25th - 31st January 2026
Folk events in Coventry & Warwickshire
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2:00pm - 5:00pm
The Humber (Acoustic Music Session)
Humber Road, Coventry CV3 1BA
Free Sunday afternoon music session.
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Monday 26th January
7.30pm - 10:30pm
Warwick Folk Club - The Ale Hub Session (WFC Fringe Singaround)
4 Chase Meadow Square, Warwick CV34 6BT
4 Chase Meadow Square, Warwick CV34 6BT
Free admission.
Please note start and finish times.
Parking - Chase Meadow Square
If coming to Warwick from the M40 J15 - on the left after the roundabout take Tapping Way. Keep straight on at chicane and then left after the Unicorn Pub.If coming from the centre of Warwick head towards the M40 J15 and Tapping Way is a mile or so on the right opposite the Car Wash
8:00pm - 11:00pm
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Weekly on Mondays
Humber Hotel, Humber Road, Coventry CV3 1BA
Free casual music session focused on traditional tunes from Britain and Ireland with bits of Americana, Skandi etc. If you are a beginner with only a few tunes, let us know and we'll join in at a speed that works for you.
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Weekly on Mondays
Humber Hotel, Humber Road, Coventry CV3 1BA
Free casual music session focused on traditional tunes from Britain and Ireland with bits of Americana, Skandi etc. If you are a beginner with only a few tunes, let us know and we'll join in at a speed that works for you.
Weekly on Mondays
The Fox Inn, The Square, Attleborough, Nuneaton CV11 4JY
Weekly on Mondays
The Fox Inn, The Square, Attleborough, Nuneaton CV11 4JY
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Tuesday 27th January
7:00pm - 11:00pm
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Weekly on Tuesdays
Hearsall Inn, 45 Craven Street, Coventry CV5 8DS
The Coventry Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann is a creative community nurturing Irish culture. We are dedicated to promoting Irish music, dance and language.We hold music classes for a range of traditional instruments, including fiddle, banjo, tin whistle, button accordion, mandolin and bodhran, every Tuesday evening commencing at 7.00 pm for tin whistle and 7.30 pm for all other instruments. Lessons are £2 per week with the first taster lesson absolutely free. Details https://coventrycomhaltas.wordpress.com/about/
Classes are followed by a session in which musicians of all abilities are welcome to come along and join in. If you do not play an instrument but enjoy listening to Irish music you are also more than welcome to join us.
The Coventry Branch of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann is a creative community nurturing Irish culture. We are dedicated to promoting Irish music, dance and language.
We hold music classes for a range of traditional instruments, including fiddle, banjo, tin whistle, button accordion, mandolin and bodhran, every Tuesday evening commencing at 7.00 pm for tin whistle and 7.30 pm for all other instruments. Lessons are £2 per week with the first taster lesson absolutely free. Details https://coventrycomhaltas.wordpress.com/about/
Classes are followed by a session in which musicians of all abilities are welcome to come along and join in. If you do not play an instrument but enjoy listening to Irish music you are also more than welcome to join us.
7:30pm - 10:30pm
Last Tuesdays
The Nelson Club, Napton Road, Stockton, Southam CV47 8JU
Residents Rik Middleton, Peter Mason, Don Arthurson, Bob & Ann Clucas
And our hosts Away With The Fairies
And our hosts Away With The Fairies
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Warwick Arts Centre, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7FD
Weekly on Tuesdays
Warwick Arts Centre, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7FD Weekly on Tuesdays
Join songwriters Lauren, Ellie and Steve to hone your craft and share your songs with other like-minded musicians.
Open to all levels of experience and ability, this is a supportive and welcoming environment to learn about all aspects of songwriting.
Free, donations gratefully accepted.
No need to book, just drop in!
Every Tuesday from 8pm until 10pm between the following dates:
Tue 13 Jan - Tue 17 Mar
Tue 28 Apr - Tue 30 Jun
If you have any queries, please contact ticketing@warwick.ac.uk
Open to all levels of experience and ability, this is a supportive and welcoming environment to learn about all aspects of songwriting.
Free, donations gratefully accepted.
No need to book, just drop in!
