in (and often expanding upon) traditional […]
Urban British Avantgarde Folk Duo : The Rheingans Sisters artfully weave together British, French, and Scandinavian folk traditions into a soundscape rich in elegance, with a spirit of experimentation, and […]
Kantorissimo - Østerlide We are served blood-drenched stories from the darkest Middle Ages, miracles and ghosts, love and deep longing for Heaven. At the center are the indestructible and timeless […]
An Aarhus Folk Festival warm-up concert pairing Julia Bengtson's Nordic folk and Swedish pop influences with Geo Pjäserna's folk-jazz sound. Festival pass holders can attend as part of their pass. […]
Lively ‘Nordgrass’ from Finland: traditional fiddle artistry in a lively, danceable ‘Hurricane’ show 25 years of fiddling, eleven albums, countless snapped strings, numerous awards: as one of Finland’s most successful […]
Irish musicians Nuala Kennedy and Eamon O’Leary return to Aarhus for a festival warm-up performance featuring flute, guitar and singing. Source and full event details: Folkalender.
Swedish band Apocalypse Orchestra combines music inspired by the medieval period with doom metal in a concert at Gimle. Source and full event details: Folkalender.
SiberWytch — Songs from the Northern Otherworld Live from Norway for European Folk Day For European Folk Day, SiberWytch invites audiences into a dark, intimate and atmospheric musical journey through […]
Traditional Irish Session, we play regulary since 2002 in Potsdam in different places. At the moment we play at Café Centenario , Rudolf-Breitscheid-Straße 32, 14482 Potsdam-Babelsberg, Germany. https://irish-session-potsdam.de/
We're a weekly session in Glasgow playing tunes from Scandinavia!
Fågelle and Saltmother perform at PHONO, bringing together experimental sound, dramatic singing and folk influences. Source and full event details: Folkalender.
Guatemalan singer and activist Sara Curruchich performs at ALICE. Her music brings Maya traditions into conversation with cumbia, rock, reggae and other Latin American styles. Source and full event details: […]
Julian Maraboto hosts an evening of Latin American music, mixing original songs with styles including cumbia, salsa, cha-cha-cha and bolero. The open microphone welcomes guest musicians and participants. Source and […]
The spirit of Béla Bartok is alive. The new record: In Residence at MÜPA captures a defining moment in Söndörgő’s artistic journey. Selected as Ensemble of the Season by Müpa […]
Fancy celebrating European Folk Day by learning some Scots Songs over Zoom? 🌿 🌸 🏴 Connect with other like-minded folks from all over the world with an interest in Scots […]
Aarhus Folk Festival celebrates its tenth edition with concerts, dances, workshops and jam sessions across the city. The four-day festival pass also covers the Wednesday warm-up concert. Passes cost DKK […]
A shared vegetarian meal from Køkkenet OM:HU is followed by a concert with Faroese singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Lea Kampmann and her band. The evening takes place at Tapperiet in Køge. […]
An evening of Danish group and couple dances, accompanied by a string quintet and percussion playing music composed and arranged by Kristine Heebøll. Nordisk Dans Aarhus provides a short introductory […]
Tidlig Musik i Danmark hosts a café evening devoted to music from the Baroque and Renaissance periods. Source and full event details: Folkalender.
VRï (Patrick Rimes, Jordan Price Williams and Aneirin Jones) bring their brand of audio-archeology back to the Dora Stoutzker Hall, RWCMD, Cardiff. Inspired by the story of Welsh wool – […]
The singer, arranger and lyricist Stella Papalamprou is producing a series of recordings rooted in the cultural landscape from which her music emerges: Grevena, where Epirote traditions, Macedonian elements, Vlach/Aromanian […]
‘Nordgrass’ from Finland: traditional fiddle artistry in a lively, danceable ‘Hurricane’ show 25 years of fiddling, eleven albums, countless snapped strings, numerous awards: as one of Finland’s most successful folk […]
Hommels zijn voor Muziekclub ’t Ey geen onbekenden. Instrumentenbouwer Peter Verhoeven is er kind aan huis, we organiseerden eerder hommeldagen en concerten en ook de ‘Hommelklas van ’t Ey’ kwam […]
The opening concert of Festival Sonamos Latinoamerica features Peruvian musician Mauro Miranda with Argentine percussionist Fernando Massino, followed by Cantares. The programme explores Andean sounds and Latin American song traditions. […]
The Churchfitters is a folk band like no other. A double bass made out of a saucepan. Heart-wrenching vocals accompanied by a musical saw or a glass harp. Foot-stompingly fast […]
Irish musician and entertainer Tom Donovan returns to Morzybitten for another evening of Irish music. Source and full event details: Folkalender.
