Oysterband's powerful and charismatic singer John Jones is taking to the road with new music and old friends: Ray Cooper a.k.a. Chopper and Al Scott. Don't miss a special opportunity to see this legendary trio live! Thu 30 Apr bit.ly/4lWGXFj

We've spotted a copy of Zakia Sewell's new release in the library, and it looks like a fascinating read. Zakia was part of our inaugural Black British Folk Takeover last autumn, and we can't wait to welcome her back to the House soon. More on Finding Albion: bit.ly/4dT31yy

The new and the old are melded expertly by Tarren with their trademark sound that is progressing the folk genre. The New-Folk trio return to the House, ready to captivate the audience with their unique blend of modular hooks and minimalist forms with traditional rhythms. Wed 15 Apr bit.ly/4byIFcB

Canadian folk duo Basset are heading to London this April! They're stopping at Cecil Sharp House for their first UK headline show with a live performance that is both sincere and disarmingly funny, with enough warmth to soothe anyone ready to lean in. Wed 22 Apr bit.ly/4sED8HE

Join us for a special night of music created and performed by these rising stars and help us celebrate the 10th anniversary of the National Youth Folk Ensemble! Cecil Sharp House Thur 2 Apr, 7:30pm bit.ly/40kHLtX Image shows members of the Ensemble going up in the folk music scene and up in a lift.

Listen to Holly Clarke talk all things Wild, Feral, Fierce, her upcoming Cecil Sharp House gig and supernatural folky inspirations... Thu 9 Apr | 7.30pm Book now: bit.ly/4awTTxK

The second Trad Night of this season is approaching! National Youth Folk Ensemble Artistic Director and Blowzabella star Jo Freya teams up with Fi Fraser. Expect a mix of acapella, accompanied, driving tunes… but frankly they're worth seeing for the banter alone. The Fraser Sisters Wed 1 Apr

Last chance to book: Hannah James and Toby Kuhn visit us tomorrow🌷 Effortlessly blending, they explore the dialogue of cello, voice, accordion and foot percussion, weaving intricate layers of harmony and melody together to the beat and swish of percussive dance. Thu 19 Mar bit.ly/4u0ypRJ

Journey through the remarkable life of celebrity Black Regency busker Billy Waters with storytelling and music from Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne, Clarke Camilleri, Hamilton Gross, and Angeline Morrison, as well as Maz O'Connor, Tony Montague and Martin Simpson. Jump Billy! Wed 25 Mar bit.ly/3OAwnHH

Join us for a special night of music created and performed by these rising stars and help us celebrate the 10th anniversary of the National Youth Folk Ensemble! Jo Freya will be awarded her prestigious EFDSS Gold Badge by Michael Morpurgo. Thursday 2 April, 7:30pm Book now: bit.ly/40kHLtX

TOMORROW: Emily Portman kicks off her tour here at the House, debuting her forthcoming album 'Dominion of Spells'. The songs chronicle her own midlife experiences, with reflections on motherhood, burnout, the redemptive power of music…and shapeshifting into a werewolf! Thu 12 Mar bit.ly/3O5khWP

Holly Clarke is taking her brand new album 'Wild, Feral, Fierce' on tour with a thumping band. Check out the new video for the second single, 'The Spectral Stag', a gruesome tale featuring a ghostly stag which was created with the support of an EFDSS bursary. Thu 9 Apr bit.ly/4awTTxK

In a journey through sound, Hannah James and Toby Kuhn explore the dialogue of cello, voice, accordion and foot percussion in new and unexpected ways. Check out the first single, 'Lonesome Woods', from their upcoming album, 'Where All Our Names Belong'. At the House Thu 19 Mar bit.ly/4u0ypRJ

National Youth Folk Ensemble Open Days These free days are a brilliant way to play folk music as part of a band, meet the tutor team, and find out more about the Ensemble. Cecil Sharp House - 27 May Exeter Phoenix - 28 May Leeds Conservatoire - 30 May Find out more and Book now: bit.ly/3Pl1TcN

Afridiziak spoke with Jump Billy! performer Angeline Morrison and creator Mary L. Shannon, ahead of the one-off event here on 25 Mar. If you're curious about this Black disabled Regency celebrity, come along for a special night of music and storytelling. Interview: bit.ly/4bc3hpz 🎟️ bit.ly/3OAwnHH

Ahead of her gig here on 9 April, rising folk star Holly Clarke is taking over our Instagram stories! Follow along for a glimpse inside the life of a folk musician and to see how she's preparing to kick off her tour tomorrow: instagram.com/cecilsharphouse 🎟️ bit.ly/4awTTxK