Every Tuesday from 8pm until 10pm between the following dates:
Tue 13 Jan - Tue 17 Mar
Tue 28 Apr - Tue 30 JunIf you have any queries, please contact ticketing@warwick.ac.uk
8:00pm - 11:00pm
West Indian Club, Railway Terr1act, Rugby CV21 3HE
8:00pm - 11:00pm
West Indian Club, Railway Terr1act, Rugby CV21 3HE
Free admission - jug collection
Free admission - jug collection
8:30pm - 11:00pm
(Session} 88 West Street, Warwick CV34 6AW Weekly on Tuesdays
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Wednesday 28th January
11:45am - 1:15pm
Weekly on Wednesdays
Abbey End Car Park, Kenilworth CV8 1QJ
https://www.thekenilworthcentre.com/whats-on/groups/kenilworth-acoustic-traditional-session/
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Temperance Cafe-Bar - Bradley Cox & Friends
33 Bath Street, Leamington Tickets £8.58 incl booking fee.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducing-temperance-bradley-and-very-special-guests-tickets-1679584575679?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Tickets £8.58 incl booking fee.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introducing-temperance-bradley-and-very-special-guests-tickets-1679584575679?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
Phone: 01926 730102
Email: mail@temperance.bar
Last year we hosted a fabulous competition at Temperance in Leamington Spa - 'Battle of the Bards'
We managed to raise £1500 in aid of The Alzheimer's Society
12 local acts went head to head, with just one winner!
The winner would go on to have their very own headline act at Temperance - and here it is!
'Bradley Cox & Friends'
Bradley wrote two songs for the competition and will be performing them both, during the evening. He's invited a few others to join him, including Austin Booth with Kevin Sticks Stanley.
Bradley has also invited 2 others, Darcy and Lily, to perform alongside him and also to have a short set, in the spotlights for themselves! Fantastic!
For a full listing of the night and to purchase tickets (Under £10 each):
https://keynotesaudio.ltd/bradleycox
Email: mail@temperance.bar
Last year we hosted a fabulous competition at Temperance in Leamington Spa - 'Battle of the Bards'
We managed to raise £1500 in aid of The Alzheimer's Society
12 local acts went head to head, with just one winner!
The winner would go on to have their very own headline act at Temperance - and here it is!'Bradley Cox & Friends'
Bradley wrote two songs for the competition and will be performing them both, during the evening. He's invited a few others to join him, including Austin Booth with Kevin Sticks Stanley.
Bradley has also invited 2 others, Darcy and Lily, to perform alongside him and also to have a short set, in the spotlights for themselves! Fantastic!
For a full listing of the night and to purchase tickets (Under £10 each):
https://keynotesaudio.ltd/bradleycox
8:30pm - 10:30pm
Weekly trad tunes session, upstairs at the Ale Rooms, Kenilworth. £3 (£2 unwaged) contribution towards room hire appreciated please.
All sensitive musicians welcome, beginners, improvers and established players.
More info @www.tuneworks.co.uk
Why not pick up an instrument and learn to play traditional tunes in a sociable and welcoming environment?
NB Now moved to every Wednesday
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Bedworth Folk Club - Acoustic Folk Session with Malc Gurnham & Gill Gilsenan
Bedworth Ex Servicemens Social Club & Institute, Ryepiece Ringway, Bedworth CV12 8JH
Free admission - jug collection
Bedworth Folk Club - Acoustic Folk Session with Malc Gurnham & Gill GilsenanBedworth Ex Servicemens Social Club & Institute, Ryepiece Ringway, Bedworth CV12 8JH
Free admission - jug collection
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Thursday 29th January
7:30pm - 11:00pm
The Copper House Club, 142-146 Albion St, Kenilworth CV802FZ
Doors 7:30pm, dancing starts at 8pm, 3 x 45 minute dance sets, finish at 11pm.
Tickets are £12 on the door (£10 for students - bulk buy discounts) or follow link below to book in advance
Fun and friendly social dancing for all ages and abilities. Live folk music from the Danger! Ceilidh Band, with live instructions (calling).