Rasmus and Jonas Dissing join Las to perform music from Povl Dissing's song repertoire, continuing a musical collaboration that grew through many years on the road. Source and full event […]
#FRONTIERECONTEMPORANEE: CANZONIERE GRECANICO SALENTINO & INUDE — La Festa Mauro Durante — voce, violino, tamburello Alessia Tondo — voce Giulio Bianco — zampogna, flauti, fiati popolari, basso Giancarlo Paglialunga — […]
Faroese singer-songwriter Beinir performs at Plantagehuset, presenting songs shaped by his island background and acoustic songwriting. Source and full event details: Folkalender.
A morning concert with Skidtspil, an Aarhus-based folk orchestra playing original compositions alongside Nordic, Scottish and Irish music. Doors open at 10:30 and the concert runs from 11:00 to noon. […]
Accordionist and storyteller Mette Kathrine Stærk meets singer and composer Jullie Hjetland for a concert with conversation about their music. Doors open at 16:30; the performance begins at 17:00. Festival […]
Join an outdoor folk dance workshop with live musicians on the lawn behind Aarhus University's Chemistry building. The @lkymia Friday bar welcomes everyone, including people with no previous dance experience. […]
Singing session/round - strictly acoustic. No door fee. Run by Folksänger Gunnar Wiegand
Rydym yn gyffrous i groesawu Casi i Abertawe fel rhan o’r daith i gefnogi ei record hir gyntaf, 'Plentyn yr Haul' ☀️ Gyda set arbennig i agor y noson gan […]
Frederiksens Orkester supplies live music for an evening of folk dancing at Hvidsten Kro. The seven-piece band's repertoire includes music by Jens Frederiksen. Source and full event details: Folkalender.
"Dancing to sing, singing to dance" BmB takes beautiful songs from the Netherlands and the rest of Europe and makes them into moving and powerful dance music. Luc Plompen; Voice, […]
Istanbul-born songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ada Cakmakli performs folk and rock material at Headquarters, with support from Lullablood. Source and full event details: Folkalender.
A shared concert bringing together Canada's The Bobby Tenderloin Universe with Danish musicians J.TEX and Aske Skat. Their touring programme spans country, folk, roots and Americana. Source and full event […]
A festival concert at Turkis featuring Rod/Fod, Fredy Clue with Julia Bengtson, and Swedish trio BOOT, followed by an open jam. Doors open at 19:00, with performances from 19:30. Admission […]
Singer-songwriters Nanna Larsen and Ivan Pedersen perform with their band at Kulturhotellet. Their collaboration draws on their own songs and a Nordic approach to Americana. Source and full event details: […]
Kontradansorkestret plays dances and tunes recovered from historical sources in the Roskilde and Lejre area. Dancers from Forsøgskvadrillen help participants learn the dances, with stories and music during the coffee […]
Jorge Cordero brings Cuban salsa to Fermaten for an evening that includes a live concert, a dance workshop for all levels and a DJ set. Source and full event details: […]
A musical cabaret about Cornelis Vreeswijk, combining songs with stories from his life and career. The programme also considers the Swedish song tradition and music associated with Bellman and Evert […]
Ríoghnach Connolly is a singer, flautist, lyricist, workshop leader, and musical activist. She was awarded the title of Folk Singer of the Year by both RTÉ and BBC Radio 2. […]
Festival Sonamos Latinoamerica presents Trio Candombe Fusion and Orientino Duo. The programme connects Afro-Uruguayan rhythms with jazz and funk, alongside a meeting of Latin American and Middle Eastern musical traditions. […]
A Kiwi & an Australian, Victoria Vigenser & Lindsay Martin Their original songs could be called contemp-folk, alt-country or chamber-pop, but no words can capture the warm and straightforward way […]
Dissing & Las perform songs associated with Povl Dissing, celebrating his musical legacy through the voices and playing of longtime collaborators. Source and full event details: Folkalender.