This March: 🎵 Kathryn Tickell and The Darkening 🎹 Emily Portman and Friends 🪗 Hannah James and Toby Kuhn 🎻 Jump Billy! 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Barn Dance ✊ Library Lecture: Lucy Wright 🕺 Folk Education Development Day: Adapting Folk Dance with Older People And our regular dance classes! efdss.org

There are still spaces at our second ever Chilled Queer Ceilidh this Saturday - a fun, relaxed afternoon of dancing and live music that prioritises inclusivity. Find out what makes this ceilidh special on our website: bit.ly/4abC5GX Sat 28 Feb | 4pm - 7pm Photo: Rosie Reed Gold

Emily Portman's new album tells tales of women encountering challenges and transformations in midlife and embarking on quests to find wonder in a jaded age. Shape-shifting selkies and owl goddesses intertwine with relatable stories of female experience. Catch her here on Thu 12 Mar bit.ly/3O5khWP

Holly Clarke transports the listener into the heart of ballads, singing with an infectious energy and passion for traditional song. Don't miss the captivating storyteller and her talented band here at Cecil Sharp House this April. 'Man, she can sing.' - Martin Carthy Thu 9 Apr bit.ly/4awTTxK

Based in the shadow of Hadrian’s Wall yet reaching out to the wider world, Kathryn Tickell and The Darkening explore the connecting threads of music, landscape and people over a period of almost 2,000 years. Expect glorious vocal harmonies and the wildest of piping. Sat 7 Mar bit.ly/4aIONhL

In a journey through sound, texture, emotion and rhythm, Hannah James and Toby Kuhn navigate the paths of growth, discovery, darkness and light, exploring the dialogue of cello, voice, accordion and foot percussion in new and unexpected ways. Thu 19 Mar bit.ly/4u0ypRJ

Curious about our Chilled Queer Ceilidh? It's a relaxed afternoon of ceilidh dancing in our spacious hall with gentle music from an excellent queer ceilidh band. Lisa (pictured) is the expert instructor who will guide you through the moves with simple, gender neutral instructions. bit.ly/4abC5GX

Huge congratulations to Suntou Susso on winning not one, but two Global Music Awards! Gold Medal Winner for composer / composition and for originality / creativity. Congrats Suntou! www.globalmusicawards.com

Congratulation to Zakia Sewell (part of our Black British Folk Takeover event last autumn) for her nomination for Women's Prize for Nonfiction. Her book, Finding Albion: Myth, Folklore and the Quest for a Hidden Britain, will be published in March: bit.ly/4rh3puP

"A great day in an iconic location and London needs a festival like this". Wonderful review of our Indoor Folk Festival from @fateamagazine.bsky.social www.fatea-records.co.uk/magazine/liv...

Award-winning singer and songwriter Emily Portman heads to the House, joined by a stellar cast of guests including guitarist Louis Campbell and cellist Lucy Revis. Expect dreamy piano alongside rippling banjo, a perfect backdrop to Emily’s crystalline, disquieting vocals. Thu 12 Mar bit.ly/3O5khWP

Selling fast: Kathryn Tickell and the Darkening ⛈️ Named after the old Northumbrian word for twilight, The Darkening's dazzling musicians create musical magic; dynamic and unique “Ancient Northumbrian Futurism”. Sat 7 Mar bit.ly/4aIONhL

We had a chat with Satnam Galsian ahead of tomorrow's Feminist Folk Club... 'Feminism is a big part of my performance, many traditional songs have patriarchal themes so I like to reimagine or respond to them through a feminist lens so that the words are more empowering for women.' 🎟️ bit.ly/474y3ih

Great article about the Black British Folk Collective, founded in our very own basement! @thequietus.com @angelcakepie2.bsky.social thequietus.com/quietus-revi...