Ceilidh dancing is a fun and social ice-breaking event, often found at weddings and folk festivals. Anyone can do it: any age, any gender, any ability. If you've exper it before then you'll already know what to expect and also how much fun it is!
Accessing the event space requires using a flight of stairs. Sadly there are currently no accessibility options to avoid this.
Tickets: £12 with concessions
8:00pm - 11:00pm
(Singaround) The Humber, Humber Rd, Coventry CV3 1BA
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Friday 30th January
Songs, Tunes and Tales presented by 54 North
Claverdon Church Centre, Church Rd, Claverdon, Warwick CV35 8PD
Back by popular demand with a brand-new show, 54 North returns to the stage with Songs, Tunes & Tales - an unforgettable evening packed with rich vocal harmonies, toe-tapping rhythms and plenty of heart.
Blending folk, blues and country with their signature charm and energy, 54 North knows how to bring a crowd together. Expect infectious melodies, heartwarming storytelling and singalong moments that’ll lift your spirits and leave you smiling.
With an eclectic mix of instruments - from harp and violin to keytar, cajon and mandolin - this talented group creates a sound that’s as unique as it is uplifting. Each member is a seasoned performer, and together they deliver a polished yet relaxed show full of musical brilliance and down-to-earth fun.
Whether you’re a die-hard folk fan or just love great live music with a welcoming vibe, Songs, Tunes & Tales is the perfect night out. Expect beautiful three-part harmonies, laughs, connection and songs that stick with you long after the final note.
Don’t miss this crowd-pleasing, soul-soothing, joy-filled show. Come along, sing along - and be part of something special.
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Saturday 31st January
10:00am - 1:00pm
Albany Theatre: CVFolk Freshers Workshop - Mick Bisiker
Guitar Accompaniment for Traditional Tunes
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Morris Sampler - Knightlow Morris
Rugby Methodist Church Centre, Rüsselsheim Wy, Rugby CV22 7TB
Units 1 - 4, The Canal Basin, Coventry CV1 4LY
Tickets £13.20 (£8.80 conc)
Hedera is a chamber folk project from Bristol featuring Lulu Austin (violin), Maisie Brett (violin, viola), Tamsin Elliott (accordion, harp), Beth Roberts (double bass, violin) and Isis Wolf-Light (clarinets). They perform original and traditional pieces inspired by music from England, Scotland, France, Bali, Georgia, Bulgaria, Ethiopia and beyond, translated through a prism of experimental minimalism and contemporary classical influences. Their eponymous debut album is a collection of twelve original & traditional tunes that reflect their craft as composers, tune-interpreters and collaborative arrangers (due for release in February 2026).
All ages show - Under 18s to be accompanied by an adult
Matinee Show - Doors 2pm
Temperance - Katherine Priddy (2 performances)
33 Bath Street, Leamington Spa CV31 3AF
As many of you know, we occasionally team up with Head Records to host artists who wouldn't normally play intimate venues. In the past, we have welcomed Razorlight, Elles Bailey, Frank Turner and more.
Well, we have done it again! We are delighted to welcome the wonderful Katherine Priddy on Saturday 31st January at 5pm. She will be launching her new album "Frightening Machines". All you have to do is pre-order it via Head and you will get free entry to the gig.
Please note that you won't get a ticket in the normal way - if you have receipt, that is confirmation you are on our list. And the album itself isn't available until March 6th (via Head Recrords). One ticket per pre-order.
You will get a free signed copy of her fanzine on the night. Anyway, just 50 spaces available so jump on the link below. She is a superstar. This is going to be great!
Further information
Since emerging with her debut EP ‘Wolf’ in 2018, UK artist Katherine Priddy has quickly become one of the most exciting names on the British scene. Declared ‘The Best Thing I’ve Heard All Year’ by Richard Thompson, who later invited her to join him on his Irish tour in 2019 and UK tour in 2021, Priddy’s haunting vocals and distinctive finger-picking guitar style have seen her sell out a headline tour and support world class artists including The Chieftains, Loudon Wainwright III, Vashti Bunyan and Guy Garvey.