Browns Pitstop performs its contemporary take on country music at 28 Live in Roskilde. Source and full event details: Folkalender.
Irish duo Nuala Kennedy and Eamon O’Leary appear at Metronomen, combining singing with flute and string instruments. Source and full event details: Folkalender.
An intimate acoustic concert featuring Helle Lynge, Mads Toghøj, Søren Bøje and Travis Toghøj. The musicians bring family and musical connections together for their first shared stage appearance as this […]
European Folk Day 2026: Volkskunstgroep Reynout zet de deuren wijd open in Grembergen DENDERMONDE / GREMBERGEN – Op woensdag 23 september 2026 viert heel Europa de European Folk Day, een […]
The Dragon Folk Club offers a weekly sing-around style session. Our sessions on 18th and 25th September will both be within a week of the 4th European Folk Day. Everyone […]
Danish songwriter C.S. Nielsen performs music rooted in country, Americana and folk at Spillestedet Vershuset. Source and full event details: Folkalender.
An autumn folk dance gathering with live music from Kvartetten and dance instruction by Annette Thomsen. A break includes coffee, home baking and singing; participants are encouraged to bring a […]
A day of traditional music and dance featuring teaching in ten groups, ensemble playing, a folk dance course, a dance evening and jam sessions with Irish and Danish repertoire. Source […]
Fredy Clue and Julia Bengtson present a family performance and participatory workshop exploring traditional costume, identity and cultural heritage. Designed for children aged 6–13 and their families, it introduces the […]
A group singing session to learn Welsh language folk songs, for Welsh speakers and learners of all levels, at Canolfan a Theatr Soar, Merthyr Tudful
Bodil Frimodt Rønnow and Pia Nygaard lead a folk music workshop for instrumentalists aged 10–20, followed at 13:00 by a jam open to all generations. Bring an instrument or come […]
An outdoor gathering filled with history, music, tradition, and fun! 🛡️🌾 A Slavic village awaits you, featuring ancient crafts, demonstrations, free workshops,folk music, local products, Slavic cuisine, and plenty of […]
Explore historical dances and tunes from Ullits associated with Hans Chr. Sørensen's 1827 notebooks. Parallel music and dance workshops are followed by a coffee break and further shared activity. Rebild […]
Floating Sofa Quartet leads a practical workshop on Finnish polka, exploring its steps, rhythm and movement. Some dance experience is helpful, and participants can come without a partner. Doors open […]
A celebration of choral singing in the small Devon town of Okehampton, hosted by folk music organisation Wren Music. The event features all genres, with both sacred and secular songs. […]
SilverFolk unternimmt eine musikalische Zeit- und Weltreise von alten englischen und schottischen Liedern über irische Songs bis hin zu Americana. Naja – Kuba, Kanada, Italien und Neuseeland haben sich genauso […]
The Bobby Tenderloin Universe performs alternative country with psychedelic influences at 28 Live in Roskilde. Source and full event details: Folkalender.
At the end of September, organization "BalTfolk" will organize regular event "Balfolk Placis" (eng. - balfolk place), but this time it will happen almost whole day! We’ll start dancing at […]
Rick Hauchman of Cheap Jeep leads a bluegrass workshop for players with some instrumental experience. All instruments are welcome, with particular relevance for string players; teaching can be in Danish […]
A folk music session hosted by violinist Andreas von Hippel at Kulturcafe Tableau in Flensburg. The repertoire draws on British and Scandinavian traditions, bringing together musicians from Denmark and Germany. […]
An inclusive folk dance evening with Nordisk Dans, Spillemandslauget Østjyderne and Floating Sofa Quartet. A beginner workshop precedes the live dance music, with a jam and social gathering later in […]
Cheap Jeep performs Americana, bluegrass and country at Turkis, followed by an open jam. The concert starts at 18:30 and the jam at 19:30. Tickets cost DKK 130, or DKK […]
Irish- Scottish Folk Band
Bihan Celtic Night... and Beyond is an evening featuring French interpretations of Irish traditional music played by local group Fleasa, and a performance by Paris-based Oriental group Nour Musique. The evening […]
Nigerian-British musician Dele Sosimi performs at Huset, drawing on an Afrobeat career that includes work with Fela Kuti's Egypt 80 and Femi Kuti's Positive Force. Source and full event details: […]
The closing evening of Festival Sonamos Latinoamerica brings together Colombian artists Montañera and Mambe. Their work connects Latin American traditions with electronic and contemporary sounds. Doors open at 19:00; the […]
Andalusian singer-songwriter María José Llergo appears at VEGA with music connecting flamenco roots, R&B and electronic sound. Source and full event details: Folkalender.