We’ve received some incredible audience feedback on Feminist Folk Club over the years… if this sounds like your kind of vibe, don’t miss our next event with Rowan Rheingans, Satnam Galsian and Jacken Elswyth ✨ Wed 11 Feb bit.ly/474y3ih

Have you heard about our Chilled Queer Ceilidh? Why not come along if you're not sure whether the usual high-energy Queer Ceilidh is the right fit for you 💃 The event will be slightly adapted to make the experience more inclusive and comfortable for everyone. Sat 28 Feb 4pm - 7pm bit.ly/4abC5GX

February at CSH: 🎪 Indoor Festival of Folk ✊ Feminist Folk Club with Rowan Rheingans, Satnam Galsian and Jacken Elswyth 🎻 The English Fiddle Ensemble 🤝 Chilled Queer Ceilidh 🕺 Queer Ceilidh Dance Party 🗞 Broadside Day And more! Get booking now at efdss.org

Rowan Rheingans has frequented the Cecil Sharp House stage with her acclaimed band Lady Maisery and duo The Rheingans Sisters, as well as spending time rehearsing here as part of her Creative Bursary. This time, she returns as part of our Feminist Folk Club series. Wed 11 Feb bit.ly/474y3ih

We can't wait to welcome Satnam back for Feminist Folk Club, after her previous visit here as a Creative Bursary recipient. A singer-songwriter and progressive folk artist, Satnam's music blends the rich tradition of Punjabi folk with contemporary, feminist storytelling. Wed 11 Feb bit.ly/474y3ih

We sat down with experimental/trad banjo player, label owner, Shovel Dance Collective member and denizen of London's new folk clubs Jacken Elswyth last year. She returns on Wed 11 Feb as part of Feminist Folk Club. Read the interview: bit.ly/4qKb0BE Book Feminist Folk Club: bit.ly/474y3ih

Take a look at what makes our Feminist Folk Club series so magical... Next edition in two weeks, featuring: ✨ Jacken Elswyth 🌞 Satnam 🌙 Rowan Rheingans Wed 11 Feb bit.ly/474y3ih

Four of England’s finest traditional fiddlers - Bryony Griffith, Jim Boyle, Ross Grant and Rosie Butler-Hall - are The English Fiddle Ensemble. They're bringing joyous harmonies and striking rhythms to traditional English tunes, and you can catch them here at the House 🎻 Wed 18 Feb bit.ly/3NFdoLG

Jim Causley's wassail and album launch is coming up next week - if you fancy singing to the apple trees then why not come down 🍏 Wed 28 Jan bit.ly/4aOBhtI

The Queer Folk Festival line-up is here - just 10 more days to grab Early Bird tickets! Pianist Belinda O'Hooley, dance music duo Bailey & Keely and ‘folk-soul’ multi-instrumentalist Amit Chadda take to the stage. Plus a show from drag king dance team Molly No-Mates. Sat 30 May bit.ly/49NX2Yn

With over 80% of tickets sold for the Indoor Festival of Folk, book now to avoid missing out! If you’re missing sunny summer folk festivals, this is the perfect tonic for the winter blues; a stellar line-up of the country's finest folk artists all in our cosy London venue. Sat 7 Feb bit.ly/4qC4y0c

A reminder that our new gigs season is about to kick off! Here's a look at just a few of the incredible artists visiting Cecil Sharp House over the next seven months. Check out the full line-up on our website bit.ly/4qP3fdq Music: Milholo - Kate Griffin and Matchume Zango

A month to go until our next Feminist Folk Club, hosted by Lucy and Pinky Ward. This edition’s line-up features the wonderful:

Tomorrow evening! Dorothy Marshall and the Women of West Sussex - talk by Dr Elizabeth Bennett The talk will explore the folk song collector Dorothy Marshall, and the vital contribution she made to the first folk song revival in West Sussex. Book now: bit.ly/4qaaaOw

Have fun dancing at the morris class Tuesdays 6:30pm at Cecil Sharp House. This week's break time chat will be "Molly Dancing". www.efdss.org/learning/adu... Image: Cambridge Morris Molly Lord and Lady Plough Monday 2025

Don't miss this weekend's Family Barn Dance, a chance to fulfil new year resolutions to be more active and to spend more time with the family, that is actually fun! Sun 11 Jan, 3pm-4:30pm Book now: bit.ly/4j3t1rE

People who regularly go to the theatre, live music events, museums, galleries and the cinema have nearly half the risk of developing depression.

We've got plenty to keep you entertained this January: 🪗 Trad Night: Keith Kendrick and Sylvia Needham 🍏 WASSAIL! album launch with Jim Causley 👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Barn Dance 🐚 Online Library Lecture 📚 Library Old Twelfth Night drop-in day 💃 Classes and courses And much more! efdss.org

Jim Causley's annual wassail returns to the House - this time tied in with the launch of his brand new album 'The Georgic'. Wed 28 Jan bit.ly/4aOBhtI

Coming up soon is our first Trad Night of 2026: Keith Kendrick and Sylvia Needham. The uncannily compatible duo produce a striking a cappella harmony sound in their interpretations of traditional English songs. Wed 21 Jan bit.ly/49HFMoI