Over the past two years, she has performed on Later…With Jools Holland, at the BBC Proms and played well-earned spots at prestigious festivals in the UK and abroad such as the Glastonbury Acoustic Stage, where she also performed live on BBC 2, Green Man, Cambridge Folk, where she was awarded the Christian Raphael Prize, Green Man, End of the Road and Beautiful Days.
“Not to be missed.”
Songlines Magazine
Her much anticipated debut album, ‘The Eternal Rocks Beneath’, was released in June 2021 on Navigator Records to great acclaim. The album singles received over 200 plays across national radio including BBC Radio 6 Music and BBC Radio 2, and upon release, the album received a 5 star review in Songlines, a 4 star review in the Guardian Observer, reached No. 1 in the Official UK Folk Charts and No. 5 in the Americana charts.
Folk Radio UK made Priddy ‘Artist of the Month’ and said of the debut LP: “Foundations rarely come stronger than this. A debut of true substance, it’s like searching for a simple shelter and stumbling upon a diamond mine.” The album was later chosen as Album of the Week on RTE Radio 1 in Ireland, and made the list of Top 10 2021 Folk Albums in Mojo Magazine as national radio plays continued months after the release.
“Utterly brilliant…one of my favourite voices in contemporary music”
Guy Garvey – BBC 6 Music
2022 got off to a flying start with Priddy taking her music abroad for the first time with a series of shows in Australia, including a performance at Port Fairy Folk Festival, as well as a showcase in Kansas City USA as part of Folk Alliance International and her first foray into the European festival scene with a performance at Tuckerville in Holland.
The end of the year brought with it an invite to perform one of her songs from The Eternal Rocks Beneath as part of the world-renowned BBC Proms in the Royal Albert Hall, accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra and broadcast live on BBC Radio 3. This was a perfect showcase for Priddy’s songwriting and its ability to transcend genre, as well as a demonstration of the momentum of the debut release which still rolls on, two years later.
“An accomplished set of original songs delivered in a breathtaking voice ”
The Observer
In 2023, Priddy’s momentum showed no signs of slowing as April brought with it a new single release on Chrysalis Records as part of a Double LP of Nick Drake covers titled ‘The Endless Coloured Ways’. The album features songs from a wide range of esteemed artists such as Aldous Harding, John Grant, Bombay Bicycle Club, Self Esteem and Guy Garvey. Priddy appeared as a special guest at Guy Garvey’s spectacular show in April at The Roundhouse, even being joined by the man himself to perform a duet together.
“A voice of delicacy and poignancy with its own subtle strength underpinned by a skilled observer’s eye”
Mark Radcliffe – BBC Radio 2
Early 2024 saw the release of Priddy’s eagerly-awaited second album The Pendulum Swing via Cooking Vinyl (label). Once again recorded in Birmingham by producer Simon J Weaver, the LP went straight in at No.1 in the UK Folk Charts, and explores themes of home, family, love and memories. Songlines Magazine declared it ‘One of the albums of the year’, whilst the Guardian Observer described the LP as ‘a rich, poised second album’.
With The Pendulum Swing, Priddy has kept moving forward whilst acknowledging and honouring all that has gone before. The album was accompanied by a headline UK and Ireland tour, playing a string of sold out shows and culminating in a milestone performance in London’s Union Chapel.
Priddy’s original works are delivered with an emotional maturity, depth and a tenderness that still carries a darker edge. Her lyrics are particularly noteworthy – a tribute to her life-long love affair with literature and poetry and the stories she weaves are transporting. It is clear that, despite the delicate nuances of her sound, Katherine Priddy is not a fragile wallflower, but a woman who means business.
Coventry Cathedral - Rob Halligan: 'How did we get here?'
Priory St, Coventry CV1 5AB
How Did We Get Here?An Itinerant’s Musical
Everyone has a story to tell and every one of those stories has a headline but it’s often only the sensational headlines that catch our attention. Look past the headlines - we all carry a story, and in those stories lie the familiar echo of our shared human journey - the moments of joy, the sting of loss, the screams of doubt, and the tender ache of longing. This is a story that smashes a hole through the headlines and shows that in each of us there pulses the same vulnerable, resilient heart, striving to make sense of this intricate world.
Tickets £10
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