What’s On

Your guide to folk events in Coventry and Warwickshire.

We’ve linked to a new calendar format which should make more local folk events accessible and easy to update. Just click on the maroon lettering below – or scroll down for individual listing of forthcoming events.

Cov & Warks Folk Events Listing

If you are planning any folk event in the CV postcode area – big concert, back-room singaround, online performance, dance display, or whatever, click here to email us, providing the following details:

  • Date, start-time and end-time
  • Name of venue
  • Type of event
  • Artists/performers appearing
  • Location including postcode
  • Description – including how to book tickets, web links, etc
Please note that information on this page is based on advertising and public announcements by the venues and/or events organisers.
While every effort is made to ensure that details provided here are correct, CVFolk cannot guarantee its accuracy which is why we include contact information for each event so that you can check and confirm if necessary,

CVFolk is working in partnership with Folk21 Midlands region and many of the events listed here are shared in their own events listing.

Nov
6
Wed
James Delarre & Saul Rose + Joe Bayliss + Karen Killeen-Jones @ Nuneaton Folk Club
Nov 6 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm
Doors: 19:30 Tickets: £10.00. Contact; 01827 713156.
With the timeless combination of fiddle and box, James and Saul have been making music together for a long time now. The duo intertwine seamlessly; dancing around the tunes between the notes, finding space and air, and breathing fresh life and energy into the music.
Fiddle player James Delarre, is a founding member of the critically acclaimed bands Topette!!Mawkin, and Mawkin:Causley and is in demand within the traditional English folk scene and beyond.
Saul Rose is an English folk melodeon player and singer. A long-time member of Waterson:Carthy, winners of two BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Saul was nominated for the Musician of The Year award in 2010. He was one-third of the power folk band Faustus and is a founding member of Eliza Carthy & The Wayward Band.

Dec
4
Wed
John Kirkpatrick Christmas Show w/Benji Kirkpatrick + Daisybell @ Nuneaton Folk Club
Dec 4 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

John Kirkpatrick is bringing his special seasonal offering to the club, Not quite sure whom he hasn’t played with!! Steeleye Span, Home Service, Albion Band, Number one album Morris On, a very special evening for you.

Feb
5
Wed
Aeryn (Erin Mansfield) + Lauren South @ Nuneaton Folk Club
Feb 5 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Aeryn, (Erin Mansfield) , looping, multi instrumentalist and singer joining us as first guest for 2025. Evening being run by Lauren South so expect superlative singing and playing from start to finish

Mar
5
Wed
Fly Yeti Fly + Daisybell @ Nuneaton Folk Club
Mar 5 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Rescheduled after cancellation last August.

Daisybell and a special treat from Katherine Fear to open

 

Apr
2
Wed
Benji Kirkpatrick + Clemency + Sharp as Razors @ Nuneaton Folk Club
Apr 2 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Our very own Benji Kirkpatrick, (Bellowhead, Steeleye Span, Faustus), plus a stunning array of solo material and great albums.
special guests Clemency and Sharp as Razors

May
7
Wed
Dan Walsh + Malin Head + The B Road @ Nuneaton Folk Club
May 7 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Virtuoso Banjo player and member of the Urban Folk Quartet, Dan Walsh bringing us his stunning solo show.
special guests: Malin Head and The B Road

Jun
4
Wed
Honey and the Bear + Antonia Kirby + Craig Sunderland @ Nuneaton Folk Club
Jun 4 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Honey and the Bear, definitely the duo but maybe the trio or quartet!!
special guests Antonia Kirby and Craig Sunderland

Jul
2
Wed
Awake Mother + Chris & Nick Johnson @ Nuneaton Folk Club
Jul 2 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Awake Mother, one not to miss.
special guests Chris & Nick Johnson plus…….

Aug
6
Wed
John Palmer Acoustic Band @ Nuneaton Folk Club
Aug 6 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

The Jon Palmer Acoustic Band, raising the roof at clubs and festivals across the country, they have even won an award.
Special guests to be announced

Sep
3
Wed
Sarah McQuaid + KC Jones @ Nuneaton Folk Club
Sep 3 @ 7:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Top international touring artist Sarah McQuaid will leave you spellbound.
Special guests KC Jones