A solo performance by Faroese singer-songwriter Beinir at Nygadehuset in Aabenraa. Source and full event details: Folkalender.
Vocal group Home Free visits DR Koncerthuset on its Highways & High Seas tour, performing country music in a cappella arrangements. Source and full event details: Folkalender.
A Circle of Friends performs acoustic folk, country and Americana at Godset in Kolding. Source and full event details: Folkalender.
European Folk Day 2026: Volkskunstgroep Reynout zet de deuren wijd open in Grembergen DENDERMONDE / GREMBERGEN – Op woensdag 23 september 2026 viert heel Europa de European Folk Day, een […]
Fredy Clue discusses identity, gender and traditional costume with Ehm Hjorth-Nebel Miltersen from LGBT+ Huset. The talk features Bäckadräkten, developed with textile designer Ida Björs, and invites audience questions. The […]
Flutes of the World Exhibition Guided tours of the exhibition, complemented by instrumental demonstrations by Oana and Daniel Ivașcu, founders of the Imago Mundi ensemble and the ISVOR Cultural Association. […]
Folk dancing and singing for children aged 6–12 with their parents, grandparents or other adults. Hanne Eriksen leads the dances, accompanied by Ove Andersen and Bent Melvej. Children attend free; […]
Karen Mose leads an afternoon of folk singing and choir work, preparing participants to sing with Phønix in the evening concert. Songs are learned by ear, with attention to harmony, […]
We hold a monthly music session dedicated to playing traditional and contemporary tunes from the Scandinavian and Nordic countries. We will be meeting in The Outhouse in Edinburgh for our […]
Rebild Spillemændene provides live music for Sunday folk dancing at Museum Rebild. Newcomers can learn alongside experienced dancers, and the afternoon includes a coffee break. Admission is DKK 50; café […]
Gaelish performs Irish and Scottish traditional songs and tunes, alongside Danish interpretations, with opportunities to sing along. Doors open at 13:15. Admission costs DKK 125 including coffee and tea; cake […]
Capstan presents its autumn concert of sea shanties and maritime songs in the foyer of Musikhuset Esbjerg. The choir brings together nearly sixty singers and instrumentalists. Source and full event […]
Ríoghnach Connolly is a Northern Irish singer who naturally blends folk and soul. Her repertoire moves between original work and traditional influences from Ireland and the United Kingdom. Ríoghnach Connolly […]
Ríoghnach Connolly is een Noord-Ierse zangeres die folk en soul op een natuurlijke manier met elkaar verbindt. Haar repertoire beweegt tussen eygen werk en traditionele invloeden uit Ierland en het […]
American singer-songwriter Grant-Lee Phillips performs at Skråen in Aalborg. Source and full event details: Folkalender.
Danish folk band Phønix gives a free concert at Skt. Lukas Kirke, including folk arrangements of hymns. A choir formed during Karen Mose's afternoon singing workshop joins the band for […]
Ria Qvist performs songs that bring together folk, pop, contemporary choral influences and acoustic guitar at Øster Lindet Kirke. Source and full event details: Folkalender.
Gŵyl gerddoriaeth werin Gymreig newydd yn Llanrwst fis Hydref eleni! Bydd digonedd o gerddoriaeth byw, sesiynau rhoi cynnig arni i ddechreuwyr, sesiynau agored i'r cyhoedd, twmpaeth a gig gyda'r nos […]
The Oriel Traditional Orchestra is a cross-border multi-generational musical grouping of about 60 members, based along the eastern part of the Border in Ireland. We are passionate about the traditional […]
Cutting-edge, steeped in tradition, innovative and inspirational, Martyn Bennett came from a long line of Skye tradition-bearers. Piper, fiddler, composer and endless experimenter, he was one of Scotland's most prodigiously […]
Deze zondagnamiddag duiken we in de wereld van de Ottomaanse en Turkse klassieke muziek met het Makam Trio. Vanuit eeuwenoude tradities en modale systemen, de makams, ontstaat een klanklandschap vol […]